Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, December 12, 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:canyouhelp@wanews.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, December 12, 2005 (The West Australian p32) =========================================================== BRAINE / LUYER : Deirdre Braine joined the AW AS in 1943 and was involved with searchlights. In 1947, Deirdre married Geoffrey Luyer, who served with Army Education. Background information sought to include in the story of Deirdre and Geoff. Contact: John Luyer, 21 Mann Street, Cottesloe 6011. Tel: 9384 2098. Email: cottbalcony@yahoo.com.au. BROWN : Information is sought about descendants of Alice Frasi BROWN (nee WILLIN). Alice, an only child, arrived in WA with her parents Charles Alfred and Alice WILLIN (nee WELLS) in 1911. She married Edward Stephen BROWN in Perth in 1921 and they had five children: Frances, Paul, Helen, Noel and Margaret. What became of Charles and Alice? Happy to share information and hoping descendants can help identify old photographs of the family in England. Contact: Mrs Patricia Morgan, 82 Forum Drive, Heathcote, NSW 2233. Tel: (02) 9520 5708. BUSH : Seeking family or relatives of Alfred James BUSH, who was born in Gunnedah, NSW, in 1903 and died in North Perth in 1961. Alfred was the son of James Anthony BUSH and a descendant of Jacob BUSCH, one of the German vinedressers brought to the Hunter Valley region of NSW in 1855 to help develop the wine industry in Australia. A vast data base has been compiled for family history but Alfred's branch is missing. Contact: Brian Bush, 5 Wyalong Street, Willoughby, NSW 2068. Tel: (02) 9958 2887. mailto:brian@bushfamily.com.au CLAYFIELD : The writer's cousin, Denville CLAYFIELD, was born in England and migrated to Australia in 1939. He was a passenger on the Strathaird, bound for Sydney. It is uncertain whether he disembarked at Sydney or Fremantle. He kept in touch with an aunt in England for many years but she died about 1991 and nothing relating to Denville was found among her papers. Hoping to hear news of Denville or his family. Contact: Geoff Sreeves, 41 Coughton Hill, Coughton, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HX, England, UK. mailto:geoffsreeves@aol.com COOLGARDIE RAILWAY : The first race meeting at Coolgardie in 1896 was held on the course located some two miles north-west of the town. In 1899 it was suggested that a rail passenger service to the course be provided by routing the proposed 8-mile long railway to Bonnie Vale via the racecourse. The railway was surveyed but never built. In the meantime the original racecourse was abandoned in favour of a new site a little over a mile south-west of the town, to which a railway branch line was opened in time for the Coolgardie Cup meeting of 1905. Trains ran to the new course until 1923. The line was pulled up in 1926. Any further information about these events and a photograph featuring a train at the racecourse would be wonderful. Contact: Bernie Morris, Post Office Box 362, Kalgoorlie 6430. Tel: 9091 1848. mailto:mulgamorrisl0@bigpond.com COUNTRY CALLING BEVERLEY : The family of Mr Eric Woodley ("Bricky") CARTER invite family and friends of Beverley and surrounding areas to an afternoon tea to be held in the Beverley Town Hall on Saturday January 14 from lpm to 5pm to celebrate his 100th birthday (please no gifts). Contact: Bevan and Gaenor Carter, 9646 1003. WAROONA CRICKET CLUB : The club will celebrate its centenary on Saturday March 4, 2006. All past players, partners and any other persons associated with the club (trophy donors, committee persons, club patrons etc) also opposition players are invited to a 100-year reunion to be held in Waroona on Saturday March 4. The day begins at 12.30pm at the Hill St Cricket Ground with an A Grade match. Afternoon tea provided and followed by a dinner at the Memorial Hall. RSVP by February 22 essential. Contact: Bill Ward, 041 904 9393, Peter Reynolds 97331795 or Mick Ward, 0419 048 680. mailto:mward@harveywater.com.au === EATON : Charlotte EATON (nee BECKETT) was born in York on December 25,1862, and died on February 16,1910. Her death certificate records she is buried in Northam but other information suggests she is buried in York. Charlotte's granddaughter hopes to clarify her resting place to recognise her grave with a headstone. Contact: Alice Snooke, Box 40, Meckering 6405. Tel: 9625 1318. FERGUSON / ENTWISTLE : Alizon Jane ENTWISTLE was born in Lancashire, England, in 1886. According to her death certificate, Alizon arrived in Australia about 1911 possibly married to a Mr BATE/S. Her second marriage was to David Thomas FERGUSON in 1918. They had one son, Wilfred. Seeking any descendants or relatives of brothers Ronald Stanley and Arthur Wilfred FERGUSON, grandsons