Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, November 7, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) is published on Mondays as a free service. Send your requests 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, November 7, 2005 (The West Australian p31) =========================================================== ANZAC COTTAGE : Anzac Cottage at 38 Kalgoorlie Street, Mt Hawthorn, is the first Gallipoli memorial in WA. The heritage-listed house was built in one day in 1916. It will be open to the public on Sunday, November 13 from noon to 2pm. Admission is free but there is a donation box. Contact: Geoff Trevor-Hunt, 0419 355 471. ARMY MUSEUM CONCERT : The Army Museum of WA Foundation and the Australian Army Band with compere David Hawkes will present Tanks for the Memory at the Artillery Barracks, Burt Street, Fremantle, on Saturday, November 19 at 7.30pm. Special guest, Normie Rowe. Cost: $27.50 adults, $22.50 concession, groups (10 or more): $22.50. Tickets available through Mills Records in Fremantle or BOCS, 9484 1133. COUNTRY CALLING CAPEL COURIER : Everyone who has helped over the years is invited to celebrate 25 years with a light lunch at Capelite Cafe on Tuesday, November 15 at 12.15pm. Cost: $15 a person. Contact: Dixie, 9727 2330 or Marylyn, 9727 2315. RSVP: November 11. BRIDGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL : The inaugural AGM of the Bridgetown High School Alumni Association will be held in the lesser hall on Saturday, November 19. The constitution will be adopted and the committee formed. Nibbles and drinks to follow. All past students are invited to attend. Please RSVP for catering. Contact: school, 9761 0100. MANJIMUP PRIMARY AND ED SUPPORT CENTRE : A celebration gala day will be held on the site in Rutherford Street to celebrate their past as the schools will be moving to new premises in 2006. Memorabilia and inquiries about events for the day are welcome. Contact: Sandy Edwards, school, 97712911. mailto:sandy.edwards@det.wa.edu.au. MANJIMUP METHODIST CHURCH : The Manjimup congregation will celebrate their 80th anniversary on Sunday, November 27. Service at 10.30am, followed by a "bring and share" lunch. All welcome. Contact: Iris, 9771 1735. FAMILY REUNIONS ELLISS : A reunion for descendants and relatives of Alfred and Annie Bertha ELLISS will be held at Tomato Lake, Oats Street, Carlisle, on Sunday, November 13 at 10am. Alfred and Annie were married in Broken Hill, NSW, and came to WA in 1895. They settled in the Menzies / Malcolm area and had 13 children. Alfred (b.1867) was one of 15 children born in South Australia to George and Mary Ann ELLISS (nee MARRIOTT). Siblings: Lucy (1855), Henry (1857), Walter (1858), Ellen (1860), William (1861), Emily (1863), George (1864), Annie (1866), Edith (1869), Theodore (1871), Arthur (1872), Ethel (1874), Phillip (1875) and Clarence (1877). All relatives welcome to attend. Contact: Sharelle Whittaker, 9455 1657. LAWLER : Descendants and family of Michael George LAWLER ("George") and Catherine (nee GORMAN), who farmed at Wongamine many years ago, will hold their yearly get-together and lunch at the Bayswater Hotel on Tuesday, November 29. All relatives welcome. No bookings needed. Contact: Zelma Gysen, 9209 1630, or Pauline Robeson, 9571 3998. PENDLEBURY / HOLGATE : The annual family reunion will be held at Western Power Parkland, Kings Park, on Sunday, November 27 from 10am for descendants of Arthur and Elizabeth PENDLEBURY (nee HOIGATE). The couple arrived at Fremantle aboard the Prince Regent Leopold on June 20,1910, with their children Robert, David, Julia (m. STANDAGE), Anne (BROWN), Elizabeth (MURRAY) and Alice (SMART). Three more were born in WA: Dorothy (KIRK), Arthur and Phyllis (BLAKE). Please bring information to update the family tree. Contact: Molly Bergh, 9071 5798, 0405 652 564, or Gladys Squance (Brown), 9257 5457. mailto:mollybergh@wn.com.au. TOOVEY / HOWARD: Descendants of Lomas TOOVEY and Sarah HOWARD are invited to a function at the Community Centre, Oceans Garden Retirement, 60-66 Kalinda Drive, City Beach, on Sunday, November 27 from 1.30pm to 4pm, to publicise