www.perthdps.com ... putting the FAMILY back into Family History * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hi Everyone, Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West Australian on Monday, September 4, 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, September 4, 2006 (The West Australian p33) BELMONT HISTORY : Calling Belmont residents interested in the early history of the district. The Belmont Historical Society is seeking members to join the society. Meetings are held at the museum in Elizabeth Street, Cloverdale (adjacent to the Faulkner Park retirement village) on the first Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm. If you haven't visited the museum, go along on a Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 5pm to view the many exhibits and have a cup of tea. Young people will be most welcome. Contact: Peg Parkin, 9277 4879 or Maureen Leo, 9277 3317. BROOME SAILMAKERS : The Sailmaker's Shed in Robinson Avenue, Broome, is to be restored and information is sought about the building and the men who worked there making sails for the pearling luggers and schooners from 1900 to 1940. The words "C. BAGGE SAILMAKER" could be seen for many years painted on the bay side of the shed. Contact: Irene Sauman 9361 0113, or write to the Broome Museum, 67 Robinson Street, Broome 6725. Tel: 9192 2075. mailto:irene.sauman@iinet.net.au COUNTRY CALLING ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL : A reunion is planned for ex-students who attended Albany High School up to 1932 or thereabouts. Please get in touch for acceptance or apology. Date and venue later. Contact: Mrs Jean Thompson (O'Neill), 34 Marine Terrace, Albany 6330. Tel: 9841 2137 or Stan Austin, 9844 4250. DWELLINGUP : The DRAPER family, who lived in Dwellingup in the 1950s and 60s are thinking of holding a Back to Dwellingup day within the next few months. Please get in touch if you are interested in attending. Contact: Rita, 9279 6636, Ruby, 9531 1151 or Ruth, 9490 2356. mailto:rita.boland@westnet.com.au ST PATRICK'S, GERALDTON : St Pat's Old Boys will hold a reunion in the college hall on Saturday, October 14 at 6pm. BYO food, barbecue pack or salad. Contact: Bugs Edwardes, 9964 3861,0427 091645. mailto:fluff7@westnet.com.au KATANNING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH : The building (now the Uniting Church) will be 100 years old in October. A celebration will be held on Sunday, October 15, starting with lunch at noon followed by a "catch-up" and a service. Anyone who attended the church or is interested in coming along would be welcome. Any memorabilia (on loan) appreciated. RSVP: September 30. Contact: Norma Hersey, RMB 358, East Katanning 6317. Tel: 9822 1521. Fax: 9822 1581 --- CUMMINS (ARTIST) : Any descendents of the artist D. L CUMMINS are asked to get in touch with the Royal Western Australian Historical Society regarding his works and life. Contact: Deb Wilson, 9386 3841 or Margaret Love, 9386 1076. DARKAN HISTORY : In preparation for centenary celebrations of the gazetting of the town, the West Arthur Historical Society is seeking photographs of early DARKAN, plus information (to be copied for display). Of particular interest would be items about the hotel in early times, also trains, the station and station yards. Contact: Lyn White, RMB 136, Darkan 6392. Tel: 9736 1155; or S. Curnow, 9736 1162. mailto:scurnowl@bigpond.com EAST FREMANTLE DWELLING : Researcher looking for a photograph, drawing or a painting of the former old stone coach house at 213 Preston Point Road, East Fremantle. It stood on the east side of HMAS Leeuwin, on the site of Wauhop Park, and was removed about 1960. Any information appreciated. Contact: Colin Nichol, 9494 1247. mailto:colinnichol@yahoo.com.au FAMILY REUNIONS MARSHALL/JONES : Descendants and connections of Robert and Lilliot MARSHALL (nee JONES) formerly of East Broomehill are invited to a reunion at Henry Sutton Grove, corner Leighton and Carter streets, Mandurah on Sunday, October 8, at 11am. BYO picnic lunch. Robert MARSHALL and his brother Norman came to WA from Tasmania in 1907 and took up land in East Broomehill. They later married two sisters, Lilliot and Coralla JONES, whose family farmed in the Gnowangerup area for many years. Robert and Lilliot raised 10 children whilst Norman