Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday , 2005. ::::::: PLEASE NOTE :::::::: The REUNIONS column which was published on Saturdays will henceforth be incorporated into the Monday CAN YOU HELP? column. 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, August 22, 2005 (The West Australian p30) =========================================================== BIBRA LAKE : Bibra Lake Residents Association is seeking descendants of early pioneers who lived and worked in the Bibra Lake district from settlement to 1945. A pioneer memorial park is to be established and the names of pioneers are sought for a memorial wall. Contact: Doug Gildersleeve, 9414 8220. mailto:heabelle@yahoo.com.au BUCHANAN : Information is sought for family history research about descendants of Robert BUCHANAN who was born in Adelaide in 1858 and died in Perth in 1937. He married Martha Coleman in 1880. Their son Alfred Henry was born in 1881 and died in Perth in 1942. Alfred's wife was Sarah Annie Louise. Contact: L Howell, Post Office Box 688, Lyndoch, SA 5351 mailto:burramotel@dodo.com.au BUSSELL-OMMANNEY : A cookbook sent to Elizabeth BUSSELL (sister of John GARETT) when she married Henry Mortlock OMMANNEY in 1839 is in the WA Museum. It is comprehensive with about 800 recipes. Descendants of this pioneering family may have other old recipes. Useful information appreciated about a bygone era and style of cooking that may have been preserved by Elizabeth's descendants or relatives. Contact: Ailsa Smith, 9384 5557. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUNTRY CALLING BOYUP BROOK: The graduation class of 1970 is planning a reunion to be held in the Boyup Brook Primary School on Saturday, October 15, for students and teachers who started school in 1961 and graduated in 1970 (also anyone who joined or left that group at any time). Cost: $25 a person (includes lunch and afternoon tea). Old photographs and school magazines appreciated. Contact: Peter Hack, 9307 7566; 0412 405 772. mailto:peter@cornerstonechurch.org.au. BRIDGETOWN/MANJIMUP/PEMBERTON SILVER CHAIN : Former employees and volunteers who I have worked in these areas are invited to celebrate 100 years of community service by Silver Chain. Two reunions are planned — Bridgetown, Saturday, October 8; and Manjimup/Pemberton, Saturday, October 22. Contact: Janet Smith, 0428 918 162. NORTH ALBANY FOOTBALL CLUB : A 25-year reunion for past players, officials and supporters of the 1980 Kangas Premiership winning teams (league, reserves and colts) will be held in Albany on September 11-12, the grand final weekend of the Great Southern Football League. Contact: Kim Allsopp (Sloppo), 0438 922116 or Don Green (Percy), 0409 109 844. POPANYINNING: All welcome to celebrate Popanyinning in Spring on Saturday, October 8, to raise money for a proposed tennis court on the school grounds. Minimal charges for activities (mostly a gold coin donation). The entire family day will be run from the oval with the Wildflower Walk leaving at 11am. Food, music, games, races, stalls, car boot sales, bar and treasure hunts. If you were part of last year's events and have photos of the street decorations or oval activities, organisers would love copies to add to their Popanyinning Memories Scrapbook. Contact: Eleanor Stubbs, Popanyinning 6309. Tel: 9887 5033. WESTONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL: The school will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Saturday, September 17. Seeking names and addresses of past students and teachers. There are no records pre-1964 and information and photographs would be welcome. Organisers are also selling named pavers for those who wish their names to go down in history on a path at the school. Contact: Jocelyn Antonio, 9046 7073, or school 9046 7051 mailto:jocpete@hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DENMARK PROJECT/PUGH : Seeking descendants of Jack PUGH, of King River, Albany. Jack was listed by Tom LAVERACK as his next-of-kin on enlistment to serve in World War I. Tom was killed in France in 1917. Hoping Jack's family will have information and a photograph. Contact: Bev McGuinness, Denmark Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781. mailto:history@denmarkwa.com.au. ELLIS : Looking for connections to the ELLIS family including children Norman, Freddie, and Eunnice. The writer has photos taken in Newtown, NSW, in an album belonging to her grandmother, Alma MURPHY(nee)GALVINS. Contact: Liane Satie, 10 Mynas Grove Ballajura 6066. Tel: 9248 8709, or 0414 244 163. mailto:hamstersmurf@iprimus.com.au GIBSON : Reuben and Mary Ann GIBSON were married in Staffordshire, England, in 1865. Reuben was an engineer by trade. They emigrated to South Australia but the family also lived in Tasmania and WA. Their first three children were born in South Australia — Mary Ann (b.1866), Reuben (1868) and Edward (1868) while Frederick Thomas (1876) and Frank John (1877) were born in Hobart. Other children were Ernest Albert, Alice Maude, Florence Ada, Arthur Hampton, Percy Melmouth, and Cissie. The family later moved to WA where Mary Anne died in Perth in 1924. Son Reuben drowned off Rottnest Island on April 9,1931. Contact: Mrs Robyn Davis, 267 Eighth Street, Geraldton 6530. Tel: 99214785. mailto:tbd267@yahoo.com.au GUY : Looking for living relatives of Frank Rollings GUY, son of Elizabeth and George GUY and brother of Eva, Ilma and Len. Frank died in 1964 and is buried at Karrakatta. Also, seeking relatives of Joseph George HUNTER, husband of Marion Guy who died in 1925. The writer is the great-great-granddaughter of Rachel Rollings GUY. Contact: Marilyn Carpenter, 24 Tilga Street, Canowindra, NSW 2804. Tel: (02) 6344 2130. mailto:providence777@hotmail.com HUGHES/NEEDLE : Relative in Victoria is seeking descendants of Frederick Arthur and Enid Alathea Jean Hughes (PARKER/NEEDLE) for the NEEDLE family history. Enid's mother was Alathea Victoria May PARKER who married Samuel NEEDLE in 1915. Contact: Julie Noonan, 14 Howell Street, Cribpoint, Vic 3910. Tel: (03) 5983 8633. mailto:families-needle@hotmail.com KEMP : English kinswoman would like to hear from descendants of great-grand uncle Joshua KEMP who was transported from England to Fremantle in 1851. He is believed to have farmed in the Guildford/Helena districts in the Darling Ranges from 1853 and died aged 80 in the Swan area. Joshua's descendants were: Henry (m. Ellen BUCKLEY in Greenough 1866), Frances (m. Edward COCKRAM 1873), James (b. 1855), Selina (m. David GAFFIN in Serpentine 1894), Caroline (m. William ALLEN in Jarrahdale 1890). Surnames include KEMP, GAFFIN, COCKRAM, ALLEN, BUTLER, JONES and STARLING. Contact: Lynn Sharpe, 6 Wittering Walk, Homchurch, Essex, RM12 6NS, UK. mailto:lynn@lynnsharpe.co.uk OCEAN LINERS : A UK-based production company is appealing for rare old film of the great ships of yesteryear to create a "lasting moving image record" of the great days when the only way to travel abroad was by sea. The company has the biggest film and sound archive in the world with film painstakingly restored and compiled into a video and DVD series called The Great Liners with 23, one-hour episodes now available for sale. The project has not been able to attract funding and the proceeds of video sales goes towards the considerable expense of restoration. More than four million immigrants are believed to have arrived in Australia on these ocean liners and it is hoped to find even more footage. If you are seeking a good home for your old films, they will be gratefully received. Every film contributor will be given a screen credit and a copy of the end result. Contact: Des Cox, producer, Snowbow Productions (2000) Ltd, 145 The Promenade, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7HN, England. mailto:des@snowbow.co.uk or website www.snowbow.co.uk PERTH RESTAURANTS HISTORY : The City of Perth library is embarking on an oral history project dealing with dining establishments in the CBD, West Perth, and Northbridge. You may be able to help if you were an owner, manager or staff of a cafe, tearoom, restaurant, coffee lounge or dining room of a department store. Memories, photos or maybe menus would be helpful. Contact: Janet Nowicki, 9461 3598 or Janet McNie, 94613572 at the library (9am-5pm Mon-Fri). mailto:local_studies@cityofperth.wa.gov.au SACRED HEART PARISH : To celebrate the past, present and future of the Parish of Sacred Heart, the history committee wants to hear from anyone connected to the parish who may wish to submit their recollections of life in the parish in the past 100 years — relating to the historical characteristics of the parish and church precinct. The centenary celebrations were launched on Saturday and will continue until February 26. All are invited to view the new website for news about how the parish plans to celebrate its centenary and fund the preservation of their historical precinct. Contact: Sacred Heart Parish, Mary Street, Highgate 6003. Tel: Fr Peter Bianchini, 9328 3433, Marie Counsel, 9328 9463, or Rick Downie, 0417 951701. Fax: 9227 0137. Website: http://www.highgate.perthcatholic.org.au/ SOUTH PERTH CHURCH : South Perth Uniting Church will celebrate the 80th year of the original church building (now used as a hall) on the corner of Angelo and Sandgate Streets on Sunday, September 19, from 2pm to 5pm. Historical material will be on display and it is hoped to include a wedding wall of photos taken during 1924 to 1964 before the "new" church in Sandgate Street was built. Additional material of any kind relating to the church is sought for the day. Contact: Carol Heathcote, 9361 0571, mailto:heathcote@westnet.com.au or Sue Doherty mailto:suedoherty@bigpond.com UREN : Looking