Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, June 12, 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, June 12, 2006 (The West Australian p36) BECKWITH : Relative in England seeks news of Nellie BECKWITH (nee KAY) who moved to Perth in 1966. Nellie married Bill BECKWITH and they had a daughter, Judith. Contact: Joan Carney (nee Kay), 28 Hazel Avenue, Whinmoor, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England LS14 2HW. mailto:joancarney@fsmail.net BOOK LAUNCH : The Jewish Historical and Genealogy Society of WA and David Solly SANDIER will launch the book, 100 Years of Arc Memories, at the Northern Suburbs Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Noranda on Sunday at 4pm. The book records the memories of the children of Arcadia — a South African Jewish orphanage — and its history 1906-2006. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go back to the orphanage in South Africa. Afternoon tea served. Please RSVP. Contact: Michelle, 0418 910 258. --- COUNTRY CALLING GOOMALLING PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school will celebrate 100 years of education with a centenary fair to be held at the school on Saturday, October 21 from lpm to 7pm. The 25-year-old time capsule will also be unearthed. Past staff and students welcome. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Darren READ who was head boy in 1981? Contact: school, 96291055. mailto:julie.forward@det.wa.edu.au. COOKE POINT RECREATION CLUB, PORT HEDLAND : A Back to Port Hedland reunion will be held August 4-8. Activities include a night dinner, Turf Club ball, lawn bowls, Turf Club calcutta at the Pier Hotel, Hedland Cup Day and a town tour. Contact: club, 9173 1578. TOODYAY PRIMARY SCHOOL : A reunion marking 50 years since starting school (1956-1962) will be held at Toodyay Freemason's Hotel on Saturday, August 19, from 11am for students and teachers — including anyone who joined or left the year-group throughout this time. Contact: Julie Trendos (Wood), 9447 6246 or Helen Cribb (Ayling), 9315 5501. --- DUTCH EVACUEES : Do you know any families involved in caring for Dutch families and children evacuated to Australia from Java after or during World War II? Contact: Juliet Wills, ABC, 9220 2656. mailto:wills.juliet@abc.net.au GLIDDON : Descendants of James Wiliam Rule GLIDDON are sought for family history. James lived in Collie and died on March 28,1933. He had six children: Emily, Herbert, Florence, Hilda, Pearl and Myrtle. He is believed to be the brother of Vincent (SA), John Henry (NSW) and Priscilla (Vic) — the writer's grandmother — and Philip Mark (SA). Their parents were John and Eliza GLIDDON (nee RULE) who came to South Australia from Devon, England, on the Lady Jocelyn in 1875. Contact: Mrs Kim Innes, 8 Wallace Drive, Greenvale, Vic 3059. mailto:karoal@tpg.com.au MARGARET SAUNDERS : A reader is researching the life and documenting the work of her great aunt, artist Margaret SAUNDERS (1882-1959), pictured left. Margaret came to WA from Ireland about 1922 and took over the Perth School of Art in Hay Street when founder Henry van Raalte left. From the mid-1920s to about the mid-1940s she also taught at a number of private schools — St Mary's CEGS, Presbyterian Ladies College, Guildford Grammar School and Perth College as well as Perth Technical School. Anyone who remembers being taught by Margaret is sought. Some of her work is held in public collections but anyone who has any of her artwork in a private collection — including the unknown buyer of a watercolour of the Peter Pan statue in Queens Gardens with a group of children playing — is also asked to respond. Contact: Elissa Livingstone, 145 Brooking Road, Mahogany Creek 6072. Tel: 9298 8623. mailto:elissa@globaldial.com. MEDICAL MUSEUM PLEA : Do you have a couple of hours to spare on a Sunday afternoon? The WA Medical Museum needs volunteers to help out between 2pm and 4pm once a month. Also, volunteers to join their Wednesday team would be most welcome. Training provided and "the best morning tea in Perth". The museum is located in Harvey House, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Barker Road, Subiaco. Contact: Joy McMahon, 9535 1752, 0417 924 342; or curator, Margot Bray, 0418 912 643. MODEL AEROPLANE The search is on for a model aeroplane which belonged to the writer's late mother. It was presented to her husband when he left Guinea Airways in South Australia in the 1940s and was much prized by the family. It