Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, April 10, 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, April 10, 2006 (The West Australian p33) ALBANY FISHING DISPLAY : The Albany Boatshed in Princess Royal Drive, Albany, is developing a fishing heritage display to complement its wooden boatbuilding activities. The display will highlight aspects of the fishing industry in Albany and on the South Coast Seeking photographs, film, letters and documents relating to the early estuarine fishery, which began in the late 19th century, and to the salmon fishing industry, which began after World War II. The aim is to copy these paper-based items for display. Objects which directly relate to the same fisheries are also sought. Contact: John Gates, Albany Boatshed, Post Office Box 5378, Albany 6332. Tel: 9841 1597. mailto:boatshed@omninet.net.au BEVERLEY DEDICATION : The Beverley RSL sub-branch in co-operation with the Shire of Beverley will dedicate the new war memorial in Beverley on Thursday at 10.20am. The RSL Memorial Hall at 50 Forrest Street Beverley, will be open from 1.15pm. This will be an opportunity to see the improvements to the hall (thanks to a Lotterywest Grant) and a small display. Refreshments on sale and nibbles. All welcome. The town will also be holding its annual Easter Show and the Dead Finish Museum will be open. Contact: Alan Deverell, 9646 0349. COUNTRY CALLING OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, KOORDA : Priests and past parishioners are invited to join the church's golden anniversary celebrations to be held in Koorda on Sunday, September 17. The day will commence with Mass at 10.30am followed by lunch in the Recreation Hall. Photographs (to be copied and returned) would be appreciated for display. Contact: Kath Gosper, Post Office Box 68, Koorda 6475. NARROGIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: CALLING THE "THIRD YEARS" OF 1966 : A reunion to celebrate 40 years is planned to be held in October. Contact: Pam, 9888 1139. mailto:66reunion@westnet.com.au QUAIRADING LADIES HOCKEY CLUB : Past and present players are invited to a reunion on Saturday, April 29. Meet at the Quairading Hotel from 6pm onwards after the EAWHA Lightning Carnival. Cost: $10 a person (nibbles provided). Please RSVP by April 21. Contact: QLHC, c/- Cheryl Shenton, Post Office Box 202, Quairading 6383. Tel: Donna Hayes, 9645 1078, or Catherine Richards, 9645 4211 mailto:dhayes6@bigpond.com --- EDWARDS/HEWITT : Hoping to hear from the children of Jack EDWARDS. Jack (John) was born in 1908. His son (first name unknown) attended CBC in Leederville and would be about 69 now. A reunion gathering for descendants of Francis and Mary Kathleen HEWITT (nee O'DONNELL) who were married in Coolgardie in 1901 will be held on Easter Monday. Francis HEWITT died in Sunset, Nedlands in 1953. Children of Francis and Mary were James Patrick (1901), Mary (m. PETHICK), Francis (1905) and John (1908). All descendants are asked to get in touch. Contact: Edna Langridge (nee Hewitt), 9367 3304. McCOLL : Seeking information about the life and times of Charles Frederick McCOLL, formerly of Carlisle, who died in 1971 aged 80. Charles was a veteran of the battle for Bullecourt, France, in April 1917. He wrote an account of the last sighting of the writer's relative E. R. DALZIELL who was killed-in-action in that battle (National Archives of Australia). Contact: Trevor Dalziell, 1 Duggan Street, Calwell, ACT, 2905. Tel: (02) 6292 0813 (a/h) or (02) 6249 9747 (w/k). mailto:trevor.dalziell@ga.gov.au MISSING MEMORIAL PLAQUE : William Herbert WISE (No. 2169) served with the 44th battalion AIF and was killed-in-action on July 4,1918, at Villiers-Brettoneux, France. His bronze memorial plaque, scroll and 1914-18 star medal were sent to the writer's grandmother Eliza Ann ANDREW (nee WISE) in 1922-23 and were last seen in Albany after her death in 1947. They