Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, July 17, 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, July 17, 2006 (The West Australian p28) ST ANDREW'S : St Andrew's Uniting Church in the City on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Pier Street will be 100 years old in December. Its history is being compiled for a book and photographs or information of interest are sought as soon as possible (deadline August 13). Details of celebratory events are also available. Contact: Rev. James Reid, 34 Abrolhos Drive, Heathridge 6027. Tel: 9403 4747. mailto:revreid@minister.com BATLEY : Looking for descendants of Richard and Margaret BATLEY (nee KELLY) for a family tree. They had four daughters — Eliza (born 1863), Martha Ellen (1864), Margaret (1867) and Susannah (1870). Contact: Wendy Tucker, 77 Tyers Road, Roleystone 6111. Tel: 9397 6620. BROWN : Seeking descendants of John BROWN/BROHN (1872-1942) and Letitia Mary FITZPATRICK (1869-1936) who came to WA from NSW in the late 1800s. They lived in Perth and had at least one son and one daughter. Contact: Sue England, 1 Church Street, Blayney, NSW 2850. Tel: (02) 6368 2777. mailto:suee@exemail.com.au CAMPBELL : Information is sought about the family of John and Alice CAMPBELL, formerly of Bruce Street, North Fremantle. They lived there as early as the 1880s. John and Alice were parents of footballers Johnny and Bonny CAMPBELL. Contact: Roz Myles, 8 Woodbridge Drive, Greenmount 6056. Tel: 9255 3475. mailto:rozannemyles@iprimus.com.au COUNTRY CALLING GOOMALLING FOOTBALL CLUB : All persons who have been involved with the Goomalling Football Club over the years are invited to a centenary dinner celebration to be held on Saturday, September 9 at 6.30pm. Cost: $40 a person (includes three course meal and an exclusive centenary celebration wine bottle). RSVP. August 28. Contact: Murray Siegert, 9623 2288 or Corey Leeson, 9625 1141 O'CONNOR PRIMARY SCHOOL, KALGOORLIE : All past and present teachers, support staff and students are invited to 10th year anniversary celebrations on September 1-2. A special assembly will be held on the Friday at 9am with a school fete from 2pm to 5pm. A dinner will be held on Saturday night. Dinner cost: $40 a person. Contact: Vicky Johnson, school, 9091 9097. MANDURAH CWA : Final call for any former members of CWA at Mandurah to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the formation of the branch on Wednesday, September 20, at noon. Any memorabilia would also be welcome. RSVP: August 30. Contact: Mary, 9535 3542 or Estelle, 9534 7854. --- DUTCH-AUSTRALIAN EVENT : Dutch-Australian Christmas in July. A reminder that the visit of Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) and his helper Swarte Piet to the Invisible Dutch Exhibition's Christmas in July will be held next Sunday, July 23, from noon to 2pm. Venue: Fremantle History Museum, Finnerty Street, Fremantle (not Victoria Quay). The exhibition is open to children of all nationalities. Please advise how many children you are bringing to ensure there will be enough small gifts for all. Contact: Sue Summers, 9266 4766. mailto:s.summers@curtin.edu.au MARMALUP MILL : Seeking copies of any old photos of the Marmalup mill, the site and around the Metricup area in the Cowaramup district. It was a country siding on the rail line. Later, when a siding-station loop was constructed to allow Harman's Timber Mill to freight timber by rail, the name was changed to Harman's Mill. Contact: Arch McNess, 9582 5477 or Mrs Hart, 9755 7516. MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The next meeting of the MHSWA will be held in the Meg Olive Room, Admin Building, RAAF Association, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek tomorrow at 8pm. Guest speaker John O'Halloran, ex-6 Battalion RAR, will give a presentation on Operation Bribie, Vietnam 1967. All members, guests and visitors welcome. Contact: Russell Mehan, 0412 071 641. NARRIKUP CENTENARY : The Narrikup townsite was established in September 1906 although the district is much older. The Narrikup District Progress Association would like to hear from any past residents or descendants of early pioneers. Celebrations include a dinner-dance to be held in the district hall on Saturday, September 2. Bookings essential by July 28. Contact: Madge Greeuw, 9853 2051. ROWLANDS : Descendants of Tom ROWLANDS are asked to get in touch for family history research. He was a farmer in the Wyalkatchem district in the late 1920s. Known granddaughter, Marie. Contact: Barry Rowlands, 9402 0317, 0411 442 275. CPL. SMITH : Seeking relatives of Corp. Alfred James SMITH who was killed in action in Bougainville on February 6,1945, while serving with the 101 Heavy Mortar Coy AIF in World War II. Born in Greenbushes, Alfred was the son of Henry and Florence SMITH and husband of Marguerite. Contact: B. Hardie, Box 98, Narrogin, 6312. Tel: 9881 1189. SMITH/ROBERTS : Hoping to hear from descendants of Anne SMITH (nee ROBERTS) who died in India during or after World War II and her children emigrated to Australia. Anne was born in Burma in 1889, the daughter of John ROBERTS and Berthe Marie Virginie COTTE. She married Frank SMITH and they had five children. Anne's sister was Edith Mary Maude TELFER (nee ROBERTS). Contact: D.A. Telfer, 29 Tarongo Way, City Beach 6015. Tel: 9245 1288. mailto:davetelfer@hotmail.com TAPSCOTT : Information is sought for family history about Frederick TAPSCOTT who was born in 1830. He married Emily ROBINSON in Guildford in 1880 and was a railway foreman in Geraldton in the 1870s and 1880s. Contact: Colleen Tapscott, 6 Boverton Avenue, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3 4ER, England, UK. mailto:colleotapscott@tiscali.co.uk TRANBY HOUSE GUIDES : Seeking people interested in taking part in a Guides course to present history of WA and in particular the history of Tranby House, Maylands. Duration of the course is three hours a week for six weeks. A small fee is applicable. The course will start on August 5. Contact: National Trust, 9321 6088 or 9385 9892. --- PARTNERS OF VETERANS BURNS BEACH: The next meeting will be held at the Jack Kikeros Hall, Burns Beach, on Thursday, July 20, at 10am. All partners and ex-partners of veterans and peacekeepers are welcome to attend. Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824 or Ellen, 9401 4031. GREENWOOD : The support group will meet for lunch at Sizzler, Beldon on Thursday, July 20 at 11.30am. Go along and enjoy. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380. MIDLAND HILLS : The members from Midland will host an information forum at the Old Court House, Helena Street, Midland on Thursday, July 20 at 10am. All members, partners, family, friends and people from the veteran community are invited to attend. Items to be discussed will be PVA, Program ASIST, VVCS, DVA and many others. Morning tea available at a small charge. Contact: Sam, 0421 573 700. --- VETERANS & SERVICES ARMY APPRENTICES' SCHOOL BALCOMBE : Members of the 10th intake of 1955-1957 are planning a reunion to be held in 2007 and are seeking a number of fellows with whom they have lost touch. Contact: Bob Gale, 9474 3451. mailto:bobgale60@hotmail.com HMAS DUCHESS : Ex-crew are advised a reunion will be held over three days in Fremantle, October 27-29. Cost: $110 a person. Seats are filling up fast with over 80 coming so far. Payments up to August 31. Contact: Jim Flood, 9243 4470. mailto:fludzbloodno1@ozzie.net.au RAN/EASTERN SUBURBS : Did you serve in the Royal Australian Navy and now live in the eastern suburbs? The Naval Association of Australia (WA) is planning to establish a sub-section in the Guildford/Midland area to allow former sailors living in the eastern suburbs an opportunity of joining the association in an area convenient to them. Contact: State Secretary, Naval Association, Post Office Box 708, Rockingham, 6968. Tel: Phillip Steele, 9535 9154. mailto:kellicksig@optusnet.com.au ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION : The annual Battle of Britain lunch will be held at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, on Saturday, September 9 at noon for 12.30pm. Cost: $47 a person. Music by the Royal Australian Navy Band. Contact: Leslie Ottley, 9271 0108. RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at 1030 hours. Venue: Meg Olive Room in the main building of RAAF Association, Bull Creek. Members and their wives/partners are invited to attend. Afterwards, those wishing can attend the restaurant/bar for refreshments and lunch. Contact: Des Pryce, 0407 997 679. mailto:desfp@bigpond.net.au ------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS MOSMAN PARK STATE SCHOOL : A reunion for the Standard 6 Class of 1944 will be held at Manners Hill Park (river end of Johnson Street) Mosman Bay on Sunday, July 23, from 12.30pm. BYO everything including a chair. Contact: Barbara, 9339 3223 or 9337 2357. ASHFIELD/DYNAMOS SOCCER : Were you a member? A 30-36 year reunion will be held at the Ashfield Soccer & Sports Clubrooms September 23-24. Memorabilia and names would be helpful. Contact: N. van Hoek, 9279 8075 or clubrooms, 9378 3334. Fremantle Hospital: Calling ex-trainee nursing graduates of June 1963. Reunion plans are under way. Contact: Marjorie Dall Hasson), 9276 3393. MURRAY COASTAL LADIES BOWLING LEAGUE : The league is celebrating its 50th anniversary in September and would like to hear from any women who played in the early days. A special opening day is planned and it is hoped to invite some of the earlier members. And, does anyone have any old photographs or memorabilia? Contact: Liz Shillingford, 69 Pebble Beach Boulevard, Meadow Springs, 6210. Tel: 9582 0310. mailto:barliz@tpg.com.au WAIT (CURTIN) SCHOOL OF NURSING, BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE GRADUATES : A reunion is planned to be held in October for nurses who studied at WAIT in the years 1980-1981 and/or who graduated in 1982. Hoping to gather as many as possible. Contact: Annette Morris, 9387 7076, Annette Cummins, 9446 6558 or Marguerita Pawle, 9367 2986. mailto:nettethor@apptnet.au or mpawle@westnet.com.au ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL : Ex-trainees are planning a reunion dinner in the Beau Rivage Restaurant, Gloucester Park, on Saturday, October 7 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the formation of the ex-trainees association. Contact: J. Ingram, 9276 2775, B. Neale, 9349 0719 or J. O'Donnell, 9457 3180. CARDINALS FOOTBALL CLUB, SUNDAY NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TEAM 1956 PREMIERS : Former players, officials and associates are advised that a reunion is planned at the Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth, on Friday, October 20, from 11am. Make it a memorable occasion. Contact: Dick Paini, 9276 9168, Vic Gianassi, 9367 6610 or Bruce Kelley, 9581 7839. LATHLAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL : The Class of 1971 will celebrate their 35th year reunion at the Mt Henry Tavern on Saturday, October 21, from 4.30pm to 9pm. Contact: Mark Lewis, 9316 2516 or 0417 975 573. MARY MACKILLOP MEMORIAL SCHOOL (FORMERLY ST JOSEPH'S), PENOLA (SA) : The school will celebrate its 70th anniversary on November 11-12.. Seeking past students, teachers, staff and parents from 1936 onwards. Contact: school, (08) 8737 2902 or Natalie, (08) 8737 2733 ---End---