was chromed, about 45cm long and 45cm wide and represented a Super Fortress bomber with four engines and a tail wheel. It was last seen in the late 1970s when the mother moved into a retirement home. Hoping to show it to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Contact: Mollie Smith, 9844 8276. mailto: mvs@westnet.com.au MUNDIJONG HOTEL : The writer's wife and her business partner have just purchased the Mundijong Hotel. The hotel was built in 1897 and the new owners are in the process of refurbishing it to its former glory. Looking for old photos of the hotel or historic pieces to be framed for display in the soon to be renovated restaurant and lounge bar. Contact: Liz Atkinson or Natalie Germaney, 38 Patterson Road, Mundijong 6122. Tel: 9525 5110. mailto:saintly@iinet.net.au NICHOLLS : Seeking the family of George William and Priscilla Elizabeth Nicholls who lived in Fremantle. Their children included Joseph and George. George William died in 1926 and Priscilla died in 1945. Also seeking family of his brother Henry Stephen NICHOLLS and wife Aurora Lavina. They had seven children: Florrie, Oscar, Fred, Stanley, Kevin, Malcolm and Edward. Trying to complete the family history of Caroline Louisa NICHOLLS, sister of George William and Henry Stephen. Their parents were Worthy Worthington George Arthur NICHOLLS and Eliza May. Contact: Shirley Wylie, 28 Dollar Avenue, Horsham, Vic 3400. Tel: (03) 5382 6345. mailto:wylieb@iinet.net.au PERTH MALE CHOIR : The Perth Male Voice Choir will celebrate its 80th Anniversary in Concert on Saturday, August 26 at Fremantle Town Hall where in August 1926 the Commercial Travellers Concert Party — as the choir was then called — performed its first public concert. Part-proceeds will, as then, be donated to Fremantle Hospital. In addition to the concert all former members, partners, relatives and friends are invited to a celebratory dinner in September. Photographs, memorabilia and written or oral history about the choir is sought for a display. Any tenor or bass voices wishing to help celebrate by joining the choir would be most welcome. Contact (tickets and information): John Thorpe, 9397 5333, 0419 938 155. Website: www.perthmalevoicechoir.com. POWELL : Information is sought about descendants of William Henry POWELL and Johanna ASHWORTH. William Henry died in Perth in 1942 and Johanna died in 1911. Their children were Eric, Eileen and Daphne. A family tree is being compiled for William's parents, William and Maryann Thomas and this line is incomplete. Contact: Dianne Powell, Post Office Box 54, Queenstown, Tas 7467. SOUTHERN CROSS CARE : Southern Cross Care (WA) is celebrating its 40-year anniversary and its history is being compiled. Researchers would love to hear from former residents or staff, as well as family members who may be able to help with anecdotal items and memorabilia such as photos, invitations to events etc. All items will be copied and returned. Contact: Tara Mitchell, Southern Cross Care (WA), Post Office Box 76, Burswood 6100. Tel: 9282 9948. mailto:tmitchell@scrosswa.org.au TOWN OF VINCENT : The Town of Vincent is calling for personal memoirs, written research and photographs over 70 years old for its local history awards competition to preserve the history of the area, which includes the suburbs of Leederville, North Perth, Mt Hawthorn, Highgate and parts of Perth, West Perth, East Perth and Mt Lawley. There is a special award for information on the EAST PERTH POWER STATION. A research project is being undertaken to compile the history of the power station and the impact of electrification on everyday life, focusing particularly on the residents of these suburbs. Former workers at the power station are particularly encouraged to enter. Entries close on August 30. Contact for entry form: Julie Davidson, Local Studies Librarian, 9273 6534. mailto:jutie.davidson@vincent.wa.gov.au Website: www.vincentheritagexom.au. TOWNSEND : Information is sought for family history about Albert Edward TOWNSEND who was born in Devon, England in 1866 and emigrated to Australia in the 1880s. He lived in Macdonald Street, Kalgoorlie. Albert died in 1934 and is buried in Karrakatta Cemetery. Contact: Ros Venn, 248 Queens Esplanade, Thorneside, Qld 4158. Tel: 0417 778 915. WALKER : Does anyone know what became of the son or daughter of Frank and Roberta WALKER (nee LONG) of Dalton-in-Furness, England?, Frank Walker was born in Carmel, Lancashire, in 1894. His brother, Harry was