Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, March 13, 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 13, 2006 (The West Australian p29) COUNTRY CALLING BACK TO CARNARVON : Those who were young and living in Carnarvon in the 1970s are returning for Easter. The Carnarvon Caravan Park will be home base. Reply for details. Contact: Joan (Waldron), 3 Moseley Street, Port Hedland 6721. Tel: 9173 1785. ST JOHN AMBULANCE-LAKE GRACE : The association is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. People who have helped and belonged over those years are asked to get in touch. Old photographs are also sought. Contact: Mrs Shirley Elliott, Post Office Box 40, Lake Grace 6353. Tel: 9865 1137. FOREST GROVE GROUP SETTLERS : The official unveiling of the memorial to the Group 64 settlers Forest Grove will be held at the memorial site, 200m along Sebbes Road, on Thursday, March 23, at 2.30pm. As many relatives of the original Group 64 settlers as possible are sought to attend the ceremony along with the general public. Contact: Snowie Coote, 9271 8838. FREMANTLE CHURCH PROJECT : Basilica of St Patrick, 47 Adelaide Street, Fremantle has a gap in its Memorial Book. Details of burials from the Basilica or the Church of St Anne, North Fremantle, between 1916 and 1997 are sought. Contact: Fr John Sherman, Basilica of St Patrick, 47 Adelaide Street, Fremantle 6160. Tel: 9335 2268. Fax: 9430 6076. mailto:jsherman@oblates.com.au --- KIDD : Seeking relatives of James KIDD, born in Colinsburgh, Fife, Scotland, in 1803. His sisters came to Australia and married into the BRUCE, BROWN and ROBERTSON families. His nieces married McEWEN, STEWART and REID. Descendants of James KIDD who also came to Australia were (1) Thomas Anderson KIDD born Fife 1847 (married Emma NANKIVELL). Their children were Mary Elsie (m. John NANKIVELL), Thomas ANDERSON (b. Geraldton 1881) and Catherine (m. George MILLER, Coolgardie). (2) Mary Hutchison KIDD born 1848. Mary married Alexander FARMER and their son William Thomas was born in Melbourne in 1874. (3) James Alexander who was born in 1862. All James' descendants were born in Queensland. Contact: Marg Mansfield, 9447 5507. mailto:margmansfield@iinet.net.au LANGFORD : The late Roy LANGFORD was a resident of Pilgrim House, East Fremantle, when he died in 1991 at the age of 92. Hoping to find his granddaughter who is believed to be living in Perth (name unknown) to return a memento to his family that was left at the hostel. Contact: Care Manager, 9339 2830. NELSON SOCIETY : The NELSON Society of Australia will hold their annual general meeting at the RAAF Association, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek, on Monday, March 20, at 7.30pm. There will be an election of office bearers, followed by a talk about the French explorer Nicolas BAUDIN who charted much of the WA coastline and collected scientific data in the years immediately following 1801 with his two ships Le Geographe and Le Naturaliste. Admission free to members and visitors welcome. Contact: Bob Woollett, 9335 7451. PICKERING BROOK : Pickering Brook Primary School is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. An Open Day will be held in the school grounds on Saturday, March 25, from 2pm to 6pm. Past, present and future students and staff are welcome. Photographs, trophies, certificates as well as written memories are sought. A heritage walk of fame is planned with engraved bricks recording students and families associated with the school. Bricks cost $25 and can be purchased on the day or by applying to the school. Contact: Andrea McCredden, 9293 8256; or Julie Beard, 9293 8168. PTE. REDDEN : Photographs of sentimental value to the family of Private William REDDEN (WX1980) have come to light. Pte. REDDEN was serving in World War II with the 2/32nd Infantry Battalion when he was killed in the Middle East on August 11,1941. He is buried at Tobruk. William was born in Kurrawang, WA, son of Edward and Edith REDDEN. Contact: Donna Kitchen, 9342 6358. mailto:donnalO@bmail.com.au VICTORIAN ANCESTORS : The Victorian Special Interest Group will hold a workshop at WAGS, Unit 4,48 May Street, Bayswater, on Saturday, April 1, at 10am. Members will assist so bring problems and successes. Contact: Keith Fellowes, 9390 6004. WILKES/HASTIE : : Thomas and Rosetta WILKES (nee RICH) are buried in unmarked graves in St Mark's churchyard, Picton, WA. Seeking information about them as well as copies of photographs. Also, their daughter Harriet (1869-1923) who is buried in Bunbury Cemetery with her husband Walter HASTIE (1869-1934). Contact: Allan Wilkes, 9399 8436. mailto:a_wilkes@optusnet.com.au WILKINS FEEDBACK : "My sincere gratitude to a thoughtful reader who sent me some most helpful information about the WILKINS family (20/2). Unfortunately I cannot write directly to thank this kind person because there, was no name or address given on the letter I received on March 2." Contact: Alison Wynne Nicholls, 87 Boundary Road, Bathurst, NSW 2795. Tel: (02) 63318263. Fax: (02) 63321859. mailto:michaelalison@optusnet.com.au PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be in the Jack Kikeris Hall on Thursday, March 16, at 10am. All partners and ex-partners of veterans or peacekeepers are welcome. Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824 or Ellen, 94014031 GREENWOOD : The next meeting of the Greenwood PVA Coffee Group on Thursday, March 16, will be in Kings Park. Meet near the Vietnam Memorial for a walk at 09.20am sharp, then coffee at Zamia Cafe. If not walking, meet at the cafe at 10am. Members welcome. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380. VETERANS 2/7TH AUST. FD RGT EX-MEMBERS ASSOCIATION : The monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alt, 9279 1438. 2/16TH BATTALION MANDURAH LUNCHEON : Due to unforeseen circumstances, the luncheon planned to be held in Mandurah on Tuesday, April 4, has been cancelled. MANNING RSL : Vietnam veterans, ex-service and service personnel are invited to join the Manning RSL. If you live in Manning or surrounding areas you are encouraged to consider becoming part of an active, vibrant RSL Contact: Ray Lamont, 9313 2165 or 0412 923 255. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN/HOWARD, CLARKE AND MCALPINE : Looking for ex-training Petty Officers Neil HOWARD, Alan ("Knobby") CLARKE and -(-)McAlpine. A reunion is planned and it is hoped to see them there. Contact: Peter Manlein, 9448 8600. mailto:psmsmm@iinet.net.au RATS OF TOBRUK : The annual service will be held at the Saw Avenue memorial statue in Kings Park on Sunday, March 26, at 1345 hours. Contact: Mick O'Sullivan, 9442 1638. RAAF EATS 10/13 COURSE : Ex-members and friends are invited to attend the annual reunion to be held at the RAAF Association restaurant, Bull Creek, tomorrow. Fellowship from noon followed by luncheon at 12.30pm. Contact: Bruce Gaston, 9386 4562 or Bill Paterson, 9581 5571. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS WARWICK OVER 50S CLUB : Looking for past members to attend a 30th anniversary get-together on Tuesday, March 21. Contact: B. White, 9247 2258. NORSEMAN REUNION IN MANDURAH : A reunion for past residents of Norseman living in and around Mandurah and the South-West will be held in Mandurah on the Eastern Foreshore near the Rotunda, on Sunday, April 2, from 10am. BYO food, chairs etc. Contact: Bill King, 9534 9913 anytime. WANNEROO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for the Year 8 classes of 1979 is being organised. The invitation extends to the Year 9s of 1980 and Year 10s of 1981. Teachers of those classes and TAGs are also most welcome. Contact: Julie, 0403 022 186 or Donna, 0408 472 287. GERBERA RESEARCH GROUP : A 20th birthday reunion will be on Thursday, April 6. Past and present members are asked to respond for full details. Contact: secretary, 9349 5396. ANCIENT EGYPT SOCIETY OF WA : The society is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2006. Lectures, reunions and functions are planned for throughout the year to which all past, present and potential members are welcome. Photos and memorabilia would be appreciated for their archives. Contact: Colin Simcock, 9361 5277 or Dr Jasmine Day, 9450 2351. mailto:bossk@ozemail.com.au Website: www.aeswa.org.au JAMES KIERNAN PTY LTD/MAYNE NICKLESS LTD : A reunion of past employees will be held near the Vietnam veterans' memorial at the Western Power park in Kings Park on Sunday, April 23, from 11am. BYO lunch. Contact: Graeme Winters, 9316 8342. mailto:gwinters@iinet.net.au ST CHRISTOPHER'S NETBALL CLUB, BICTON : The club is now the biggest netball club in the State with 46 teams. It is celebrating its 40th birthday this year and any past members, coaches or parents are asked to get in touch for information about the birthday plans. Contact: Kaye Allen (nee Gundry), 9364 1841 or Vanne, 9339 5095. mailto:nighting@iinet.net.au NORTHAM HIGH SCHOOL OLD FRIENDS : Looking for two old schoolmates — Peter BRADY, whose parents had the store in Clackline, and Robert William GARDINER, who had a younger sister, Rosie. Peter BRADY attended the high school from 1967-69 along with his brother Paul. Robert's parents had the Jennacubbin Hotel in the Wheatbelt. Contact: Ron Martin, 0438 251 467 or 9725 1467. ---End---