Hi Everyone, Here's the Can You Help? column from today's "West Australian" ... * There is a photograph with the caption : NEW CHALLENGE : EX-SERVICEMEN : Nic Katauatis, pictured right, and a friend were stopped by a photographer in St Georges Terrace on their way to study at Perth Technical School. Hoping to hear from the unnamed man with the suitcase -- or his family. Contact : Mona Katauatis, 9381 1430 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 24, 2003 (The West Australian, p24) ========================================================== ALFORD : Mr G. ALFORD was secretary of Morgans Hospital, Morgans, WA, in 1913-14. He recognised Matron HART'S service with a presentation. Further information is sought about Mr ALFORD and Matron HART for historical research. Contact: Marion Nelson, 9419 4548. BRITTAIN : Seeking descendants of Ernest and Jack BRITTAIN who had a butcher-smallgoods shop in Subiaco after World War II. They are believed to have moved to Victoria in the 1940s. There were two sisters, Maude and Hilda. Contact: Pam Alden, 51-132 Cockburn Road, Coogee 6166. mailto:[email protected] ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« COUNTRY CALLING HYDEN : A reunion lunch will be held in the Hyden Memorial Hall on April 26 to celebrate the hall's 50th anniversary. All welcome, especially those who were present at the opening by the governor and made their debut, the many volunteers and others who helped build it and all the people who have enjoyed themselves there over the years dancing, playing badminton, attending concerts, quiz nights, and much more. Reminiscences welcome. Contact: Yvonne, 9880 5113, or Margaret, 9880 5162. MINGENEW : The Anglican Church of the Resurrection is holding a centenary celebration on Sunday May 4. The church service will be followed by a lunch in the town hall. Anyone who has been married, baptised, confirmed or who simply had anything to do with the church in the past 100 years is invited to attend. Contact: Jill Ward, 9972 6056 or Linley Starick, 9928 1001. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» CROFTON : Alfred CROFTON spent about 20 years in WA, chiefly as a squatter and explorer in the North at Balfour Downs Station, near Nullagine, and took part in the establishment of Pyramid Station. He died in Perth in 1915 and further information is sought on his life. Descendants of a Mrs C.M. ROBERTS who was living in Queens Street, Mt Lawley, at that time, could possibly help. Contact: George McLean, 34 Hawker Street, Torrens, ACT 2607. mailto:[email protected] CUMMING : Widow Katherine Frances Henrietta CUMMING worked in the Perth telephone exchange in 1904 before buying a property in Doodlakine by land grant in 1905. She farmed the property called Yalkyn from 1905 until 1915. Any information and assistance would be appreciated. Contact: Murray Fisher, 23 The Crescent, Helena Valley 6056. Tel: 9294 4866. DUYFKEN VOLUNTEERS : Seeking volunteers (over the age of 18) who would be interested in becoming a shipkeeper or guide. Contact: Jenny Gibbs, 0408 266 216. ELLAM-INNES COLLECTION : The extensive military collection about West Australians who served in World War I is now open every Wednesday at 45 Forrest Street, Mt Lawley, from loam to 4pm. Contact: Allan Ellam, 9328 8027. FREMANTLE CEMETERY ONLINE : The Fremantle Cemetery Board has launched its new website with facilities to track down heritage and family burials and cremations. Website: www.fcb.wa.gov.au WIND-UP GRAMOPHONES : A gramophone information day will be held on Saturday March 29 in the courtyard of the WA Museum Fremantle, Finnerty Street, Fremantle. Owners of wind-up gramophones or phonographs are invited to bring them along between 2pm and 4pm during which time experts will be on hand to identify them and provide information about the history and care of the machines free of charge (for big machines, bring a photo or diagram instead). Contact: Richard Rennie, 9330 1636. mailto:[email protected] GROUP SETTLERS : Descendants or relatives of settlers who have information, memo or photographs relating to group settlement at either McCleod Creek (Group 38), or Kudardup (Group 4) are sought. The writer is researching and writing a book on the early life of her grandparents William and Harriet FRATER, who migrated to WA in 1920. They were pioneers of the scheme in the South-West for 10 years. Contact: Valerie Everett, 133 Flinders Street, Mt Hawthorn 6016. Tel: 9443 3638. GRUNDY : Information is sought on descendants of James Henry and Elizabeth Mary GRUNDY (nee LITTLE). James was born in Toodyay in 1859. Contact: Colin Burchall, 3 Waldau Court, Doncaster, Vic 3108. Tel: 0418 336 878. HAYWARD : Descendants of Walter HAYWARD, who was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1881 and died in Gosnells in 1964 are sought. The writer has the history of the Hayward family traced back to 1733 and of those still living in England. She is happy to share. Contact: Catherine Castle, 26 Somerstown, Chichester, West Sussex, P019 6AG, England. mailto:[email protected] HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD : The Sisters of the Good Shepherd are seeking names and addresses of past staff and