Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, October 3, 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 3, 2005 (The West Australian p31) =========================================================== HURFORD / LARKIN : Bridget HURFORD, formerly LARKIN, was executed in Perth in 1855 for involvement in the death of her second husband at Wonnerup, near Busselton. Descendants and other interested people will revisit the life and times of Bridget on the 150th anniversary of her death on October 15. The writer is seeking anyone with a connection to, or knowledge of, the events which lead to her trial and execution. Contact: John Waddingham, Post Office Box 467, Mt Hawthorn 6915. mailto:johnwadd@graduate.uwa.edu.au LEWIS : Visitor to Perth looking for descendants of George Sugden Price LEWIS and Catherine Ellen MAGUIRE. Their children, born in Victoria, include Richard LEWIS who was born in 1874 and died in East Perth in 1903, Rosanna born 1878 (m. GORDON) and Alexander Maguire LEWIS, born 1883. Alexander served in World War I with the 16th Battalion. He was unmarried and joined up from Perth in September 1914 but died from wounds on the island of Lemnos, Greece on August 12,1915. Contact: Max Lewis, 0409 448 008 (anytime) or write (after October 11): 135 Coree Street, Finley, NSW 2713. ROYAL WA HISTORICAL SOCIETY : Robert Muir, who specialises in old and rare books, will speak about "The Mapping of Australia" at the next History in the City meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 5. Organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Royal WA Historical Society, the meetings are open to everyone. They are held in the conference room of Cityplace Community Centre, Perth Railway Station concourse. Cost: $5 a person (includes afternoon tea). Contact: 9386 3841. ARMED SERVICES ALBANY EVENT : TS VANCOUVER, Albany, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. A Freedom of Entry parade will be held in the town on Friday, October 7 at 11am to which ex cadets of TS Vancouver are welcome to join (assemble corner of Serpentine Road and York Street). The TS Vancouver Navy Cadet Unit, Princess Royal Drive, will be open for any interested person on Saturday, October 8 from 4.30pm to 5.45pm after which there will be a cocktail party at the Stirling Club (invitation only). A service will be held at St John's Church, York Street, on Sunday, October 9 at 9.30am followed by morning tea at the cadet unit. All welcome. Contact: Sue Wakka, 9844 8231 (a/h). BUNKER PROJECT : Do you know of bunkers anywhere in Australia, or heard of one? Perhaps you served in any of the Main Road construction works, civilian construction works or Navy, Army or RAAF engineer works establishments during World War II. Were you a surveyor or geophysical surveyor or transport driver? Do you have skills that will assist in uncovering this important part of our wartime history? Any information — no matter how big or small — may be the key to locating one of these forgotten systems. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and only released to a third party with the express permission of the originator. Contact: Jake Minton, project manager, Australian Bunker Project, Post office Box 5137 SCMC, Nambour Qld. 4560. mailto:info@australianbunkerproject.com EUROPEAN TOUR : The writer is an ex-RAAF navigator who belongs to a group called Old Flyers which meets for lunch on the last Friday of each month at the Royal Aero Club in Jandakot. He is attempting to organise a group tour in May 2006 of 10 to 16 people slanted towards those interested in aviation and war graves. The group will visit Amiens in France and Toulouse to watch the new Airbus A380 being built before visiting the World War II invasion areas in Normandy then back to England. A coach tour in England will include an air show and another aviation museum at Yeovil (Fleet Air Arm). Business Class travel with two nights in Hong Kong. Accommodation in London at the Royal Air Force Club. Contact: Tony Munday, 57 Circe Circle, Dalkeith 6009. Tel: 9386 3902. mailto:lunarian@cygnus.uwa.edu.au FREMANTLE ARTILLERY BARRACKS : The Army Museum is compiling a history of the barracks. Seeking stories, photos, documents etc. from servicemen and women (Regular, Reserve, National Service) or their families who worked or lived at the barracks from 1911 to present day. Information also sought about army nurses, medical personnel and VADs (Voluntary Aid Detachment) who served at Barracks Hospital or 8 AGH (Base Hospital) from 1918 to 1921. Contact: Helen Birch, c/-Army Museum of WA, Burt Street, Fremantle 6160. Tel: 9386 2396. mailto:hbirch@iinet.net.au MEDALS FOUND : Medals awarded to these servicemen have been handed to the RSL in Perth. Nearest kin are invited to claim them — WWI: Sgt. A.K. BUTTON (2 Mob. Vet. Sec. AIF); Pte. Percy Stephen HILL (7259-1 Bn AIF); Pte. Bernal George QUARTERMAINE (WX37324/W31045-19 Reserve Garrison Bn). WWII: Corp. Vernon Francis STRACHAN (WX3722-2/7th Fd Amb.) and Leading Aircraftman Thomas George HARDWICK (29616-RAAF). More to come. Contact: RSL, Anzac House, 28 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000. Tel: 9325 9799. mailto:rslwahq@iinet.net.au PARTNERS OF VETERANS PERTH: The Drop-In Centre (DIRC) at Suite 32, 2nd Floor Bon Marche Arcade, Barrack Street, Perth, will be closed tomorrow but will be open again from October 11. Contact: Kerryn, 0408 341 045. mailto:pvaawa@yahoo.com.au VETERANS & SERVICES 2/16TH BATTALION (AIF) ASSOCIATION : The 65th annual dinner will be held at the Commercial Club in Bunbury on Saturday, October 15 at 7.30pm. Also, a memorial service will be held at the war memorial on Sunday, October 16, at 11am followed by a barbecue at the Commercial Club. These events are also to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Cost: $35 a person. Contact: J. Miller, 120 Lockhart Street, Como 6152. Tel: 9450 4170, or Ian Darroch, 9378 3705. 