Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, September 26, 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, September 26, 2005 (The West Australian p30) =========================================================== ALLEN PARK TENNIS CLUB : Seeking information and photographs about the Allen Park Tennis Club in its early years (1930 to 1946). Contact: Kevin Casey, 9384 4103. mailto:kcasey@westnet.com.au BARWELL BOYS : In the mid-1920s hundreds of UK boys were sent to South Australia to assist farmers. The government-backed scheme saw them sent all over the State often working under severe conditions. At the end of their "apprenticeship" they were scattered far and wide. An annual get-together of these boys and families has been held in Adelaide for many years and a 30-year celebration will be held there in March 2006. Hoping any Barwell Boys now living in WA or their descendants may wish to join the gathering or get in touch. Contact: Dawson Wheatley, Post Office Box 325, Willetton 6955. Tel: 9457 9350. mailto:dawsonwheatley@bigpond.com BOAG : Information and photographs are sought for family history about descendants of Mary Ann BOAG (nee DEERING) who was born in Bungaree, Victoria in 1871. Mary married Thomas Edward BOAG in Perth about 1900. Known children, Leslie Alexander (born 1901) and Lorna Deering BOAG (1903). Contact: Val May, 9586 4219. COBBALANA RIVER : Can anyone clarify the location in the Pilbara of the Cobbalana River? It was referred to in Jennie HARDIE's book, NOR'WESTERS OF THE PILBARA BREED, as being "south of Boodarie". The river does not appear on current maps. Perhaps this was a name applied to the Turner River or one of its branches? Contact: John Luyer, 21 Mann Street, Cottesloe 6011. Tel: 9384 2098. mailto:cottbalcony@yahoo.com.au >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> COUNTRY CALLING DOODLAKINE SCHOOL : After 106 years the school has officially closed. This nostalgic occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, October 15 with a varied and enjoyable program of festivities and reminiscences. The day will commence at 10am, concluding with guest speakers and dinner in the evening. Morning tea and lunch provided. The P&C is expecting a big crowd of past students, staff members and interested community people. Everyone most welcome. Contact: Wayne Smith, 9045 8121, Peter McDonald, 9045 8100, or John Nicholls, 9045 8274. NYABING PRIMARY SCHOOL : A 90th school reunion and fete will be held at the primary school on Saturday, October 29 commencing at 10.30am for morning tea. Lunch and dinner also available. All past and present teachers, students and community members are invited. Please RSVP for catering by October 15. Contact: Jo Addis, 9829 1087. PINJARRA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion for past students from the 1993 Yr 10-1995 Yr 12 year-group will be held at the Premier Hotel, Pinjarra on Saturday, October 22 from 4pm onwards. Cost: $10 a person (cover charge for finger foods). Contact: Cindy Moroney, 9534 7195. mailto:mitchandcindy@hotmail.com or mailto:alisonb@murray.wa.gov.au or mailto:lisadubbo54@bigpond.com WIALKI CRICKET CLUB : Players, past and present, are sought for a 50-year reunion to be held at Wialki Golf Club on Saturday, October 8. Contact: Sandy Carlton, 9048 4040. mailto:alsandy@bigpond.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< CURTAIN CALL : The Historical Society of Cockburn is seeking volunteers with access to a sewing machine/s who have the necessary skills and experience to assist in fabric selection, design, manufacturing and fitting curtains for its museum located in Hamilton Hill. The plan is to replace all the curtains within the Azelia Ley Homestead Museum. Can you help? Contact: Logan Howlett, 9337 6501; 0407 337 650. mailto:lkhowlett@bigpond.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FAMILY REUNIONS CORRIGAN : Descendants of Thomas William John CORRIGAN are invited to a family gathering at the Fremantle Arts Centre, Finnerty Street, Fremantle on Saturday, October 22 at 10am. Thomas arrived at Fremantle aboard the Nile in 1858. His first marriage was to Louisa STRIPLING in London. Children: Louisa (m. Henry SMITH), Harriet (m. William LANGRIDGE), Elizabeth (m. Wesley BELL). Second marriage to Mary PEARSE in Fremantle in 1863. Their children were Stella (m. Bowes SHIELDS) and Ada (m. Earnest TRINDALL). Contact: Maureen Robb, 11 De Grey Court, Heathridge 6027. Tel: 9307 7224. MARSHALL : Descendants, relatives and connections of Robert and Lilliot MARSHALL (nee JONES) formerly of East Broomehill, are invited to a BYO picnic reunion to be held at Henry Sutton Grove, corner Leighton and Carter Streets, Mandurah on Sunday, October 16 at 11am. Robert and Lilliot had 11 children, 10 of whom survived — Robert, Dorothy "May" (m.TRENHAM), Clarence, Clematis (CARPENTER), William, Frank, Arthur, Thelma (ROBERTS), Morris and Helen "Nellie" (TONKIN). Lilliot died in 1929 leaving behind her husband to care for a large and young family. Many of them later lived in the Katanning/Gnowangerup area for most of their lives. Contact: Clarene Chopping, 9534 9408, or Carolyn Gamble, 0408 180 531 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< FORTY YOUNG AUSTRALIANS : The above named group of 40 youths toured South Africa about 1938 with a colourful revue. They performed in Johannesburg at the old His Majesty's, the most prestigious theatre