residents of the Home of the Good Shepherd (Leederville) and Kiah House, staff and students of St Clare's School and people who have worked at or attended the Koondoola neighbourhood centre. Centenary celebrations will be held at the former Home of the Good Shepherd, 52 Ruislip Street, Leederville, on Saturday May 10 between 1pm and 5pm. Please RSVP. Contact: Marion, 9381 3955 (9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri). KIRBY : Descendants of David William KIRBY are sought for family history. David was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, in 1894. He migrated to Australia where he served in the AIF in World War II. Contact: Vern Prescott, 126 Cecile Avenue, Chatham, Ontario N7M 2C3, Canada. mailto:[email protected] CHARLES MOORE STAFF : Seeking a copy of a group photo taken at Romano's night club in Perth about 1970. The occasion was believed to be Fred APLIN's retirement dinner and was taken in front of the stage. Only a few were printed. Does anyone have a copy? Contact: Melva Edwards, 9444 3704. PICKERING BROOK RIFLE RANGE : Information is sought about the history of the rifle range particularly between 1915 and 1958. What army units trained at the range during world wars 1 and II? And, any information is sought about the home guards and the rifle clubs that also used the range. Contact: George Girgal, 72 Brown Street, East Perth 6004. Tel: 9325 2002. mailto:[email protected] PoWs-BORNEO : The Borneo PoW Relatives Group is seeking relatives of Corporal Sydney Arthur FIELD (VX61556) of the 13th AGH, whose family lived at Nungarin, and Private Edwin Henry COLE (SX11457), of Perth, who served with the 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion. Both died at Sandakan. Contact: Ken Jones, 10 Carnwrath Way, Duncraig 6023. Tel: 9448 2415. PRIVATE PUBLICATION : Lyle SOLOMON's A Gunner's Diary, is an autobiographical account that describes a little of the early history of WA as well as experiences in the El Alamein and New Guinea theatres of war during World War II when Lyle served with the 2/4th Australian Light AA (11th Battery). Lyle farmed land from Morawa to York and Quairading when teams of horses worked the land. After prospecting, he became a drilling contractor and started Niagara Drilling, covering many parts of the State in search of minerals and water. 171 pages. $24 (inclusive). Contact: Lyle Solomon, (Geranium World), 125 Paganoni Road, Karnup 6176. Tel: 9537 1131. SWAN RIVER PIONEERS : The Swan River Pioneers' Group - a special interest group of the WA Genealogical Society, is calling for applications from direct descendants of early pioneers (1829-1838) who would like their "Certificate of Descendancy" to be presented at the annual Foundation Day dinner at the Swan Room, Perth Parmelia Hilton, on May 31. Cost: $70 (includes certificate and badge $20, and dinner $50). Applications close April 22. Contact: Lyn, 9332 4859, Daphne 9349 0513, or Gayna 9478 2476. mailto:[email protected] VILLERS-BRETONNEAUX : Those with family connections to the Battle of Villers-Bretonneaux, April 24-25, 1918, are asked to respond as soon as possible. A reunion service for families will be held in St George's Cathedral on Sunday, April 27. Contact: Cathedral office, 9325 5766. mailto:[email protected] WANNEROO ENLISTMENTS : The Wanneroo and Districts Historical Society is compiling a list of all those who were born in or enlisted at Wanneroo to serve during World War II. This includes all those who enlisted in the Voluntary Defence Corps. A list has been compiled but help is sought to ensure no one has been missed out. Please send details as soon as possible. Contact: Margaret Cockman, PO Box 56, Wanneroo 6946. Tel: Don Horsley, 9306-2946. VETERANS AUSTRALIAN GULF WAR VETERANS AND PEACE KEEPERS : Next meeting will be held at the Belmont RSL on Saturday, March 29, at 1.30pm. All old members and new members are invited to attend. Contact: Philip, 9535 9154. Email: [email protected] EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : The monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House, Perth, on Wednesday March 26 at 10am. EDA recipients, partners, and carers invited. Contact: Alan Balcombe, 9375 2709. KOREAN WAR : A cordial invitation is extended to all veterans 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 - to attend a reunion to in Brisbane, April 24-25. Their wives, husbands, guests and widows are very welcome. Respond before April 11 for information about the program, accommodation, and discounted travel. Contact: Garry Burgoyne, 9276 6248. mailto:[email protected] N-CLASS DESTROYERS ASSOCIATION : Members and all old N-Class and Q-Class destroyer hands are reminded the general meeting will be held on Monday April 7 at 1000 hours followed by a guest speaker on the topic of Veterans Affairs and disability pensions etc. Please confirm by March 31 if you intend to stay for the lunch (for catering purposes). Contact: Bill Moms, 9384 7253, or Warren Smith, 9386 5750. PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE : A reunion of former PoWs and relatives will be held at the Mandurah RSL Hall on Wednesday April 9. Contact Wyn or Wally Holding, 9535 4593. --End--