Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, September 12, 2005. 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, September 12, 2005 (The West Australian p30) =========================================================== CATHOLIC POLICE MASS : Serving and former members of police are advised that Mass will be celebrated at Trinity College chapel, Trinity Avenue, East Perth on Thursday, September 29, at 7pm. This coincides with the feast of St Michael the Archangel, patron saint of police. It is also National Police Remembrance Day, a day set aside to remember colleagues who died while performing their duties. Supper will follow. Please RSVP for catering. Contact: Peter Browne, 9321 2155, Insp. Paul Newman, 9222 1474, or Des Noonan, 9291 8641. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUNTRY CALLING BUNBURY HOSPITAL : Former workers at the Bunbury Regional Hospital (or Stirling Hospital as it was previously known) are invited to a reunion to be held at the Parade Hotel, Bunbury, on Tuesday, November 8, at noon. Cost: $18 a person (two-course meal). All staff are encouraged to attend, not just nursing staff. Confirm numbers by November 1. Contact: Margaret Radge, 9725 1923, or Corriene Monteath, 9797 1825. ST PAT'S AND STELLA MARIS (GERALDTON) : Past students are invited to a reunion for any of the years of the class that started Year 8 in 1976 and completed Year 12 in 1980. The reunion will involve a number of events over the weekend of September 24-25. Family and friends are also invited to attend including a dinner on Saturday night (dinner cost $20 a head, no door sales): RSVP September 19 (for all events). Contact: Cathy Kimberly (Bombara), 9964 1263, Peter Duplex 9923 2987, or Megan Abraham (Howard), 9964 2356. mailto:kimbers@westnet.com.au WYALKATCHEM : All are welcome to the centenary celebrations to be held on the weekend of October 1-2. Attractions include an art show, historical displays, church service, heritage parade, migrant reunion and Oktober-fest, as well as children's events. Contact: Shire, 9681 1166. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FAMILY REUNIONS GILL : A reunion for descendants of Rev. Samuel GILL, who arrived in SA with wife Winifred (nee OKE) aboard the Caroline in 1839 along with sons, Samuel Thomas and John Ryland GILL, will be held in Donnybrook on Saturday, September 24. Samuel Thomas was to become a famous Australian painter. His brother John and wife Janet (THOMPSON) had eight children including Ryland Oke GILL who married Emma MILLER. They came to WA with children John Samuel and George RYLAND, where a third son, Douglas Oke, was born in Kunanalling. Ryland's second marriage was to Linda CHADWICK. Their children were John Stanley, Muriel Josephine (m. HUGHES), Ryland Edwin and Richard Maxwell. Contact: Des Hughes, 295 Duke Street, Northam 6401. Tel/fax 9622 2562. mailto:ddhughes@dodo.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GERALDTON ROAD BOARD : Information is sought about the Geraldton Road Board, including photographs of past chairmen and secretaries for a book on the history of Greenough Shire. Contact: Gary Martin, Post Office Box 1325, Geraldton 6531. Tel: 9926 1058. mailto:greenoughhistory@westnet.com.au LAKE GRACE HOSPITAL : Researcher is seeking information from former nursing and domestic staff or patients of the old Lake Grace Hospital (1926-1952). Contact : Michelle Slarke. post Office Box 67, Lake Grace 6353. Tel: 9865 1878 MILES : English kinfolk visiting Perth in October would love to hear from the family of Guildford couple Albert Matthew MILES and wife Kathleen. Albert died in Perth in 1978 aged 86. Kathleen died in 1966. Their children were Trevor, Paul, Ronald and Delys. The writer and husband will be staying in Perth at the Parmelia Hilton from October 14 to 17. Contact: Christine George, 13 Dovecote Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8DS, England, UK. Tel: 001778 344188. mailto:lengeorge@btinternet.com MODEL T FORDS : A public meeting to discuss the formation of a Model T Ford owners club (section) within the Veteran Car Club of WA will be held at the VCC clubrooms, corner Hale Road and Tonkin Highway, Wattle Grove, on Thursday, September 15, at 8pm. If you are one of the many Model T Ford (1909-1927) enthusiasts with a restored or part-restored "T" you will be welcome. Contact: Ray Coyle, 9296 1046. SOUTH PERTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The society's next event at the Old Mill Theatre, Mends Street, South Perth, will be held on Monday, September 19, at 7pm. Guest speaker Arthur Allen STILES will talk about the STILES OF SOUTH PERTH — the family that brought movies to South Perth. The STILES' family picture theatre dynasty continues today. The family also has direct ancestry to early South Perth pioneering families TONDUT and WHITELY. Cost: Gold coin donation (includes tea/coffee and light refreshments). Non-members welcome. Inquiries: Kerry Davey, 9367 5354 or Laurel Smith, 9367 8906. STEPHENS : Seeking Geoffrey Edward STEPHENS. He was a member of the Department of Civil Aviation survey team which marked out the property acquisition areas at Cocos (Keeling) Islands during 1950-51. The group was led by licensed surveyor Brian MEEHAN along with chainman George GRIMME. Contact: Phil McCulloch, 92710178. mailto:philmcculloch@iinet.net.au TIN HARE RAIL CAR : Furthering research on the history of the Loopline Railway in Boulder, the writer is seeking information about the 'TIN HARE" rail car that operated during the 1960s — particularly where it was shipped off to. Also hoping to hear from "Mitzi" (surname unknown) a small child who survived being run over by a train in Boulder — most probably the Loopline or mines train. This incident occurred at Dunlop's Crossing near Wittenoom or Clancy Street Does anyone know Mitzi and her story? Contact: Meagan Crew, secretary, Loopline Railway, Post Office Box 2024, Boulder 6430. Tel: 9091 3911 or 9093 3055. WORKSHOP IN AUSTRALIND : Harvey History Online will hold a workshop at Settlers Hall, Marine Drive, Settlers Estate, Australind, on Sunday, October 2 at lpm (registration 12.30pm). Elaine GREEN will present a hands-on workshop to give you the skills to prepare, interview and store memories in audio form. This will be a great opportunity to start your family history search. Cost: $25 a person. Bookings essential. A follow-up workshop will be conducted on Sunday, October 30. Contact: Wendy, 9797 0112 by Thursday, September 29. YARLOOP : Oral histories, stories, documents, photographs, maps and plans relating specifically to Yarloop are sought for a community history project. Contact: Josh Ledger, project co-ordinator, Post Office Box 77, Yarloop 6218. Tel: 0427 539198. mailto:jjledger@yahoo.com ARMED SERVICES BROWN : Pte Samuel Royston BROWN (3128) served in World War I with the 51st Battalion 8RFTS. His mother was Elizabeth BROWN of 22 Rowland Street, Subiaco. Samuel BROWN was with Ernest JACKSON (11th Battalion) when Ernest was awarded the Military Medal. Seeking a photograph of Samuel to be included in a frame as a tribute with photos already to hand of Ernest and his brother Harry Melmouth Jackson (16th Bn, KIA August 6, 1916). Contact: Ellam Collection, 9328 8027. DENMARK PROJECT/BOWMAN : Descendants of the BOWMAN family who were living at Parry's via Denmark during World War I are sought Mr Bowman was left a block of land by Frederick Walter WYMAN when he was killed in France in 1916 while serving with the 28th Battalion. Contact: Bev McGuinness, curator, primary records, Denmark Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781 mailto:history@denmarkwa.com.au DISABILITY CLAIMS : The Outreach Program of the Vietnam Veterans Federation (NSW branch) will be coming to WA early in 2006. Their aim is to help veterans from World War II, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, South Vietnam, Somalia, Cambodia, Rwanda, Gulf War, Iraq etc. (disability claims), also war widows, MCRS, VEA and all matters dealing with entitlements and assessments. Anybody who served any time with the Department of Defence who think they need to submit a claim is encouraged to respond. The group also does appeals for VRB and AAT. Their service is free (they survive on their memberships). Contact: Frank Angyal JP, Welfare Pension Officer, Outreach program, Vietnam Veterans Federation (NSW branch), GPO Box 75, South Granville, NSW 2142. mailto:schefpara@mail2me.com.au JERRAMUNGUP HONOUR BOARD : Jerramungup returned personnel will unveil an honour board on Sunday, October 9, during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the start of the War Service Land Settlement Scheme. It will honour all the men and women from the Shire of Jerramungup who have enlisted in the Australian Defence Forces since 1955. Can anyone confirm the enlistment of C.R. (Colin) NEWINGTON and J. (John) WHITEAKER and/or know of their whereabouts? Also seeking names and details of anyone else who enlisted to serve with the ADF from the Shire of Jerramungup since 1955 who might qualify for this honour board. Contact: Rod McLennan, 9444 8508, or Ian Mangan, 9836 1020. PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be held at the Jack Kikeros Hall on Thursday, September, 15 at 10am. All partners, ex-partners of veterans and peacekeeping forces are invited to attend for a coffee and chat Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824 or Ellen, 9401 4031. GOSNELLS : All members and guests are welcome to join the group for coffee at Cascade's Cafe, next to Kmart, Centro Maddington Shopping Centre on Wednesday, September 14, at 10am. Contact: Gayle, 9493 4019. GREENWOOD : The Greenwood Support Group will hold a coffee morning at the Greenwood Scout Hall, Calectasia Street (opposite the shopping centre) on Thursday, September 15, at 10am. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380. PERTH : The Drop-In Resource Centre has relocated to Room 32, Floor 2, Bon Marche Arcade, 80 Barrack Street, Perth. It will be open on Tuesdays from 9.30am until 12.30pm from September 20 (note, the beading/craft day tomorrow has been cancelled because of the relocation). VETERANS 2/2ND FIELD PARK COY. RAE, 6 AUST DIV ASSOC : All members and troops are invited to the annual reunion to be held at the Anzac Club, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Monday, September 19, at noon. Contact: Claude Larking, 9384 4298. BCOF VETERANS: The 60th anniversary of BCOF taking up occupational duties in Japan will be celebrated in Canberra on March 7, 2006. Program includes a wreath-laying ceremony and a dinner. Dinner cost: $35 a person (limited seats). Contact (to join travel group): Mrs Pat Mann, 9457 1117. Dinner tickets: Mick Buckley, 12 Croydon Avenue, Yokine, 6060. Tel: 9349 6529. Deadline for both, September 23. mailto:mickbuckley@iprimus.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ REUNIONS ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE : Students from the Class of 1985 are invited to their 20-year reunion to be held at All Saints' College on Saturday, 17 September from 7pm to 10pm. All old photographs greatly appreciated for display. Partners welcome. Contact: Kody Prater, 9313 9333. mailto:kop@allsaints.wa.edu.au CITY OF PERTH HORTICULTURISTS : Horticultural trainees, apprentices or horticulturists with the City of Perth parks and gardens, are invited to a family picnic reunion at Harold Boas Gardens, West Perth, on Sunday, October 16. Contact: Alan "Dolly" Dolphin, 0407 369 941, Paul "Jonesy" Jones, 0408 920 623, or Adam "Hoggie" Hogarth, 0417 952 479. mailto:aldeyort@hotmail.com CHURCHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, culminating in an open day to be held on Friday, October 21 from 4pm. Seeking photographs and memorabilia and the whereabouts of past teachers, students, parents and community members. Please include dates and event details on the back of photographs together with sender's name and address. Contact: Andrea Montague, school, 9285 8598; 0438 011 644. mailto:andrea@swiftdsl.com.au OLD LOUISIANS : All "old boys" who left St Louis School in 1956 (or any earlier year) are invited to a Mass and reunion to be held on Friday, October 21. Contact: Fred Preshaw, 9245 4843. Fax: 9385 2173. mailto:coughlan.april@johnxxiii.edu.au ST MARY'S ANGLICAN SCHOOL, KARRINYUP : A reunion will be held on Friday, October 21 for past students from the 1985 school year to mark 20 years since leaving school. Contact: Melinda (Gray), 9259 4699. mailto:mlpalmer68@hotmail.com CHRIST CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL : A 30th anniversary reunion dinner will be held on Friday, October 21, for past students who completed (or would have) 5th Year senior school (Year 12) in 1975. Seeking current addresses to send an invitation. Contact: Andrew Baird, CCGS Old Boys Association, Post Office Box 51, Claremont 6910. mailto:abaird@ccgs.wa.edu.au ST BENEDICT'S PRIMARY SCHOOL : A 20-year reunion for the Class of 1985 will be held at the Windsor Hotel, South Perth, on Saturday, October 22. Names and addresses are sought as soon as possible. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Damien (John) HOWE and Nadine SYED? Contact: Vanessa Jackson, 0407 990 487. mailto:vjackson@walga.asn.au NEWBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL, DOUBLEVIEW : The former North Scarborough Primary and Infant School (now Newborough) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. An open day will be held on Saturday, October 22 from lpm to 4pm for all past students, teachers and administration staff. Seeking memories and old photographs. Contact: school, 9446 1025. mailto:newborough.ps@det.wa.edu.au QUEENS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL: The school will celebrate its centenary on Saturday, October 22. Names and addresses are sought for a register of past staff and students, parents, friends and associates to receive an invitation. Photographs and memorabilia appreciated. Information sheets available to complete. Contact: Melanie Couzens, Queens Park Primary School, 202 Treasure Road, Queens Park 6107. Tel: 9458 2837. mailto:melanie.couzens@det.wa.edu.au ST MARK'S ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL (ACS) : Calling 1995 graduates for a 10-year reunion to be held at the Onyx Bar, West Perth, on Saturday, October 22. RSVP for tickets: September 30. Contact: Monique Morris, 0410 453 432. mailto:moniquem@student.ecu.edu.au GEORGE MOSS PTY LTD : Past employees are invited to a reunion to be held in Kings Park on Sunday, October 23. Contact: Dave Williams, 0412 033 272, or Jim Bache, 9277 4890. KEWDALE/SOUTH BELMONT PRIMARY SCHOOL : An invitation is extended to all who attended Kewdale/South Belmont Primary School to join a 90th birthday reunion to be held at the school on Sunday, October 23 from lpm to 4pm. Organisers are also seeking school memorabilia and school-time memories. Contact: Tracy Read, Kewdale Primary School, 264 Kew Street, Kewdale 6105. --End--