Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday , 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS), prepared by Jenny Kohlen, is published on Mondays as a free service. Send your requests 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, September 19,West Australian p28) =========================================================== AWARDED FOR BRAVERY : Australian Bravery Association national president Major John THURGAR will be visiting Perth in early October. A barbecue will be held on Sunday, October 9, from 11am to enable members and recipients of bravery decorations to meet Major THURGAR and enjoy a social day. Please attend to ensure the success of the day and their first such meeting. Contact: Vic Boreham, 9337 8885. BASSENDEAN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB : The club will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sunday November 20. The club has won 53 premierships and it is hoped to get in touch with past players from those memorable decades. Calling all past players to join the festivities. Contact: Ron Payne, 9276 8306; Cliff Graybrook, 9275 1939; Stan Moses, 9378 1124; Ross Cooper, 9275 3650; Rick Booth, 9249 5232; Gary Lovelock 9279 9217, or Ross Smith, 9279 9280. BENNETT : Traveller to WA would love to hear from relatives of Henrietta BENNETT (nee MORIARTY) during the three days she will be staying at the Fremantle Village Caravan Park, September 24-27. Henrietta died in Perth on August 30, 1928. Contact: Sue Court, 0427 651244 (any time), or write (after January 31): PO Box 34, Eidsvold, Qld 4627. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUNTRY CALLING HARVEY PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS : Seeking names and addresses of ex-students (mainly born in 1955) who attended Grade One (1961) through to Year 10 (1970) or any time in between to receive an invitation for a reunion to be held in Harvey celebrating their 50th birthdays. Contact: Marion Lofthouse, Lot 2 Hope Avenue, Wokalup 6221. Tel/fax: 9729 1685; Sue, 9729 1270, 0427 594 566. mailto:smknight@westnet.com.au WONGAN HILLS RESEARCH STATION : A reunion for past staff and "80 years" celebrations will be held on Saturday, October 15 — a great opportunity for all former full-time and casual employees to reunite. RSVP: September 23. Contact: Wubla and Tracey, 96711590, or Ron and Cora Lynam, 96711259. mailto:wubntrak@westnet.com.au ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CHILD INSTITUTIONS : Care Leavers Australia Network is a support group for Australians who as children were held in religious and government institutions. They want to hear from fellow "Forgotten Australians" who spent their childhood in these institutions. Inquiries welcome. Contact: Lorraine Davis, PO Box 306, Midland BC, Midland 6936. Tel: 9255 4370, 0437 200 246. mailto:tasseydevil@optusnet.com.au CYCLES : GORDONSON and FLYING ACE cycles were built in WA for many years. Information is sought about company histories and production figures, also any decals that may be available, especially headstem ones. Contact: Peter Wells, 25 Constantine Court, Thornlie 6108. Tel: 9459 1750. DINGO STORIES : Information is sought from dingo trappers and pastoralists with stories of how the dog has outwitted them (or they have outwitted the dog) for a book about the dingo. Contact: C. Gill, PO Box 222, Mt Barker 6324. Tel: 9851 1918. