Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, January 23, 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, January 23, 2006 (The West Australian p26) ALBANY SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB : The Albany Surf Life Saving Club is collecting photographs and other relevant items to preserve the club's history. Do you have any information about the formation of the club? Contact: John Beaton, c/- Albany Surf Life Saving Club, PO Box 585, Albany 6331. Tel: 9842 3642. mailto:jbeaton@geotask.com.au BURAKIN : The writer has recently bought a house in Burakin and is interested to hear from anyone who lived or worked there with knowledge about the history of the town — believed to be a former railway siding. Contact: Mary Lou Beach, Post Office Box 12, Kalannie 6468. DALTON : Leonard Charles DALTON (b. 1870) was one of 11 children born to Robert William Alexander and Florence Amelia DALTON (nee PONSFORD). He married Mary Elizabeth WADESON in Coolgardie in 1900. Leonard and Mary had three known children: Robert David (b. 1900), Ava Elizabeth (1903) and Florence Gertrude (1905). Also seeking any descendants of Robert William Alexander's brother, John William Alexander DALTON (b. 1847) and his sister, Frances Sarah Jane (b. 1849). Contact: Ernest (Mick) Howell, 570 Main Road, Rosetta, Tas 7010. Tel: (03) 6272 6495. mailto:ernestahowell@hotmail.com --- FAMILY REUNIONS BARTRAM : A reunion is planned for the Bartram family of Beverley, Brookton and Dumbleyung to be held in Dumbleyung on the weekend of November 4-5. A book is being compiled and family history contributions would be appreciated by mid-February. The Bartrams settled in Beverley in the early 1800s and in Dumbleyung about 1876. Contact: Tamara Bartram, Post Office Box 78, "Hillside", Dumbleyung 6350. Tel: 9863 4020, or 9863 4113. mailto:tamarab@wn.com.au MITCHELL : Descendants of Edwin Joseph MITCHELL, Bertha Gwendoline MITCHELL and Winifred Margaret MITCHELL are invited to a reunion to be held at Mussel Pool, Whiteman Park, Lord Street, Whiteman on Monday, March 6 from 10am until late. Edwin MITCHELL was born in Bromley, Kent, England. He married Bertha Gwendoline Elizabeth MORRIS on November 1,1919. They had two children in England before emigrating to WA in 1923 where they had four more. Bertha died in 1932. Four years later Edwin married Winifred Margaret MULVALE and they had one child. The family lived in Fremantle and Mt Hawthorn. BYO picnic lunch, drinks and some games for the children (balls, cricket etc.). . Also, any photos and family memorabilia willing to share. RSVP: February 15. Contact: Hazel Ryding, 94401265 or Carol Lane, 0409 881 049. mailto:hazelr@dodo.com.au --- FOGARTY / CARTER : Sisters, Annie and Ellen (Nellie) FOGARTY left Inglewood, Victoria about 1900 and moved to WA. Annie is believed to have married a man called CARTER and had at least one male child. The writer is coming to Perth in late February and would love to hear from descendants. Contact: Patricia Smith, 34 Pine Avenue, Briar Hill, Vic 3088. Tel: (03) 9435 4986. mailto:pwello@ozemail.com.au GORMAN : Descendants and relatives of Lawrence and Margaret GORMAN (nee COWDEN) who were married in Albany in 1875 are sought for family history. Their children (born between 1876 and 1893) included Mary, Christopher, Harold, Clarence, Lawrence, Lesley, Adeline, Maud, Cecil, Kathleen, Alma, Ann and Percival. Contact: Glenys Hatch, 9342 1183. mailto:hatchag@arach.net.au HOULT : Does anyone know what became of Eliza (Lizzie) HOULT and her sister Annie? They were both living in WA at the time of their father's death in Warraguf, Victoria in 1902. They possibly married in WA. Hoping to find some descendants. Contact: Ron Sutton, 9403 3601. mailto:rhsutton@bigpond.net.au JACKSON : Seeking family, friends, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Elizabeth JACKSON (nee MAHER) who was born in New Norcia in 1892, daughter of John and Emily MAHER (MEGGS). Elizabeth and husband, David JACKSON lived in Stanley Street, Geraldton after moving from Walkaway. She died in Geraldton on August 6, 1963. Contact: Noelene Fletcher, 0427 746 531. mailto:nfletcherl@bigpond.com KELMSCOTT : Research is in progress about Kelmscott Senior High School's honour board. Names and dates of two particular years are missing. Who was the school dux in 1982 and 1985? And, who was the recipient of the Lucich Citizenship Award in 1982? Contact: Benjamin Seabrook, 104 Peet Road, Roleystone 6111 Tel: 9397 6248. McLEAN : Information is sought for family history about descendants of David Clark McLEAN, son of Charles and Mary McLEAN (nee Clark). David was born in Garmouth, Moray, Scotland in 1871 and died in Onslow, WA on September 25,1907. Contact: Greg Baldwin, 33 Johnson Drive, Ferntree Gully, Vic 3156. Tel: (03) 9758 6509. Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au MEMORIALS PROJECT : The writer is assisting with the collection of material in WA for the University of Technology Sydney, Australian Centre for Public History's "Place of the Heart" memorial project. The project aims to list details of memorials which have been constructed since 1960 to commemorate lost people, places and times. They may include memorials to disaster, sudden death, community (e.g. migrant/indigenous), individuals and animals — but not war memorials. Initially, please send the name, location and date of construction of the memorial and whether more details about it are available in brochures, books or websites. Contact: Loreley Morling, 37 Weston Drive, Swan View 6056. mailto:pmorling@cygnus.uwa.edu.au MOVIE BALLS : Who remembers the Movie Balls held in the Embassy Ballroom in Perth in the 1930s? In those days theatres in Perth would choose a theme from a popular movie and the staff would dress to depict the characters and theme of the story. In 1938, or thereabouts, the choice of the Piccadilly Theatre in Hay Street was The Rage of Paris. Hoping someone has photos or newspaper cuttings of that event, or perhaps advise where they could be obtained. Contact: Mary Reid, 9447 7345. PRIDEAUX : A family history book is planned and information is sought from descendants of Theodore Thomas PRIDEAUX (1876-1945) and Sarah HOGAN who were married in York in 1901. Their children were Irene, born 1903 (m. FALCONER 1931), Guy 1905 (m. STREET 1929), and Joyce (m. WOOD 1933). Contact: Barry Butler, Post Office Box 5302, Albany 9841 7727. Skyworks find : An unusual "grid-iron" ring was found at last year's Skyworks. The finder has already contacted the association in Perth which confirmed the ring was from America. She has also tried various US universities through the internet without success. Hoping to return the ring to its rightful owner, possibly a visitor to Perth. Contact: Susan, 9593 2978. SLAVIN : Pte John Leonard (Jack) SLAVIN was killed-in-action in France in 1917 while serving with the 11th Battalion in World War I. His two brothers also served in France. Edward ("Fenton") served with the 28th Battalion and Frank with the 10th Light Horse. They were the sons of Edward and Catherine SLAVIN formerly of Wellington Mills and Palmerston Street, Perth. Seeking any descendants for family history. Contact: Mrs L Moon, 17 Coronation Street, Margaret River 6285. Tel: 9757 2183. WILSHUSEN : Information is sought about descendants of William and Helen WILSHUSEN. They were living in Yarloop in the 1920s. Does anyone know where William was born, when he arrived in WA and on which ship? Contact: Betty Plunkett, 93819194. mailto:charlene2@iinet.net.au PARTNERS OF VETERANS GREENWOOD : The PVA coffee group will start again on Thursday, February 16 at 10am. All welcome for a chat and laughter. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5480. PERTH : The annual family picnic will be held at Matilda Bay (near the rotunda) tomorrow at 10.30am. All members, family, friends and guests are welcome to attend the group's first event of the year. Look out for the banner. Contact: Kerryn, 0408 341045. mailto:pvaawa@yahoo.com.au VETERANS EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The group will meet in the function room, Bayswater Hotel on Wednesday, January 25 at 10am. Morning tea supplied and lunch available. Looking forward to starting a new year in a new venue. All welcome. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. mailto:zanninanni@optusnet.com.au. 9TH BATTALION RAR (WA): The AGM will be held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Kings Park on Sunday, February 19 at noon. There will be an update of the 2006 9-RAR National Reunion to be held in Perth, November 17-19. Barbecue to follow. BYO. Contact: Rod McLennan, 9444 8508, 0429 448 508, or Kevin Trent, 9367 7794 or 9323 4682. EL QANTARA DAY : Calling all Sappers to the El Qantara Day meeting to be held at the Ryan Club, 13 Field Squadron, Karrakatta on Sunday, January 29. There will also be an update on the proposed changes to the RAE memorial precinct. Contact: 9307 2385 or 9342 5808. NASHO'S 13TH INTAKE : The inaugural reunion for the National Service 