may be held by a collector. Any information about these items would be appreciated. Contact: Reg Tysoe, 24 Woolah Place, South Yunderup 6208. Tel: 9537 6650. NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The WA chapter of the Naval Historical Society of Australia will host a talk by Ron Fletcher about the Dampier Port upgrade and the role of ship Simulation to be held in the Maritime Meeting Room, Cliff Street, Fremantle, on Thursday, April 20, at 7pm. Contact: George Elliott, 9386 4581. mailto:gelli@ozemail.com.au PORONGURUP PROPERTY : A history of Bolganup Homestead Porongurup is being written in preparation for the 100-year celebration of the FAULKNER family's life at Bolganup. Contributions of photos, memorabilia, letters or oral histories from earlier settlers' families or other local families as well as the Faulkner clan will be warmly welcomed. The Bolganup celebration is planned for the long weekend in March 2008 and all early settlers at Bolganup, especially the GILLAMs, are invited to join in the planning and reunions at Bolganup Homestead. Contact: Kathleen Faulkner, 78 Queenscliffe Road, Doubleview 6018. Tel: 9446 3235. mailto:bolganuphomestead@iinet.net.au TINGLEDALE FIRST SETTLERS : Past residents of Tingledale, descendants of pioneering families and anyone interested in local history are welcome to commemorate the first settler families who migrated to Tingledale Group 116 from 1924 to 1931 at a celebration to be held in the Tingledale Hall on Easter Sunday at 1.30pm. A plaque will be unveiled dedicated to the first settler families. Families on the plaque: ANNING, S. BAMBREY, BOAST, S.J. CURTIS, H. DAVEY, W. EDMONDS, J. ENDICOTT, H. GAGG, HARRIS, F. HENNINGS, E. IBLE, H. JONES, W. LINTERN, T. LOCKLEY, J.L MURRAY, W. OULD, PASCOE, E.G. PEARCE, WJ.T. RAVENHILL, R. REEBY, J.H. RICH, A.G. RUSSELL, W. RUTLEY, G. SHEPHERD, E.F. SHORT, F. SUTTON, C.R. VIGUS, J. VOCE and W.H. WHERRY. Please bring photographs and memorabilia for display on the day and a plate to share for afternoon tea (barbecue facilities available for those who wish to stay). Tea, coffee and soft drinks available. Contact: Julie Fletcher, 9844 3265 Colin Anning, 9840 8077, Chris Bellanger, 9840 1101 WICKEPIN DISTRICT GROUP BUNBURY CAMP, MAY 1916 : The writer is researching the military history of Private James Thomas FISHER (No. 328) of the 4th Reinforcements, 4th Machine Gun Company, 4th Brigade, 4th Division, AIF 1916 to 1919. Hoping to hear from any relatives of Private Edward KNIGHT (No. 330). Edward was born in Gympie in 1892 then moved to South Terrace, Fremantle, with his parents. James and Edward joined up together, trained and went to battle in France together and they were together when Edward was killed and James captured in the first Battle of Bullecourt on April 11,1917, at a place called Emu Valley. Contact: Peter Robinson, 9409 7299. mailto:plrobbo@iinet.net.au VETERANS & SERVICES 2/7 AUST. FD. REGT. EX-MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION : The monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alf, 9279 1438. 3 RAR, 2 RAR and 1 RAR : Former members who served in Malaya 1957-59 in 3 RAR interested in attending a reunion to be held in Tweed Heads, NSW, in September 2007 are asked to respond for further information. The reunion is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 3 RAR's departure from Sydney on the HMT New Australia in September 1957. Seeking names and addresses. Contact: R. Mullings, 201/112 Dry Dock Road, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486. VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : Their next general meeting will be held at the RAAFA Bull Creek tomorrow week at 11am. Fellowship and a meal for those who wish to take part will follow. All members are asked to attend and any veterans who have an interest are welcome. Contact: Peter Flockhart, 9493 1532 (also see pre-Anzac Day notices). 