Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, November 14, 2005. 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, November 14, , 2005 (The West Australian p27) =========================================================== COUNTRY CALLING BOULDER-ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC CHURCH : Past and present parishioners are invited to the opening and blessing of the new All Hallows Church to be celebrated at the new church in Burt Street on Sunday, November 27, at 10am. Contact: Gold-fields Catholic Presbytery, 9021 2100. GERALDTON-BATAVIA COAST ROSTRUM CLUB 56 : Past members who have not already been contacted are invited to a 10th anniversary celebration dinner to be held at the Mercantile Club, 159 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, on Saturday, November 19, at 6.30pm. Dress: "After 5". Contact: Mike Reed, 0408 977 954 or Ev Correy, 9921 4258. RSVP: today. HARVEY-PCYC : The 50th anniversary celebrations will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday, November 26. All old members are asked to supply any photos or trophies won during their time at the club. Contact: Bev, Harvey Police Station, Post Office Box 129, Harvey 6220. Tel/fax: 9729 1001. mailto:beverley.wooltorton@police.wa.gov.au HYDEN-CWA : The 60th birthday celebrations and Christmas lunch will be held at the Wild-flower Shop on Monday, December 19, at noon. Cost: $16.40 a person. Anyone who has been involved with the branch at some time is most welcome. Numbers please before December 15. Contact: Sally, 9880 7021, or Margaret, 9880 5162. mailto:sibford@bigpond.com KWOLYIN-CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION : Friends and parishioners are invited to 50th anniversary celebrations to be held at Kwolyin on Sunday, December 18. Mass at 11.30am followed by a "bring and share lunch". Contact: Joan Cosgrove, 9064 1173, or Pat Coakley, 9064 1176. PORONGURUP-KARRI BANK LODGE : Anyone who has worked at Karri Bank between 1970 and 1990 is invited to a lunch at the lodge on Sunday, November 27. RSVP: November 18. Contact: Debbie, 9841 1656 (wk), or 9844 3526 (a/h). ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MILITARY HISTORY : The next meeting of the Military Historical Society of WA will be held in the Meg Olive Room, RAAF Association Building, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek, tomorrow at 8pm. Guest speaker Eric WATTS was an Australian soldier who survived the siege of Tobruk in World War II. He will reminisce about this siege, which was the longest in British military history. The meeting is not restricted to members only — all are welcome. Contact: "Midge" Carter, 9379 3760. ROYAL WA HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The society will conduct a stroll in the west end of the city on Sunday, November 20, to revisit the history, art, sculpture and architecture of this part of Perth. The walk will start at 3pm and will last for about two hours, followed by drinks at the Melbourne at 5pm (first round included in the cost). Cost: Members $20 a person;- non-members $22. RSVP: Friday, November 18. Contact: RWAHS, 9386 3841, fax 9386 3309. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au SMITH : Seeking information about descendants of Lilly SMITH (nee WAYMAN). Lilly married Donald Henry (Harold) SMITH in Victoria in 1901. One known daughter, Lillian Agnes SMITH, born Boulder in 1904. Contact: Melva White, 19 Parkwater Cove, Mandurah 6210. Tel: 9535 8426. SOUTH PERTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The Changing Face of South Perth Zoo is the topic for the next meeting of the historical society to be held in the Perth Zoo conference area, Labouchere Road (opposite the South Perth Bowling Club carpark) on Monday, November 21, at 7pm. Guest speaker: Ms Susan HUNT, CEO, Perth Zoo. Susan will outline some of the zoo's major events and characters, detail its development and history and also include some of the photographs and documents from the zoo's own