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FAMILY REUNIONS HAHN / JOHNSON : A reunion for descendants of Rachel HAHN-JOHNSON (nee GOODWIN) will be held at Jackadder Lake Reserve on Sunday, October 23. Rachel married Adolph HAHN at the age of 15. They had seven children: Ethel, Frank and Andrew (born Vic), Dorothy (m. IMMS), Rose (m. BOWRA), Bill and Emily (m. HARDMAN) who were born in WA. Rachel had another eight children to her second husband, Robert JOHNSON. They were Euphemia (m. HOPEWELL), Joseph, Florence, Elizabeth (died infancy), Frederick, George, Isabella (m. PROBERT) and Hilda. The family lived in Angove Street, North Perth, in the early 1900s where Robert was a well-known electrician before he took up farming at Warralakin. Contact: Marj Cook, 9593 2084. mailto:rmcook2@bigpond.com LEWIS : Seeking descendants of Edward James LEWIS and his wife Hannah (nee ROWLEY) for a reunion to be held at Charles Paterson Park, Burswood, on Sunday, October 2 from noon. Edward and Hannah arrived at Fremantle aboard the City of Bristol on August 8, 1857, with two sons, John and George. They later had two more children, Edward and Frances. Contact: Jan Mason, 9361 6599, or Jillian Brennand-Coombes, 9457 1726. NYOONGAR REUNION : A Back to Katanning Nyoongar reunion will be held in Katanning from Friday, September 30, until Sunday, October 2, starting with a traditional Nyoongar ceremony at the All Ages Playground on September 30 at 4pm. The weekend program will include tours of Marribank, Moojebing, Etticup and Ewlymartup, a football competition, community workshops, Blue Light Disco for youth, karaoke for the adults, combined church service and a community march. The Department of Indigenous Affairs Aboriginal history research unit will also be available for community members. Families are encouraged to put together a photo display. Accommodation at Kobeelya. Bookings: Angela, Langford Aboriginal Association, 9451 1424. mailto:la54218@bigpond.net.au NOW PROGRAM : Looking for anyone who has taken part m the New Opportunities for Women program over the past 20 years. A study on the evaluation of the program 20 years on is being conducted and a booklet will be produced for women to keep as a memento of the "life-changing course". Contact: Heather Walford, 9 Forrest Street, Bunbury 6230. Tel: 0428 302 370. mailto:nowproject@westnet.com.au ROYAL WA HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The RWAHS will conduct a day-tour to New Norcia on Sunday, October 2. The program includes a two-hour guided walk through the town and entry to the museum and art gallery, morning tea and a country roast lunch at the historic New Norcia Hotel. Cost: $65 (members), $70 (non-members). Bus departs Stirling House, 49 Broadway, Nedlands, (corner Clark Street) at 8.45am. Return journey departs New Norcia about 5.30pm. Bookings essential by Friday, September 23. Contact: Executive officer, RWAHS, 9386 3841. Fax 9386 3309. mailto:histwest2@git.com.au SHEPHERD : Ann Norah MURPHY arrived in the Swan River Colony in 1831 as a ward of John SCOTT. She married soldier John SHEPHERD and in 1847 they left the colony. Sixty-five years later her eldest son, JOhnSHAPHERS, return to WA with his wife Maria and eight of their sons - John, William, Daniel, Ephraim, Ernest, Archibald, Harold, and Stephen. They settled initially in the Kelmscott and Maddington areas. Searching for any descendants, documents, and interested in develeoping a family tree. Contact Neil Hammer, 262 Hamersley Road, Subiaco, 6008. Tel : 9381 8308. mailto:hammer@wanet.com.au ARMED SERVICES 10TH GARRISON BATTALION : Seeking members of the 10th Garrison Battalion who were posted to Rottnest Island during March 1942 when live rounds were (allegedly) fired at the island from an unknown vessel. Contact: Noel Webb, 9351 8122. mailto:nkwebb@wn.com.au BAYSWATER EXHIBITION : Bayswater Historical Society will hold its annual exhibition over the weekend of September 24-25 from 10am to 4pm. This year's theme is a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The exhibition will highlight what life was like and how the lives of Bayswater people have changed since the austerity of wartime — through newspaper cuttings, photographs, music, oral histories, artworks and local community records. Themes include day to day life, rationing, manpower shortages, wartime security and the military presence in Bayswater. Cost: Gold coin donation. Devonshire teas on sale. Contact: Linda, 