Hello Everyone,I am new to the list and would be grateful for any help you could give me.My mother in laws surname was FURPHY and she came from Portadown,Co Armargh,Northern Ireland.She was 'adopted' by the Furphy family in aprox 1898.She had a brother called James Furphy who went to live in Scotland,[Clydebank i think]James had a daughter Kathleen who worked in the singer sewing machine factory there.Kathleen married Bill Lewis[at least i think his name was Lewis]and they had a son William.I have a photo of the three of them taken on 21st June 1954 in Perth with William aged 5yrs.Looking at the background of the photo i would believe it to be Perth Australia and not Scotland.If anyone does recognise this family i would love to hear from them,i am putting our family history together but can get very little from Ireland.My mother in law was Mary Furphy who married Patrick Davies in Portadown,but they also went to live in Wishaw,Scotland and my husband their youngest child [out of 12]was born there Suzanne South Wales,UK

Hi Listers, Further to my previous request, would there be an Inquest into the disappearance of GRAHAM DREDGE and if so where could I get this information from ? or perhaps a police report? What would be the name of the newspapers in Katanning and Perth in March, 1913? Thanking you in anticipation, Margot Dredge Coolum Q. On 26/03/2006, at 11:14 AM, margo dredge wrote: > I am researching my husband's grandfather GRAHAM DREDGE, he was an > accountant and worked for some years in the Pearling Industry at > Broome 1904 to 1908, then for sometime at KALGOORLIE with his wife > RUBY CONSTANCE (nee WILLIAMS). GRAHAM was last seen in hospital > in KATANNING - March 1913, he was 27 years old. > > Any suggestions for furthering our research or any attachments to > the name would be most appreciated. > > Kind Regards, Ken and Margot Dredge > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS- > CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your > ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and > friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/ > 2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

Hello, In March 2004, Jean Krauth, posted to the CAN YOU HELP? column about a reunion for the WARNER family. The email address is no longer valid. Does anyone have contact info for Jean? Is anyone researching the Gustavus Meredith WARNER family? I am connected to his wife, Diana TIPPETT. Her brother, William TIPPETT, immigrated to the USA in 1851. William was my gg grandfather. Thank you for any assistance, Kathy

I am researching my husband's grandfather GRAHAM DREDGE, he was an accountant and worked for some years in the Pearling Industry at Broome 1904 to 1908, then for sometime at KALGOORLIE with his wife RUBY CONSTANCE (nee WILLIAMS). GRAHAM was last seen in hospital in KATANNING - March 1913, he was 27 years old. Any suggestions for furthering our research or any attachments to the name would be most appreciated. Kind Regards, Ken and Margot Dredge

Hi to All listers, Hi my name is Jenni and I am researching the Bartlett line in my family tree I have a marriage of Reuben John Bartlett to a Ciscilia Haddleton I don't know when this happened But I found a Ciscilia Agnes Haddleton born in Katanning W.A. In 1893 Rueben John was born in 1868 in Colac Victoria . I don't of course know if this is the right woman but I was hoping SKS would do a look up for me. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanking you in advance Jenni

Hi Jenni, I found this on the WW2 Nominal Roll. Not sure if he is related. If you visit the National Archives site, and search for him as Bartlett Reuben John.......search as a phrase.......you can order a copy of his Army Records, this can take up to 6 weeks, but well worth the wait. http://www.naa.gov.au/the_collection/recordsearch.html Service Record Name <../doc/about.asp#name> BARTLETT, REUBEN JOHN Service <../doc/about.asp#service> Australian Army Service Number <../doc/about.asp#servicenumber> VX129170 Date of Birth <../doc/about.asp#dateofbirth> 11 Oct 1923 Place of Birth <../doc/about.asp#placeofbirth> SHEPPARTON, VIC Date of Enlistment <../doc/about.asp#dateofenlistment> 30 Apr 1945 Locality on Enlistment <../doc/about.asp#addressonenlistment> NORTH PERTH, WA Place of Enlistment <../doc/about.asp#placeofenlistment> BALCOMB, VIC Next of Kin <../doc/about.asp#nextofkin> BARTLETT, E Date of Discharge <../doc/about.asp#dateofdischarge> 3 Jun 1946 Rank <../doc/about.asp#rank> Signalman Posting at Discharge <../doc/about.asp#unit> 17 AUSTRALIAN LINE SECTION WW2 Honours and Gallantry <../doc/about.asp#honourgallantry> None for display <../doc/about.asp#honourgallantry> Prisoner of War <../doc/about.asp#pow> No I have just found these marriages in WA: *Surname* *FirstName* *District* *Number* *Sex* *Year* *SpSurname* *SpFirstname* BARTLETT REUBEN J BEVERLEY 28 M 1907 JACOBS JULIA BARTLETT REUBEN D KATANNING 28 M 1919 HADDLETON CECILIA A Cheers Wendy > >

I found this in the reverse marriages HADDLETON CECILIA A--- KATANNING -- 1919 --BARTLETT REUBEN John from West Aus ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jenni" <hijenni@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 7:47 AM Subject: [AUS-WA] New to list needing help Hi to All listers, Hi my name is Jenni and I am researching the Bartlett line in my family tree I have a marriage of Reuben John Bartlett to a Ciscilia Haddleton I don't know when this happened But I found a Ciscilia Agnes Haddleton born in Katanning W.A. In 1893 Rueben John was born in 1868 in Colac Victoria . I don't of course know if this is the right woman but I was hoping SKS would do a look up for me. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanking you in advance Jenni ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