of David and Alizon. Contact: Martin Entwistle, 38 Knoll Rise, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, LU2 7JA, UK. mailto:mentwis@aol.com FERRY : Seeking any relatives of Vincent Gerardi FERRY and Sean Joseph (or John Joseph) FERRY. Vincent died in Mt Lawley in 1977 and "John Joseph" died in Fremantle in 1984. The brothers were born in Northern Ireland but were sent to St Mary's Agricultural School in Tardun, WA, in 1952. Their mother was Bridget GALLAGHER (nee QUIGLEY), whose second marriage was to a Mr FERRY. Contact: Daniel Jenkins, 111 Wessagussett Road, No. Wey-mouth, Ma 02191, USA. mailto:dan_jenkins66@hotmail.com GOETZE : Bernard and Marianne Goetze arrived in WA with a young child on the General M.L Hersey in November 1950. They were placed at the Northam camps and then sent to Boddington in late 1950 or early 1951. Interested in tracing their movements or hearing from anyone who remembers this family. Contact: Maria Scott, Post Office Box 1195, Canningvale 6970. Tel: 0429 348 966. HANNING : A photo has come to light of Frank HANNING taken at the Nevoria Mine in the 1950s. Happy to pass on to Frank's family. Contact: Peter Carnicelli, 90491179 (a/h). HILL : Information is sought about descendants of three brothers — John Edward, Allen and Edgar HILL. They all came to WA about 1910. John Edward married (1) Rose McDONALD and (2) Madeline Alice SHAW. Contact: Cathryn Hyvattinen, 3 Squibbs Road, Spreyton, Tas 7310. Tel: (03) 6427 2985. mailto:hyvfam@hotmaill.com PERTH FAMILY FOR TV SERIES A local television production company is looking for a Perth-based family to take part in a television series for a national broadcaster. The selected family will be challenged to transform their life and, in the process, their home will receive a makeover! Please reply for selection criteria. Contact: Rebecca Young, 44 Hubble Street, Fremantle 6158. Tel: 9336 6006. Fax: 9336 6007. mailto:rebecca@prospero.com.au PRIVATE PUBLICATIONS CELTIC COURAGE: EARLY SETTLEMENT AND SURVIVAL IN NORTHAMPTON, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, by Laurel LINGARD, was launched in Northampton last Wednesday. The story gives a glimpse of the lives of two families who came from England under very different circumstances in the 1850s and made homes at the "Mines", later the town of Northampton. 190 pages with photographs and index of names. Cost: $28 (inclusive). Contact: LM. Lingard, 251 Corinthian Road, Riverton 6148. Tel: 9457 2412. === SCADDAN PIONEERS : Descendants of these people who lived in Scaddan from 1910 to 1949 are asked to respond: Bernard G. PIDGEON, Edward REYNOLDS, Sydney W. SMYTHE, Cecil G. SOMERS, Williana P. SOUTHERN, W. STUART, G. SUTHERLAND, David W. and John K. TAYLOR, William H. THEYER, John and George WILSON. Contact: Lorraine Bale, Post Office Box 123, Esperance 6450. Tel: 90713789 or 0427 713 790. TAYLOR : News of the whereabouts of Ida R. TAYLOR (nee BLYTON) or her family is sought on behalf of the author of a book about Harry STOGDEN, a British prisoner-of-war of the Japanese in J-Force, Japan, during World War II. Harry STOGDEN made the brass cross that now sits on the chapel altar in Changi. He died after the war on a ship off Japan. Ida TAYLOR was Harry's aunt. She wrote a letter to Harry from Zamia House, Mundaring, on July 6, 1941 Contact: Neil MacPherson, 9534 4082. mailto:macphersonbros@bigpond.com WATHEROO GUNYIDI : In 2003 the Watheroo community held a school reunion. Among the exhibits were photographs of children taken at GUNYIDI School. Two of the children are believed to be the writer's uncles, Sam and Theo HAMMOND. There was also a photo of a wheat stack. On the back was written, "Wembley CAPORN nee ANDERSON". Seeking copies of these photographs. Contact: Patsy Briotti, Post Office Box 68, Cervantes 6511 Tel: 9652 7097. WILLIAMS : Descendants of great-uncle John Henry WILLIAMS are sought for family history. He was a Cornish miner who died in Park Street, Subiaco, in 1944. Children: Lillian (b. 1902), Doris (1904), William (1906), James (1908) and Matilda (1910). Contact: Phyllis Reid, 58 Hancock Drive, Ferntree Gully, Vic 3156. mailto:jacson@bigpond.com.au WOMEN'S CRICKET : Women's Cricket in WA celebrates its 75th anniversary this season. A multimedia project is being undertaken gathering stories and memorabilia from representative cricket tours. A reunion dinner for all players from existing and former clubs of the Western Australian Women's Cricket Association will be held at the end of the season. Please respond as soon as possible to add your name to the invitation list. Contact: Diane Valli, c/-Women's Cricket, WACA, post office box 6045, East Perth 6892. mailto:howzatdiane@hotmail.com YOGI IN PERTH : During 1950-52 Dr Serge Raynaud de la FERRIERE lived in Perth and many people attended his