Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, October 17, 2005. Cheers....... Erica Hills ________________________________________ THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS) 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, October 17, 2005 (The West Australian p30) ========================================================= COUNTRY CALLING LAKE GRACE : All past residents of Lake Grace and those involved with the railway are invited to the official opening of the Station-master's House as the Lake Grace Shire Visitors' Centre to be held on Saturday, October 22 at 230pm. Contact: Debby Clarke, 9865 4041; 0428 654 041. NORTHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST : An invitation is extended to anyone who has been connected with the Church to celebrate 100 years of its involvement in the Northam community on Sunday, November 6 at 10am followed by lunch. There will also be an afternoon presentation depicting the past and the future. Please RSVP for catering numbers. Contact: Colin, 9622 3981. mailto:ncoc@bigpond.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CROATIAN HISTORY GROUP : The group's annual breakfast will be held at the Fremantle Sailing Club on Sunday, October 30. Guest speaker, Dr Lou ZANINOVICH. Please RSVP for tickets. Inquiries welcome. Contact: Lee Sikirich, 9330 6276, Tony Parentich, 9330 2791 or Maria Delia Bona, 9317 1689. DRAKE BROCKMAN : Information is sought for two forthcoming publications about the family. The first is for names, photographs, service and rank for BROCKMANS and DRAKE-BROCKMANS at War. The second request is for the original journal and any other knowledge of John BROCKMAN who took over the Clarkson drove of stock to the De Grey River in 1875. Contact: Alan Jackson, Post Office Box 470, North Perth 6906. mailto:ajackson@iinet.net.au Tel: 9271 9737. Or Nan Broad, Post Office Box 2090, Ellenbrook 6069. mailto:nanbroad@bigpond.net.au FAMILY REUNIONS INNES CLAN : George INNES and Rosa Mary (GRAY) and their 10 children: Frederick George (1883-1914), John Charles (1886-1909), Robert Leonard (1888-1964), Albert Edward (1890-1950), Eveline Myrtle (1892-1912), William Claude (1894-1917), Ruby Florence (1895-1961), Eileen Maud (1898-1964), Ella Pretoria (1900-1971) and Alfred Harold (1902-1977) arrived in Fremantle from Adelaide on the Burrumbeet on March 15,1903. They settled in North Perth. A family reunion will be held in Kings Park on Sunday, November 27 to celebrate the family's 100 years in WA. Connected surnames: CAMPBELL, DAVIES, FAGG, GALLOP, LAMERTON, REEVE, RYDING, and WILLEY. If you think you are connected to this family and have not already been contacted, please respond as soon as possible. Contact: Jennifer Lydon, 2/91 Clydesdale Street, Como 6152. Tel: 9450 4671. Email & website: mailto:innesclan@iinet.net.au www.dimondstack.iinet.net.au/innes.htm IRONING BOARD IDEA : The writer's father-in-law, Frank BOUWMAN, arrived in Fremantle in 1952. To make ends meet while attending teachers training college, the Dutch immigrant made simple wooden ironing boards that he sold in the neighbourhood. He rented a room in Rockton Road, Claremont where he fashioned them in a similar style owned by his mother in Holland. These boards were different to those used by the local housewives where one end was placed on a table and the other on the back of a chair. Frank's ironing boards had unfolding legs so that the board was entirely free for ironing. Does anyone remember Frank BOUWMAN and his ironing boards? Is there one still in existence? The information is sought for an arts project being prepared for next year. Contact: Hendrien van Gemert, 139 Arcadia Road, Arcadia, NSW 2159. mailto:hendrien@mac.com KOORDA PROJECT : KOORDA CENTENARY 2007 FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM: still looking for families who have been resident in the Koorda district to supply photos and details of residency for the project. Contributions are