Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, February 13, 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:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au> ================================================================================= CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, February 13, 2006 (The West Australian p29) ALBANY CAR RACES : Fremantle Motor Museum researchers in association with the 2006 Classic Weekender motor event being held in Albany on June 3-4 are compiling the history of the ALBANY TOURIST TROPHY car races from 1936 to 1940. These races began "round the houses" style motor racing in Australia. Seeking old photographs of the events, programs and news clippings to produce a commemorative booklet celebrating the 70th anniversary. Contact: Graeme Cocks, Fremantle Motor Museum, Post Office Box 1520, Fremantle 6959. Tel: 9336 5222. mailto:gcocks@fremantlemotormuseum.net BIBLICAL SCHOLAR : Wanted: a friendly secular Biblical scholar to read and critique four pages purporting to be a translation from the Latin of a velum scroll recently found in the ruins of Pontius Pilate's palace, being a record of the friendly interrogation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate as written by the palace scribe in the Year AD33. Contact: Richard Weston, 9386 5325. mailto:richardw@it.net.au BUNBURY HOUSE : Several readers responded to last week's request for information from past owners of the old house that stands on the corner of Carey and Wittenoom streets, Bunbury (8 Carey Street). The writer is still seeking information and copies of old photographs and would like to hear from the families of these people who lived there after 1919: Ella Rose RINGWOOD (-1928), Morley John THOMAS (-1951), Leonard and Zofia KOZLOWSKI (-1967) and Desmond and Genevieve KEATING (-1968). Contact: Rachel Yugovich, Post Office Box 87, Tom Price 6751. Tel: 0408 350 400. Fax: 91891907. mailto:rachi78@bigpond.net.au COUNTRY CALLING BRIDGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL : All past students, especially students from Years 1956, 66, 76, 86 and 96, are invited to the opening of the Golden Anniversary Garden by Mrs Dallas CHEVIS on Saturday March 11 at 4pm. On Sunday March 12 all welcome to the inaugural Brunch on the Blackwood at 10.30am (cost: $20 a person). The function at historical Blechynden House will be opened by Scott ROBINSON, a former student who was a finalist in the Young Businessman of the Year for 2005. Contact: school, 9761 0100, Barry McKinnon, 0417 912 376 or Robyn McSweeney MLC, 9841 2250. GOOMALLING-ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH : Past and present residents, families and friends are invited to help celebrate St Paul's centenary on Saturday March 11. Songs of Praise — a 1906-style service — will be held at 10.30am at the church followed by a "bring and share" lunch at Goomalling Railway Station. Contact: Jenny and Geoff Smith, Post Office Box 83, Goomalling 6460. Tel: 96291074. GUILDERTON/MOORE RIVER COUNTRY CLUB : A 35th birthday anniversary dinner-dance will be held at the Guilderton Country Club on Saturday March 4 at 7pm. Cost: $20 a person. Limited seating. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Contact: Dot Branch, 9577 1321, 0429 969 889. mailto:branchys@bigpond.com.au --- EAST FREMANTLE BOWLING CLUB : The club is celebrating its centenary this year and a history is being compiled. Does anyone know the whereabouts of the original SUMPTON TROPHY? It was won outright by Subiaco in 1956-1957 after winning it for the third time. A second trophy appears to have then been in circulation until 1976-1977. The current trophy — in the club's possession — runs from 1977-78 to the present. Any information about the whereabouts of the first two trophies is sought. Contact: Don Ross, 32 Fairlight Street, Mosman Park 6012. Tel: 9384 8908. mailto:donoel32@bigpond.com FAMILY REUNIONS STANLEY : Descendants of George and Isabella STANLEY (nee WILSON), who were married in York in the late 1890s, are invited to a reunion to be held on the Fremantle Esplanade Park on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 11am. George and Isabella settled in the Dalwallinu area. They had 11 children (not in order): William, Agnes (m. JOY), George/"Alex", Walter, Mary (m. McCARTNEY), Arthur, Winifred, Phos, Hilda/"Pat" (m. PEDEN), Les and Vivian. George was a railway ganger and the couple retired to Wagin. Contact: Bob Stanley, 9293 2136. mailto:janbobrus@bigpond.com --- EAST FREMANTLE CHURCH : Photos and recollections are sought about the Plympton Wesleyan Methodist Church in Glyde Street, East Fremantle. Photos showing its original appearance are especially sought circa 1895-1930. However, weddings, baptisms or histories of its time as a girl guides