lectures and workshops in Subiaco, Perth and Fremantle. He was the first person to speak and teach Yoga in Perth. His lectures covered a range of subjects — astronomy, natural medicine, history of cultures, art, etc. He was an artist himself, a painter. Written or taped copies of his lectures plus photos and the whereabouts of his paintings (to be copied and returned) are sought by the Universal Great Brotherhood to preserve his history. Dr de la FERRIERE established the headquarters of the organisation in South America. Contact: Manita Beskow, GPO Box W2059, Perth 6001. Tel: 0419 043 768. VETERANS 2/7 AUST. FD REGT EX-MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION : The monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alf, 92791438. 2/10TH AUST. ARMD. WORLD WAR II REGIMENT — ABC AND HQ SQNS : The Christmas Reunion will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. "All old boys are welcome to come and enjoy a few ales and a nice lunch." Contact: R. Donald, 9349 3027. HMAS LEEUWIN - HOWDEN 54TH INTAKE (1976) : A reunion will be held in the Perth-Fremantle area in October 2006. Interested ex-Howden 54th junior recruits, staff or relatives are asked to respond for details. Contact: Rowen, 9305 5341. mailto:rowens@iimetro.com.au NUSHIP PERTH : With the commissioning of HMAS Perth III planned for August-September 2006, names and numbers of those wishing to participate at the various functions for the occasion are sought as soon as possible for planning purposes. Contact: Alan Rodgers, 9250 8449. mailto:therojas@bigpond.net.au OSBORNE PARK RSL : Members and affiliates are advised the general meeting on Wednesday December 14 will commence at 1pm (not 2pm as normal). There will be no pre-meeting "sausage sizzle" but a Christmas get-together with refreshments will be held after the meeting. Contact: secretary, 9349 2797. 3 RAR MALAYA 1957-1959 : Seeking expressions of interest from ex-members to attend a 50th anniversary reunion proposed to be held at Twin Towns, RSL Tweed Heads (NSW), in September 2007. Contact: Bevan Heathcote (ex A Coy), 22 Eddystone Avenue, Craigie 6025. Tel: 9401 4302. ================================================================================== REUNIONS GOVERNOR STIRLING SHS : Past students from the leaving class of 1980 (and those who left that group earlier) are invited to a reunion to be held at 7th Avenue Bar Function Room, 74 Gt Northern Highway, Midland, on Thursday December 22 at 7pm. Cost: $10 a person (snacks included, not drinks). Please RSVP. Contact: Phil Delich, 9250 4178. mailto:philitup@ca.com.au CENTRAL BASEBALL CLUB (MT GAMBIER, SA) : The club will celebrate 75 years on the weekend of January 27-30, 2006. Anyone who has been associated with the Central Baseball Club in Mt Gambier and who has not yet been contacted is asked to get in touch. Contact: Darryl Hosking, 14 Lemana Court, Mt Gambier, SA 5290. mailto:sid@seol.net.au SISTERS OF MERCY (MILDURA, VIC) : Centenary celebrations will held in Mildura, March 10-13,2006. All past pupils, friends and benefactors are invited to participate. The convent school which opened in January 1906 developed into Sacred Heart Primary School and St Joseph's College. Later, Our Lady's School, Merbein (1928), St Joseph's Red Cliffs (1933) and St Paul's School, Mildura (1976), were all opened under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy. Contact: St Joseph's College, Mildura, 154 Twelfth Street, Mildura, Vic 3500. Tel: (03) 5018 8000. Website: www.sjcmda.vic.edu.au CASINO HIGH SCHOOL (NSW) : A reunion will be held in Sydney during Easter 2006 for the group that started in 1959 (1st year) and finished in 1961 (3rd year) or 1963 (5th year). Program includes a dinner on Saturday April 15 and a harbour cruise on Sunday April 16. Contact: golin Lynn, 8 Jomar Court, Gosnells 6110. mailto:lynn66@bigpond.net.au CLAN MacACKENZIE : A three-day national clan qathering (reunion) will be held at Lake Hume Resort, Albury, NSW, from April 21-23, 2006, for any MacKENZIE-McKENZIE descendants. Program includes Scottish entertainment, clan dinner and display of extensive genealogy records. Assistance given by clan genealogists for visitors to search for ancestors in records. Everyone welcome. Bookings essential. Contact Lorraine McKenzie, 28 Eton Road, Belmont, Vic 3216. Tel: (03) 5244 2764. HUTT VALLEY MEMORIAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE/HVMTC/PETONETECH(NZ) : Calling all past students now living in WA or elsewhere. A reunion will be held at the civic centre, Laings Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, in October 2006. The college had several name changes over the years. Contact: Grace Sinclair, post office box 37-153, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, NZ. mailto:grace-s@xtra.co.nz --End--