Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, January 16, 2005. 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, January 16, 2005 (The West Australian p24) ALLINGTON/HUGHES : Any information is sought about Patricia Mary Veronica ALLINGTON, who was born about 1911 to John and Johanna ALLINGTON. She married Charles Thomas HUGHES, who was born about 1901. Patricia's brother, Harold (Harry) ALLINGTON, married Ada Thackrah and her sister, Johanna Maud ALLINGTON, married Thomas MALACARI. Contact: Peta Freeman, 1A Challenger Place, Melville 6156. Tel: 9317 6890. BAKER (SUNGEI LEMBING) : : Vincent BAKER, general manager of Pahang Consolidated in Sungei Lembing, Malaysia, died in the jungle during the Japanese Occupation in World War II. Vincent's old house in Sungei Lembing has been turned into a museum. His Australian wife and three children returned to Australia before the war. Information is sought by a researcher (ex Sungei Lembing) about Vincent Baker's descendants. Contact: Iain MacGregor, Box 1000, Kalamunda 6926. Tel: 9293 3084. BRADLEY : George BRADLEY was born in Cheshire in 1816. He was charged in 1850 with poaching and wounding and was sentenced to be deported to Australia. George arrived in WA on the Sea Park in 1854 leaving behind a wife and three children. Later, George had two children born in WA to Jane TIANEY — Lucy (born 1856) and John (1860). Lucy Bradley married William McBRIDE in Albany in 1871 and their children included Richard (1871), George (1874), Mary Jane (m. Fred JENNINGS), Lucy (1878), Ellen (m. Walter WING), Fanny (b. 1882), William (died infancy) and Phoebe Florence, who married in Britain in 1906. William McBRIDE's second marriage was to Sarah MELLUISH in 1888. Hoping to hear from any descendants. Contact: Margaret Commons, 6 Scoble Court, Vermont, Vic 3133. Tel: (03) 9877 4098. mailto:bmcommons21@bigpond.com CAMERA FOUND : A digital camera was found in Whitfords on December 17, 2005. It contains nearly 400 images on the memory card. Significant events include the christening of "Isobell Mia" on October 2 (from words on the christening cake), a combined 20th and 80th birthday, and photos of houses at RoseLea Estate. Hoping to return the camera to its rightful owner. Contact: Rob, 9448 3693. COUNTRY CALLING GERALDTON-HAWKS SENIOR BASKETBALL CLUB : The club will celebrate 30 years of basketball in the GABA on January 26-28. An invitation is extended to all past and present coaches, players and supporters. More than 350 people have been found so far. Still looking for others. Contact: Ian ("Hebs") Heberle, 0419 214 376. mailto:hawks@westnet.com.au --- EAST FREMANTLE UNDER 16S - 1965 : A special reunion celebration saluting all the East Fremantle football champs of the 60s will be held on Sunday, March 12. The day will honour the grand finalists of 1962, 1963, 1964 and particularly the 1965 premiership team. Calling players of all grades, coaches, support and administration staff and members who were involved with the club from 1960 to 1970. The program starts at noon with a three-course buffet lunch. Seeking photographs (to be copied and returned) and please bring along your memorabilia. This is not a male only function. Partners are welcome to attend and share the memories. Tickets: $65 a person includes beer, wine, soft drink (no door sales). Individual or group bookings (tables of 10) to be paid by February 25. Contact: East Fremantle Football Club, Post Office Box 43, Palmyra 6957. Tel: Judi at EFFC, 9339 5533; Laurie Watson, 0418 422 225, or Maureen Gathercole, 9431 7017. mailto:admin@effc.com.au FEDERATION BABIES : The West Australian is looking for people born in Australia in 1901 — the same year as Federation — for a special piece to commemorate Australia Day. If you know of anyone still living who has (or will) celebrate their 105th birthday this year, and was born in any State of Australia, please respond. Contact: The West, 9482 3214. mailto:cos@wanews.com.au FREMANTLE PRISON CEREMONY : The Descendants Day ceremony to