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--