archives. Cost: Gold coin donation (includes tea/coffee and light refreshments). Non-members welcome. Contact: Kerry Davey, 9367 5354 or Laurel Smith, 9367 8906. TREKKA CARS : Trekka cars were built in New Zealand during the 1960s and around 40 units were imported into Australia. Six are believed to have been sold in WA through the Skoda dealerships because they were based on Skoda chassis. Would like to hear from any person who either sold Trekkas or bought one, with a view to building a database of their history in WA. Also seeking old Trekka sales memorabilia or service manuals, as well as news about last resting places with a view to salvage for restoration and parts. Contact: R. Petty, 9361 4045 (a/h). mailto:jpmp@iprimus.com.au UWA FOOTBALL CLUB : A history of the University of WA Football Club is being written. Ex-players who played for the club before 1955 are asked to get in touch with the author. Also seeking information about Alf FISHER, Dick ROE and Harry GIESE, who played for the UFC in the 1930s. Contact: Jim Wieland, 0439 374 366. mailto:saljim@westnet.com.au WALPALE EVENT : The Walpole Nornalup and Districts Historical Society is holding three events to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Walpole land settlement scheme. Program: Wednesday, November 30, 10.30am-1.30pm: old settlers reminisce and lunch with the seniors social and activity group at the recreation centre. Thursday, Deoember 1: guided tour of historic sites in North Walpole, including afternoon tea and more reminiscences at Thurlby Herb Farm. Friday December 2, 6.30pm: Ghost Walk in Pioneer Park — "ghosts" of pioneers tell their stories. All descendents of early Walpole settlers welcome. Contact: Mike Murphy 9840 1529. WHURR : Seeking descendants of Edward Albert WHURR, Basil Frederick WHURR and Walter Herbert WHURR, who came to WA in 1923. Walter WHURR believed to have married Annette CARRS in Katanning in 1930. Any information appreciated. Contact: Ivor Cornwell, 13 Astell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2NU, England. mailto:ivor.cornwell@ntlworld WOODWARD : Information is sought by relatives in the United States about Howard John WOODWARD, who died in Wembley in 1978 aged 87. He married Mary HARPER in 1957. Mary died in 1982 and according to her death notice she had a son, Frederick, grandchildren Fred, Jan, Greg and Jan (two Jans) and great-grandchildren, Claire, Peter, Claudia, Denise, Nadine and Paul. Contact: Connie Hutchins, PO Box 974, Sabael, NY 12864, US. mailto:hutchins@telenet.net PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH : All partners, ex-partners of veterans or peacekeepers are invited to the next meeting to be held in the Jack Kikeros Hall, Burns Beach, on Thursday, November 17, at 10am. All welcome to come and help plan for 2006. Contact: Ellen, 9401 4031 or Jenny, 9304 6824. MIDLAND HILLS & PERTH DROP-IN CENTRES : No meetings tomorrow because of the Bicton-Pal-myra Christmas lunch. Meetings will restart in February. Inquiries: Kerryn, 0408 341 045. mailto:pvaawa@yahoo.com.au VETERANS & SERVICES 2/2ND COMMANDO ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA : Members, relatives and friends are invited to attend the 56th commemoration service in Lovekin Drive, Kings Park, on Sunday, November 20 at 3pm. Contact: J. Carey, 0AM, secretary, 9332 7050. 16TH BATTALION, CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF WA ASSOCIATION : The annual Christmas barbecue will be held in Kings Park (Subiaco end) on Sunday morning, November 27. Please RSVP. Contact: Glynn Mawson, 9341 3926. AUST INT. CORPS: A 98th birthday lunch will be held on Saturday, December 10, at noon. Cost: $35 a person (3-course meal with refreshments). Past and present members of the corps including members and their partners of AI Association (WA) are welcome. Contact: Neil Chaplin, AIA, Post Office Box 4147, Mandurah North 6210. Tel: 0417 189 394. NATIONAL SERVICE, 1958 MAY INTAKE-17 BATTALION SWANBOURNE : A reunion has been organised to be