recognise descendants of convicts, enrolled pensioner guards and warders who arrived at the Swan River Colony between 1850 and 1887 will be held on the Foundation Day public holiday, Monday, June 5. A genealogist will verify all^ applications and only one applicant per family line is eligible for a certificate. Applications closing date: Friday, March 3. Contact: Melissa Joss, Fremantle Prison, 1 The Terrace, Fremantle 6160. Tel: 9336 9205. Fax: 9430 6115. mailto:melissa.joss@fremantleprison.com.au TOWN HISTORIES DUMBLEYUNG AND DISTRICTS SHORT STORIES HISTORY BOOK (published 1999) is dedicated to the past, present and future generations of Dumbleyung and surrounding districts. 432 pages, A4. Hard cover. Cost: $90 (plus $8.50 pp). Contact: Shire of Dumbleyung, Post Office Box 99, Dumbleyung 6350. Tel: 9863 4012. Fax: 9863 4146. --- SWAN DISTRICTS FOOTBALLERS : Calling all past league players and members of their families, since the inception of the club in 1934 to present day. To say "thanks" to those former greats of the game, the Swan Districts Football Club plans to honour them with a player cap and certificate to be presented at two functions at the home of the "Mighty Black and Whites" in Bassendean. Family, friends and past players are asked to help track down more of these special people. The club has more than 900 players who have donned the black and white guernsey and organisers would love to have them all participate in this special event Contact: Amanda or Jimbo, Swan Districts Football Club, Post Office Box 61, Bassendean 6054. Tel: 9279 8700. mailto:swans@swandistrictsfc.com WATTERS : Family history researcher looking for relatives of John Henry WATTERS and his wife Ellen who arrived in WA about 1900 from Melbourne. They previously lived in Moonta, South Australia. Contact: John Watters, Post Office Box 333, Strathalbyn, SA 5255. Tel: (08) 8536 3661 WUNDOWIE DAY : Past and present residents are invited to the unveiling of the Wundowie Entrance Statement - The Gathering, to be held on Sunday, January 22, at 9am. The striking sculpture, featuring three big towers, stands on the corner of Hawke Avenue and Great Eastern Highway, Wundowie. Artist Stuart Elliott will be there. Morning tea to follow at the iron and steel foundry. All welcome. The program also includes an exhibition of local art and tours of a foundry in action. The date is significant because the first pour at the Wundowie pig iron furnaces took place on January 22, 1948. Contact: Harry Ball, 9573 6446, or Benjamin Seabrook, 9397 6248. mailto:wundowietc@westnet.com.au ARMED SERVICES 51ST BATTALION : Because of public demand, the author of the 52nd Battalion unit history (which has almost sold out) is working on a revised edition of his history of the 51st Battalion in World War I, FIX BAYONETS. He is searching for photographs, diaries, correspondence, letters, maps, memorabilia, etc. of the men of the 51st to be used in the forthcoming rewrite, which has an anticipated 600 pages, with nominal rolls. Contact (note new address): Neville Browning, 8 Clune Court, Huntingdale 6110. Tel: 9490 6495. mailto:skip@starwon.com.au FREMANTLE SOLDIERS Looking for information about these men of the 12th Battalion who enlisted in Fremantle to serve in World War I: Walter HALE, Thomas HARVEY, Abraham KEELING DCM MM, Edward KNAPP, John LENNON, Norman LIVESEY, Thomas McDONALD, Robert MERCER, Norman PASSMORE, Norman POLLINELLI, John TOOHEY and William WELSH (other names were published last week). Contact: Andrew Pittaway, archivist, City of Fremantle, Post Office Box 807, Fremantle 6959. Tel: 9432 9583. mailto:andrewp@fremantle.wa.gov.au MEDAL FOUND/THOMPSON : An army medal for a "K. W. THOMPSON, 1931", plus a photo of same ca. 1935 (not in uniform), have come to light. Happy to return to proved family. Contact: Mrs Ann Chivers, 9330 6297. mailto:achivers@ghait.net.au MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The next meeting of the Military Historical Society will be held in the Meg Olive Room, RAAF