50 ARMY CADET UNIT : All past cadets and officers are invited to attend a 25th birthday celebration dinner to be held on Saturday, July 1. Please respond for more information. RSVP: June 12. Contact: Capt. (AAC) Derek Langsford, 0413 878 662. mailto:dlangsford@aapt.net.au 1956 NAVY NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : These men are sought for a reunion to be held at Hickey's Tavern in the city on Wednesday, June 14, at 11am: Donald Maxwell BRINKWORTH, Alfred John FITZPATRICK, Thomas John Gordon FLINTOFF, Robert Lister GRAY, Peter HALL, Peter Robert KERBY, Melville Edward LeGUIR, William Ross PRICE, David James CLARKE, Gerald Francis HOLLINGSWORTH, Thomas Ronald TAYLOR and Raymond Stanley TREASURE. Where are they now? Contact: Barry Meakins, 9444 5270. mailto:bdm@iinet.net.au VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION : A pre-Anzac Day luncheon will be held at the RAAFA Bull Creek on Friday, April 21 from lpm till 3pm. Cost: $30 a person (includes table service main, sweets, table wines, beer and soft drinks). Dress: coat and tie with medals. RSVP April 17. Contact: Tom McLaren, 9444 3140. PRE-ANZAC DAY 2/13 FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION : The pre-Anzac Day lunch will be held at Anzac house, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Friday, April 21 at noon. Contact Mervyn 9341 4734 KOREA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : Reminder - Kapyong Day will be rembered on Monday, April 24. Contact Ted Bandy, 9451 3651 by April 19. ANZAC DAY 2/13TH FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION : Members planning to march are asked to assemble at Stand 65 (near Barrack Street) at 9.30am. Contact: Mervyn, 93414734. 2/32ND BATTALIOn : Returned soldiers from the 2/32nd Battalion and family members of 2/32nd old soldiers are invited to assemble in St Georges Terrace and march behind the 2/32nd banner on Anzac Day. Families are also invited to an informal gathering for lunch at the Ruth Watson playground at Kings Park (entry off Kings Park Rd near tennis courts) after the march. Contact Pauline Tonkin 9291 6026. AIR TRAINING CORPS/AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS : All former cadets and instructors are invited to join the Perth Anzac Day march with the AAFC branch of the RAAF Association. A lunch will follow the march to which wives and partners are invited. Lunch bookings: Del Willmott, 9386 4828. mailto:willmott@iinet.net.au DEFENCE RESERVES ASSOCIATION : Are you a former member of the CMF or the Navy, Army or Air Force Reserve and would like to pay your respects by marching on Anzac Day? If so, you are invited to march with the Defence Reserves Association. Form-up on the south side of St Georges Terrace near Sherwood Court (look for the banner). Members wishing to visit their old unit after the parade should leave their name at that unit's orderly room at Karrakatta. Contact: Lt-Col Dick Cook, 9321 5571. HOUSEHOLD DIVISION (GUARDS) : Former members are invited to march on Anzac Day this year with the Guards Association of WA. Form-up in St Georges Terrace at 9.30am. Contact: Andy Britton, 9571 1852 or 0417 954 679. KOREA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA VETERANS ASSOCIATION : Lunch as usual at the Canning-Victoria Park RSL, Wharf Street, Cannington, at noon (for 12.30pm). Lunch cost: $12 a person. Names, payment by latest April 17. Contact: Garry Burgoyne, 9276 6248. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION (WA) : All members and non-members are welcome to march in the Anzac Day parade in the city. Assemble at the banner in St Georges Terrace at 9.30am. New members welcome. Contact: Gennie, 9277 6471. SPITFIRE SQUADRONS : All former members of Spitfire squadrons and associated units are invited to join members of the Spitfire Group of WA in the Anzac Day march. Fall-in vicinity of Newspaper House, St Georges Terrace, at 9am. Look for the banner. Lunch afterwards at the Moon & Sixpence British Pub, Wentworth Plaza Hotel, Murray Street. Contact: Eric Carpenter, 9591 1800. VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION : Veterans will gather at the Grosvenor Hotel, corner of Hill and Plain Streets, East Perth, for the after-march reunion on Anzac Day. Hotel meals at good prices, drinks at bar prices, no cover charge. Open to all veterans who wish come along for friendly fellowship and yarn-spinning. Contact: Tom McLaren, 9444 3140. 5 RAR : Members are advised that 5 RAR will march with the Royal Australian Regiment on Anzac Day. A post-march function will be held at the Bar on Barrack, corner Barrack and Hay Streets, Perth, at noon. Please confirm attendance. Contact Alan McNulty, 9304 1333 or Ken Benson, 9349 0323. WOMEN'S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORPS ASSOCIATION (WA) : WRAAC ARA/CMF/RESV and serving members are invited to join the association behind the green and gold banner at Position H-70 (behind AWAS) at 9.30am. Contact: May, 9276 8616. WRAAF (1951-77) : Former personnel are asked to assemble in St Georges Terrace (corner Barrack Street) at 9.30am. Breakfast from 7am at Mercure Hotel, Irwin Street, Perth. Bookings essential. Contact: Lyn Morrison, 93518659.92 ----------------------------------- REUNIONS SWAN BOYS AND GIRLS ORPHANAGES : A reunion will be held at the homes in Middle Swan on Sunday, April 23, from 10am to 3pm. All welcome. Contact: Len Eckermann, 9384 3418 or Lelly Anspach, 9419 6783. mailto:lelly@iprimus.com JAMES KIERNAN PTY LTD/MAYNE NICKLESS LTD : A reunion of past employees will be held near the Vietnam veterans' memorial at the Western Power park in Kings Park on Sunday, April 23, from 11am. BYO lunch. Contact: Graeme Winters, 9316 8342. mailto:g.winters@iinet.net.au CHURCHLANDS TEACHERS' COLLEGE : A Back to the Herdies (Herdsman Hotel) 30-year reunion for the Class of 1976 will be held on Sunday, April 23, from 2pm to 10pm. Any "Hawkers" footballers and students who attended CTC from 1974-1976 are all welcome. Please bring along any memorabilia. Contact: Sandy Harold (nee Matthews), 9445 1671, or Geoff Mitchell-Burden, 0412 255 917. mailto:s.harold@westnet.com.au or mailto:geoff@rp.net.au KEWDALE HIGH SCHOOL : A 40th reunion for all past Kewdale students and staff who started or joined in 1965,1967,1968 or 1969 will be held at the Hyde Park Hotel, 331 Bulwer Street, North Perth, on Monday, April 24, from 6pm. An opportunity to "rekindle old acquaintances and recall the days of attempting to achieve their schooling in a dignified manner among the dust, noise and scaffolding while workers tried to meet deadlines". Please bring along photos and memorabilia. Contact: Yildiz Hocking (Yahiya), 9378 1935 or Ken Finch and Jan Howman (Emery) on mailto:lynk@iinet.net.au or mailto:janemehow@optusnet.com.au DANCE FORMATION TEAMS (1980-81) : A reunion for the Perth formation teams 1980/81 — coached by Keith and Marita WITHERS and danced in the World championships at the PEC before going to England and winning the 1981 UK championship — will be held at the Boardwalk Restaurant, East Fremantle, on Saturday, April 29. Cost: $45.90 a person. Contact: James and Carolyn Jones (nee Richardson), 9434 4743. TAA: Still searching for people who worked for TAA in WA — both living and dead. A reunion will be held in August and a celebration book is planned to include photos and working details of as many WA staff as possible. Relatives of deceased staff are urgently asked to get in touch. Names sought include: Terry BARNES, Bill BATES, Robyn BEGENT, Phil BERNED, Lesley BLACK, John BOXHALL, Andrea BURTON, Pixie May CALDWELL, Harry CHAMBERLAIN and Tom CLARK. More names to follow. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box 2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:arac@iinet.net.au --End--