held on Sunday, December 4. Contact: Bob Flett, 94011427. mailto:wa_lefty@hotmail.com. AWAS ASSOCIATION : The annual reunion will be held in the Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park, on Thursday, December 1, at 11.30am. Past members of the service, together with family and/or carers are requested to write for tickets before November 23. Cost: $27 a person. Contact: E. Solly, treasurer, 16 Cox Street, Bayswater 6053. Tel: 9272 3734 (please include SAE envelope). ================================================================================== REUNIONS MADDINGTON SHS : Seeking students who were in Years 8-12, graduating in 1990. A reunion will be held at the Leederville Hotel on Saturday, November 19. Contact: Kristy, 0418 911 551, or Renae, 0411 069 577. ST PAULL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, SWANBOURNE : A final Mass for the closure of St Paull's in Fraser Street, Swanbourne, will be celebrated on Sunday, November 20, at 8.30am. The Mass will be concelebrated by Archbishop Barry James Hickey. Past and present parishioners are invited to attend. Morning tea will follow. Contact: George Ayres, 9384 9489. mailto:lifeayre@bigpond.com. PERTH 41 CLUB : The annual Christmas dinner will be held at TAFE Bentley Pines Restaurant on Tuesday, November 22. Former 41 Club members/ex-Round Tablers are invited. Contact: Alan Fitt, PO Box 5100, Rockingham Beach 6969. Tel: 9527 8427. KALAMUNDA SHS: A 10-year reunion for the Class of '95 will be held upstairs in the Kalamunda Pub on Saturday, November 26, from 7pm. Cost: $15 a person. Partners welcome. Contact: Lee, 0414 382 006. mailto:kshs95reunion@hotmail.com ROTARY CLUB OF ARMADALE : A 50th birthday anniversary celebration dinner will be held in the Armadale Lesser Hall on Saturday, December 3, from 6.30pm until late. Cost: $45 a person with dinner and welcoming drinks provided (bar open at reasonable prices). All past members, exchange students, Rotaract and Handicamp attendees and any other people who have been involved in the club over the past 50 years are invited. Please RSVP. Contact: Jim Hobbs-Turner, Post Office Box 201, Kelmscott 6111. Tel: 9495 4335 (wk). Fax: 9495 1711. mailto:vallfurn@iinet.net.au. GERALDTON AND ALLENDALE PRIMARY SCHOOLS : A reunion for Girls who were in Year 7 in 1957 at Allendale or Geraldton primary schools will be held in Perth on Saturday, December 3. Contact: Marilyn, 0421 623 409 or Steph, 0419 859 106. mailto:marilynr@iinet.net.au CHURCHLANDS SHS : Are you turning 40 in 2005? A school reunion for Year 12 graduates in 1982 including all students in Year 10 in 1980 and Year 11 in 1981 will be held at the Floreat Hotel beer garden on Saturday, December 3, from 3pm. Contact: Bruce Barrington, 0409 140 965 or Simone Perry (nee Emmerling), 0427 917 586. mailto:brewsterandcabbage@bigpond.com.au SOUTHERN CROSS : All past and present residents are invited to the second annual Southern Cross reunion Picnic in the Park to be held in Kings Park on Sunday, December 4, from 10am onwards (look for signs on Fraser Avenue). The reunion has a "red" theme and everyone is encouraged to wear red clothing. BYO food, drinks, chairs, rugs etc. The reunion is being organised by former Southern Cross resident and author David BEATON, who is currently researching the history of the Southern Cross Tennis Club. Any memorabilia Contact David Beaton 0417 943 099. mailto:funkyfunky@iprimus.com.au SACRED HEART COLLEGE (SORRENTO) : Calling past students from the Class of 1990. A 15-year reunion will be held at the Royal Bar & Brassiere, 60 Royal Street, East Perth, on Sunday, December 4 /from 6pm to 10pm. Contact: Dan, 0411 569 250. mailto:dan@captainalbion.com DENMARK DINNER IN MANDURAH : Past and present residents of Denmark are invited to the Christmas gathering to be held at Silver Sands Tavern, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah, on Tuesday, December 6, at noon until 2pm. RSVP: December 2. Contact: Margaret Makin, 9582 0087 or Nina Biffin, 9581 9591.