Association building, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek, tomorrow at 8pm. There will be two speakers. Mrs Anne LEACH served as an Australian Army nurse in North Africa and in the Middle East during World War II. She will talk about the conditions and how things have changed since World War I. Lt Tony SPICER, a serving army nurse, will tell how things have changed since World War II until present day. All welcome. Contact: "Midge" Carter, 9379 3760. VETERANS AND SERVICES NEW ZEALAND VIETNAM VETERANS : Those wishing to make a submission to the Agent Orange Joint Working Group and who have not yet lodged their submissions are invited to get in touch with the writer, Kevin BOVILL. Kevin will be attending the A0JWG hearing in Greymouth on February 10 as the WA representative. He has the task of representing your views and making any points with the group that you may wish raised and to form a consensus of opinion for the JWG. Please respond before January 25. If you do not wish to make a submission but would still like to receive information and feedback you are welcome to leave your contact details. Contact: Kevin Bovill, 2/84 Zenobia Street, Palmyra 6157. Tel: 9339 2623. mailto:kbovill@iinet.net.au RACT-TRANSPORT CORP (ARMY) : A reunion dinner for past members of the Transport Corp (Army) will be held at the Lake Hume Resort, Albury, NSW, on May 21, 2006. Past members of the corp — in particular members of 26 Transport Company who served during the 70s — are invited to attend. The whole weekend from Friday night to Sunday afternoon will be dedicated to catching up with old mates and friends, culminating with the dinner on Saturday night. Dinner tickets are limited. Contact: Denise Tulp, 0403 387 288. mailto:homeshopping@amnet.net.au. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY DENTAL CORPS ASSOCIATION : A reunion is planned to be held in Melbourne, April 21-26. Contact: Mal Slattery, (07) 3408 0417. WOMEN'S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORPS (WA) : The 55th anniversary celebration of the formation of the corps will be held at the State War Memorial, Kings Park, on Sunday, February 12 at 10.45am for 11am. The service will be followed by a reunion lunch at Wings Restaurant, RAAFA Estate, Bull Creek. Ex-ARA, CMF, Res and serving women are welcome. Bookings by February 3. Contact: Jean, 9367 4705 or May, 9276 8616. ============================================================================== REUNIONS SIC NEW NORCIA/MARIST : The annual reunion will be held at Newman College, Empire Avenue, Churchlands, on Wednesday week from 4pm. BYO "everything". Barbecues available. Old boys most welcome. Contact: John Monkhouse, 9409 8529; 0419 914 340. KWINANA SHS : A reunion for students and teachers from the year group 1981 (Year 8) to 1983 (Year 10) will be held in Rockingham on Saturday, February 4. Cost: $25 a person. Contact: Sharon, 9528 4409; or Anjie, 9528 7036. mailto:sharon_marie68@hotmail.co RPH: A reunion lunch for RPH "2-1961" will be held at Jetty's Restaurant, Sorrento Quay, Hillarys, on Wednesday, February 15. at noon. RSVP by February 8. Contact: Sandra 9575 7543. SPICERS & DETMOLD/SPICERS PAPER INDUSTRIES : Past and present employees are invited to a reunion to be held on Sunday, February 26. Contact: Bev Garrett (nee Thomas), 9314 1066, or Ray Hardman, 9336 2495. mailto:valray6163@yahoo.com.au AUSTRALIAN WOMEN PILOTS ASSOCIATION : Former WA members are advised the 2006 conference will be held in Geraldton, April 26-30. Contact: conference convenor Wendy Mann, Geraldton Air Charter, Brearley Terminal, Geraldton Airport, Moonyoonooka 6352. Tel: 9923 3434. Fax 9923 3262 mailto:geroair@midwest.com.au MT LOFTY (TOOWOOMBA) STATE HIGH SCHOOL : Seeking expressions of interest for a 15-year reunion for the senior classes of 1991 and 1992. A tentative date of September 23 is being considered. Contact Michele Fowler, 5 Jones Street Crow's Nest, Qld 4355. Tel: (07) 4698 1348 (after 5pm). mailto:rocky_shell74@yahoo.com.au --End--