Hi Everyone, Here's the Can You Help? column from today's "West Australian" ... * There is a photograph with the caption : PIRATES RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB, 1898 : Help is sought to identify the men in this photograph recently discovered in a biscuit tin belonging to the late Mrs MORT, daughter of Frederick Samuel CARTER (seated first left, second row from the bottom). The Pirates were the forerunner of the current Cottesloe RUFC where the club was originally formed in 1893. These names of team members in 1898 could help (not necessarily in the photo): WILKINS, COLLS, MCNAUGHTON, FOWLER, BALL, WOOLER, CRUICKSHANK, FAULKNER, ELLIOTT, WHITE, LEGGO, HODGE, BENNETT, RANDELL, BIRCH, KEAN, CARTER, MORGAN, COLLES, STARKY, RICHARDS, GORMAN, CHICK, WASSON, and TAYLOR. Contact: Ric Roberts, Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club historian, PO Box 179, Scarborough 6019. Tel/fax: 9341 6439. mailto:[email protected] 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, March 29, 2003 (The West Australian, p26) ========================================================== ADDRESS UNKNOWN : These people are sought by family, friends and others. We will put them in touch provided the person being sought agrees. Contact: Can You Help? 9482 3382. TRACY BUDD : Tracy's last known address was Geraldton, where she left some photos behind at the town library. ROBERT SLATER : Robert is sought about a 1968 class reunion to be held in New York in July. He attended Hudsons Falls High School. LEE THORPE (maiden name) : Lee was born in England and her last known address was Basinghall Street, East Victoria Park, in March 1982. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ALBANY POLICE : Seeking descendants of James CONNOR, who was an inspector of police at Albany in 1906 when he tragically drowned trying to save his nephew. He is buried at the Albany Memorial Cemetery. As part of the police service 150th celebrations, Albany police are planning to adopt his gravesite. James and wife Bridget (nee O'NEILL) had seven children: Mary Theresa (born 1884), Rose Mary (1886), Joseph James (1888), Alice May (1889), Norah Ann (1891), Elvira Agnes (1893) and John Cullen (1896). Contact: Sgt. Nigel Fander, 9841 0555. mailto:[email protected] COUNTRY CALLING DOWERIN : Past players and members of Dowerin Football Club are invited to the 1972, 1981, 1982 and 1985 teams premiership reunion to be held at the Dowerin Sports Ground pavilion on April 12. RSVP essential: April 4. Contact: B. Hagboom, 9634 1017. mailto:[email protected] EXPLORATION DIARIES PROJECT : The editors of a coming publication would appreciate information that could identify the source of the following lines quoted in a WA diary written in 1831. Then framed a Shell when the work was done; And changed the hazel wainds to stone. Contact H.A. Willis, 30 Federation Street, Mt Hawthorn 6016. Tel: 9444 5571. mailto:[email protected] ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« FAMILY REUNIONS MacGILLIVRAY: Calling all who share the name MacGILLIVRAY. Meet David and Heather McGILLIVRAY, secretary and archivist of Clan MacGILLIVRAY, at a BYO barbecue-picnic to be held at UWA Boat Club, Hackett Drive, Crawley, on Sunday April 27 from noon to 4pm. Included is a guided tour of Winthrop Hall, home of the magnificent organ due to a bequest in 1959 from Dr William Sim MacGILLIVRAY. RSVP: April 13. Contact: Del Smith, 9457 4325. THOMAS / BARBER / SCHILLING : A September reunion is planned in Perth for WA descendants of Henry and Philippa Thomas (nee Williams). Descendants of their son Sampson include Annie Marie (m. William BARBER and settled in Pingelly in 1905; children Evelyn MOYSES, William, Charles, Sydney, Albert, Olive ATKINS, Stanley, Alan and James Norman). Also, William Charles THOMAS of Kalgoorlie, then later Quairading had children Lindley and Edith; Emilie Florence marred Johannes SCHILLING; and John THOMAS married Jane JOHNSON. RSVP: April 14. Contact: Betty O'Halloran, 20 Prasad Court, Hillbank, SA 5112. Tel: (08) 8287 5210. mailto:[email protected] WHITE : Descendants of Pinjarra pioneers John WHITE and Mary Ann HAMS are invited to a reunion at the Ravenswood Sanctuary conference centre on Sunday April 27 from l0am. John and Mary were marred in 1890 and reared 13 children. BYO everything. Contact John, 9531 1457, Georgie, 9531 1414 or Jeanie, 9531 3842. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» RAISING GRANDCHILDREN : Calling full-time grandparents raising grandchildren. Free workshops will be held in Perth on April 9 and 10; also in Mandurah on April 11 (morning tea and lunch included). Legal, financial, parenting and other issues will be raised. Call ASAP to register. Council on the Ageing (WA), Freecall: 1800 008 323; or 9321 2133 (Mon-Fr). mailto:[email protected] JOHNSTON : During the Depression of the 1920s, Christina Sim BUTLER marred Alex JOHNSTON in Scotland. They then migrated to Australia and possibly settled in Temora, NSW, and had three sons, including William. Hoping to hear from descendants living in WA. Contact: Jennifer Murray, 70 Woodville Court, Broxbum, West Lothian, Scotland, UK EH52 5LR. mailto:[email protected] NEGUS : Seeking descendants of Charles and Mary NEGUS (nee CHICK). Their children are thought to have migrated to Australia about 1899. Contact: Margaret Styles, 65 Sydney Hall Way, Narrogin 6312. Tel: 9881 1179. KENT STREET HIGH : Seeking men who in 1949 spent their junior exam year at Kent Street High School in the care of Messrs CALDERWOOD and/or HEINRICHS. The girls had a reunion last year and they would