a family history entitled: The oentre of the District: a story of Lomas and Sarah Toovey, Round Swamp, Tenterden, Western Australia 1850-93. Afternoon tea and parking available. Contact: Molly Watt (nee Toovey), 19/60 Kalinda Drive, City Beach 6015. Tel: 9285 0029. FREMANTLE CEMETERY : The writer is researching any defence personnel who are buried at Fremantle Cemetery. Names and details sought. Contact: Sandra Playle, Post Office Box 669, Fremantle 6959. mailto:fedelmar@hotmail.com PTE. HOIST : A photograph of Cecil HOLST mounted in a decorative cardboard frame has been found among belongings of the writer's mother who was born in Moora in 1908 where she lived most of her 95 years. Pte. Cecil Louis HOLST enlisted in the AIF in Perth in 1917. He served with the 44th Battalion and took part in many battles including Pozieres and Villiers Bret-tenoux where he met his death at the age of 21 on September 29,1918. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew HOLST of Moora. The photograph could be of interest to a relative. Contact: Joan Doust, 9534 8335. MclLWAINE/LEHMANN : Information is sought on Eliza McLLWAINE and her two brothers, Alfred and Thomas, who served in World War I. Eliza married Benno LEHMANN, a marine engineer of the Fremantle Harbour Trust. They lived in Allen Street, East Fremantle. Lt Benno LEHMANN MC served in the 3rd Machine Gun Company and was killed in Belgium in 1917. Contact: Andrew Pittaway, archivist, City of Fremantle, Post Office Box 807, Fremantle 6959. Tel: 9432 9583. mailto:andrewp@fremantle.wa.gov.au MEDALS FOUND : War medals for these World War I soldiers have come to light: Sgt Alfred Keith BUTTON, J/V. Cleaver (British), Pte S. CRYER (British), Pte Frank Headley Gordon COOMBER (28th Bn), Cpl Roman ILUPMAGGI, Pte Robert Jamieson JORDON and Spr James Daniel WADDINGTON. Contact: Colonel Glyn Llanwarne, 0414 649 079. mailto:Ilanwarne80@hotmail.com REMEMBRANCE DAY ALBANY : The Albany RSL will hold a Remembrance Day Service at the war memorial at 10.30am on Friday. The Ross Steele memorial rose garden dedication will follow at the Albany RSL, 14 Stirling Terrace, Albany at 11.15am. Inquiries: Rod Halcombe, 9384 3989. APPLECROSS : The Applecross RSL sub-branch will conduct a Remembrance Day service at the City of Melville memorial, near the library at the Melville City Centre on Friday at 11am. Members of ex-service, unit and kindred associations, and the general public are invited to attend and to lay a wreath. Inquiries: 9364 5517. FREMANTLE : A dedication and unveiling of a plaque ceremony will be held in the Pine Grove Fremantle Memorial Reserve (down the hill) on Friday at 11.30am in memory of Peter CASSERLY (1898-2005), who was Fremantle's last surviving Digger from World War I. All welcome. RAAF VIETNAM : Veterans of WA are invited to attend the Remembrance Day service to be held at Kings Park on Friday, November 11. Members intending to parade are requested to muster at the Floral Clock at 1030 hours. Look for the association banner. Full medals to be worn. After the service members wishing to do so will re-locate to a local venue for refreshments. Contact: Des, 0407 997 679. mailto:desfp@bigpond.net.au KIDS OF VETERANS The group will hold a family brunch event in Kings Park on Saturday, November 19, from 10am to lpm. All war veterans, partners and "kids of all ages" are welcome. Contact: Angela Rowe, 9333 8091 mailto:kidsofveterans@hotmail.com PARTNERS OF VETERANS PERTH : The Drop-In-Centre will be closed tomorrow for a counselling the bereaved workshop. On Thursday, members will meet at Miss Maud's at noon for a Christmas Lunch (bring your badge). Contact: Kerryn, 0408 341045. mailto:pvaawa@yahoo.com.au. GOSNELLS : The final meeting for this year will be held at Cascades Cafe, next to Kmart, Centro Maddington Shopping Centre, Attfield Street, Maddington, on Wednesday. All members and guests are welcome to meet for coffee at 10am. Next meeting: February. Contact: Gayle, 9493 4019. VETERANS & SERVICES 2/7 AUST FD REGT EX-MEMBERS' ASSN : The monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alf, 92791438. 44TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION : The annual reunion will be held at Hickey's Tavern, corner Murray and Barrack streets, Perth, on Wednesday, November 16 at lpm. All members and friends are welcome. Contact: David Atherden, 9311 4275. BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION (AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) : Former members are encouraged to join the association which meets at the RSL, 22 Leake Street, Belmont, on the second Wednesday of the month. Contact: Ian Calderwood, 9272 4751, or John Seward, 9277 3396. mailto:bredaian@bigpond.net.au or mailto:olivos@primus.com.au EASTERN HILLS EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL : The Eastern Hills RSL is calling on serving and ex-service men and women to bolster the branch which meets at the Mundaring Senior Citizens Centre, Craig Street, Mundaring, on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. Seeking support from Greenmount to Wooroloo and all areas in between. Next meeting: November 17. Contact: Eric Smith, Post Office Box 176, Glen Forrest 6071. Tel: 9298 8785, 0419 925 637. mailto:eric.anne@bigpond.com NATIONAL SERVICEMEN, 17TH NATIONAL SERVICE TRG. COY (B. COY), 3RD INTAKE SWANBOURNE, OCTOBER 8-DECEMBER 22,1957 : The second annual reunion for those who did basic training at Swanbourne under Lt SMETHURST and Sgt COOPER will be held at the Moon & Sixpence Tavern, Murray Street, Perth, on Friday, December 2 at 1200hrs. Contact: John Neep, 9445 3541. RAAF GUNNIES REUNION : Calling all current and former RAAF armourers. The annual St Barbara's Day reunion will be held at the Moon & Sixpence, Murray Street, Perth, on Saturday, December 3 from noon until 5pm. Contact: Jock, 9306 1544. mailto:jockmarglawrie@ozemail.com.au RAN HUME / MACQUARIE INTAKE 1954 : The annual reunion luncheon will be held at Anzac House on Monday, November 28 at 11am. Please RSVP. Contact — Hume group: Kevin Thomson, 9332 7153 or Barry Rayment, 9398 4692. Macquarie: Keith Clayton, 9310 2330, or Wally, 9380 5111. WAR VETERANS EDA SOCIETY OF WA : All EDA recipients, their partners and carers are invited to attend the special meeting to review/update the constitution. It will be held at the City Place Community Centre, Perth Railway Station (upper level) on Wednesday at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. mailto:aurelie@iinet.net.au ================================================================================= REUNIONS CLONTARF CLASS : Looking for the boys from the Salters Point and Manning area who attended Clontarf Christian Brothers School in the Year 10 class of 1968. Reunion plans are under way. Contact: John Mclntosh, 9362 3904. CLAREMONT TEACHERS COLLEGE : A reunion for the graduates of 1949 will be held at Anzac House on Wednesday at 11am. All welcome. Contact: Betty, 9341 3693. CLAREMONT MUSEUM : The museum turns 30 this year and everyone who has been involved is invited to the birthday party. Where: Claremont Museum, 66 Victoria Avenue, Claremont. When: Sunday, November 13 from 10.30am until noon. There will be activities for children, a photo display and birthday cake. Contact: museum, 9285 4345. mailto:museum@claremont.wa.gov.au. WATA PONY TROTS : The 21st birthday will be celebrated with a reunion at Gloucester Park on Friday, November 18. Organisers would like to hear from any past members and drivers. In particular, looking for drivers from the very early years of pony trots which began in 1984. Contact: Narelle Scott, 58 Bronzewing Street, Huntingdale 6110. Tel: 9490 2180. mailto:rel_265@hotmail.com SHEEP SHEARERS : The annual shearers' reunion will be held at the Ravenswood Hotel, Pinjarra, on Sunday, November 20 at 11am. Contact: Val Hobson, 6278 1448. ST MARY'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, WEST PERTH : The centenary of the laying of the foundation-stones will be celebrated on Sunday, November 20 at 10am. Archbishop Roger HELFT will officiate. Photographs or documents of historical importance to exhibit would be appreciated. All welcome. Contact: Jill Simon, c/- St Mary's Church, 42 Colin Street, West Perth 6005. Tel: 9321 3253. --End--