Hi Jenni, I can find no marriage of this couple in WA to 1905 or Vic to 1901. Do you have the birth of any children to this couple?? It is possible that they did not marry, but were partners. Perhaps their deaths may provide you with more info. Cheers Wendy Jenni wrote: > Hi to All listers, >Hi my name is Jenni and I am researching the Bartlett line in my family tree >I have a marriage of Reuben John Bartlett to a Ciscilia Haddleton I don't >know when this happened But I found a Ciscilia Agnes Haddleton born in >Katanning W.A. In 1893 Rueben John was born in 1868 in Colac Victoria . I >don't of course know if this is the right woman but I was hoping SKS would >do a look up for me. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanking you >in advance >Jenni > > > > >

Hello List, I live in Qld and am new to this list. I am wondering if some kind person with access to WA indexes would mind checking if there is an Elizabeth B BLAKE. I suspect that the B could be for Barbara or Bridget. Her parents were Michael Blake and Barbara Sarah WATTS. Michael's mother was Bridget (I think!) Elizabeth was born in NSW (Bourke district) in 1884. She does not appear on any Q index as do her younger siblings. I have reason to believe that she may have gone to WA. She was my paternal grandmother's eldest half sister. I have no idea if she married or had any children, but perhaps her maiden name may show up on the birth of a child. Any ideas or advice much appreciated. TIA Estelle _________________________________________________________________ careerone.com.au http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fadsfac%2Enet%2Flink%2Easp%3Fcc%3DNWS014%2E19163%2E0%26clk%3D1%26creativeID%3D28927&_t=752722611&_m=EXT

Hi List, I'm hoping someone may have access to the above WA passenger list & could look up my ancestor please? I'm looking for Jonathan Cason who was a convict guard & arrived around 1847ish. Appreciate any help Sue Melbourne