hall from 1947 onwards are encouraged. Contact: Mike Dearn, 8 Glyde Street, East Fremantle 6158. Tel: 0439 513 857. FREMANTLE HERITAGE GUIDES : Fremantle Volunteer Heritage Guides are urgently seeking guides, particularly for the weekends, to greet visitors to the Round House and pass on the history of the area to the many visitors to this historic site. Guides are needed between 10am and 3.45pm seven days a week and are rostered on either each week or each fortnight, depending on the guide's availability. Training is given and part uniform provided. Contact: Beth or Andrew, 9336 6897 (Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm). MARKOVIC : The writer promised her grandmother she would try to find her cousin, Maria MARKOVIC (maiden name), daughter of Dobrivoje and Katherine MARKOVIC. Maria was last heard of in 1964 when she was living in Commonwealth Avenue, North Perth. Contact: Dusanka Jaudin (nee Markovic), 3 Avenue St Jean, 06400 Cannes, France. mailto:duska-couture@wanadoo.fr ORDER OF AUSTRALIA ORATION : The former chief justice and governor of Tasmania, Sir Guy GREEN, will discuss the role of the law in shaping Australian society when he delivers the fourth Order of Australia Association Oration at St George's Cathedral, Perth, on Saturday February 18 at 2.30pm. The oration is open to the public and will be a highlight of the association's annual conference which is being held in Perth for the second time. CAPE LEEUWIN LIGHTHOUSE : The Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association is undertaking the restoration of one of the original keeper's cottages for use as a visitors/interpretive centre. Walk trails are also planned (with interpretation) within the Cape Leeuwin grounds. Information is sought about the lighthouse, the keepers' cottages, keepers, their families (and friends), past visitors and anything in general regarding the cape. Interested to hear from anyone who has stories, photographs, documents, memorabilia, anecdotes or other items of interest regarding Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Contact: Paul Sofilas, caretaker, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Post Office Box 93, Augusta 6290. Tel. 9758 1920. mailto:paulsofilas@margaretriver.com NAREMBEEN PROJECT : Narembeen Lions Club is building a brick paved area with inscribed bricks from past residents and families who wish to be remembered. If you would like to be included in the project please reply to register your interest and receive more details. Cost: $30 a brick. Contact: Des Main 9064 7223 or Allan Wright 9064 7308. WILKINS : Information and photographs are sought about descendants of Henry and Bridget Agnes WILKINS (nee KENNEDY or CANADY). Henry came with his family from England on the Travancore on January 13,1853. His first wife Eliza and daughters Dinah and Harriet died on the journey out. Henry arrived with his sons, James and Jacob. He married Bridget on January 24,1853. She had sailed out on the same ship with her sister Mary. Henry and Bridget settled in the Toodyay/Northam area. Children: Jacob, Bertha "Jane" (m. PEAKE), Thomas, James, Elizabeth (m. HANCOCK), William, Edward and Francis. Contact: Peta Freeman, 1A Challenger Place, Melville 6156. Tel: 9317 6890. SCADDAN PIONEER PARK : Scaddan Pioneer Park will be officially opened on Saturday March 11 at 10.30am. Light lunch to follow. Cost: $5 a person (bar facilities available). A bus from Esperance to Scaddan is available. Please RSVP (for lunch and bus) by February 24. Contact: Lorraine Bale, Box 123, Esperance 6450. Tel: 90713789 or 0427 713 790. WILLIAMS : John Martin WILLIAMS married Jane FREEMAN in Adelaide in 1883 and they had seven children: Henry Albert Turngrove WILLIAMS (d. Boulder 1953), Alfred Ernest George (b. Adelaide 1885, KIA France 1918), Eva Adelaide (b. Adelaide 1887), John Martin Harold (died Mt Hawthorn, WA 1972), Blanche Maud (m. FREEMAN, d. South Fremantle 1965), Dolly and Edward. John Martin Harold and wife Beatrice May WILLBOND were grandparents to "Tessa, Mick and Mark" and great-grandparents to "Gino and Paul". Hoping to hear from relatives for family history. Contact: Jeffrey Thomas, 6 Eighth Street, Port Pirie, SA 5540. Tel: (08) 8632 1391 or 0407 231 941. mailto:jthomasll@vtown.com.au --- PARTNERS OF VETERANS BUNBURY : The first country meeting of PVAWA for the year will be held at Bunbury RSL, Spencer Street, Bunbury, on Thursday February 16 at 10am commencing with morning tea. An Awareness Forum will follow at 10.30am and the general meeting at 1.30pm. Contact: Kerryn, 0408 341 045. --- VETERANS 2/7TH AUST FD REGT. EX-MEMBERS ASSOCIATION : The next meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow (February 14) at 11am. Contact: Alf, 9279 1438. MANDURAH/MURRAY NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION : The sub-branch meets at the Mandurah Football and Sporting Club on the third Thursday of the month at 10am. All ex-nashos, their partners and interested people very welcome. Contact: Roly, 9537 8981. WAAAF: The 65th annual birthday lunch will be held at the RAAFA Club, Bull Creek, on Monday March D. Entrance to the club will be "front door only" (near Spitfire) opening at 11am. Cost: $25 a person. Please purchase tickets before March 6. Send SAE envelope (cheques payable to WAAAF branch, RAAFA). Contact: Mrs Gwen McCrae, 38 Wells House, AFME, Bull Creek 6149. --------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS UNIVERSITY CRICKET CLUB : A reunion of past players, officials and supporters, with the highlight being the 40th anniversary of the 1965-66 A-grade premiership team, will be held at James Oval during the A-grade match on Saturday February 18 from lpm. Anyone who has played or been involved at UCC is welcome to attend. Contact: John Townsend, 9482 3249; 0411 449 655. mailto:john.townsend@wanews.com.au Website: www.ucc.org.au WA RAILWAY OFFICERS' UNION: Past members are invited to a lunch to be held at Bayswater Hotel, Railway Parade, Bayswater, on Tuesday February 21 from 1100 hrs. Buffet available (cost: $12.95 a person). Contact: Laurie Evans, 9339 1194. ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL (SUBIACO) : Seeking student nurses who enrolled in February 1968 for a reunion to be held at Hillarys Harbour Resort Apartments, 68 Southside Drive, Hillarys Boat Harbour, on the weekend of February 24-26. Friends would love to hear from Kay ADAMS (nee WILSON). Contact: Marg Smith (nee Canny), 9418 8282; 0408 310 136. mailto:m.a.smith@curtin.edu.au KURRAWANG-LAKEWOOD-THE WOODLINE : The 2006 reunion and get-together will be held all day at Bibra Lake on Sunday February 26 from 9am. Contact: Laurie Miles, 9337 5720 or Frank Collins, 9581 1321. SPICERS & DETMOLD/SPICERS PAPER INDUSTRIES : All interested past and present employees are invited to a reunion to be held Bicton Quarantine Reserve (entry either Braunton or Phipps streets, East Fremantle) on Sunday February 26. Contact Bev Garrett (nee Thomas), 9314 1066 or Ray Hardman, 9336 2495. mailto:valray6163@yahoo.com.au GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF NURSING 40TH PRELIMINARY TRAINING SCHOOL (COUNTRY TRAINEES) : A 50th anniversary reunion will be held on Friday March 3. Still looking for past colleagues including Beryl BOOTH, Normae HALL and May KEEGAN. Contact: Meryle Wedgwood, 9342 2116 or Kath Biasin, 9377 7808. PHONOGRAMS (GPO/TELECOM) : Calling past staff who took the old telegrams by phone. A reunion will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth, during the Labour Day weekend on Sunday March 5 at mailto:lynne.miles@iprimus.com.au. SOUTH RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB (VIC) : All old players, officials and supporters are welcome to a barbecue reunion at Kevin Bartlett Reserve, The Boulevard, Richmond, on Sunday March 19 at noon. Contact: Bill, 0471 982 208. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL (HIGHGATE) : Boys who went to CBHS college in Harold Street, Highgate, beginning in 1956 and sat for their Leaving in 1963 as well as all those who joined or left that year-group at any time, are planning a reunion. Seeking names and addresses of lost classmates, class lists, memorabilia and photos. Does anyone have a photo of Mrs Margaret BROWN? She taught at the school for many years and became a "legend". Mrs BROWN lived in Central Avenue, Maylands, in those days. Contact: Daniel Duffy, 9446 1470 (a/h) or A. John Parker, 9271 4272 (a/h). mailto:danduffy@perthinternet.com or mailto:ajohnp@starwon.net.au DUNKELD CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL (VIC) : The school's 50th anniversary celebrations will be held at the school on the weekend of March 11-12. Past students, teachers, parents and friends are invited. The school is at the base of the Grampians in south-west Victoria. Contact: Mrs Terrie Nicholson, committee secretary, 341 Mclntyres Crossing Road, Moutajup, Vic 3294. Tel: (03) 5573 3353. CITY OF LEICESTER BOYS GRAMMAR SCHOOL (UK) : The ninth reunion for ex-pupils will be held on Saturday March 18. Inquiries welcome. Contact: Dennis Duggan, Rock Cottage, Brook Street, Welshpool, Montgomeryshire SY217NA, UK. Website: www.wyvernians.org.uk. IONA PRESENTATION COLLEGE : Past students Angela DALY, Carol DAWES, Oonagh FITZGERALD and Cathy GARBIN are organising the "Iona Midlife Crises Reunion" for the class of 1973. They are desperately trying to locate all the young women from that year. Contact: Sabine Hofferberth at Iona, 9384 0066. Email Helen Dawes or Oonagh Fitzgerald: mailto:info@bcbusiness.com.au or mailto:peterfitzl@bigpond.com.au --End--