Hi Everyone, Here's the Can You Help? column from today's "West Australian" ... * There is a photograph with the caption : SEEKING SOLDIERS : Can anyone identify these World War I soldiers? Their photographs were found inside the wallet belonging to Lt William MCDONALD, of the 51st Battalion, who was killed in action. Contact: Betty Taylor, 2/46 Ainsworth Loop, Booragoon 6154. Tel: 9330 6430. This photo can be scanned and forwarded as a PRIVATE attachment to any chatterer who is interstate or overseas and unable to access the West Australian newspaper. Cheers...... Erica mailto:[email protected] (Perth, Western Australia) http://www.perthdps.com/research/hil01.html =========================================================== ----< CONTACT & SUBMISSION DETAILS>---- Can You Help?, published on Mondays, is a free service compiled by Jenny Kohlen for people seeking information about their families and local history or other items of interest. Reunions - other than veterans - are published on Saturdays on the Information pages. Full name and mailing address (for publication) must accompany every request, as well as telephone number and e-mail address. 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:[email protected] CAN YOU HELP ? : Monday, April 7, 2003 (The West Australian, p33) ========================================================== ADDRESS UNKNOWN These people are sought by family and friends. We will put them in touch provided the person being sought agrees. EASTWOOD : Any information is sought about the whereabouts of Kathleen Elsie EASTWOOD, formerly PAINE (nee MITCHELL) who was living in Bedford in 1951. Her family lived in Margaret River about that time and it is hoped to also hear from them. Kathleen was born in North Fremantle in 1912. Contact: Can You Help? 9482 3382. EATES : Thelma EATES shared a flat with her friend Margaret WORCESTER in Scarborough in 1959-60. Margaret lives in South Australia now. Does anyone know where Thelma is? Contact: Can You Help? 9482 3382. HARRIS : News of Jeff HARRIS is sought by his cousin in Victoria. Jeff attended university in Perth in 1981 and his last known address was Dinderi Crescent, Dampier. Contact: Can You Help? 9482 3382. MURPHY : Jackie MURPHY is sought by her old schoolfriend Caroline who has returned to Perth for a holiday and hopes to catch up. Jackie lived in Gosnells and attended Kelmscott SHS in 1982. Contact: Can You Help? 9482 3382. YOUNG : Seeking Paul Richard YOUNG who is possibly living in WA. Paul was born in England and celebrates his birthday on April 1. Contact: Can You Help? 9482 3382. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» CUNDERDIN AIR TRAGEDY : The Cunderdin Historical Society is seeking friends and/or relatives of the crew of the RAAF Liberator No. A72-124 that crashed near the Cunderdin airfield on February 14, 1945 with the loss of five of the 11 crew and injuring the others. The Cunderdin Airshow will be held over the Easter weekend and a memorial plaque to those who died will be dedicated on Sunday, April 20 at 10.30am. Those killed were: F/Sgt. R.J. JOHNSON, F/Sgt. K.W. UHR, Sgt F.J. NAUGHTON, Sgt R. HIGGINBOTTOM, and Sgt. C.R. TAYLOR: Survivors: F/0 F.L HANNAH, F/0 C.L. TAYLOR DFC, F/Sgt G.F. COLMAN, F/Sgt. C.E. VEREY, F/Sgt. N. McTERNAN, and Sgt. KG. LEROY. Contact Mrs Kit Beard, 9635 1113. Fax: 9635 1460. DIXON / GRAY : Information is sought about descendants of Charles Matthew and Margaret DIXON (nee BERGIN) who married in Melbourne in 1856. Their children were Mary Ann (CARBINES), Emma (CLARK), Margaret (BROWNE), Harriett ELLEN, Michael John, and Henry William. Also seeking information about Charles Matthew's stepsister, Emma Barbara MILLER and her husband Robert Frederick GRAY. Contact Robert Hughes, 42 Francis Street, Lower King 6330. Tel: 9844 1700. mailto:[email protected] DONES : Information is sought about grandfather Michael DONES. He was born in 1891, place unknown, and apparently worked his way across Australia before he left to work the gold mines of Africa. He signed up for the Australian Army and served in World War I, surviving Gallipoli. Michael ("Snowy") died in 1941. He had at least one brother, who was a minister of the church. Hoping to hear from anyone with the surname DONES who might be related. Contact: Julie Dones, 17 Claremont Close, Famborough, Kent BR6 7AD, England. Tel: 44 1689 856840. mailto:[email protected] DUMBLEYUNG : This is a final call from the Dumbleyung Districts Pictorial Book Committee for contributions of photographs from anyone who has lived in the area over the years to be compiled into a pictorial history book. Over 1000 photographs have been received and include farming, people, business, sport, and schools. Contact: Jenny Williams, Dumbleyung Shire Council, PO Box 99, Dumbleyung 6350. ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« FAMILY REUNIONS KINGSBURY : A reunion for descendants of John KINGSBURY and Anne ROBERTS, including the families of Thomas and Cecil KINGSBURY will be held in Perth in September. Thomas KINGSBURY married Evelyn MARTIN and settled in Meckering about 1900, and later Cunderdin. He was a blacksmith and their children included Doris, Irene, Tom, Arthur, Jean, Maude, Jack, and Rusty. Also seeking descendants of Frances May EATT (nee KINGSBURY), and Blanche Agnes RANSOME (nee KINGSBURY). RSVP: April 14. Contact: Betty O'Halloran, 20 Prasad Court, Hillbank, SA 5112. Tel: (08) 8287 5210. PRICE : Seeking siblings Geoffrey, Emma and Simon PRICE, formerly of Dongara, for reunion and family tree. Tel: R. Schulze, 9844 7184. WATSON : Descendants of David and Emily WATSON (1873-1956) formerly of Jennapullin via Northam, are invited to a gathering to be held at the Bert Hawke Community Centre, Clarke Street, Northam, on May 4. A program of sports and games with a presentation of past family history and events will be provided from 10am. The day commemorates the arrival of William WATSON on the convict ship Pyrenees 2 on May 3, 1853. Contact: Ross Watson, 60 Jones Way, Busselton 6280. Tel: 9754 4541. mailto:[email protected] WILLIAMS : A BYO picnic reunion for descendants, relatives, and friends of the late Richard and May WILLIAMS will be held at Burswood Park (river/highway end) on Sunday, April 13 from 11am. Richard and May arrived in WA from Stawell, Victoria in 1901 and lived in Coolgardie, West Perth, Group 53 Jindong via Busselton, and Bassendean. Contact: Bob McLeod, 9364 9840. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» GOLDFIELDS GOLDEN OLDIES : Calling all players and officials from all grades of Goldfields football. A Golden Oldies reunion will be held during the Adelaide Cup meeting at Belmont racecourse on May 19 from 11.30am. Those attending will gain free admission to the races. There will be a free shuttle bus from Belmont station. Contact the clubs: Railways, 9367 5314; Boulders, 9339 7182; Mines/Rovers, 9330 4419; or Kangas, 9402 8410. HODGETTS : The HODGETTS family history book is being updated to include all HODGETTS in Australia. The biggest branch originated from Thomas and Harriet HODGETTS who arrived in 1790 with the Second Fleet. Their descendants settled throughout Australia, with many in WA. Contact: Richard Hodgetts, 314 Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh, Tas 7267. Tel: (03) 6326 6576. mailto:[email protected] JONES : Charles Herbert JONES of the 51st Battalion AIF was killed in action in France on July 3, 1916, aged 35. His wife, Elsie was living at 75 Sampson Street, Beaconsfield at the time of his death. His brother Francis John of the 16th Battalion AIF was also killed in action in France - on August 6, 1917 aged 41. The brothers came originally from Clunes in Victoria and had been living on the Kalgoorlie Goldfields from the late 1890s. Information is sought about descendants for a family tree being compiled. Contact: Denis Edwards, 1001/174 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010. Tel: 0416 181 791. mailto:[email protected] KOKODA MEMORIAL TRAIL (KINGS PARK) : Members of the public are invited to free guided walks of the Kokoda Memorial Trail in Kings Park on Sunday, April 13 from 10.30am to 3pm. Meet WA Diggers and share their wartime experiences as they talk about what fighting on the Kokoda Trail was all about. Contact: Bob Huston, 9574 6039 (a/h), or 9295 1955 (w/k). mailto:[email protected] HIS MAJESTY'S HISTORY : First hand accounts of Shakespearean productions performed at His Majesty's Theatre by visiting companies prior to 1970 are sought by theatre historian. Contact: David Hough, 36 Devon Road, Swanbourne 6010. mailto:[email protected] MARTIN : Information and photographs are sought about descendants of William and Lucy MARTIN (nee COOK) who arrived at Fremantle from London on the Hooghly on February 13, 1830. John PEEL was also on the same voyage. Contact: Lesley Manders, 61 Ashmore Way, Sorrento 6020. Tel: 9243 0703. mailto:[email protected] ROEBUCK BAY HOTEL : Stories, experiences and reminiscences from regular patrons, visitors and staff of the RBH between the years 1955-1973 when