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, March 6, 2006. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is compiled by Jenny KOHLEN and published on Mondays as a free service. E-mail your requests to <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> or write to : Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). mailto: <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> ================================================================================= CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, March 6, 2006 (The West Australian p28) ABBOTT : English relative planning to visit Perth from March 16 until April 13 would love to hear from any relatives of Ernest Gerald ABBOTT who died in 1986 aged 76. Ernest lived in Esperance and Safety Bay and had a brother and sister. Contact: June Abbott, c/- Janet, 9256 1057. mailto:june@c4ord.fsnetco.uk CAMPBELLS OF BOOLOGOORO : Information and photographs are sought about the CAMPBELLs of Boologooro, Carnarvon, for family history purposes. The CAMPBELLs came to Carnarvon in 1882. Robert CAMPBELL (1842-1909) sold Boologooro to his son Harry and wife Maud (nee WILSON) in 1906. Harry and Maud had six children including Hubert Henry 1895-1955 (the writer's grandfather), Doris, Robert and Peter. Hoping someone can help. Contact: Carey Warren, 23 Curtis Road, Melville 6156. Tel: 9330 2493. mailto:duffcl@hotmail.com CARRICK : The writer is seeking news of Eithne CARRICK (maiden name) who together with her family emigrated to Perth from Ireland in the late 1950s. Eithne was a good friend of the writer's wife Yvonne (nee WILLIAMS) who often wonders about Eithne. He would like to put the two friends in touch again as a surprise. Contact: John O'Rourke, "Cartref", Ballybride, Rathmichael, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Tel: 00353-1-2722116. COUNTRY CALLING SHIRE OF WEST ARTHUR/DARKAN : The Darkan Townsite was gazetted 100 years ago this year and the Shire of West Arthur is holding a Centenary Ball to celebrate. All those who have lived in the shire or have a connection are invited to attend the ball to be held in the Shire Town Hall on Saturday, April 1 at 7.30pm. Old time dancing and supper. Tickets: $40 a person (no door sales). Contact: shire office, 9736 2222. MANJIMUP IMPERIALS FOOTBALL CLUB : Past and present members, coaches, players and supporters are invited to attend the 75th anniversary of the club to be celebrated at the clubrooms on Saturday, April 29. Dinner available on Friday, April 28 at 6pm (cost $7 a person); cooked breakfast on Saturday at 8.30am ($7), local football derby throughout the day (colts, reserves and league), and an evening meal and entertainment on Saturday night from 6.30pm ($20). RSVP by April 21. Contact: Peg Rubcich, 9771 8849 or June Dronow, mailto:june@iinet.net.au --- CUMMING : George R. CUMMING married Annie SMITH in Victoria in 1891. Their children were Donald Ferguson (born 1892), George Robertson (1893), Andrew Smith (1893), Gilbert Maxwell (1895), David William (1900) and Colin Campbell (1903). The family moved from Victoria to WA about 1900 and the writer hopes to hear from WA relatives. Contact: Susanne Lowe, Post Office Box 83, North Melbourne, Vic 3051 mailto:soux@bigpond.com.au DRIVER : Great-uncle William Johnson DRIVER was born in Leicestershire, England in 1869. He emigrated to Australia in 1887 and married Martha Eliza WELLMAN in Perth in 1898. But Martha died in 1903 and William seems to have vanished. His marriage certificate records him living in Midland Junction and his occupation as blacksmith. Did William marry again? Does he have any descendants? The DRIVER family has been traced back to 1685 and the only missing person is William. Contact: Alan Driver, Lochinyer, Forest Drive, Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, LE9 2EA, England, UK. mailto:alandriver@fsmail.net --- FAMILY REUNIONS BLINMAN : Descendants of Robert (Pegleg) and Hannah BLINMAN and any other interested BLINMAN families are invited to a reunion in Quorn, South Australia from June 9-June 12. Robert and Hannah were married in Adelaide in 1844. They had nine children: Martin, William, Selina, Ellen, Thomas, Harry, Anne, Joe and Mary Jane. Ellen married Ulysses James SMITH and they too had nine children. Tragedy struck when Ulysses took a herd of horses across to WA. Ellen with her nine children left Quorn and travelled by ship to join him only to find her husband had died of typhoid before she arrived. Ellen made a home for her family and ran a boarding house while the older children found work. Seeking descendants and relatives. Contact: Mrs H. Krebs, 50 Power Crescent, Port Augusta, SA 5700. Tel: (08) 8642 5956, or Cynthia Hull. mailto:muzz@hotkey.net.au. TATE/WALKER : Descendants of George TATE and Eva WALKER are sought for a family reunion at Whiteman Park, Lord Street, Whiteman on Sunday, April 23 from 11am until 6pm. George arrived in Fremantle Harbour aboard the SS Australind from London on October 13, 1910 at the age of 17. In 1915 he married Eva Evelyn WALKER at Inglehope in the South-West and they had eight children: George (1915), Shelah (1916), John (1918), Eva (1919), Harry (1921), Robert / (1923), Maurice (1925) and Lyle (1929). All relatives welcome. Contact: S. Robinson, 4 Parkview Parade, Redcliffe 6104. Tel: Joel Tate, 0407 383 952. mailto:jetate747@hotmail.com LEDGER : David and Sarah Sowden LEDGER and family came to WA in 1882 to join their eldest son Joseph Edson LEDGER who had arrived in WA two years earlier. Their descendants are planning to gather for a family reunion at Banks Reserve, East Perth foreshore, on Sunday, April 30. Joseph had one child (Clara). David and Sarah's other children with issue were: Annie (m. Frederick BANKS) children Martha, Elizabeth, William, Joseph, Edson, George and Hilda BANKS; Edson (m. Annie SUMNER) children Edson, Queen, Francis, Ethel-Mary, Ron, Jing, Ted, Vi and Harold LEDGER; Eleanor (m. Charles MUIRSON) children Elsie, Amy, Charles, Ernest, Horace and Victor MUIRSON; Clara (m. Charles HYDE) children Mabel, Doris, Lai, Richard and Henry MUIRSON. Calling all descendants. Family names include LEDGER, BANKS, SOUTHWELL, MUIRSON, HYDE, CHILDS and SLAWSON. Contact: Jenny Cook, 9445 7986 or Lyall, 9528 2543. mailto:jc@icenet.com.au PATTERSON/STRANG : Scottish cousin looking for Robert PATTERSON who emigrated from Glasgow to Australia in 1951. Also, uncle Donald STRANG, who emigrated in 1959. Contact: Andrew Strang, 12 Nelson Place, Stirling, Scotland. mailto:carolinerosstaylor@hotmail.com REUTER : Thomas REUTER disappeared about 1900 when he left Lobethal, South Australia, to try his luck in the WA goldfields. Thomas was born about 1861, son of Johann REUTER. He married Selma Lydia MUEHLBERG in 1888 and lived in Lobethal where they had four children. Any information about what happened to Thomas would be appreciated for family history purposes. Contact: Tim Muehlberg; Post Office Box 8040, Adelaide, SA 5000. SOUTH PERTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY : Noel DAWKINS AM will talk about growing up in South Perth in the "Glory Days" at the society's next event at the Old Mill Theatre, Mends Street, South Perth on Monday, March 20 at 7pm. Noel was a baby in 1929 when his parents Norman and Josephine and their three older sons took up residence in their new War Service home in South Perth. Noel developed a close relationship with the river initially as a sea scout and in 1946 as a foundation member of the then South Perth Yacht Club. Admission: gold coin donation (includes tea/coffee and light refreshments). Non-members welcome. Contact: Kerry Davey, City of South Perth Historical Society, 9367 5354 or 0419 948 613. ARMED SERVICES ANZAC COTTAGE : Heritage-listed, Anzac Cottage at 38 Kalgoorlie Street, Mt Hawthorn is Australia's first Gallipoli War