for uncle Donald UREN or his family. Donald was born in Orange but shifted to Perth more than 40 years ago. The writer was named Donna (after him). Contact: Donna Cole, 159 Clinton Street, Orange, NSW, 2800. Tel: (02) 63613435. mailto:donnacole@colourcity.com WALKER : Information is sought for a family tree about descendants of Charles Christopher WALKER and his first wife Annie NOBLE who were married in 1919, also Charles and his second wife Ruth MORTIMER. Charles was living in Fremantle, aged 18, when he enlisted to serve with the 11th battalion in World War I. He was the elder brother of the writer's father, David. Charles died in Bicton in 1973. Contact: Maree Walker, c/- Post Office, Mingenew, 6522. Tel: 99281321. mailto:mar33@westnet.com.au WELSH ANCESTRY : The annual GYMANFA GANU (Hymn-Singing Festival) organised by the Welsh Free Church of WA will be held at Trinity Church, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Sunday, August 28, at 2.30pm. This is an opportunity for Welsh expatriates and descendants whose ancestors came from Wales to experience some traditional Welsh music. All welcome. Admission free (with a collection for charity). Contact: Pat, 9364 9342. WA MEDICAL MUSEUM : The WA Medical Museum's annual Leavesley lecture will be held at Agnes Walsh House, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bagot Road, Subiaco, on Wednesday, August 24. Dr Jim Leavesley., medical historian, author and raconteur will present, Sex and the Sea: Lord Nelson & Lady Hamilton. Time: 5.30pm (wine and cheese), 6pm (lecture). Cost: $10 a person (door sales). Please RSVP. Contact: Medical Museum, 93401506 or Mrs Bray, 94091936. PARTNERS OF VETERANS : The State annual general meeting will be held at the Guild Room, Wesley Church, corner Hay and William Streets, Perth, on Wednesday, August 31, at 10.30am. This will be followed immediately by a general meeting after which all members are invited to join the State executive for lunch. Contact: Sam, 9248 1104 or Kerryn, 0408 341045. VETERANS EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The AGM will be held at the Peninsular Tavern, Maylands, on Wednesday, August 24, at 10am. All EDA recipients and their partners welcome. Enjoy morning tea and a chat Lunch available at Seniors prices. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. mailto:zanninanni@optusnet.com.au. REUNIONS MANDURAH PIRATES RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB : A 10th anniversary reunion will be held at the Mandurah Yacht Club (the old yacht club), Mary Street, Halls Head, on Saturday, August 27, at 7.30pm. Contact: David Andrews, 0423 856 888. SWANBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL : All past and present teachers, students and families are welcome to celebrate the school's centenary at a reunion to be held at the school in Narla Road, Swanbourne, on Saturday, September 3, from 2pm to 8pm. Contact: school, 9385 5033. mailto:swanbourne.ps@detwa.edu.au Website: www.swanbourneprimary.wa.edu.au WILLETTON BOWLS CLUB : A dinner for past and present members will be held at the Willetton Sports Club on Saturday, September 10, at 7.30pm to celebrate the club's 20th mailto: Email: gcsheardown@bigpond.com GOSNELLS PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school is celebrating its centenary this year. All past students and family members are welcome to attend a reunion at the school on Sunday, September 11, from 9.30am until 4pm. Official ceremony is at 11am. Seeking photographs and memorabilia (to be copied and returned). Contact: Loraine Wood, reunion committee, Gosnells Primary School, 9398 2250 (9am-3pm). Email (subject-Loraine/Re-union, no attachments please): mailto:gosnells.ps@detwa.edu.au MIDLAND JUNCTION STATE SCHOOLS: The annual reunion of the Midland Junction schools (primary, high or central) will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel on Wednesday, September 14, from 10.30am. All past students and teachers are most welcome to attend. RSVP by September 6. Contact: Loyla Whitworth (Primose), 9457 0410, Audrey Holland (Wis-bey), 9274 2042, or June Hondris (Wisbey), 9302 3505. mailto:hondris@optusnetcom.au PHARMACY STUDENTS (PERTH TECH): Students who trained at Perth Technical College between 1954 and 1958 are sought for an informal get-together. Contact: Ian McKenzie, 9296 4407 or Arthur Hunt, mailto:huntaf@bigpond.net.au. SANTA MARIA LADIES COLLEGE : Seeking leavers of 1965. A reunion is planned to be held in September. Contact: Suzanne Groenenberg (Lowery), 9368 5023 or Anne Patroni (Skidmore), 9330 1390. APPLECROSS CRICKET CLUB: The club is holding its 30th anniversary at Shirley Strickland Reserve, Applecross, on Friday, September 16, at 7pm. All past players and members welcome. Contact: Russell, 9364 7445 (a/h) or visit the club's website: www.applecrosscc.org. --End--