born in 1898. There is doubt in the family whether it was Tom, Doris or Vera who moved to WA. Contact: Marilyn Casson, 326 Sharoe Green Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HB, UK. mailto:marilyncasson@yahoo.co.uk. WA GENEALOGY SOCIETY : The Western Australian Genealogical Society will hold its annual general meeting at the East Perth Railway Station (2nd floor) on Sunday, June 25 at 1.30pm. Contact: Karen, 92714311. mailto:genealogy@wags.org.au WORTH FAMILY BIBLE : Hoping to find the whereabouts of the Worth family Bible. It is a very big Bible and inscriptions on the front pages would include: Thomas WORTH died Perth 1918 and Anne WORTH died Perth 1933. Hoping to view it for family reasons. Contact: Carol Timms, 9349 1631. mailto:carol.timms@bigpond.com --- PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be held in the Jack Kikeros Hall, Burns Beach, on Thursday, June 15 at 10am. All partners and ex-partners of veterans and peacekeepers are welcome to attend. Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824. GREENWOOD : A PVA coffee morning will be held at the Greenwood Scout Hall, Calectasia Street (opposite shopping centre) on Thursday, June 16 at 10am. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380. --- VETERANS 2/7 AUST. FD REGT. EX-MEMBERS ASSOCIATION : The next monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alf, 9279 1438. C-COMPANY 9TH BATTALION RAR : The battalion is planning a barbecue to be held on Thursday, November 16, before the national reunion commencing Friday, November 17 to 19. Make a note on your calendar. Inquiries welcome. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Gary PYERIN, or his next-of-kin? Contact: Rod McLennan, 9444 8508. mailto:rodmac@iinet.net.au RAANCA : The Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Association (WA) will hold its 104th corps birthday celebration luncheon at the Air Force Memorial Estate, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek on Sunday, July 9 at noon. All past and present members of the AANS/RAANC ARA/CMF/Ares are welcome. Contact: Olga, 9276 3493. WAAAF : All ex-WAAAF are invited to afternoon tea at Anzac House on Monday, July 31 at 1pm. Tickets: $10 a person. Contact: Gwen McCrae, 9311 4238. ------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS CHARLIES PTS 2/76 : Any enrolled nurses from this group are sought for a reunion to be held in July. Contact: Pat Johnson, 9377 3525. mailto:jayjayll@dodo.com.au PERTH COLLEGE : A 50-year reunion for the 1952-56 group (Junior 1954, Leaving 1956) will be held at the college on Saturday, August 5 from 9.45am. Please send in addresses to receive an invitation. Photographs appreciated for display on the day. Contact: Roberta Mackay, 43/41 Geographe Way, Thornlie 6108. Tel: 9455 5112. mailto:robertamackay@bigpond.com.au TAA : Looking for Owen EVANS, John FRANCIS, George FRANKLIN, George GINGELL, Patricia GORDON, John HAMPSON, Moira HANAFIN, Bill HANNART, Ray HARRIS and Doug HARVEY among many others. A reunion is planned to be held in August as well as a celebration book. Hoping to include photos and working details of as many West Australian staff members as possible. Relatives of deceased staff are asked to get in touch. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au OLD AQUINIANS : A reunion with a difference is being organised to be held September 22-24. Travelling by own car or organised bus, the first day will visit historic New Norcia then on to Wongan Hills where the bi-annual art and craft exhibition will be held. A wildflower and farm tour are part of the program with a dinner at night. The home trip takes in Wyening Mission for lunch then the Bolgart belltower through to Toodyay and Perth. The Year 1954-55 Leavers are targeted but all Old Aquinians and partners are invited, especially those who left around that time. Contact: Bill Boekeman, 9671 1411 or Terry Young, 9581 5549. FRED SYMONS SHEARERs : Seeking a reunion with any members of Fred SYMONS' shearing teams which worked in the Kalgoorlie region in 1963 and 1964. Names include Frank HORRIGAN, Leo HAINES, Joe ROBERTS, Syd McGUINESS, Bill TAYLOR, Alan PINK, Roy FORD, Bernie TUPPIN, Ken ANGEL, Tom PITT and Ian BROWN. The writer visits WA from time to time and would love to catch up when next here. Contact: Dean Larwood, 4 View Street, Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041. Tel: (08) 8374 0944; 0418 834 313. mailto:dean.larwood@bigpond.com ---End---