Memorial and was built in one day in 1916. It will be open to the public on Sunday, March 12 from 12.30pm to 2pm. Admission is free but there is a donation box. Contact: Philomena Trevor-Hunt, 9593 0638. FREMANTLE SOLDIERS : A World War I honour roll for the Fremantle Municipal Tramways & Electric Lighting Board has recently been uncovered in the framed photo collection at the City of Fremantle. It was possibly given to the collection when the Tramways board closed down. Information and a photograph are sought for each of the men whose names are on the board to be displayed in the Fremantle Town Hall on Anzac Day. Their names: Greg BLAXLAND, Richard BROWNE, William CHAMPION, Sydney CLARKE, Lionel CRUIKSHANK, James DALY, Alfred DOUST, Charles ELLIS, Harold ERRINGTON, Reginald FRENCH, William GORDON, George GIBSON, Arthur HOWELL, Ralph HUNTER, Ernest JARMAN, R JOHNS, Herbert LIVERTON, Alfred MATTHEWS, A McKINNON, John NUGENT, Francis O'CONNOR, James PATON, Harry ROBINSON, William SMITH, Fred SOLEY, Charles TRENBERTH and Arthur WOOD. Contact: Andrew Pittaway, archivist, City of Fremantle, Post Office Box 807, Fremantle 6959. Tel: 9432 9583, 0405 307 146. mailto:andrewp@fremantle.wa.gov.au McCREERY : Seeking a photograph of another Fremantle boy, George Thomas McCREERY, who served with the 4th Pioneer Battalion AIF in World War I. George was killed in action in France on August 4, 1916 aged 24. A photo and bronze relief were displayed on the stage at Fremantle Town Hall during a McCREERY gathering in 1979. Hoping these items will come to light. Contact: Walter Murray, 9276 2618. Email: walterpmurray@hotmail.com MULQUEENY DIARIES : Does anyone know the whereabouts of the diaries of John MULQUEENY? The writer would like to refer to some sections of the diaries — if they still exist. John MULQUEENY enlisted in the AIF in 1915 and was wounded on the Somme in April 1918. He returned to WA and took up a block at Lake Brown in the Mukinbudin area on January 1,1920. In 1935 he wrote to Dr Bean in Canberra referring to his war diary. John died in August that year. He and wife Maggie had no children and Maggie died in 1957. John's sister Joanna married John Williams and they had three children including John, who attended John Mulqueeny's funeral in Nungarin and Jenny, whose married name was SAMUELS. Seeking members of the WILLIAMS and SAMUELS families whose grandmother was Joanna MULQUEENY. Contact: Peter McGowan, 9342 8437. BESSIE WILMOTT : Information is sought about Bessie WILMOTT WX 3439 AANS (1913-1942). Bessie grew up in Gardner Street, Como before training as a nurse at Royal Perth Hospital. She joined the Australian Armed Nursing Service in 1940 and was posted to Malaya. Bessie was later killed in the Bangka Island Massacre on February 16,1942. Very little is known about Bessie, a notable member of the South Perth community. Any information would make a valuable contribution to the local studies collection of South Perth. Contact: Rhee Juhasz or Patricia Gallaher, Heritage House Cultural Centre, 111 Mill Point Road, South Perth 6151 Tel: 94741870. mailto:heritage@southperth.wa.gov.au VETERANS' ORGANISATION : The organisation, Members of Associations and Clubs for Veterans (MACV), is in need of "fresh blood" to carry on where they have started. MACV has no restrictions on having a political stance and constitutionally has an obligation to lobby politicians on behalf of veterans and their families. Calling on clubs, groups and associations for veterans' support and to actively support and administer MACV so their issues and interests continue to be represented. Membership costs $1 for each member of your group, club or association per year. Contact: Felix Meyza, MACV, 30 Cambridge Drive, Greenfields 6210. Tel: 9586 3175. PARTNERS OF VETERANS GOSNELLS : Members from the Gosnells group will meet at Cascade's Cafe, next to Kmart at the Maddington shopping centre, Attfield Street, Maddington on Wednesday, March 8 at 10am. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Contact: Gayle, 9493 4019. VETERANS & SERVICES HMAS BATAAN VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : All members are advised the AGM will be held at Anzac House on Wednesday, March 15 at 11.30am. Lunch to follow and the presentation of ship's model to the Naval Association of Rockingham. Contact: C. Hepburn, 9434 4556. 5TH INFANTRY TROOP WORKSHOP AEME WONGAN HILLS 1942-43 : Surviving members of this unit are asked to get in touch regarding a possible reunion to be held either in Wongan Hills or the metro area. Contact: Les Last, 1 Priestly Street, Merredin 6415. Tel: 90411705. 3RD NATIONAL SERVICE INTAKE, FEBRUARY 1966 : A 40th reunion will be held at the Oxford Hotel, Oxford Street, Mt Hawthorn on Sunday, April 23 from 1230pm. Please register your interest now. Contact: Paul McGuinness, 0417 181 025, Mike Healy, 9447 4034 or Peter Johnston, 9586 9927. 18TH INTAKE JRTE HMAS LEEUWIN : Plans are under way for a 40th anniversary reunion in Creswell/Nowra, NSW about February or March, 2007. Seeking expressions of interest as soon as possible. Contact: Stewart Harding, 47 Edmund Street, Sanctuary Point, NSW 2540. Tel: (02) 4443 8919; 0422 208 982. HMAS NIRIMBA: Calling all MOBIs, MUPPETS, MECHS, foreign students and multi-phase trainees, ship's staff and trainers (both navy and civilian). A 50th anniversary reunion will be held in Canberra on April 21-25. The centrepiece will be the veterans' participation in the 2006 Anzac Day March. Contact: Bronwyn Freeman, (02) 6285 3000. mailto:bronwyn@consol.com RAAFA-NO.25 (CITY OF PERTH) SQUADRON : Former squadron members are invited to join in the reactivation of the 25 squadron branch of the RAAFA WA division. Membership can be either full or social. A database is being compiled to involve former members in commemorative and social events. Contact: Chris, 9294 2008. mailto:secretary@25sqn.com Website: www.25sqn.com _________________________________________________________________________________________ REUNIONS MANDURAH WIDOW AND WIDOWERS ASSOCIATION : A reunion will be held on the eastern foreshore, near the children's playground, in Mandurah, on Thursday, March 16 at 11am. The reunion marks the 10th anniversary of the group's formation and all past, present and future members are welcome. BYO lunch and chair. Contact: Ivan, 9534 5760. APPLECROSS DISTRICT GUIDES : Past and present Guiding members from Applecross, Ardross, Booragoon, Brentwood, Canning Bridge and Mt Pleasant packs and units are invited to a reunion to be held at the Tivoli Theatre (Applecross District Hall, opposite the Raffles) on Saturday, March 18. Contact: Jill Boyd, 9332 7650. mailto:bengarry@bigpond.net.au FRENCH EX-PATS : West Australians hailing from Paris, Bourgogne, Bretagne, Provence, Pyrenees and Vendee will hold their yearly reunion in Scarborough on Sunday, March 19 from 10am to 3pm. BYO barbecue (no charge). Theme: Fete du Printemps. Former Aussie visitors, residents welcome. Please RSVP. Contact: France-Australie, Post Office Box 682, Scarborough 6019. Tel: Philippe, 9204 2105. GERALDTON YOUTH LEADERSHIP COURSE : A youth leadership course was conducted in Geraldton over two weekends in February and March, 1970. Some time later the Junior Farmer organisation was established in the area. Interested to hear from anyone involved. Contact: Laurie Butterly, 9390 6706. mailto: watijuju@bigpond.net.au STARSKI WATERSKI CLUB : A 25th anniversary reunion will be held at Deep Water Point on Saturday, March 25, starting at 2pm with a barbecue in the evening. All past and present members are welcome. BYO "everything". Contact: Greg Jones, 9457 8413 or Jackie Renfrey, 9448 8086. mailto:starskiwaterskiclub@hotmail.com RPH NURSES 3/56 : A reunion lunch is planned for Wednesday, April 19. RSVP March 27. Contact: Lyn Hiron 9341 2695 or Glen Fraser, 9330 4026. --End--

Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, February 27, 2006. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is compiled by Jenny KOHLEN and published on Mondays as a free service. E-mail your requests to <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> or write to : Can You Help? "The West Australian," GPO Box N1027, Perth 6843. Fax (08) 9482 3830. Phone (08) 9482 3382 (Mon-Fri). <mailto:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> ================================================================================= CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, February 27, 2006 (The West Australian p29) COUNTRY CALLING KORBELKA : Korbelka Golf Club and Community Hall will celebrate the 50th anniversary with a reunion dinner to be held on Saturday, August 26, at 5pm followed by golf on Sunday morning for anyone who would like to play a few holes. Any memorabilia or photographs welcome. Contact: Chris Hooper, tel/fax 9046 9045 or Thelma Mabel, 9041 1510. mailto:motzandthel@timegate.net.au NARROGIN HIGH SCHOOL : Calling past students from the group commencing first year in 1967 until 1969. Are you interested in a reunion planned to be held in August? Contact: Cheryl, tel/fax 9881 5284. mailto:kgblake@aapt.net.au PINGELLY CWA : Past members are invited to celebrate 70 years of community service at a function to be held at the Pingelly Community Centre on Saturday, May 27, at noon. Please RSVP by May 6. Contact: M. Archer, 9887 1128 or J. Broun, 9887 1387. CUNICO : The writer has a website about his CUNICO ancestry and is trying to find CUNICO families who migrated to Australia. His quest to identify every CUNICO in the world is feasible because the name originated in the Asiago plateau (L'Altopiano), north-west of Venice in the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region of Italy. He has found numerous families and will be hosting an international reunion to be held in Asiago on September 23-24. More than 300 Cunicos are expected to attend. Contact: Barth Cunico, 740 Union Street, Marseilles, Illinois, 61341, USA. mailto:barth@bcunico.com Website : www.bcunico.com FREEMASONS : A celebration marking the 44th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Freemasons' Lodge at 189 Hancock Street, Doubleview, will be held on the site on Friday, March 31, at 6.30pm. A free sausage sizzle and refreshment will follow. All unattached Freemasons are invited to attend. Please RSVP by March 24. Contact: Keith, 9446 1796 or Jim, 0417 907 491. FRY : Seeking photographs of George Worth FRY (1874-1951), particularly in uniform. George served in World War I with the 51st Battalion AIF. Also, Robert George Worth FRY who served with the 44th Battalion AIF. Hoping to hear from FRY cousins, particularly the Shark Bay families. Information and photographs of both men are sought by the author for a book about the 51st Battalion and Fremantle soldiers. Contact: Walter Murray, 9276 2618. mailto:walterpmurray@hotmail.com HISTORY IN THE CITY : The first meeting of the group for this year will be held in the Citiplace conference room, Perth railway station concourse on Wednesday, March 1. Guest speaker Richard Tonello will give a talk titled The Perth Observatory — Yesterday and Today. These meetings are organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Royal WA Historical Society and are open to everyone. Cost: $5 a person, includes an excellent afternoon tea. Contact: 9386 3841. JACKSON FAMILY BIBLE : The Jackson family Bible has been missing for many years. Walter JACKSON came to Fremantle about 1910 from Leicester, England, with his wife Gertrude (nee KING) and children Arthur, Horace, Maud, Ivy and Alb. They brought the Bible with them which contained the family genealogy. After Walter died in Mundaring his wife Gertrude passed the Bible down to the youngest son, the writer's father, KINGSLEY. It was later lent to another family member in the 1960s but its whereabouts today is unknown. Contact: Doug Jackson, 9291 6069. McKNIGHT : Hoping to hear from the family of Robert and Jenny McKNIGHT (nee MATTHEWS) who arrived in WA in 1947 with two children, Barry and Lorraine. Four more were born in WA: Ann, Lorna, Kevin and Kerry. Robert and Jenny lived for many years in Doubleview. A family tree is being compiled. Contact: Mrs Margaret Yates, RMB 305, Redgate Road, Witchcliffe 6286. Tel: 9757 6233. NSW CHILDREN'S HOME : : Seeking any person who was in the care of the Church of England North Coast Children's Home in Lismore, NSW, between the years 1949 and 1962. Contact: Richard (Tommy) Campion, (07) 5570 3763. POLICE OFFICERS : Descendants or relatives of the following police officers who served in the Goldfields in the 19th century are asked to respond: James Edmund KAY (died 1896); Lionel BRADLEY (d. 1895); Robert NETHERCOTT (d. 1897) and George Henry STONE (d. 1897). The Police Historical Society and The Friends of the Gold-fields Cemeteries wish to honour the graves of these officers who all died of typhoid while serving this State. Contact: Filson Beckett, 9296 7919. mailto:filnval@e-wire.et.au. ST MARY'S SCHOOL, CARNARVON : The Presentation Sisters, school and parish communities from St Mary's School, Carnarvon, would like to welcome past students, teachers and friends to celebrate 100 years in Carnarvon from March 17 to 19. Old photographs, anecdotes and historical memorabilia would be appreciated. Contact: St Mary's School, Post Office Box 772, Carnarvon 6701. Tel: Anna or Debbie, 9941 1328. SAUNDERS : Information is sought about the family of James and Catherine SAUNDERS. They are believed to have moved to WA from the Mt Gambier region of South Australia between 1895 and 1916. There were six children: Alma Beryl, Frank Crundall, Reginald William, Ruby Gladdys, Mavis Maude and Hubet. Contact: Christine Watson, Post Office Box 177, Northam 6401. Tel/fax: 9622 3747. mailto:watsons@westnet.com.au