needed by the end of this year. Many thanks to those who nave already sent in photos and information. Contact: Marj Delane, Post Office Box 139, Koorda 6475. Tel: 9684 1297. MACGREGOR : Seeking descendants and relatives of John Charles MACGREGOR for a family tree. John was a chemist in Vincent Street, Boulder (1914-17) then Bailey Street, Geraldton (1928) along with John Alexander MACGREGOR, also a chemist. Contact: David Macgregor, Post Office Box 296, York 6302. Tel: 96412293. mailto:dejaymac@bigpond.com MALONEY : A special letter written in 1941 to a Mrs Flo MALONEY of South Fremantle from "Jim of Kalgoorlie" has come to light under a carpet during renovations to Princess Chambers in Fremantle. The finder would like to return it to Mrs MALONEY or her family. Contact: Richard Ferguson JP, 9364 4734 or 0438 353 355. MASSON : Descendants of William MASSON are sought for family history. William was born in Kilmalcolm, Scotland in 1897 and died in Perth in 1975. He was the son of David and Maggie MASSON (nee McCOLL). Contact: Sandy Stevenson, Post Office Box 53, Ladysmith, NSW 2652. Tel: (02) 69221708. mailto:alijohn@optusnet.com.au MIDLAND WORKSHOPS : The Midland Redevelopment Authority is seeking more contributions to the Workers' Wall. The big artwork at the entrance to the workshops site is made of bricks inscribed with the names and trades of workers. The project was launched in 2002 as a permanent tribute to all those who worked on the site from 1904 to its closure in 1994. Past workers and their families are eligible to buy bricks, which cost $25. To date, the wall incorporates 2705 bricks with another 254 waiting to be made. Deadline to purchase a brick: November 30. Contact: Swan Chamber of Commerce, 9250 8211 or the MRA, 9374 5500. MILITARY HISTORY : The next meeting of the Military Historical Society of WA will be held in the Meg Olive Room, RAAF Association Building, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek tomorrow at 8pm. Guest speaker, fellow member Dr Mike GALVIN will talk about the effect tropical diseases (especially malaria) had on campaigns in the Pacific region and SE Asia in World War II and the methods developed to counter this problem. The meeting is not restricted to "members only", all are welcome to attend. Contact: Midge Carter, 9379 3760. MORROW : Canadian relative is seeking her three cousins — Chris, Margaret and "unknown" MORROW. Their parents were David Kerr Clarke MORROW and Eilene CHANDLER. Contact: Jane Morrow, 232E, 7511st Avenue, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada TIJ 4 N7. NURSES MEMORIAL CENTRE : The history of the Nurses Memorial Centre, West Perth has been written and will be launched on Tuesday, November 15. Were you a previous member, volunteer or fundraiser? Did you work there or attend meetings? The trustees of The WA Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust are seeking names and addresses of all people who were associated with the centre over the years to receive an invitation to the event. Contact: The WA Nurses Memorial Trust, Post Office Box 205, Subiaco 6904. Tel: Jeanette Robertson, 9340 1041, Caroline Wilson, 9354 4187 or Wilma Gardiner, 9310 1076. mailto:jeanette.robertson@health.wa.gov.au PARKERVILLE FOOTBALL CLUB : Seeking a copy of a team photo known to have been taken outside the hall in 1922. The players were aged in their 20s and 30s. Contact: Pat Trew, 9572 2149. ROCKINGHAM HISTORY : The book, THE SEA AND THE FOREST, by Vic FALL has been reprinted by the Rockingham Museum. It details the history of the Port of Rockingham and the timber industry in WA. Cost: $25 (or $32.50 posted). Contact: Rockingham Museum, corner Kent Street and Flinders Lane, Rockingham 6168. Tel: 9592 3455. Museum hours: Tues-Thur, Sat-Sun (lpm-4pm). SHAW : Information is sought about descendants of Harry Worster SHAW and Emma Elizabeth COLE who were married in Bourke, NSW on October 8,1877. Harry moved to WA about 1894 and died in 