and Coralla raised two. Descendants of the two brothers are now spread all over the State. Contact: Clarene Chopping, 9534 9408 or Carolyn Gamble, 9447 8872. --- GRIFFITHS : George Reginald GRIFFITHS was living in Victoria Street, Mosman Park, when his mother Florence Ellen PREEDY died in Newport, Monmouthshire, UK in 1955. Seeking relatives for family history. Contact: Fay Widdicombe, 33 Fifth Street, Bicton 6157. Tel: 9339 4376. mailto:faywiddicombe@bigfoot.com.au HISTORY IN THE CITY : The next meeting of History in the City will be held on Wednesday, September 6, at 2pm. Guest speaker Marjorie Charleston will speak on the subject, Horse Racing in WA — the Sport of Kings. Organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Western Australian Historical Society, these meetings are open to everyone and are held in the CityPlace Conference Room, Perth Railway Station concourse. Cost: $5 a person (includes an excellent afternoon tea). Contact: 9386 3841. PTE McCULLAGH : A dedication service will be held in King's Park (Lovekin Drive, adjacent to the Pines carpark) on Saturday, September 30, at 10.30am. A plaque wiil be placed in honour of Private William Hugh McCULLAGH of Kalamunda who died of his wounds in France on August 23, 1916. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and to be present by 10.15am. Contact George McCullagh, 9381 5401. mailto:mcullagh@ozemail.com.au PARKERVILLE CHILDREN : Descendants of the children from Parkerville Children's Home 1903-1934 are invited to respond to receive a free copy of the book (with postage costs only), SR KATE — A LIFE DEDICATED TO CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE. All inquiries welcomed. Contact: Eileen, 9534 2592 or Beryl, 9343 7449. PATRIOTIC GRAND PRIX : The Patriotic Grand Prix — the only motor race held on Perth roads — was held at Applecross on November 11,1940, to raise funds for charities during World War II. The Fremantle Motor Museum is compiling a history of the event and seeks photographs, news clippings and personal reminiscences about the event including the winner, H.G. HAMMOND and people who competed with gas producers on their cars. Contact: Graeme Cocks, Fremantle Motor Museum, B-Shed Victoria Quay, Fremantle 6959. Tel: 9336 5222. mailto:gcocks@fremantlemotormuseum.net PLEASE CALL AGAIN : Re William JONES and Hilda Florence LEWIS. Hoping to hear again from the person who wrote in reply to a request searching for relatives (19/6). The person forgot to include their name and number. Contact: Geoff Benson, 9279 9470. mailto:gbenson@iinet.net.au QUEENS PARK HISTORY : In 1907 the Canning Roads Board ceased and in place they formed the Queens Park Municipal Council (1907-1921). It was then changed to the Canning District Road Board. An exhibition is planned to mark the centenary of Queens Park and the writer is seeking photographs, letters, maps, documents and letters relating to the area (copies or loan). Contact: John Parker, Canning Districts Historical Society, Post Office Box 606, Cannington 6107. Tel: 9451 8538. SCHILLER : Information is sought about great-grandmother Christina Ernestina Wilhelmina SCHILLER (nee LUBE) and her daughter Annie. Christina died about 1936-38 and Annie died sometime after 1940. They are believed to be buried near each other somewhere in WA but date and location unknown. Contact: Christine Osborne, 1 Crown Terrace, Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032. Tel: (03) 9326 2460. SLIM'S JERRAMUNGUP VISIT : Does anyone remember the date when Slim Dusty played and sang in the Jerramungup Hall in the late 1950s or early 60s? Do you remember how the old power plant from Borden couldn't handle the extra power required by Slim's electrical instruments and apparatus? Names and times would be very helpful about those who assisted in keeping the power on and the party that followed. Contact: Les Murgatroyd, 18 Starlight Grove, Gnangara 6065. Tel/fax: 9306 4942. ST GEORGE'S/ROWAN : Seeking relatives of Flying Officer Perciyal John Hamilton ROWAN. He was killed in action in Holland on May 10, 1940. Before the war he attended UWA and boarded at St George's College. A memorial wing is to be built at St George's and will honour its members who died in World War II. The remainder of names still sought will be published soon. Contact-Betty, 