9271 9734 or Geraldine, 9279 1891. DENMARK PROJECT/FOWLER Descendants of H. FOWLER, who was living in Kalgoorlie during World War I, are sought. His brother Ralph died in 1916. Ralph was living in Denmark when he was recalled to service by the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Contact: Bev McGuinness, curator primary records, Denmark Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark 6333. Tel: 9848 1781. mailto:history@denmarkwa.com.au DRAKE-BROCKMAN : Researching the military service of any member of the BROCKMAN and DRAKE-BROCKMAN families. Another book is being written and information, photographs and war service details would be appreciated. Contact: Alan Jackson, Post Office Box 470, North Perth 6906. mailto:ajackson@iinet.net.au MAJOR GREEN : Seeking the family of Major Charles GREEN of the 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion. He was a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. Contact: Peter Winstanley, 9304 5248. Email & website: mailto:pgwinstanley@cambraivillage.com.au or www.pows-of-japan.net NAVAL BOOK LAUNCH : The Naval History Society of Australia will launch the book, A COOK'S TOUR, at the Fremantle Maritime Museum tomorrow (early evening). The book is based on the diaries and original water colour paintings of Petty Officer Roy NORRIS and describes his experiences on HMAS Perth during the Mediterranean campaign of World War II. Please call if attending (numbers limited). Contact: Barry Sexstone, 53 Adrian Street, Palmyra 6157. Tel: 9339 4375. mailto:wachapter@navyhistory.org.au LT FRED SMEDLEY : Seeking the family of Lt. Fred SMEDLEY, who was in Hintok Mountain Camp in Thailand during World War II. He was also a prisoner of war of the Japanese. Contact: Peter Winstanley, 9304 5248. Email & website: mailto:pgwinstanley@cambraivillage.com.au or www.pows-of-japan.net WORLD WAR II NURSES : Photographs and information (training details etc) are sought about these nurses: Sister Louvinia Mary BATES of South Perth (death, Banka Island); Sister Alma May BEARD of Toodyay (death, Banka Island), Sister Peggy Everett FARMANER of Claremont (death, Banka Island); Sister Hilary GLAZEBROOK of Albany (trained RPH) buried Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt; Capt Florence Adelaide COX of Nedlands (death, Perth); Lt Bernadine Theresa McMAHON of Northam (death, Victoria). Contact: Enid D. Home 0AM, Freeman of the City, 86 Wylie Crescent, Albany 6330. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PARTNERS OF VETERANS BICTON AND PALMYRA : Members are invited to a "pampering day" with the Bicton members to be held in the RSL Hall, 28 Foss Street Palmyra, tomorrow at 10.30am. Morning tea followed by a talk and demonstration. Please bring your lunch. Contact: Margaret, 9337 8976. MIDLAND HILLS : Members are also invited to join the above group for their "pampering day" tomorrow. Contact: Gayle, 9274 2232. VETERANS HMAS HAWKESBURY : A reunion of war time, post war and Monte Bello crews will be held at Gulgong, NSW from March 21-23, 2006. Expressions of interest are sought as soon as possible. Contact: Roy Reynolds, 9349 4161. RAAF EATS: The annual reunion luncheon will be held at the RAAFA Club, Bull Creek, on Tuesday, October 11 at noon. Contact: Tom Dean, 9311 4396. ================================================================================== REUNIONS BELRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A 10-year reunion for the 1991-95 year group will be held at The Deen, Northbridge, on Saturday October 1 at 7pm. Contact: Anna Hillenbrand, 0417 946 645. mailto:belridge_reunion@hotmail.com ST NORBERT COLLEGE, QUEENS PARK : Rosie O'Grady's, Northbridge, is the venue for a 10-year reunion for the class of 1995 leavers to be held upstairs in the Broderick room on Saturday October 1 from 8pm. Cost: $10 a person (for nibblies). Partners welcome. Contact: Vanessa Bowes, 0409 511 438, or Angela Soares (nee