like the boys to join them this year at a reunion in May. If interested, please write your name and address on the back of an envelope and mail it to: "49ers' Reunion", 23 First Avenue, Rossmoyne 6148. Tel: John Caskey, 9457 2597. McKAY : Seeking descendants of James (Jimmy) McKAY who migrated to Sydney from Liverpool, England, in the early 1900s, then came to WA to look for gold. His brothers, Joseph and Thomas, stayed in Sydney. They are believed to be descendants of Charles McKAY of Liverpool. Contact Beth Allen, 9271 4625. mailto:[email protected] METTERS FOUNDRY : To document some of the history of the former Subiaco-Jolimont industrial area information is sought from former workers of Metters foundry that occupied the site now the Home Base in Subiaco. Contact Christobel Bennett, Subiaco Museum, 9237 9227. mailto:[email protected] MOTOR RETAILERS : "Wheels in Malaya - the WEAME Brothers and their Company", privately published by Christopher Fyfe, tells of 'two West Australian brothers who made their mark in Singapore and Malaya early last century'. In 1906, they established a firm which became the biggest motor retailing business in South-East Asia. They also established Weames Air Services. It also touches on their connections to the TUCKEY and COOPER families, of Mandurah, and the EASTON family of East Fremantle. Cost $100 (limited edition of 100 numbered and signed); $85 (unsigned) plus $5.80 (postage WA). Contact: C. Fyfe (Lana Press), 6A Queenslea Drive, Claremont 6010. Tel: 9385 5610. Fax: 9385 5620. EARLY PHOTOGRAPHER : WA photographer R. Vere SCOTT worked in Perth and Kalgoorlie about 1880-1900, releasing photographs of coastal landscapes and city river views mostly in panoramic style. Hoping to hear from relatives or people with any information about him or his work. Contact: Mark Shearer, 93 Duffy Road, Carine 6020. Tel: 9246 0898, or 0419 915 230. mailto:[email protected] PINNELL : Descendants of the family of G. PINNELL are sought for family history. The family is believed to have been living in Kalgoorlie before World War I. There were daughters Edith and Nellie and son Ted. Edith was a good friend of William GANNAWAY who was killed in action in France in 1917 during World War I. Contact Betty Taylor, 2/46 Ainsworth Loop, Booragoon 6154. Tel: 9330 6430. PLAZA THEATRE USHERETTES : Photographs and memorabilia are sought about usherettes who worked at the Plaza and Ambassadors theatres, Hay Street, Perth, during the 1946-47 era. Contact Audrey Roach, 13/9 Corderoy Way, Noranda 6062. Tel: 9275 4151. mailto:[email protected] POWELL / THOMAS : Descendants of James POWELL, son of Benjamin and Priscilla POWELL (nee THOMAS) are sought for family history. James was born in 1897 and died in 1960. Information is also sought on descendants of Priscilla's brothers, John THOMAS (married Ellen CASEY; children Thomas 1888, and Gertrude 1890), and James (Eleanor REYNOLDS; children Edith 1889, Evelyn 1890, and a son, 1890). Contact Roger Watkins, 5 Fairview Street, Springvale, Vic 3171. Tel: (03) 9546 1201. ROSS : "Dingo" Ross, was an outback legend even before he died on the Murchison in July 1914. He left a wife and young son. Information is sought about ROSS and his descendants. Contact Peter Bridge, 61 Washington Street, Victoria Park 6100. Tel: 9361 8667. WONGAN HILLS : The Friends of the Cemetery Group are developing the Wongan Hills Cemetery and surrounds. If you have any information on the history of the cemetery or if you would like to help with this project, contact: Norma Walton, PO Box 116, Wongan Hills 6603. Tel/fax: 9671 1185. VETERANS 116 LT AA. REGT : Members of the regiment, their wives or partners and other interested persons are invited to a lunch at Anzac House on Thursday April 10 at 11.30am (for noon). Contact G. Hull, 9330 4191, or D. Dick 9294 1238. 2/13TH FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION AIF : A pre-Anzac Day lunch will be held at Anzac House on Friday April 11 at noon. Contact: 9341 4734. 2/16TH BATTALION : A special welcome to all members and partners, widows, family, and associates to attend a lunch at the Silver Sands, Mandurah, on Tuesday April 8 at noon. Cost: $15 a person. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Contact: Jack Bunney, 9582 5125. EDA : All EDA recipients, their partners and carers are invited to attend the general meeting at the CityPlace Community Centre, Perth railway station (upper level) on Wednesday April 2 at 9.45am. Contact: Aurelie Bergin, 9402 2043. NATIONAL SERVICE -10 PLATOON (THE FIGHTING TENTH) B COY, 17TH INTAKE : Still looking for Graham HULL, "Spud" MURPHY, Graham SMITH, Kevin MONTGOMERY, Gary STOCK and Brian JAMIESON among others. A reunion will be held at the Perth Dinghy Sailing Club (Kurrajong Hall), Crawley on Sunday April 6 at 2pm. Bar facilities available. Contact: Noel Simmons, 9405 1595. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : Are you aware the Prime Minister, Mr Howard, announced that a 50th Year anniversary commemorative medal was made available to recognise the service to the nation by national servicemen of both intakes 1951-1959 and 1965-1972? A medal presentation for recipients will be held at the Castle Hotel, York, on Sunday May 4 at 11am. Judi Moylan, Federal Member for Pearce, will present the medal to recipients. Please note: relatives of deceased national servicemen may apply for the medal on their behalf. In the case of national servicemen who saw active service in Vietnam this will be an additional medal. Please apply for registration. Contact Wilf Caporn, 0428 414 038; or 9641 4038 (after 7pm). --End--