SIMMON : James and Mary Ann SIMMON (nee Nancarrow) were living in Avoca, Victoria, before they decided to move to WA with some of their children. The family settled in the Rivervale area. Their children were born in Victoria and WA: Mary Jane (1868), Elizabeth (1869), Elizabeth Vivian (1870) the writer's grandmother, John Thomas (1873), Emily Maude (1875), Robert Ernest (1877), Beatrice (1879), Henry James (1881), Florence May (1882), Bessie Neilson (1885), Ellen Vivian (1888), William Charles (1890) and Elsie Bellman (1891). Any information would be appreciated for family history. Contact: Glenys Gardiner, 95241774. mailto:oakford@iprimus.com.au SUBIACO GARDENS : Any information and photographs are sought for the Subiaco Museum about the fountain and pond in the Theatre Gardens in Hamersley Road, Subiaco. It was changed to a rose garden sometime in the 1970s. Contact: Jill Simon, 9387 7286. WEEKS/BUCHANAN : Widowed Sarah Jane BUCHANAN (nee PERRY) was a midwife from Wilcannia, NSW, when she married William WEEKS in Perth in 1892. She brought with her three daughters from her first marriage, Matilda (b. 1876), Florence (1877) and Mabel Maude (1880). Sarah had two children from her marriage to William: Arthur (b. 1889) and Willis (b. 1891). Matilda married Frank ITZSTEIN in WA, Florence married Albert WHITMORE, Mabel married William EASSON and Willis married James MERRICK. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact: Tricia Miller, 42 Hovea Crescent, Wundowie 6560. Tel: 0419 966 086. mailto:tricks500@bigpond.com VETERANS & SERVICES HMAS BATAAN : The South Australian association will hold the final SA Ship's reunion from Thursday, October 26, to Sunday, October 29. Expressions of interest are sought from former crew members wishing to attend the reunion in the beautiful seaside city of Glenelg. Contact: Mrs G. Wade, 7/166 Trimmer Parade, Seaton, SA 5023. Tel: (08) 8445 1737. mailto:bataan.reunion@yahoo.com.au CATHOLIC POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION : A Mass and special meeting for serving and former members of police will be held at Trinity College, Trinity Avenue, East Perth on Tuesday, March 7, to adopt a constitution. Mass at 7pm. Please RSPV for catering. Contact: Peter Browne, 9321 2155, Inspector Paul Newman, 9222 1474 or Des Noonan, 9291 8641. __________________________________________________________________________________________ REUNIONS MARMION PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and a number of events are planned. The first is a dinner-dance to be held at Observation City on Saturday, March 11. Past and present students, teachers and community members are invited to register their interest as soon as possible. Contact: Kylie, 9246 7963. Website: www.marmionprimary.com GIRLS' BRIGADE/GIRLS' LIFE BRIGADE : If you were a member of the 1st Subiaco Company (1958-1972) attached to Subiaco Church of Christ you are invited to bring the family to a reunion to be held at the Western Power Parkland, May Drive, Kings Park on Saturday, March 11 at noon. BYO Lunch. Contact: (Captain) Mrs Barbara Prangnell (nee Johnstone), tel/fax 95621502. mailto:@westnet.com.au COTTESLOE STATE SCHOOL : Students from 1939-1940 are invited to a reunion to be held at Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club on Monday, March 13 at 11am. Please bring a plate to share. Drinks available from bar. DALWALLINU DISTRICT : The annual reunion for past and present residents will be held in the Rod Evans Centre, corner Hay and Plain Street, East Perth, on Sunday, March 19, from 11am to 4pm. BYO lunch and drinks (tea, coffee, milk, sugar and cups provided). Cost: $5 a person. Contact: Graham McLevie, 9398 6508. WARWICK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : Past students who started Year 8 in 1982 and finished Year-10 in 1984 (or Year 12 in 1986) are sought for a 20-year reunion to be held on Saturday, March 25. Contact: Becky, 0423 154 650 or Donna, 0418 910 149. CARON-BUNJIL : Past and present residents are invited to a reunion to be held at the Lotteries Family Park, Kings Park Road (opposite Outram Street) West Perth on Sunday, March 26, from 11am onwards. BYO everything. Please wear a name tag. Hoping to see more younger Caron-Bunjil folk catching up on school days, sport etc. Look out for the bright pink banner. Contact: M. Delane (Koorda), 96841297 or M. Lakeman (Caron/Perenjori), 9973 6033. WINTERSUN CARAVAN PARK OF CARNARVON : The annual reunion for all holiday makers, caravaners and bowlers who spend time at Wintersun will be held on the foreshore at Mandurah on Sunday, March 19. BYO lunch and chairs. Contact: John or Glenis, 0407 426 992. RETURN TO MEEKATHARRA SOCIETY : The annual reunion and barbecue picnic will be held at the Pinjarra Trotting Club, South Western Highway, Pinjarra, on Sunday, April 9 from 10am onwards. Bring your friends. BYO picnic lunch (barbecues and hot water available). Contact: Joan, 9453 9294, Betty 9451 9325, Dianne, 9341 1183 or Eric, 9527 8097. MT LAWLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOl : A reunion for students who began 1st year in 1969 and sat for their Leaving in 1973, as well as those who joined or left that year-group at any time, will be held at the Wembley Hotel on Saturday, April 15 from 2pm to 5pm. Contact: Ronnie Chambers (nee Norris), 9387 3388 or 0403 589 996. mailto:ronnie@indigo.net.au PRESBYTERIAN LADIES COLLEGE : The Leaving Class of 1956 will hold a 50-year reunion for all classmates (including those who left the group earlier) on Thursday, August 17. Seeking whereabouts of Jenny TODD (GREENWELL), Janice HASELGROVE (ROBINS) and Rosemary LANG (McCRACKEN). Also (maiden names): Toni HILL, Marion JOHNSTON, Glenys MURPHY, Liz SINNOTT, Gillian PELLOW, Jenny WATSON and Janet NORTON. Contact: Sue Ward (Lukin), 9386 2307, Sharon McColl, 9380 4726 or Lea Newing (Chittleborough) mailto:leanew8@bigpond.net.au --End--

