Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the REUNIONS column published in The West Australian on Saturday July 23, 2005 followed by the CAN YOU HELP? column published on Monday July 25, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ The Reunions and Can You Help? columns are published on Mondays and Saturdays 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 REUNIONS: Saturday, July 23 , 2005 (The West Australian p172) =========================================================== WHITFORD WARRIORS FOOTBALL : Whitford Warriors Amateur Football Club was formed in 1975 in what was then F-grade and are now fielding teams in A-grade. This year they are celebrating their 30th anniversary and 20th anniversary of their inaugural premiership. Seeking past players, members and — in particular — the 1985 team. A Past Players Day is being held today at 2pm: Past Players Tent; 6.30pm: watch the second half of the inaugural premierships game; 8pm: Party starts. Please RSVP today for name tag. Seeking photos and memorabilia. Contact: Whitey at the club, 94012197 or David White, 0417 970 323. Website: www.whitfordwarriors.com RPH NURSES : The writer hopes to hear from the organiser of a reunion believed planned for nurses from the 1956 school. One nurse-lives in the UK and another in NZ and she is hoping there is still time for them to book air seats. Contact: Audrey Kershaw, 9321 4721 TELECOM NW DISTRICT : A North West District Telecom reunion will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel on Friday, September 9. All welcome. Contact: Ron Easthope, 93281796. mailto:roneasthope@bigpond.com.au GERALDTON SHS : Looking for past students who graduated in 1995 (or would have). A 10th anniversary reunion is planned to be held in Perth on Saturday, September 24. Contact: Belinda Spouse, 0423 817 768. mailto:gshs95reunion@hotmail.com ST PAUL'S TECH (VIC) : The former St Paul's Technical School, Ballarat is holding a reunion on October 15-16. Seeking names and addresses of St Paul's Old Boys living and working in Perth or in any othe part of WA. Contact: Harry Gibcus, 20 Tait Drive, Creswick, Vic 3363. Tel: (03) 5345 2088. mailto:hmgibcus@iprimus.com.au --End Reunions : Start Can You Help?--> _________________________________________________________________________________________ CAN YOU HELP ? : Monday, July 26, 2005 (The West Australian, p29) ========================================================== BISHOP BOATS : Arthur BISHOP, the writer's father, was a craftsman of quality wooden boats during the years 1947 to 1970 at Claremont, Cottesloe and East Fremantle. Any information and photographs of the yachts, launches and fishing boats built by Arthur BISHOP would be appreciated for a possible exhibition. Among the well-known yachts are Voyager, Brigadoon, Starfire of Perth, Corsair, Maid Marion, and Galasma. Contact: Gloria Bell, 9312 1134. mailto:glorybee@iinet.net.au BUNBURY CATHEDRAL : Several months ago St Patrick's Cathedral in Bunbury was irreparably damaged by a tornado. Because of the severe structural damage, the only option was demolition. The diocese in conjunction with Catholic Church Insurances is gathering information for a documentary on the cathedral and is asking for anyone with historical film or photos of the cathedral to please respond as soon as possible. Deadline: July 29. Contact: Mel Stillman, Bunbury Diocese, Post Office Box 2005, Bunbury 6231. Tel: 9721 0500 or 9721 0514. mailto:pastoral@bunburycatholic.org.au COTTESLOE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB : Calling past members: the club has an active and strong veterans group of some 250 members, comprising those who have held their bronze medallion for at least 25 years or have turned 40. This group is anxious to get in touch with as many of its past members as possible for the planned 100th year celebrations in 2009. The veterans meet at the clubrooms for a sausage sizzle on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am and the annual dinner will be held on Saturday, September 10. Contact: Geoff Brown, 20 Maisie Crescent, Wembley Downs 6019. Tel: 9446 3303. --- COUNTRY CALLING CERVANTES GOLF CLUB : All players past and present are invited to the club's 25th anniversary to be celebrated over three days from Friday, August 19. Events include a drawn mixed ambrose competition, a men's 4BBB and a men's and women's open. Contact: T. Cox, 9652 7003. COLLIE FOOTBALL CLUBS : Past players members and supporters of the former Collie and Mines Rovers Football Clubs are invited to a reunion weekend to be held in Collie on September 3-4. A powder puff derby and a past players match will be held on the Saturday followed by an evening function to celebrate the opening of the New Memorabilia Bar. A breakfast will be hefd on Sunday during the Collie Eagles matches against the Eaton