owned by Bill NIGHTINGALL are sought to collate an oral history of those times. Photographs associated with your stories would be appreciated. Contact: Joanna Nightingall, 74 Sewell St, East Fremantle 6158. Tel: 9339 3332. mailto:[email protected] TEACHERS OVER 80 : Any retired teacher who is over 80, or who will turn 80 in 2003, is eligible to attend the Retired Teachers Association Over 80s morning tea held in May each year in their honour. An invitation is necessary to learn all the relevant details. Please respond as soon as possible to put your name (or someone else's) on the mailing list. Contact: Gretchen Forrest, 75 Beach Street, Bicton 6157. Tel: 9339 2732. mailto:[email protected] WANNEROO HISTORY : Stories of Old Wanneroo, by local historian and author Bill MARWICK describes the simple life of 46 Wanneroo pioneer families. The 304-page book with more than 250 photographs is based on a series of interviews conducted over some 16 years. Bill would like to thank the families of the Wanneroo pioneers who contributed. Cost: $37.50. Cheques payable to Wanneroo Historical Society, post to Box 56, Wanneroo 6946. Tel: Bill Marwick or Damian O'Brien, 9309 3611. mailto:[email protected] WILTON : Seeking any information about Harry WILTON who served with the Light Horse Regiment AIF in World War I. He married Sadie (Sarah) about 1920 and lived in Kalgoorlie or Coolgardie. They had one son, Sonny (Albert) WILTON. Contact: David Trigger, 199 Sixth Avenue, Inglewood 6052. Tel: 9271 0627. mailto:[email protected] ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« VETERANS & SERVICES 2 / 7TH AUST FIELD REGT (WA) : The ex-members' association will hold its monthly meeting at Anzac House tomorrow at 11am. Members are urged to attend. Contact: Vin Stone, 9387 4302. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : Are you a national serviceman who was a conscript between 1951 and 1972? Did you know there is a National Servicemen's Association that has well established branches in Perth, York, Albany, Geraldton, and Mandurah? They are very friendly and have an interesting social calendar and would like to hear from you. Contact: Gennie Hawkings, 9277 6471 (metro), 9842 3998 (Albany), 9641 4038 (York), 9581 7839 (Mandurah), and 9964 3825 (Geraldton). RAE ASSOCIATION OF WA : A general meeting will be held at 13 Field Sqn lines Karrakatta at 10.30am on Sunday, April 13. All members are urged to attend the Anzac Day briefing. Also hats blocked if required. Any army engineers of other armies welcome to attend. Guests are welcome and to join the sausage grizzle to follow. Contact Mick Ryan, 9307 2385; 0407 446 666. mailto:[email protected] WAUR REGIMENTAL BALL : Lt-Col M. Butcher and the WA University Regiment invite you to the WAUR Regimental Ball at Winthrop Hall, UWA on Saturday, May 10. Tickets: $84 includes all beer and wine, cocktail food, table service, plus entertainment (RSVP April 29). Contact Shaun Chapman, 0418 902 939. mailto:[email protected] »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ABORIGINAL VETERANS AND KOREAN WAR : This year's Len Hall Game to be played at Subiaco Oval on Sunday, April 20 at 1.40pm between the Fremantle Football Club and North Melbourne will honour Australia's Aboriginal veterans and the ex-service men and women who served in the Korean War. The Department of Veterans' Affairs has a limited number of tickets for the game. If you are an Aboriginal veteran, or served in the Korean War and would like to attend, please respond as soon as possible. Contact: Sandra, 9366 8500. HMAS SYDNEY : Ex-members, relatives and descendants of crew of HMAS Sydney are invited to join the Anzac Day parade. Help with carrying the banner would be appreciated. Contact: George Ramsay, 9361 1390; or Em Ryding 9403 2997. SAPPERS : With Anzac Day fast approaching, the RAE Association of WA is reaching out to all sappers of any ilk to join them in time to spend this Anzac Day with their fellow sappers. The RAEA-WA comprises a big group of serving and ex-service sappers and those who served alongside them - and include RE, RNZE, Irish, and one Burmese, with engineers from all generations mixed together. Each year since 1982 an engineer dawn service has been held at Karrakatta to remember the many sappers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. If you live in the country or work overseas you will be kept in touch with a monthly newsletter. Contact: Mick Ryan, 9307 2385. Email: [email protected] * More Anzac Day veterans' notices next week. --End--