Hi Everyone, Here's the Can You Help? column from today's "West Australian" ... * There is a photograph with the caption : KELLERBERRIN DEBS : A reunion is planned for these country belles who made their debut in 1955. All the 18 debutantes have been found except for two - Barbara MONTGOMERY (married name FISHER) is pictured second from the right in the back row; and Janet PHILLIPS is seated far left. Where are they now? Contact: Gail Farrell, 9368 2658. 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, February 10, 2003 (The West Australian, p26) ========================================================== ART GALLERY VOLUNTEERS : The Art Gallery of Western Australia is continually looking for volunteers to assist in providing visitor information and guiding tours of exhibitions. Training is provided. Contact: Adrian Griffiths, tel 9492 6642. mailto:[email protected] BARRETT : Information is sought about the whereabouts of a "Dead Man's Penny" given in memory of Peter Douglas BARRETT, son of Peter and Annie BARRETT, of Collie. He was killed in France in 1916 while serving with the 11th Battalion in World War I. Also interested in hearing from descendants and relatives of this family. Contact: Bernice Holbrook, 10 Bullock Street, Manjimup 6258. Tel: 9771 2889. BASSENDEAN BUILDING : Photographs (to be copied and returned) of the former Bassendean Masonic Lodge in Wilson Street, Bassendean are sought. The hall was also used by the community for dances. A social history of the hall is being written. Contact: Philippa Rogers, PO Box 128, Bassendean 6934. Tel: 9379 1424. mailto:[email protected] CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU : All previous members and volunteers who worked within the bureau during the past 40 years are sought for the bureau's 40th anniversary to be celebrated on March 19. Please respond with names and addresses as soon as possible to receive an invitation. Contact: Citizens Bureau, 25 Barrack Street, Perth 6000. mailto:[email protected] ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« COUNTRY CALLING ALBANY : Middleton Beach Bowling Club celebrates its 50th year in 2003. Seeking all past members of the club. Contact: Doris Butler, 9841 1893; or Lynne Danks, 9841 1968. mailto:[email protected] NARROGIN : A 10-year reunion for Narrogin Senior High School leavers of 1993 will be held in Narrogin on Saturday, April 26. Contact: Sharon, 9888 6098. Email: [email protected] »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» FAMILY REUNIONS AGAR : Descendants of Francis Henry and Annie Sarah (Sarah Anne) AGAR, and their children George, Frank, Sarah (Dulcie), Jim Millie, and Jack, are invited to bring photos, information and memorabilia to share at a BYO breakfast-by-the-river beside Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club on March 2 at Barn. Barbecue facilities and shop nearby. RSVP February 21. Contact: Jenny Glassford, 9245 6165, George Agar, 9457 2292, or David Lane, 9245 2857. GENEALOGY WORKSHOP : The Family History Society of Rockingham & Districts will hold a three-day workshop on How to trace your family tree-genealogy and family history for beginners, at Lotteries House, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham over three Saturdays from March 15 to March 29. Cost: $50 members; $60 non-members. Contact: Verna, 9527 4988. GREEN : Information is sought about descendants of Julia Jessie Cate Montgomery CAMPBELL who married Charles GREEN in 1899. They were living in Claremont in 1929. Contact: Norman Roberts, 9446 4983. mailto:[email protected] HAKES : Frank HAKES was sent to WA as an orphan from a children's home by the British Government some time in the 1920s. He later possibly found work on a sheep station and his last contact was with an aunt in England in 1939. Frank was born in Northampton, England, in 1912, son of Bertie and Ada HAKES. Any information would be welcomed by an elderly relative. Contact: Mrs Wendy Boland, 49 The Circuit, Shellharbour, NSW 2529. Tel: (02) 4296 5470. Email:[email protected] JACKSON : Seeking information about sisters Minnie Allen and Florence SHEEDY, daughters of Robert and Sophia JACKSON, of Wagga, NSW. They were two of three orphaned sisters and were sent to WA about 1903-1904 to live with May and Harry ROLFE in Perth. A son of third sister, Lydia, would love to hear news of them. Contact: J. Blythe, 32 Sydenham Road, Doubleview 6018. Tel: 9446 1439. RHODESIA RAILWAYS : An anthology is being prepared to capture the stories and reminiscences of those who served with Rhodesia Railways, particularly employees in the operating grades, either as running staff, or station foremen. Information about the unique system of control, utilising the morse telegraph and paper order system is sought and all contributions will be greatly appreciated. Contact: Sam Wright, 3/54 Williams Street, Kalamunda 6076. Tel: 9293 3506. mailto:[email protected] ROSSI : The writer's grandfather, Alberto Salvatore ROSSI was born in Cogna, Provicia Lucca, Italy, in 1893 and emigrated to WA in 1912. He married Stella May HARMS, and they had two daughters. Hoping to hear from anyone who has researched the family history. Contact: Sherylyn Johnson (nee Shaw), 9477 1726. mailto:[email protected] SMITH : Three World War II medals issued to Private William Smith (WX7019) have come to light : the Australia Service Medal, the Defence Medal and one not named. Hoping to reunite the medals with William or his descendant. Contact: Brian Croker, 9384 8869, or 9384 2475. mailto:[email protected] VETERANS 2/4TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION : Their annual Singapore Service will be held on Monday, February 17, at the PoW Memorial, Saw Avenue, Kings Park, at 11am, followed by a picnic lunch. BYO chairs and refreshments. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Inquiries: Trevor, 9457 8727. 6 RECRUIT COY GUILDFORD 1951-52 : Ex-army veterans from this company are sought for a reunion on April 9. Contact: Jim Churchman, 9276 9250. KOREAN VETERANS : Calling all seamen, privates, airmen, and nurses of the war in Korea who saw service there between 1950 and 1956 from any of the 22 countries that were involved in the conflict. A reunion will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, April 24-25. Wives, husbands, guests and widows of veterans are welcome. Contact: RVKW Office, Queensland State RSL, GPO Box 172, Brisbane 4001. Tel: (07) 3221 0722 (Mon-Fri 7am-11am WST), Digger James, (07) 3832 5041 (a/h), 0405 383 754; or Bob Downey (07) 3268 6375 (a/h). mailto:[email protected] WAAAF/WAAF : The 62nd reunion for Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force members will be held at the RAAFA Club, Bull Creek on Monday, March 10 at 11.30am. Cost: $25 a person. Carers welcome. Please make cheques/money orders payable to WAAAF branch and send with SAE and any dietary restrictions (you do not need to be a member of the RAAF Association to attend). Contact: Mrs Gwen McCrae, 68 Sivyer House, AFME, Bull Creek 6149 (before February 28). --End--