Hello everyone, I have recently launched a web site that lists some men who were registered as unemployed with the Labour Bureau in Melbourne in mid 1892. http://home.primusonline.com.au/jennyc/Melbourne/ This period was the middle of a severe depression in Victoria and many families moved around the country in search of work. Some had come from South Australia where years of devastating drought had caused a depression in the 1880s, just when Melbourne was having its famous land boom. Some moved on to seek their fortunes on Western Australia's goldfields, while others came from New South Wales although things economically were not as severe there as in other states. There are also some 'Taswegians'. The site is a work in progress with approximately 500 of the 4,000 families currently listed. If you find a name of interest, remember to click on the name even if no BDMs are given as other identifying info may be in the file notes. e.g. "last worked as a butcher in Maitland, NSW" or "just arrived in colony" or "six children - oldest a boy aged 15 yrs" or even "supports sister and her child". Of course please contact me if you find a family member. best wishes, Jenny Coates Melbourne's Unemployed in the 1890s http://home.primusonline.com.au/jennyc/Melbourne/

G'Day Does the Assisted British Immigration only cover Victoria or is it a general one for Australia? Index to Registers of Assisted British Immigrants 1839-1871 I am looking for Bunter - SA 1840 and 1849, Mott - SA 1851, Farnel - WA 1863, Llewellyn - WA 1863 William Hunt - Vic, Dawe - Victoria, Chant - 1849 NSW, Bunter - NSW 1849, Murphy - 1860 WA as free settlers in the 1839-1871 period. regards Michael Cheeseman Descendant of 1788 First Fleeters and other convicts and free settlers to Australia -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.5/284 - Release Date: 17/03/2006