9384 0713. TIP TOP MEATS : The writer is curious as to whether anyone has photographs or memorabilia about the TIP TOP MEATS in Oxford Street, Leederville when it opened in 1952-53, and the staff who worked there at that time. He was one of their original butchers and describes it as a "very happy workplace". Contact: William McCaw, 9439 3542. US SUBMARINES HQ : The book, SILENT VICTORY, by Clay BLAIR is a long and detailed account of US submarine operations during World War II. A considerable part of the fleet operated out of Fremantle. Their headquarters were in the CML building in Perth but Admiral WILKES, and subsequently CHRISTIE, set up personal quarters at a place referred to as the "Bend of the Road", a "beautiful estate bordering on a lake". Does anybody know the address or location of the site and does it still exist? Contact: Rex Nicholson, 9591 3559. mailto:randlnicholson@bigpond.com VETERANS ARMY GOLF CLUB : Serving and ex-Defence Force members, friends and family are invited to join the club to play golf every Wednesday afternoon. The home club is Hamersley but they play south of the river also. Contact: Dave Jones, 0400 517 825 or Terry Healy, 9276 2540. GERALDTON EX-MILITARY PERSONNEL AND RELATIVES : Have you received all your eligible medals? Representatives of the Directorate of Honours & Awards will be in attendance at the Geraldton RSL on Thursday, September 7 from 10am until 2.30 pm. Contact: Nick 9965 2524. NATIONAL SERVICE RAAF, PEARCE (JULY-DECEMBER 1956 INTAKE) : A 50-year anniversary reunion is proposed to be held on Friday, November 17. All ex-members of A, B, C, D, E flights plus aircrew are asked to respond. Contact: Paul Fellowes, 9388 8094, Peter Hanley, 9317 1684, Les Norrish, 9446 1512 or Des Sullivan, 9276 6330. --------------------------------------------------------------------- REUNIONS ST CHRISTOPHER'S NETBALL CLUB : The club is now the biggest club in the State with 46 teams and is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. A history book will be launched at the celebration in the Church hall, Waddell Road, Bicton, on Friday, September 8 from 7pm. Please RSVP. Contact: Kaye Allen (nee Gundry), 9364 1841 mailto:nighting@iinetnet.au MT LAWLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL : All past students, teachers, parents and the community are invited to the 50th anniversary celebrations to be held on Saturday, September 16, 10am-4pm. The day will include performances and displays by students and the opportunity to view the new $40 million school. A dinner-dance will be held at the WA Italian Club in the evening. Contact: 9471 0300. See website: www.lawley.wa.edu.au PERTH MODERN SCHOOL : The Perth Modernians annual reunion will be held at the school on Sunday, September 24. All past students and staff are welcome. Contact: Harley Williams, 9315 4445. Also, the school's history book, PERTH MODERN SCHOOL: THE HISTORY AND THE HERITAGE, will be available ($49.95 plus postage). Book inquiries: Fax: 9286 4207 or mailto:info@resourceenterprises.com.au MIDLAND JUNCTION PRIMARY SCHOOL : Calling past students who attended the school in Year 7 in 1962. The writer has arranged two reunions over the last 50 years and another is underway. Contact: Kevin, 9275 5987, or 0416 171 988. mailto:sdds_australia@hotmail.com BULLFINCH MARCHING GIRLS : If you were a marching girl in Bullfinch around 1958 and 1959 please get in touch regarding a get-together. Contact: Heather Allen, Post Office Box 166, Northampton 6535. Tel: 9920 3057. mailto:peter_heather@bigpond.com ROTARY CLUB OF BOORAGOON : A reunion meeting will be held at the South of Perth Yacht Club on Tuesday, October 3. Past club members, their families and former students who have been helped by the club (Youth Exchange Program, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, etc) are welcome. Contact: John Feary, 17 Hogarth Way, Bateman 6150. Tel: 9332 1616. mailto:rcbooragoon@webace.com.au LEEDERVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL : A reunion of students who attended Leederville Primary School between 1953 and 1959 is planned for Saturday, October 14. If you are a former student and have not been contacted please respond. Contact: Rod Mollett, 9447 3909, Sue Tana (nee Kirkam), 9276 6395 or Lionel Morris, 0418 946 542. --End--