Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, March 27, 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, March 27, 2006 (The West Australian p34) BUTLER : Matthew BUTLER was born in England about 1862. He arrived in WA about 1886 with his parents, Patrick and Ann Butler. Matthew married Elizabeth NICHOLLS in Perth in 1886 and they had four known children: Edward George BUTLER (died 1969), Charles Henry BUTLER (d. 1959); Algernon Cecil BUTLER (d. 1942) and Ruby May BUTLER (m. Allen). Ruby May is believed to have moved to South Australia. Matthew BUTLER died in Perth on November 16,1911 aged 49. Did his widow Elizabeth remarry? Seeking any descendants to help compile the family history. Contact: Margaret Elvis, Post Office Box 117, Hamilton Hill 6963. Tel: 9337 2335, or Ron Coles, 9923 0752. mailto:ron_coles@ westnet.com.au or mailto:mimsie@iinet.net.au COCK : Information is sought on descendants and relatives of James COCK (COCKS). A daughter, Blanche Hawthorne COCK, was born in WA about 1882. Blanche moved to South Australia where she married Cecil Adolphus Beaumont COCK on October 3,1905. Hoping to hear from relatives believed to be living in WA. Contact: Carly Cabot (nee Cock), Box 328, Wanilla, SA 5607. Tel: (08) 8685 2232. DEWORBOIES : Information is sought for family history about Fredrick Herbert and Constance Chesney DEWORBOIES. Frederick was born in Greenbushes in 1906 and the family lived in Kalgoorlie. Contact: Mrs E. Fisher, 103 Doolette Street, Spearwood 6163. mailto:allendale@eftel.com --- FAMILY REUNIONS BRANKSTONE : Descendants of Grace and Harry BRANKSTONE are invited to a picnic lunch at Perry Lakes picnic ground (off Perry Lakes Drive, behind the hockey fields) on Sunday, April 23 from noon. Harry and Grace were married in Menzies in 1903 where Harry was a goldminer. They moved to Corrigin in 1920 to a Soldier Settlement farm. Eight children: Edna, Ivy, Olive, Gladys, Birdwood, Henry, Winifred and Edward. Birdwood, the writer's mother, is the only survivor. BYO "everything". Contact: Valerie Carter, 9305 3624. MAUGER : Charles and Emily MAUGER and their family arrived in WA from Jersey in April 1906 to begin farming at Balingup (Allen-dale). They had 10 children including Charles, Frank, Phil, Emily (m. MAYNARD), Jess (m. WOOLCOTT) and Florence (m. MORTIMORE). Family, friends and lost relatives are all invited to help celebrate 100 years at a lunch at the Blackwood River Tavern (the new Balingup Tavern) on Saturday, May 6 from 11am. Contact: Ray Mauger (in Eaton), 9724 1190, Jenny Bennett, 9255 4901 or Irene Courtis, 9274 0174. --- FOWLER : Canadian relative would love to hear from the family of Thomas Clydesdale FOWLER who emigrated to Australia from Lanarkshire, Scotland, after 1921. He married Catherine GILLICK, also from Lanarkshire, and they had at least one child, Thomas. Contact: Christine Woodcock, 55 Second Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3S 6R6. mailto:cdwoodcock56@sympatico.ca GUY : Descendants of John, Joseph and William GUY are sought for family history. The children were accompanied by Lizzie GUY, sailing from England on the Australind. They arrived on May 18,1912. Contact: Bernice Holbrook, 10 Bullock Street, Manjimup 6258. Tel: 9771 2889. mailto:berniceh@bigpond.com HISLOP : Frederick North HISLOP married Kathleen Muriel GORMAN in 1912. Their children are believed to be Freda, Lyle, Veronica and Noel. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact: Glenys Hatch, 10 Charing Crescent, Marangaroo 6064. Tel: 93421183. mailto:hatchag@arach.net.au HULL : Researching George Benson HULL, who was probably born in Wales as was his son, John Benson Barker (or Parker) HULL, who was born in Brynkqualt, northern Wales, ca. 1892. A WA post office directory for 1915 lists both George and John as gardeners of Jandakot. Hoping to hear from any other HULL families originating from Ireland and/or Scotland. Contact: Cynthia Hull, 4 Seventh Street, Quorn SA 5433. Tel: (08) 8648 6322. mailto:muzz@hotkey.net.au PTE JONES : The Highgate RSL-Honours Avenue Group wants to hear from relatives of Pte Artis Walter JONES (WX 331), who served in World War II with the 2/11 Battalion, also Pte Ivor William JONES (WX 7234), who served with the 2/4th Machinegun Battalion regarding their honour plaques in Marri Walk, Kings Park. Contact: Ken Jones, 9448 2415. KATANNING EVENT : The