13th intake at Puckapunyal in July 1968 for West Australians A, B, C and D Company will be held at Bull Creek RAAFA on Saturday, October 7. Luncheon $25 a person. Limited accomodation available. Families, training and admin staff all welcome. Numbers vital for success. Contact: Tony Green, c/- Post Office, Burekup 6227. Tel: 0418 933 871; Rob Kempton, 0408 953 429; Kevin Freeman, 9304 6663, or Gert Carrick, 9408 0127. Email (Andrew Martin): mailto:martclan@iprimus.com.au or mailto:anthonytgreen@bigpond.com VICTORIAN 2/5TH BATTALION : Private Hugh YOUNG (WX140505) was one of 71 West Australians who joined the Victorian 2/5th Battalion in Palestine on February 17,1942. In all, 112 "West Aussies" joined the 2/5th. Hugh ("Pat") YOUNG was killed in action at Crystal Creek, New Guinea, during the battle for the Wau airstrip on February 6,1943. He left behind wife Jessie and sons John and Norman. Hoping to hear from any West Australians who were also members of the 2/5th during World War II. Contact: Norm Young, 6 Jacaranda Close, Cooranbong, NSW 2265. Tel: (02) 49771170. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REUNIONS CARNARVON : The annual Carnarvon Reunion will be held at the Rod Evans Centre, corner Hay and Plain streets, East Perth on Sunday, February 12 from noon to 4.30pm. All past and present residents are welcome to attend. BYO drinks and snacks (tea, coffee, milk, sugar and cups provided). Cost: $3 a person plus raffle. Contact: Rhonda McDonald, 9384 7583; Max Crake, 9328 3589, or Max Kempton, 9458 3450. ST MICHAEL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH (MT PLEASANT) : All former parishioners are invited to a celebration Eucharist and lunch to be held on Sunday, February 19 to mark the 30th anniversary of the consecration of the church. Eucharist at 10am followed by lunch at 12.30pm. Please RSVP if attending. Contact: Terry Newton, 9364 5939. mailto:tnewton@it.net.au. KENSINGTON TENNIS CLUB : The club, formerly known as Kensington United Tennis Club and Holy Cross Tennis Club, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. A reunion is planned and expressions of interest are sought from past members as soon as possible. Contact: Eileen, 94501145. mailto:kensingtontennis@hotmail.com DEPARTMENT 50 : Former WA Public Service management trainees who joined Department 50 as a group in February 1986 to work on various special human resource management projects are sought for a proposed reunion. Names include: Karen POND, Steve MOIR, Rhonda PHILLIPS, Bev PAULIN, Kevin LEADBETTER and Sally ZANETIC. Where are they now? Contact: Ian Lockyer, Post Office Box 257, Jurien Bay 6516. Tel: 0428 595 966. mailto:ian.lockyer@hotmail.com. QUEEN'S SCOUTS : Scouts WA is organising a reunion of all Queen's Scout recipients to be held on Sunday, February 19. All awardees are asked to register their interest as soon as possible. Queen's Scout and King's Scout recipients from interstate and other Commonwealth countries are also welcome. Contact: Scouts WA, 581 Murray Street, West Perth 6005. Tel: 9321 2814; or Barry Poole, 9309 1197. mailto:queenscouts@wa.scouts.org.au. CHURCHLANDS SHS : A 20-year reunion for the Class of 1986 will be held at Rob Schlegl's Bennion Street Cafe, corner West Coast Drive and Bennion Street, Trigg on Saturday, March 11 from 5.30pm to 11pm. Fine wines, gourmet food. Tickets: $45 a person. RSVP: February 14. Contact: Rob at the cafe, 9447 8080; Andrew Dean, 0400 017 524; Andrew Swain, 0418 917 922 or Heidi Brandis (nee Sweidan), 0403 901 331. IONA : Did you graduate from Iona in the 1970s? Classmates from the 1973 Year 12s are organising a get-together not only for that year but for "all the 70s" to enable them to catch up with old friends from other classes and include their siblings. The reunion will be held at the Ocean Beach Hotel for a buffet dinner on Friday, March 31. Please register your interest. Contact: Cathy Garbin, 0407 778 183 or Oonagh Fitzgerald, 0412 987 229. WILLAGEE JUNIOR CRICKET TEAM : Willagee junior cricket team who were coached by Don Arundel in the late 1960s was undefeated in the 1966-67 season and won the Melville District Cricket Association premiership in that year. Willagee Alive will hold a community cricket match on March 11 as part of the Festival of Melville to celebrate the story of this team (Willagee's first). They hope to find as many of the original players as possible. Contact: Cherie or Kris, Willagee Community Centre, corner Archibald and Winnacott streets, Willagee 6156. Tel: 9364 0848.