1896. Children of the marriage were Henry John, Ann Worster, Katherine D., Helen E., Frank W. and Stella. Contact: Claire Shaw, 82 Birdwood Street, Innaloo 6018. Tel: 9446 2184. mailto:jenniib@iinet.net.au SOUTH PERTH SITES : General information and photographs of the following sites and buildings are sought for heritage trail brochures being compiled for the City of South Perth: Como Sea Scouts building called "Port Hampton" (1930s); Olives Reserve (1920s); Como Primary School (1920s); 201 Labouchere Road (1920s), and Margaret Forrest House at the Old Mill (early 1900s). Contact: Pat Gallaher, Heritage House, South Perth, tel/fax 94741870. mailto:heritage@southperth.wa.gov.au SULLIVAN : John SULLIVAN, a mounted policeman, lived with his wife Ellen (RYAN) in Perth and surrounds from the mid-1800s and raised a big family. Their children were: Bridget Rosanna (born 1858 in Fremantle); John (1860-Toodyay); Anastasia (1862-York); Patrick (1864-Guildford); Charles (1867-Wanerenooka) and Joseph (1870-Fremantle). The four youngest, Agnes (1873), Florence (1875), James (1878) and Alice (1880) were born in Perth. Seeking descendants to complete a family tree. Contact: Vince Shekleton, 251 Draper Street, Cairns, Qld 4870. mailto:vwshekleton@yahoo.com.au TAYLOR : News of Tom TAYLOR and daughter Linda is sought by a penpal who last heard from Tom about 25 to 30 years ago. He'd love to hear from them to catch up over the years. Contact: Alan Naylor, 49 Roydfield Drive, Waterthorpe, Sheffield, S20 7ND, England, UK. mailto: alanandlekky@roydfield.wanadoo.co.uk TOTTERDELL : Mr D. TOTTERDELL was a builder involved in the construction of wool storage units for the State Wool Committee during World War II. Author seeks his full first name, together with the names of two others with the same surname — initials T.G. and F. All three men were paid a bonus by the committee in 1942 in recognition of their involvement in store construction. Contact: C.B. Fyfe, 9385 5610. TRONC / JOSEFSKI : The writer's grandfather, Wilhelm JOSEFSKI, aged 10 and his sister Wilhelmina, 17 migrated from West Prussia to the Minden area of Queensland in 1883. They were followed four years later by their mother Julianna and the rest of the family. One daughter, Auguste went to WA and married Johann Jost Henry TRONC in Coolgardie in 1896. Auguste died in Dundas in 1966. Johann and Auguste had only daughters, their surnames are unknown. The writer has been trying to find them for some time. Family names include: KERLE, JOSEFSKI, WENCK, TRONC, THEUERKAUF, SCHULTZE, and HANSEN. Contact: John Josefski, Post Office Box 898, Maleny, Qld 4552. Tel: (07) 5429 6339. WATTLE GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school is celebrating its 90th anniversary on October 28-29. The P&C is compiling the school's history. The task is proving difficult because many photos were lost in a fire in 1992 and not much of the history been collated over the past 20 years. Memorabilia and written stories of school life would be welcome. The program for the public on Saturday week will in a welcome speech at 2pm, displays, afternoon tea and the chance to reminisce. Contact: P&C Heritage Committee, Wattle Grove Primary School, Welsl Road, Wattle Grove 6107. Tel: Janet Beed, 94531282. mailto:wgpsheritage@hotmail.com WILLIAMS : Thomas Charles WILLIAMS married Sophia FULLER in NSW in 1881. They came to WA with their son Alexander who married Louisa VALENTINE in 1904. Alexander and Louisa's children were all born in WA - Stella (1906), Les (1907), Alex (1909), Stanley (1910), Constance (1912), and Esme (1914) — the writer's grandmother. Seeking information and photographs to share family research. Contact: Tricia Miler, 42 Hovea Crescent, Wundowie 6560. Tel: 0419 966 086. mailto:tricks500@bigpond.com PARTNERS OF VETERANS BICTON / PALMYRA : All members and guests are invited to the next meeting to be held at the RSL Hall, 28 Foss Street, Bicton tomorrow at 10am. Contact: Margaret, 9337 8976. MIDLAND HILLS: Join the group for coffee at the Patissarie, near Action in Midland tomorrow (18 October)at 10am. Contact: Gayle, 9274 2232. VETERANS & SERVICES 2/13TH REID AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION AIF : The annual reunion lunch will be held at Anzac House, St Georges Terrace, Perth on Friday, October 28 at noon. Please RSVP. Contact: Mervyn Gillam, 9341 4734. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA : All members and non-members are welcome to join their social calendar of activities and meetings at the Gurney Club, Fred Bell Parade, East Victoria Park. Next get-together: Monday, October 24 at 7pm (guest speaker). Contact: Gennie Hawkings, 9277 6471. HMAS PERTH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION : Their next meeting will be held at the Swan Yacht Club, Riverside Drive, East Fremantle on Sunday, October 30 at 1330 hours. Lunch available from noon. Contact: Alan Rodgers, 9250 8449. VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF WA : The annual general meeting will be held at Anzac House, St Georges Terrace, Perth tomorrow at 1100. Veterans who wish to know more or who intend joining are most welcome ("excellent meals at reasonable prices after the meeting"). Contact: Peter Flockhart, 9493 1532. mailto:pjfbooks@4u.com.au =================================================================================== REUNIONS QUINNS ROCKS PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school will celebrate 25 years with a day of special activities at the school in Rees Drive on Friday. Program includes an assembly with past principals and staff in attendance, tours of the school, a family picnic lunch and a bush dance in the afternoon. After school there will be an afternoon tea for past and present staff. If there is interest from ex-students, a reunion function will be organised. Photos and memorabilia welcome. Contact: school, 9305 1500. mailto:anniversary@quinnsrocksps.det.wa.edu.au OLD GALLIANS/LAWRENCIANS : A picnic lunch will be held at Banks Reserve, East Perth, on Sunday at noon. Contact: Ken Brown, 9274 4469. HIGHGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school will be open its buildings and grounds to ex-students, teachers, P&C members and community members on Sunday from 10am to 3pm to celebrate 110 years of public education at the historic venue. Some refreshments available. Inquiries: 9328 4201. CHALLIS PRIMARY SCHOOL : In celebration of the school's 30th anniversary this year, two evening performances of the musical JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAM COAT will be staged on Wednesday and Thursday, October 26 and 27. All ex-students. teachers, and parents are invited to attend. Tickets: $10 a person. Contact: school, 9399 3255 or Challis ECEC, 9399 5851. mailto:muriel.jefferson@detwa.edu.au CLAREMONT TEACHERS' COLLEGE : A reunion to celebrate 50 years since graduation will be held at ECU'S Joondalup campus on Saturday, October 29 from 2.30pm. Contact: Ken Keesing, 9354 7591 keesingk@bigpond.net.au. MANNING TENNIS CLUB : The club will hold a 50th anniversary reunion at the Broadwater Pagoda Resort Hotel on Saturday, October 29 from 7pm. All past and present members and partners are invited. Contact: Anne Dowson, 9398 2974 or Leoni Clymo, 9457 1357. SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER HOSPITAL NURSES : A reunion for the PTS 3/80 nursing intake will be held at Steve's Hotel on Saturday, October 29 from 3pm to 7pm. Cost: $15 a person (plus drinks). Contact: Nicole (Norrish), 9383 7010, or Kerry (Richardson), 9385 3138. mailto:teresa.holdsworth@bms.com PLC : Peer group 1970 including those girls who left after sub-leaving (1969) and junior (1968) are invited to a 35th Reunion at PLC on Saturday, October 29. Please send names and addresses to receive an invitation. Contact: Patti Ohayon (PLCOCA), 17 Glendale Crescent, Jandakot 6164. Tel: 9414 1081. mailto:pohayon@optusnet.com.au --End--