Thomas). mailto:angela.soares@edge.org.au or mailto:vanessa.bowes@rdaus.com.au ROTARY CLUB OF BOORAGOON : A reunion meeting will be held at South of Perth Yacht Club on Tuesday October 4. Looking for past club members, family of past members and former students who have been helped by the club (Youth Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, etc.). Contact: John Feary, club service director, 17 Hogarth way, Bateman 6150. Tel: 9332 1616. mailto:jfeary@bigpond.net.au DARLINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL : The Year 7 Class of 1972 will hold a reunion at the 7th Avenue Bar & Restaurant, 74 Helena Street Midland, on Saturday October 8 at 7pm. Names still sought include: Hazel BLAKE, Clay EVANS, Mandy and Penny GRAHAM, Paul GRAYSTON, Peter HUNTER, Peter JENNINGS, James POLLOCK, and Peter ROBINSON. Contact: Michelle Boyd (Molewyk), 0408 249 912. mailto:neil.boydl@bigpond.com ROCKINGHAM SALVATION ARMY SUNDAY SCHOOL : This year marks the 25th anniversary lead by Commissioners Brian and Carolyn Morgan. All who have been involved with the Sunday school or helped in any way are invited to a celebration dinner to be held on Tuesday October 11. Contact: Lt. Lance Jeffrey, 9527 3460, or Yvette Proctor, 9527 1901. SANTA MARIA COLLEGE : Students from the Class of 1985. A reunion is planned to be held on Saturday October 15. Contact: Janine at the college, 6330 0200. EASTERN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for the Class of 1995 will be held at the Rose & Crown, 105 Swan Street, Guildford, on Saturday October 15 at 7.30pm. Cost: $20 a person. Please RSVP. Contact: Nichole Moore, 0408 925 251. mailto:thecommittee95@yahoo.com.au CITY OF PERTH HORTICULTURISTS, TRAINEES AND APPRENTICES : A reunion for ex-Parks and Gardens employees will be held in the Harold Boas Gardens on Sunday October 16 at 10am. Please respond if you're interested in attending. Contact: Alan "Dolly" Dolphin, 0407 369 941, Adam, "Hoggie" Hogarth, 0417 952 479 or Paul "Jonesy" Jones, 0408 920 623. mailto:aldeyort@hotmail.com OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL : The parish and school invites priests, past parishioners, teachers and pupils to celebrate the 40th anniversary at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Miles Street, Karrinyup, on Friday October 21. Mass at 6pm followed by a light supper and drinks. Please RSVP and bring along old photos. Contact: John Reid, 93412895 or OLGC school secretary, 9341 3148. St Mary's Anglican Girls' School (Karrinyup): A 20-year reunion for the Class of 1985 will be held on Friday October 21. Contact: Melinda Palmer (Gray), 9259 4699, 0419 923 631 mailto:mlpalmer68@hotmail.com QUAIRADING DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL : Past students from the year group who attended Year 1 in 1966 through to Year 10 in 1975 are sought for a reunion to be held in Perth on Saturday October 22. Contact: Jenny Simpson (Laycock), 0427 455 217. NORTH FREMANTLE FOOTBALLERS : Players and supporters (past and present) and anyone interested, are welcome to a reunion to be held at North Fremantle Oval on Sunday October 23 at 10am. Free entry. Make a day of it. Barbecues available and memorabilia from 1900 will be on display. Contact: Stan Whipp, 9337 2434, and Ray Herdman, 9336 2495. mailto:valray6163@yahoo.com.au JAMES KIERNAN PTY LTD/MAYNE NICKLESS LTD : Expressions of interest are sought from past employees and the companies' business activities for a reunion planned to be held in the near future. Contact: Ted Stone, 9341 2350, or Graeme Winters, 9316 8342. mailto:g.winters@iinet.net.au BAIRDS : A reunion for staff who worked at Bairds in Wellington Street, Perth, in the years 1958 to 1967 is planned. Particularly seeking those who worked at the mail desk, country orders typing pool and customer account ledgers. Contact: Kaye Bellchambers (nee Snow), 9342 5568, or Verna Ball (nee Ashby), 9390 5782. --End--