116 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REGIMENT: Members of the regiment, their wives, partners and others interested are invited to attend a luncheon and annual general meeting to be held at Anzac House on Thursday, October 13 at 11.30am (for noon). Contact: G. Hull, 9330 4191 or D.Dick, 9294 1238. AUSTRALIAN ARMY CATERING CORPS : Expressions of interest are sought for a reunion of all ex AACC members — caterers, cooks, stewards of both ARA and WRAAC. Contact: Ray Smith, 5/96 Albert Street, Osborne Park, 6017. Tel: 9443 5215. MANDURAH MURRAY VIETNAM VETERANS GROUP : Members and interested members of the public are advised that the group will hold its annual general meeting at the Old Halls Head Yacht Club, Mary Street, Mandurah, on Sunday, October 16 at 1500 hours, followed by a Sundowner. Contact: George Bullock, 9535 3458. NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (WA) : All serving and former members of the RAN are invited to the association's open day to help celebrate the commissioning of the new State offices at the City of Rockingham sub-section premises, Point Peron Road, Point Peron, on Sunday, October 16 from 1400 hours to 1600 hours. Numbers needed for catering. Dress neat casual (medals optional). Contact: Philip Steele, 0406 012 000, or Rockingham Navy Club, 9592 7071 mailto:philip@southwest.com.au RAAF EATS : The annual reunion luncheon will be held at the AFA Club, Bull Creek on Tuesday, October 11 at noon. Contact: Tom Dean, 9311 4396. RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOCIATION : Members, family and friends are invited to a social BBQ/gathering to be held at the Burswood foreshore picnic area on Thursday, October 6 at 1100 hours. BYO food/drinks. Contact: Jim Muscat 94021750. mailto:jmus4310@bigpond.net.au. VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION WA : The annual general meeting will be held at Anzac House, St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Tuesday, October 18 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. 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 Railway Station (upper level) on Wednesday, October 5 at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. mailto:aurelie@iinet.net.au. AWAS: Members are advised that due to alterations being carried out in Anzac House, the October 6 meeting will be held downstairs in the Victoria Cross Winners room. There will not be a guest speaker or raffle. Tickets for the annual reunion will be on sale ($27). Morning "cuppa" and lunch available as usual. Contact: Elsie Solly, 9272 3734. WRAAF (1951-77): The annual luncheon will be held at the Air Force Club, Bull Creek, on Sunday, October 30 at 12.30pm. Cost: $25 a person. Prior to the luncheon, please assemble outside the chapel at 11.25am for a brief dedication service to honour late patron, Sqn Off. (Ret'd) Eleanor BRETT. A jarrah bench seat will be dedicated to her memory. Special notice: Perth WRAAF will host the 2007 National WRAAF Reunion. All inquiries: Lyn Morrison, 9351 8659. ============================================================================= REUNIONS MIDLAND JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL : A get-together for past students of Miss Gillian's 1949 class will be held at Wesfarmers, Bassendean, on Wednesday, October 12 at noon. Contact: Joan, 9279 1463. FORRESTFIELD JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB : A reunion of players and family day will be held at the Home of the Rhinos — John Reid Oval Clubrooms on Sunday, October 16 from 11am to 4pm. It will be an opportunity to catch up with old teammates and celebrate the development of the club while raising some money for the club. Live music entertainment throughout the day, sausage sizzles on sale, activities for children and raffles. To assist with preparations, please register interest in attending. Contact: Iris, 9359 0376. mailto:ihindmar@bigpond.net.au. SHIRE OF TRAYNING : Past and present residents are invited to the annual "Back to KTY" reunion luncheon to be held at the Convention Centre, Technology Park, Bentley, on Friday, October 21. Tom APPLEYARD will speak about the pioneering APPLEYARD family. Contact: Tom Appleyard, 9245 2428 or Ray Kent, 9450 4592. CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER : Looking for people who attended previous Engaged Encounter weekends in Perth, Waroona and Bunbury as participants, presenting team or helpers. The group's 25th anniversary will be celebrated at Sir Charles Seminary Guildford, Meadow Street, Guildford, on Saturday, October 22 at 12.45am with Mass at lpm followed by afternoon tea. Hosted by Luke and Vannessa van Beek, Morris and Margaret Pavlinovich, and John and Joann O'Neil. Families welcome. Please RSVP. Contact: Vannessa, 92931998. mailto:vanbeek28@bigpond.com.au WEST LEEDERVILLE BASKETBALL CLUB (1951-70) : Seeking past players for a BYO picnic reunion to be held at Lake Monger (Wembley end) on Sunday, October 23 from 11.30am. Please bring along your old photos. Contact: Shirley Strack (nee Stokes), 9276 1902. mailto:strackmore@bigpond.com. KWINANA HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for past students and teachers from the graduation year of 1965 will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 2pm. Contact: Ros Sieracki, 9527 4414. mailto:mike.ros@upnaway.com. ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL (SUBIACO) : A reunion of registered nurses and tutors from the February 1972-February 1975 group will be held in Perth over the weekend of October 29-30. Anyone connected to those years is invited to join the celebrations. Contact: Janet Pages-Oliver, 9299 7562, Carolyn Harrison, 9368 0201, or Lizzy Inman, 9459 1550. mailto:janetpo@iprimus.com.au. PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL EX-TRAINEES: A reunion for ex-trainees will be held at the Western Power Playground, Kings Park (west side of the cafe) on Wednesday, October 26 at 11am. Bring along old memorabilia, name tag, chair, and buy lunch. Contact: Eva Samson (Deane), 9331 6248. --End--