Hi Folks Looking for anyone researching SMALPAGE connected with Maudant SMALPAGE and Frances Elizabeth HENTY in Western Australia in the late 1800s. Regards Daryl Povey Ballarat, Australia http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/

----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Craig" <lcraig@hotkey.net.au> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] George Goddard > Hi Lyn, I am sorry that our George Goddard Came from Suffolk, > when he arrived is another problem, we have, the Phillips > arrived in S.A. not sure where they came from yet, but will > keep you in mind IF I find them in Yorkshire. The Phillips were in Ballarat, Vic Richard & Elizabeth Goodenough were Sarah E. Goddards Parents. Bye Laurel > > Could this family be your George Goddard? > > Where are your Phillips from? I am looking at Phillips in Yorkshire they > settled in Victoria - my maternal grandmother's family. > > Assisted British Immigration > > Index to Registers of Assisted British Immigrants 1839-1871 > > > > 19 results found. > > > Family Name Given Name Age Month Year Ship Book Page > GODDARD ARTHUR 10 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 22 > GODDARD ARTHUR 10 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD EMMA 12 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD EMMA 12 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 22 > GODDARD GEORGE 19 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 26 > GODDARD GEORGE 19 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD JANE 1 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD JANE 1 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 22 > GODDARD PATIENCE 17 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD PRUDENCE 15 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD PRUDENCE 15 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 28 > GODDARD SARAH 37 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD SARAH 37 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 22 > GODDARD THOMAS 37 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD THOMAS 37 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 22 > GODDARD TRAVINA 7 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD TRAVINA 7 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 22 > GODDARD WORTHY 3 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 33 > GODDARD WORTHY 3 AUG 1848 CORNWALL 4 22 > > > > > Return to Search Page > > Lyn > MilduraVic. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Laurel & Noel" <laurelnoel@foxall.com.au> > To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:29 PM > Subject: Re: [AUS-WA] George Goddard > > >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Laurel Burns" >> To: <AUS-WA-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: >> Subject: George Goddard ? >> >> Looking for George Goddard on Shipping about 1850 ? into >> Australia >> who married in Geelong 1853 to Sarah Elizabeth Phillips. >> >> > >> > >> > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jksgenie/etona.htm >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Julie Stokes >> > >> > Adelaide SA >> > >> > >> > >> > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== >> > >> > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L >> > ? >> > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' >> > >> > ============================== >> > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> >> ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== >> >> Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? >> A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' >> >> ============================== >> Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. >> New content added every business day. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >> > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > > Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? > A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Thank You Wendy for your help the William Henry I am looking for was Born in Victoria, his parents were William and Mary Ann Thomas both born in Wales, never tried to find anyone in W.A. before finding it a bit difficult from Tassy. The marriage was a great help thanks again Dianne. Wendy <wgb@iinet.net.au> wrote: Hi Dianne, Found this marriage in West Aust: *Surname* *FirstName* *District* *Number* *Sex* *Year* *SpSurname* *SpFirstname* POWELL WILLIAM H KATANNING 23 M 1911 ASHWORTH JOHANNA Hope this helps. Cheers Wendy Dianne Powell wrote: >Hi I am looking for any information on the Family of William Henry Powell and Johanna Ashworth. > > > ==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx --------------------------------- On Yahoo!7 Dancing With the Stars: Win tickets to the Grand Final!

Hi I am looking for any information on the Family of William Henry Powell and Johanna Ashworth. Their Children are: Eric W. who was 29 at the death of His Father in 1942 Eileen M.A. " 24 " Her " " Daphne J. " 21 " " " " Johanna Powell died in March 1965.. I would be grateful for any information , Thank You Dianne. --------------------------------- On Yahoo!7 Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas.

Hi Dianne, Found this marriage in West Aust: *Surname* *FirstName* *District* *Number* *Sex* *Year* *SpSurname* *SpFirstname* POWELL WILLIAM H KATANNING 23 M 1911 ASHWORTH JOHANNA Hope this helps. Cheers Wendy Dianne Powell wrote: >Hi I am looking for any information on the Family of William Henry Powell and Johanna Ashworth. > > >

Hi Dianne, There is a William Henry Powell born 1905 at Subiaco Reg No: 6493 - Parents: Edwin Arthur Powell and Lydia Adams. There is no marriage in WA for Edwin Arthur Powell and Lydia Adams, nor is there any other children to this couple on the WA Pioneer Index. Is this what you were looking for? Cheers Wendy Dianne Powell wrote: >Hi I am looking for any information on the Family of William Henry Powell and Johanna Ashworth. > Their Children are: > Eric W. who was 29 at the death of His Father in 1942 > Eileen M.A. " 24 " Her " " > Daphne J. " 21 " " " " > Johanna Powell died in March 1965.. > I would be grateful for any information , Thank You Dianne. > > >--------------------------------- >On Yahoo!7 > Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas. > > >==== AUS-WA Mailing List ==== > >Q: Why do WA's cyber-genies hang out at the Perth DPS & use DPS-CHAT-L ? >A: Check out: ' http://www.perthdps.com/dps-chat.htm ' > >============================== >New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > > >