Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, July 31, 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 31, 2006 (The West Australian p28) 2006 CENSUS : The time capsule project is a joint initiative of the Australian Bureau of Statistics and National Archives of Australia. On the night of Tuesday, August 8, people can decide to have their census information, along with their name and address, kept securely in a vault by NAA for 99 years. In 2105 the vault will be opened and the 2006 census information for people who agreed to be in the time capsule will be available. This will help descendants trace their family trees and will be available for any other research purpose. BROADWAY : Descendants of Thomas and Florence BROADWAY (nee WYZE) are sought for family history. They had four daughters — Em, Rhoda, Flo and Rose. Thomas and Florence lived in Beverley in 1921 when their daughter Rhoda married Herbert MONGER of Beverley and moved to Midland. Have no information on daughters Flo and Em. Contact: Gary Monger, 7 Yeeda Street, Riverton 6148. Tel: 9457 2888. BROOME CUP : The Broome Turf Club is seeking information and photographs about Broome Cup winners from 1894 to 1984 including the names of the president, horse owner, trainer and jockey. An honour board is planned. All information will be recorded and photos will be returned on request. Contact: Bill Wigley, Post Office Box 2107, Broome 6725. Tel: 0417 982 208. Fax: 9193 5854. mailto:broometurf@bigpond.com COUNTRY CALLING ST BRIGID'S, BRIDGETOWN : A reunion for past students born between 1940 and 1950 will be held at the Parade Hotel, Stirling Street, Bunbury on November 18. Contact: Colleen Crowd, 9064 7440 or Jacqui Carroll, 9832 1020. SIR TALBOT HOBBS : People gather at the Sir Talbot HOBBS War Memorial at the Perth Esplanade on Anzac Day. Personal correspondence from soldier-architect Lt-Gen. Sir Joseph John Talbot HOBBS (1864-1938) may remain in WA. The author is preparing a post-graduate study of Hobbs' life and work, and would appreciate being able to read letters written by Hobbs. Contact: John Taylor, Post Office Box 1058, Nedlands 6909. Tel: 0407 380 318. Fax: 9386 4199. mailto:taylarch@bigpond.net.au HOPETOUN CWA : All past and present members and spouses of Hopetoun CWA are invited to a 40th anniversary celebration to be held in the Hopetoun Senior Citizens' building on Wednesday, October 4 at 2pm. All memorabilia and old photographs would be appreciated. RSVP: September 9 for catering. High afternoon tea will be supplied. Contact: Coralie Thomas, 9838 3128. MERREDIN LIONS CLUB : Former members of the Merredin Lions Club are most welcome to the club's 40th anniversary celebrations to be held in Merredin on Saturday, November 18. Contact: Don Haines, 9041 3417, or Harald Lorek, mailto:haranna@westnet.com.au ---- FAMILY BIBLE/HUGHES : The writer would be happy to pass on an old family Bible to a family member. Names written on the fly leaf are: Thomas Frederick Lance HUGHES (born March 21,1854); Mary Jane GRANT (born July 31, 1857). Married Wesleyan Church, "Dongarra", May 23,1888. Their seven children were: Winifred, Joseph, Sarah, Eva, Frederick, Henry and Thomas. Contact: Shirley Whittle, Hawks Hill, 36 Goollelal Drive, Kingsley 6026. Tel: 9409 9063. FREMANTLE TALLY CLERKS : The membership of the Fremantle Tally Clerks Union of Workers (1912-1986) is being researched and a photographic history of former members compiled. Anyone wishing to submit a photo (to be copied and returned) is advised no personal details are required apart from full name. Also, seeking the whereabouts of an old "Membership Register" believed to be pre-1933. It was small, heavy and thick. The data within was hand-scrolled written and would be vital to the research if able to go back to 1912. Contact: Ross Smith, 56 Frederick Road, Hamilton Hill 6163. Tel/fax: 9337 1931. mailto:rossannsmith@optusnet.com.au HISTORY IN THE CITY : The next meeting of History in the City will be held on Wednesday, August 2 at 2pm. Guest speaker Les GREEN will give a talk on the Round House, jailers and inmates. Organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the WA Historical Society, these meetings are open to everyone and are held in the Citiplace Conference Room, Perth Railway Station Concourse. Cost: $5 a person (includes an excellent afternoon tea). Contact: 9386 3841. LAWRENCE : The City of Mandurah RSL holds a passport for travel to Papua in the name of Errol Richard Delmar LAWRENCE who was born in Goodward, South Australia on March 9, 1892. His profession was electrical engineer. Happy to return it to Errol's family. Contact: W. Holding, 9535 4593. LEIGHTON : Seeking information about Harry LEIGHTON who was born in 1874 in Peterborough, UK, son of Daniel and Mary Ann LEIGHTON (nee PROCTER). Harry was one of 11 children and emigrated to Australia before 1901. Question: is the Harry LEIGHTON who died in Shenton Park on July 8,1957 one and the same? He was married to Jessie ROWE who predeceased him in 1924 and was a popular peace activist in the 1915-1920 timeframe. Contact: Heather Leighton Waddingham, 590 Chesham Place, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7M5T5. mailto:hwaddingham@yahoo.com. Reilly Phillip Reilly of Tipperary, Ireland and Margaret Ryan of Limerick were married at Ryan-ville, Wonnerup in WA on February 6,1861. They had 10 children: Ellen (m. Francis Fox), Margaret (m. Thomas Hastie), Bridget (m. Dennis Flood); Phillip, Mary Anne, Agnes Dianna (m. Henry Walker), Edmond, Thomas, Catherine (m. Thomas Kearney) and Lucy (m. James Larkin/James McGowan). The seven eldest children had different variations on the birth registration including Riley, Riely, Riljey. The three youngest were registered as Reilly. Particularly interested in finding out about Ellen, Bridget Phillip, Agnes Dianna, Catherine and Lucy. Contact: Noelene Withers, 36 Gulf Way, Australind 6233. Tel: 9725 8462. mailto:withersl@tpg.com.au RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR : Researching personal stories of DENIKIN's Volunteer Army in South Russia 1918-20, WRANGEL's White Army in the Crimea and Dnepr 1920 and the role of the British Military Mission and affairs in Constantinople at that time. Would welcome access to diaries, first-hand accounts written later, photos, or White Army memorabilia. Contact: David Treloar, Post Office Box 543, Nedlands 6909. Tel. 9386 1914. mailto:treloard@bigpond.net.au TINDALE : Seeking information for family history about uncle George Rouse TINDALE who was born in WA in 1912. His parents were Thomas Edward TINDALE and Florence Louisa nee ROUSE. His sister was Edna May ATTWELL (nee TINDALE). George is believed to have married and remained in Melbourne and had two children. Contact: Barbara Carlyon (Attwell), 11 Wiggins Road, Orelia 6167. mailto:barbara2448@optusnet.com.au UPPER GASCOYNE : The Shire of Upper Gascoyne will celebrate its centenary in 2007 and a history book is planned to be going to print about November this year. Descendants of pioneers and past residents are invited to submit items of interest of up to 100 words about family history, also old photographs and any other information relating to the district. Contact: Bonnie Williams, 9 Gaudin Way, Australind 6233. Tel: 9797 2384. mailto:bonbon9@westnet.com.au UPPER SWAN HONOUR BOARD : Upper Swan RSL plans to raise an honour board bearing the names of those who enlisted from the Upper Swan-Millendon-Baskerville area to serve in World War II. Interested members and next-of-kin of these are asked to respond before September 30 to confirm details: H.B. and R. GOLDSPINK; G.A. GRAVESON; R. HAINING; Miss J. HALLETT; S. and W. HALLETT; L. HASLUCK, H. HARGREAVES; J. and R. HARRISON; J. HERBERT; M. ILICH; H. JARVEY; J. KLINAC; D., F., L and W. KUKURA; C. K. and R. LAMONT; Miss M. LAMONT; Miss C. LOGUE; J. MARTIN. Contact: Don Cruden, secretary, 26 Little River Cove, Jane Brook 6056. Tel: 9374 0014. mailto:donmar@amnet.net.au UREN : The writer has some photos she would like to return to the family of the late Malcolm and Hebe UREN (nee SPENCER). Contact: Pat Treasure, 9335 1207. 10TH LIGHT HORSE : Serving, past members and descendants of those who have been associated with the 10th Light Horse in WA in its various forms are invited to a memorial service to be held at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Stirling Square, Guildford on Sunday, August 13 at 2pm. St Matthew's served as garrison church to the 10th Light Horse during World War I. There will be a wreath-laying as part of the service. Afternoon tea will follow. Contact: Roger Edwards, 9720 1063 or Ken Swindale, 9279 7138. BOYUP BROOK/SANDAKAN TRIP : The Ex-POW Association's bus trip to Boyup Brook for the Sandakan Memorial Service on September 11 will leave Perth at 9.30am. Cost — members: $110. Non-members: $210. Overnight in Bridgetown and meals are included in cost. They have a 45-seater coach and hope many will join them