at the time. They are vividly remembered by three octogenarians - Louis HURWITZ and Bertha KRONENBERG now living in Canada and Michael KOTZEN in Sydney. Louis writes of the opening scene, "the backdrop was a liner and down the gangway came the 40 boys and 'girls'," (about a third of the troupe played the part of girls throughout the tour). The three friends would love to hear from any of these "Forty Young Australians" who brought such joy to them as youngsters from Arcadia orphanage in Johannesburg on the day they were treated to a special performance. Contact: David Sandier, 41 Bebich Drive, Wanneroo 6065. Tel: 9354 0902 (w/k), 9306 2753 (a/h). mailto:sedsand@ca.com.au FREMANTLE ROUND HOUSE : The historic building will celebrate its 175th birthday on January 18, 2006. A fun day is planned and organisers want to hear from families and organisations who can share stories, photographs etc. to assist in telling the story of this significant building. Contact: Fremantle Heritage Guides, 14 Mrs Trivett Place, Arthur Head, Fremantle 6160. Tel: 9336 6897, or Valerie Ashton, 9440 3204. ST HILDA'S CHURCH : St Hilda's Anglican Church at 15 View Street, North Perth, will celebrate its 90th birthday in November. Past parishioners, people who have been married, baptised or have any connection with St Hilda's are asked to respond. Memories, history information and photographs would be appreciated to be included in a commemorative book. Contact: Reverend Shane Hubner, St Hilda's Anglican Church, Post Office Box 458, North Perth 6906. Tel: 9328 8967 mailto:hubnersj@hotmail.com KENNEDY : The writer's great-grandparents, Thomas Cornelius and Alice KENNEDY (nee BUCK) lived in the Perth area before their deaths in 1900 and 1933 respectively. One of their daughters, Ethel Bridget, married John Francis McFARLANE and moved to England in 1931 where they settled in Preston. Looking for information about Thomas and Alice and any of their other children and descendants. Contact: Kath Cox, 137 Albert Road West, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 5EB, England, UK. mailto:coxk@hope.ac.uk KIRUP TAVERN : Kirup Tavern will celebrate its centenary in 2006. Any information about the tavern — photographs, names of its owners and even "Kirup Syrup" would be most appreciated to preserve the tavern's history. A program of intended centennial events will be published later this year. Contact: Sue Hancock, c/- Post Office, Balingup 6253. Tel: 9731 6688, 0427 770 968, or Stephanie Lloyd, c/- Kirup Tavern, 9731 6311 HUDSON : Seeking date and place of birth and death for Edward John HUDSON, son of George HUDSON. Edward married Emily HOLMES in Adelaide in 1884. From 1912 to 1915 his postal address was White Horse Hotel, Cossack in WA where he was involved in the pearling industry. In 1915 he was a cartage contractor at Halls Creek. Nothing more is known of what became of George after 1915. Contact: EJ. Hudson, 10 The Loop, Edgewater 6027. Contact: 9405 8123. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< VETERANS EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' Association of WA : Their monthly meeting will be held at the Peninsula Tavern, Maylands on Wednesday, September 28 at 10am. Guest speaker from the Citizens' Advice Bureau. All EDA recipients and their partners welcome. Contact: Sue Plane, 9343 4960. Email: zanninanni@optusnet.com.au. N-CLASS DESTROYERS ASSOCIATION : Members and all old "N" Class and "Q" Class destroyer hands are reminded a general meeting will be held at Swan Yacht Club, East Fremantle on Monday, October 10 at 10.30am. Lunch will follow. Please confirm attendance. Contact: Bill Morris, 9384 7253, or Warren Smith, 9386 5750. REUNIONS BURMA BROTHERS' OLD BOYS (BOBs): Ten De La Salle Schools of Burma produced thousands of Brothers' Old Boys. They are all cordially invited to a meeting at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall, 5 Patrick Court, Girrawheen on Friday at 6.30pm (for 7pm). All ages, all graduation class years, are welcome. Helpers wanted. Contact Richard Boudyille, 9342 6169; 0404 101 694. mailto:rboudville@aol.com KOORDA PRIMARY SCHOOL : Past students who were (or would have been) in Year 7 in the years 1964 to 1967 are sought for a reunion at Breakwater Tavern, Hillarys on Saturday at 2pm. Contact: Kerry Griffiths, (Mactaggart), 9307 5826, 0418 920 859. mailto:macgriff@bigpond.net.au ARTHUR RIVER : Calling people (past and present) from Arthur River and surrounding districts to a Back to Arthur River picnic day to be held at the Country Club/Golf Club on Saturday, October 1 from 10am. Old photos and memorabilia appreciated for display on the day. Contact: Heather McDougall, 9862 6083, Ann Higham (Humphris), 9885 8052 or Dianne Marshall (Hooper), 9336 4009. mailto:arthurriverreunion@iprimus.com.au BACK TO KELMSCOTT : All welcome to celebrate the town's 175th anniversary at Rushton Park, Kelmscott on Sunday, October 9. There will be displays of Kelmscott throughout the years, a children's fancy dress parade and a cricket match with old and new players. mailto:cfancote@bigpond.net.au Willagee Hotel: The hotel closed for business on October 12,2002 after more than 46 years. A reunion for the past locals and staff wilt be held at the Ship and Dock Inn, 81 Quill Way, Henderson on Sunday, October 16 from 4pm to 9pm. Please bring along your old photos and memorabilia from those days. Contact: Sasha or Harry, 9410 2278. --End--