official opening of the Dongolocking School building by Terry WALDRON MLA will be at the Katanning Historical Complex, Richardson Street, Katanning, on Saturday, April 8 at 2.30pm. Dongolocking School was a wooden one-teacher school originally located at Dongolocking, east of Dumbleyung. The school was relocated to the Katanning Primary School site in the mid-1940s. It has been fully restored by the historical society and relocated to the Katanning Heritage precinct where it will be used as a school history museum with displays including items donated during Katanning's centenary in 1989. Please RSVP. Contact: Julie, 98214433 or 0407 989 544. MARKHAM GIRLS : Seeking descendents of three Irish girls for family research: Mary MARKHAM married Martin BOLGER in 1895 in Queensland, Bridget MARKHAM married William Daniel KELLY in NSW in 1895 and Margaret MARKHAM married James BRIGGS in WA in 1902. They all subsequently moved to WA. (1) Mary and Martin BOLGER's children were Margaret, Mary, Thomas, Cathleen, Martin, Bridget, James and Gerald — the writer's grandfather, who was born in 1910. (2) Bridget and William KELLY had a farm in Korrelecking. Their children were John (1897), William, Paul, Eliza (1905) and Mary. (3) Margaret and James BRIGGS took over the Sawyers Valley (Lion's Mill) store and post office. Their son James was born in Sawyers Valley in 1903. Contact: Tricia Miller, 42 Hovea Crescent, Wundowie 656C). Tel: 0419 966 086. mailto:tricks500@bigpond.com. MARSHALL : William Patrick MARSHALL was born in South Australia about 1872. The writer has William's "MARSHALL" family tree going back to the 1600s and is hoping to share information with any descendants. William MARSHALL arrived in the Narrogin area in the early 1900s. He married Mary Anne MAGNER and their children were Winnie (m. GOTTSCH), Gordon, Len, Kylie (m. WIESE), Cora (m. WARREN) and Cliff. Contact: Angela Keany, 31 Chelmsford Street, Balwyn North, Vic 3104. Tel: (03) 9857 4352. mailto:keany@melbpc.org.au. MOSMAN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL : Mosman Park Primary School will celebrate its centenary later this year and a book of stories from students and teachers is being compiled to commemorate the milestone. Organisers want to hear from the school's past students and teachers who have information and memories to share. Photographs especially appreciated. Contact: attention Lindy Brophy, c/- Mosman Park Primary School, 69 Victoria Street, Mosman Park 6012. Tel: 9384 5458. mailto:masdenmedia@iprimus.com.au NEW NORCIA PROPERTY : A history of the property Glentromie, situated north of New Norcia, is being compiled by its present owners. The historic property was settled in 1842. Tidbits, photographs and any information no matter how large or small would be appreciated. Information is particularly needed from 1888-1921 when Sir Walter PADBURY owned the property. Contact: Lyle Georgeson, Glentromie, New Norcia 6509. mailto:glentromie@bigpond.com SHREEVE : Seeking descendants of grandfather Arthur Durbridge SHREEVE for family history. Arthur lived on a sheep property at Ajana. His first marriage was to Eleanor. His second marriage was to Audrey in the 1920s or 30s. Maiden names are unknown. Hoping to fill in the gaps, including maiden names and dates. Contact-Eleanor Moody, 10 Highfield Terrace, Goonellabah, NSW 2480. Tel: (02) 6624 5457. mailto:gordnel@iprimus.com.au STRAUSS/KRAHE : The Strauss children together with parents Sophia KRAHE and John STRAUSS left Tenterfield NSW about 1900 to come to WA. They were Frederick, John, Charles (Karl), Otto, William and Minna. Associated names are MOSSMANN, SENTENELLER, ROBERTS, ROSTRON BANKS, SHEPHERD, WILKS, MAINARD, FAWCETT, BRIDGES, HOPWOOD, LIDDELOW and NORMAN. Information and descendants most welcome for coming reunion and family history book. Contact: Malcolm and Hazel Ford, 77 Prince James Avenue, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Tel: (02) 6652 6922. mailto:malford@ozemail.com.au --- VETERANS & SERVICES PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE : PO Ws of the Japanese, relatives and friends are invited to gather at Mandurah RSL Hall on Wednesday, April 12 at 11am. Contact: Win or Wai Holding, 9535 4593. RAAF POLICE : Calling ex-RAAF police members regarding the RAAF Police Association and reunions. Contact: Cathy Fletcher, 9 Ridge Close, Edgewater 6027. Tel: 9306 4497 or 0413 675 010. SOUTH WEST NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : A fourth reunion for those from the South-West who trained between April 21 and July 29,1952 will be held at Koombana Resort Cafe on Sunday, April 23 at 11am. Cost: $20 a person. BYO drinks. Please RSVP by April 16 for catering. Contact: Fred, 9721 5449; Albert, 9797 1996; Bob, 9721 3535 or Digby, 9795 8948. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS DOODLAKINE/BAANDEE : The 35th annual reunion will be held at the 10th Light Horse Memorial, Fraser Road, Kings Park, on Saturday, April 1 from 10am to 4pm. BYO lunch, chair and name tag. Memorabilia always welcome. A bus will leave Meadow Springs, Mandurah, at 9am, pick up at Safety Bay Bowling Club at 9.30am to arrive about 10.45am (plenty of room for chairs, eskies etc.). Contact (Mandurah bus): Evan Beresford, 9582 5097. Inquiries: Greta O'Brien, 9457 2039, Marj Magson, 9387 4201, Lou Steber, 9045 8276 or Bill Henderson, 93171554. ST MARY'S ANGLICAN GIRLS' SCHOOL : All past students and families are invited to the school's 85th birthday celebration fair to be held in the grounds in Elliott Road, Karrinyup, on Sunday, April 2 from 10am to 4pm. Festivities include a kite display, fashion parade, Scitech Science Show, art exhibition, silent auction, baby animals, entertainment, rides, amusement and international food. Contact: school, 9341 9111 COLLEGIUM MUSICUM CHOIR : The choir will celebrate its 30th anniversary with breakfast at the Old Swan Brewery on Saturday, April 8 at 9am. Contact: 9271 5104. EAST FREMANTLE BOWLING CLUB : Centenary celebrations will be held in the clubrooms on Sunday, April 9 at 2pm. Past and present players, men and women, welcome to come and have a bowl or just reminisce about old times, enjoy a drink and a snack. Contact: Edna Belpitt, 9335 5565, Bruno Zarins, 0409 104 418 or Don Ross, 9384 8908. FREMANTLE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB : A reunion is planned at the Fremantle Hockey Club, Stevens Street, Fremantle on Sunday June 18 at 2pm. Contact Lorraine Packham 9457 1198, Jill Crawford 9310 4900, or Wendy Pritchard 0417 927 233. (Omitted last week 20070320) GOLDEN GIRLS' REUNION 2006 (IONA) : All past IONIANS who left Iona graduating Year 10 in 1954 or Year 12 in 1956 belong to this special group. In particular, searching for Thea KIRKPATRICK, Theresa DITTTNER, Maureen GIBSON, Anne TAYLOR, Irena SLACZKA, Janis CARR, Hazel KING and Shirley Ann WUNNENBERG. Contact: Alumni office, 9384 0066. Email Kylie Taylor or Sabine Hofferberth: mailto:ktaylor@iona.wa.edu.au or mailto:shofferberth@iona.wa.edu.au SHAY GAP : A reunion for past residents of Shay Gap mining town will be held at the Cruising Yacht Club, Rockingham, on Saturday, April 22 at noon. Barbecue and picnic facilities available. Contact: Jean Jones, 9527 9093 or Kery Shea (nee Jones), 9528 6858. METHODIST LADIES COLLEGE : A 30-year reunion for the Class of 76 will be held on Friday, April 28. Please respond if you have not already received an invitation. Contact: Julie Broad, 0438 591 959 or Wendy Appleyard, 0416 337 743. mailto:jujie@garedelyon.com.au. CITY BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : The school closed at the end of 2005 and a small committee is meeting to collect memorabilia, including uniforms, to archive at the Town of Cambridge library for referencing and a possible future reunion function. Please respond before Easter if you have suitable items. An information sheet to register your details is also available. Contact Helen Berryman (nee Roberts 1968-72), 93412900. Email: helen_berryman@aaptnet.au. OASIS APEXIANS : The Old Apexians (Oasis) Club of Scarborough will hold its 400th monthly meeting in September. This year is also the 75th year of Apex Australia. To help the club decide on a suitable venue to celebrate the occasion, expressions of interest with names and details are sought as soon as possible. Contact: Bob Henning, 9341 3992, John Mercer 9341 5608, Malcolm Till, 9341 5416 or Peter Lowe, 9446 3250. mailto:rhen8311@bigpond.net.au. NORTHAM HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for the leaving class of 1956 will be held in Mandurah on Saturday, November 4. Names and addresses for students and staff are sought as soon as possible to help with planning. Contact: Clem, 9531 4508, Jan 951 7732. 9582 3253 or Lyn, 9582