for what should be a great trip made better by a full coach of friendly faces. Bookings deadline: August 10. Contact: Barbara Harper, 9387 4950; or Glad Cowie, 9446 5903. VETERANS 2/4TH MACHINE GUN ASSOCIATION : The annual lunch is on again and will be held at Novotel Langley on Thursday, August 17. Relatives, friends and new faces welcome. Please wear name tags. Bookings before August 3. Contact: Lee Gilmour, 9330 4138. VIETNAM VETS AND PARTNERS (GERALDTON AND MIDWEST): A lunch to commemorate the battle of Long Tan will be held at Birdwood House on August 18 at noon. Please make an effort to attend. This event is supported by DVA. Contact: Nick, 9965 2524. mailto:geraldtoncityrsl@bigpond.com.au. WAR VETERANS EDA SOCIETY OF WA : All EDA recipients, their partners and carers, are invited to the general meeting to be held at the Citiplace Community Centre, Perth Railway Station (upper level) on Wednesday, August 2 at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. Fax: 9402 4036. mailto:aurelie@iinet.net.au -------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS ST EDMUNDS ANGLICAN CHURCH : St Edmund's at 52 Pangbourne Street, Wembley will celebrate 50 years since the church building was consecrated on Sunday, August 6 at 9am. This event 50 years ago brought over 1000 people to the building. Anyone who has had contact with the church is welcome to attend. There will be a creche offered for children up to five. Contact: St Edmund's, 9387 2287. mailto::stedmunds@upnaway.com. TAA : Final call for past staff for a reunion to be held in August: Max SEYMOUR; Ted SHAW; Di SMART; Bill, Brian, Connie and Gordon SMITH; Norm SNOW; Jason SPOONER; Audrey STATKUS (CLARK); Marg THOMAS; Brian THOMPSON; Kelly THOMPSON; Ken THORPE; Jane TOOMEY; Bev VALE; Elizabeth WAGER; Jim WATSON; Patty WINDSOR, and Alec Wright. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au JOHN XXIII OLD BOYS FOOTBALL CLUB : Ail former Blue Boys are invited to relive the glory days at the Mosman Park Bowling Club, Bay View Terrace on Saturday, August 12. mailto:amckenzie@euroz.com.au WA RAILWAY OFFICERS UNION : Past members are invited to a lunch at the Bayswater Hotel, Railway Parade, Bayswater on Tuesday, August 15 from 11am. Buffet available: $14.95. Contact: Laurie Evans, 9339 1194. MELVILLE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE : Past members are sought for 30th anniversary celebrations proposed to be held on Sunday, August 27. Contact: 9332 9219. mailto:melses@iinet.net.au MLC CLASS OF 66 : The 40-year reunion of the 1966 Leaving Year will be held at MLC on September 22. Among those still missing are: Anne WEARNE, Avalon McNEILL, Cheryl BLAKELEY, Coralyn TREASURE, Dale ROWE, Donna WEBB, Gay PROWSE, Jan SWEETAPPLE, Janet MOORE, Jennifer KEMP, Jill NASH, Julia McRAE, Julie HANSON, Julie LONG, Julie MILLS, Kerry McDOUGALL, Kerry MENZIES, Leith TAYLOR, Lynette OXBROW, Margaret BESTE, Margaret NUTTALL, Pamela HALL, Raeleen MUIR, Sheryl ANTONOVICH, Stasia HORRY, Willetta SLEDGE, Yvonne MAITLAND and Zelda WILLIAMS. Contact Glenda Stow (Maisey) 9525 2603; Penny Thomas (Hall) 9272 1735; Chris Olney 0411 020 678; Zoe Howard, 9470 1453 or Dawn Snook (Maddock) 9293 3205. mailto:snooky@iinet.net.au PRESBYTERIAN LADIES COLLEGE : A 30-year reunion organised by Jane ABBOTTS, Judy LANGE, Peta MAKIN, and Jillian PATON for the class of 1976 — boarders and day girls —- and those who came and went along the way will be held on Saturday, September 23. Contact: Development Liaison Officer, 9424 6520. DE VIALAR COLLEGE, SAMSON : The class of 76 will hold its 30-year reunion on Wednesday, September 27. Please respond to receive an invitation. Contact: Judith Russo (Higgins), 9387 3766 or 0407 220 009, or Marisa Perica (Giannasi), 9450 3043, 0417 970 057. mailto:jag.russo@bigpond.com ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL : All nurses who trained at RPH m PTS 6/56 are sought for a 50th reunion to be held on Saturday, October 7. Contact: Judy, 0417 919 903, or Nina, mailto:nduncan@iprimus.com.au HARVEY AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE : A reunion for all past students and staff will be held on Saturday, October 7. Tickets limited. Contact: Steve Watt, college, 9729 0500. CLAREMONT TEACHERS COLLEGE : Calling graduates of 1956. A 50th anniversary gathering will be held at Edith Cowan University, Joondalup campus on Saturday, October 28. Contact: Neville or Doreen Beckwith, 9294 1795 or John Mitchell, 9381 8318. --End--