Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, April 3, 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 3, 2006 (The West Australian p29) ANZAC COTTAGE : Anzac Cottage at 38 Kalgoorlie Street, Mt Hawthorn, is the first Gallipoli memorial in Australia. It was built in one day in 1916. The award-winning and heritage-listed cottage will be open to the public on Sunday, April 9 from 12.30pm to 2pm. Admission is free but there is a donation box. Contact Philomena Trevor-Hunt 9593 0638. AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION : Members and prospective members are invited to attend a meeting to be held at Metplant, 1st floor, 5 Stoneham Street, Belmont, on Sunday, April 9 at 11am. Agenda: to discuss the direction and future of the association. Contact: Vic Boreham, 9337 8885. AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURE TECHNOLOGY : The Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology is seeking photographs and memorabilia about Perth's early silent movie cinemas for a display to be held in Perth later this year. Contact: Daryl Bining, nation co-ordinator, The Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology, 20 Norton Ridge Winthrop 6150. Tel 9310 3377 mailto:ammpt@iinet.net.au BRENNAN : William Dixie BRENNAN was a loco cleaner-fireman driver for the WAGR in Merredin. Hoping to hear again from his relative who wished to place a plaque on a wall dedicated to railway men who worked in the Merredin area. At the time the relative did not have the details of his years of service. This information is now to hand. Contact: Jim Medlen, 20 Growden Street Merredin 6415. Tel: 9041 1158. BUNBURY RESIDENCE : Seeking details of the first owners of the house at 78 Stirling Street, Bunbury — and the year it was built. The title mentions Ann Eliza HISLOP and her son Henry Walter HISLOP in 1923. Also named are Elizabeth CRIDLAND, Roseina PROSSER and James John Henry HISLOP. Contact: Deborah Campbell, 9791 5799. COUNTRY CALLING ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL : Plans are under way for a reunion to be held in Albany on Saturday, September 30 for the class that started in 1951. Does anyone know the whereabouts of these students: Olwyn WESTLAKE, Morris JEFFS, Barry WOODS, John IBLE, Tom AMBROSE, George OTTER, Fay GALLOP, Beverly (?) SMITH, Ken FAVAS, Ruth BEAL and Arthur JENKINS? Please reply for details. Contact: Wally Offer, 9842 5669 or Brian Wooldridge, 9841 1915. mailto:offer@iinet.net.au or mailto:bjwjwool@bigpond.com MANJIMUP IMPERIALS FOOTBALL CLUB : Past and present members, coaches, players and supporters are invited to attend the club's 75th anniversary celebrations (1931-2006) at the Manjimup clubrooms on Saturday, April 29. RSVP essential by April 7 for catering. Contact: John Ryan, 97711506, Ed Liddlelow, 9772 4230 or Peg Rubcich, 97718849. DIXON/DICKSON : Information is sought about Thomas and Sarah DIXON and their daughter Elizabeth Rothwell DIXON who was born in Fremantle in 1853. Contact: Ms M. Dixon, 10 Rountree Way, Marmion 6020. Tel: 9448 6998. EAST PERTH FOOTBALLERS : The East Perth Football Club will soon announce its "Teams of the Century". It would like to hear from relatives of former players Wally FLETCHER (1919-31), Jack GUHL (1925-38) and Ray STARR (1936-49). Contact: Bill Forrest, East Perth FC, Post Office Box 447, Leederville 6903. Tel: 9443 2259. HISTORY IN THE CITY : The next meeting of History in the City will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 2pm. Guest speaker Geraldine LANE will be accompanied by her dog Topaz and will speak about the history and work of the Guide Dog Association in WA. Organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Royal WA Historical Society, these meetings are held in the Cityplace Conference room, Perth Railway Station concourse, and are open to everyone. Cost: $5 (includes an excellent afternoon tea). Contact: 9386 3841. KERSHAW : The writer found a photograph of Private Harold Herbert KERSHAW among her late father-in-law's World War I mementoes. She would be happy to pass the photo