Boomers. Contact: Gary Saunders, 9734 2120 or Greg O'Brien, 9734 4184 for details or assistance with billeted accommodation. COMET BAY BOWLING CLUB, SINGLETON : All past members and partners are invited to a reunion to be held at the clubhouse on Sunday, August 28 from 11am to lpm. Bowls to follow if desired. Dress informal. RSVP: August 14. Contact: Mrs Noel Stone, 18-B Cox Street, Mandurah 6210. Tel: 9581 5215. --- CUNDERDIN CONVENT : The Convent of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition and Holy Cross School, Cunderdin 1933-1965, compiled by Lorraine PACKHAM (nee SNOOKE), tells the story of the sisters and includes heartwarming reminiscences by former students. A4 manuscript (36 pages plus admission list 1933-1965). Cost: $12 (inclusive). Contact: Mrs E. Herley, 39 Yilgarn Street, Cunderdin 6407. FAMILY REUNIONS : McKAY and MacKAY: On August 17, 1905 the McKAY and MacKAY families arrived in WA from Aberdeen, Scotland on the SS Orotaya. To celebrate 100 years of the families in WA a ceremony will be held at Fremantle's Welcome Wall on Wednesday, August 17 at lpm. The McKAYs comprised Jane McKAY (nee SCOTT) with daughters Jane and Mary. The MacKAYs were Jack and Helen (nee SCOTT), who were "German cousins" with daughter Daisy and sons John and Ken. Families descended include WARD (of Mandurah), McALLISTER, VAISEY, SAXBY, SINCLAIR and BEARD. Contact: Rob Vaisey, 34 Wyatt Road, Bayswater 6053. Tel: 9370 2808. GRANT : Seeking descendants of Eva GRANT (maiden name) who moved to Perth from Wyndham near Bega in NSW as a young woman about 1940. She was the sister of Mary-Ann (Pearl) BRAY (nee GRANT). Contact: S.L Hewitt, 4 Shelduck Way, Marinars Cove, Mandurah 6210. Tel: 0410 414 527. KELLY OUTBREAK : The writer is hoping to hear from anyone whose family has a connection to the "Kelly outbreak" — especially the DEVINE, GLOSTER, DOWSETT, CARRINGTON, BAUMGARTEN, CURNOW and LANGTREE-ASHE families, also descendants and relatives of Heddington and Jeremiah JONES. Researching for a planned book. Contact: Steve Aldersea, 9399 3649 (after 5pm), 0414 227 791. mailto:aesredla@bigpond.net.au MARCHING HISTORY : Marching WA is seeking information about life members of Marching WA, formerly known as the Western Australian Marching Association, for a book on their history. Contact: Judy Toll, Marching WA, 46 Tuam Street, Victoria Park 6100. Tel: 9470 2838. mailto:judy.toll@student.curtin.edu.au PERTH BOYS SCHOOL : Wanted: group class photos of pupils from 1937 to 1940, possibly standing on school's front entrance steps. Some names include: Ken McKAY, Barney HOLMES, Judah THAU, Gordon CLARKE and Terry PHILPOTT. Contact: Ken McKay, 9299 6702. --- PLEASE CALL AGAIN EDWARDS FAMILY BIBLE : Hoping to hear from the unknown woman from Nedlands who responded earlier this year about a family bible found detailing the genealogy of the Edwards family. The first entry is that of Dan Edwards, born September 19, 1847 and the last entry records Dan Edwards, who died in 1913 aged 66. Contact: John Calleja, 9279 8763. KERRS AT CUBBINE: In late 2004 or early 2005 the writer received a call seeking information about this family. The information has come to light but she has lost the caller's name and number. Contact: Mary Clemens, 88 McLennan Street, Quairading 6383. --- PRIVATE HOSPITAL : A private hospital operated at 30 Bulwer Street, Perth in the 1930s. It was owned by E. HARVEY who was either a sister or matron. Seeking a photograph. Contact: Bob Bracey, 92711463. mailto:lainbob@wn.com.au RAILWAY BOOK : Rails Through the Bush, by Adrian GUNSBURGH and Geoff AUSTIN, is sought by the Australind Family History Society. If you can help, please contact Judy Hawkins, 9721 4862. ROEHR/ROHR : About 1905 two sisters arrived in WA from the Barossa Valley in SA. Their names were Polly Elizabeth ROEHR (born February 22,1878) and Martha Clara Franshiske ROEHR (born December 21, 1879). Did they marry and have families of their own? Seeking information to add to the family tree. Contact: Gail Sprlyan, 4/60 Birdwood Street, Innaloo 6018. Tel: 0407 474 296. mailto:gail@sprlyan.com --- VETERANS BICTON/PALMYRA RSL : New members welcome from service/ex-service personnel (or related). Social and bar facilities available at the club, 28 Foss Street, Bicton. Contact: president, 9337 1598 or secretary, 9339 5536. EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : Their next meeting will be held at the Peninsula Tavern, Mayfands on Wednesday, July 27 at 10am. Morning tea supplied and lunch available. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. mailto:zanninanni@optusnet.com.au RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : The AGM will be held in the Eve Nicholls Room, RAAF Association, Bull Creek on Wednesday, July 27 at 1930 hours. Contact: Des Pryce, 0407 997 679. mailto:dezzy@bigpond.net.au --End--