back to the soldier's family. Harold was married and living in Geraldton when he enlisted in 1915. He served with the 11th Battalion and returned to Australia in 1919. Contact: Audrey Kershaw, 93614721. KINGS PARK KOKODA SERVICE : The 2/16th Battalion Association will hold its Kokoda Trail memorial day in Kings Park on Sunday, April 9. The service will begin at 11am at the 2/16th memorial about 300m north of the main memorial. All welcome. Veterans will be present to tell of their experiences on the trail and answer questions. The park track, about 300m south of the main war memorial leading down to Mounts Bay Road — with plaques affixed depicting battle sites — will be open for walking. An associate members' picnic will be held in the park on the same day. McAULIFFE : Patrick John McAULIFFE was born in Newport on the Isle of Wight and came to Australia as a baby with his family about 1864-66. Patrick married Ellen COLLINS in 1887 and died in Norseman in 1902. Patrick and Ellen had six children — Mary, Herbert, Hannah, Eugene, Myrtle and Joy. After his death, Ellen remarried to Edwin Davey. Would love to hear from all descendants and relatives. Contact: Patricia Macneil, 45 Elizabeth Avenue, Clontarf, Qld 4019. Tel: (07) 3284 6038. mailto:trishmacn@optusnet.com.au MILLERSHIP : Seeking relatives of Frederick and Elsie MILLERSHIP. The couple were married in England in 1938 before emigrating to WA. Contact: Stephanie Hume, 153-155 Dawson Street, Sale, Vic 3850. Tel: (03) 5144 5555. mailto:shume@tpg.com.au MISSING CLOCK : A clock dedicated to the writer's grandfather, Edward GAYNOR, was removed from Trades Hall in Perth to be sent for repairs, but was never replaced. Does anyone remember the clock and know what became of it? Contact: Rod Gaynor, 9409 3879. ROBINSON : John David Ranelagh ROBINSON lived in Ingle-wood in 1938. He was a newspaper representative. By 1942 he had married Shirley Ross ANDERSON and moved to "Minelup", Pingrup. They had no children. John moved to "Windsor Farm", Pinjarra, and died in 1967. Shirley died in Bayswater in 1998. Grateful if anyone can fill in any details of his life or has photographs. Contact: Mrs N. Cummins, New Pastures, Long Load, Langport, Somerset TA10 9JX UK. mailto:briannoelene@tiscali.co.uk SOUTH PERTH CRICKET : The history of the South Perth Junior Cricket Club is being compiled from its establishment around 1957 and about its office bearers. Please send information and photographs. Contact: Greg Kalajzic, 4 Brookside Avenue, South Perth 6151. Tel: 9367 6618 or 0409 289 681. mailto:gkalajzi@bigpond.net.au THORPE : The death certificate of great-great-grandmother, Martha THORPE (nee WILLIAMS) records her father's name as Thomas WILLIAMS, that she was born in the UK and lived in Australia for 87 years. This indicates Martha arrived in Australia about 1841. Any extra information on her roots would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Hazel Ryding, 9440 1265. mailto:hazelr@dodo.com.au ROYAL WA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL BOOK SALE : The Royal WA Historical Society's annual second-hand book sale will be held at Stirling House, 49 Broadway (corner Clark St), Nedlands, on Saturday, April 8 from 9am until 5pm. Items are half-price after 3pm. Also, bring along your old and interesting books for a valuation session by antiquarian bookseller, Robert Muir (valuation cost $2 per item). The booksale raises funds for the preservation of the RWAHS museum collection. Contact: 9386 3841. Fax: 9386 3309. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au SWAN RIVER PIONEERS CD : The Swan River Pioneers Group — a special interest group of the WA Genealogical Society — advises the project, First Families of the Swan River Colony 1829-38, is now available on CD. The CD includes a brief biographical description of persons arriving into or born in the Swan River Colony up to December 31, 1838 (including all of WA) with births, deaths, marriages and ship arrivals (if known). Cost: $90 (posted) or $75 if a submission has been given to the group. Please reply for an order form. Contact: WAGS, 9271 4311 or Lyn Coy (Swan River Pioneers), 9296 9520. mailto:genealogy@wags.org.au or mailto:lcoy@e-wire.net.au WA HISTORY COMPETITION : The A. E. WILLIAMS History Prize 2006 is being offered by the Royal WA Historical Society to promote interest in the history of WA. Entry to the competition is open to secondary school students from Years 10,11 and 12, and their equivalent level. A prize of $400 will be presented to the author of the winning essay. The essay topic may be on any aspect of WA history. Must be accompanied by an entry form. Closing date: Friday, June 30. Contact: RWAHS executive officer, 9386 3841. Fax 9386 3309. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au VETERANS & SERVICES ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY : Did you serve in the RAN? After the formation of a new subsection in the north of Perth, it has been decided to form a subsection of the Naval Association in the eastern suburbs. The association continues to be the premier organisation for serving and former members of the RAN and is constantly working to ensure members are assisted on all welfare and entitlement issues that naval service allows. Inquiries welcome. Contact: State secretary, 9592 7071 or 9592 7997. mailto:statesec@naawa.org.au WAR VETERANS EDA SOCIETY OF WA : All EDA recipients, their partners and carers are invited to attend the general meeting to be held at the City Place Community Centre, Perth Railways Station (upper level) on Wednesday, April 5 at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. mailto:aurelie@iinet.net.au --- REUNIONS PERTH MODERNIAN SOCIETY : The 10th annual meeting of the society will be held in the main staff room, east wing, Perth Modern School on Monday, April 10 at 5.45pm. Light refreshments after. Contact: Barrie, 9271 5184. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF WA : The group will celebrate its 95th birthday at the general meeting in the main hall, Rod Evans Centre, on Monday, April 24 at 12.30pm. Birthday cake and "Meet the Members" presentation. Past and present members and affiliated organisations are welcome. Contact: 9325 8897. mailto:ncwwa@bigpond.com DUNCRAIG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A 20-year reunion for the Class of 1986 will be held at the Carine Glades Tavern on April 29 at 7.30pm. Contact: Kate Hancock, 9243 5332. CANNING TENNIS CLUB : An afternoon tea reunion to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the club at its present location will be held at Hedley Place, Bentley, on Sunday, April 30 at 3.30pm. Past members are invited and are also welcome to join social tennis at 1.30pm. Contact: Jenny, 9330 8856 or Di, 9457 8591. mailto:diwoods@upnaway.com COLES CAFE (1950-60) : Calling staff from Coles Basement Cafe in Hay Street, Perth during the 1950s and 60s. Some names include Helen MARSHALL, Mavis WRIGHT, Sue WINDSOR, Mrs CRESSY, Elsie TONKIN and many others. Contact: Nancy Wallis, 9726 1886. MANDURAH CWA : Past members interested in celebrating 70 years of CWA in Mandurah are sought. Any memorabilia would also be welcome. Contact: Estelle Zacher, 9534 7854. GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIETY : A special reunion get-together will be held at the University Club of WA on Saturday, June 17 from 2pm to 6pm. A list of members who have been connected in parish groups or the Lodge is being compiled. Memorabilia and photographs would also be appreciated. Cost: $20 a person. Please respond for more information and tickets. Contact: GFS office, 9202 1627. mailto:gfsperth@bippond.net.au. LEEMING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: The school is celebrating its 21st birthday this year and is forming an alumni or ex-students and teachers association. If interested, please reply with details. Contact: school, 9310 BOO. mailto:leeming.shs@det.wa.edu.au KALEEYA PRIVATE HOSPITAL : Past and present staff are sought for a reunion planned for' September to mark 32 years. Venue and date to be decided. Contact: Kaleeya Hospital, 9319 0300 or Jacquie Abbott, 9339 2964.