Hi Everyone, Here's the Can You Help? column from yesterday's "West Australian" ... * There is a photograph with the caption : MYSTERY GROOM : This photo shows Eileen Piggott on her wedding day, but the name of her husband and date of their wedding are unknown. Her attendants were "MI" and "Lil", and it is not known how they fit into the picture either. Eileen's father, William Piggott, was a blacksmith who came to WA from Northern Ireland with his wife and two children as assisted immigrants on the Bride in 1866. Contact: George Alexander, 47 Balcolyn Street, Balcolyn, NSW 2264. Tel: (02) 4973 3783. mailto:[email protected] com CRUISE MEMORIES : A ROLL of film with an index date of January 1, 1996, was found during a recent clean-out. The finder had the film developed and noted all the photographs were of participants in fancy dress on a cruise, possibly on the Murray River. Hoping a reader may be able to identify and claim the rest of the roll. Contact: Michael Kealley, 9401 1809. mailto:[email protected] Either of these photos 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. List member, Vern Prescott in Canada has a BAGSHAW enquiry published today. Hope you have lots of responses Vern. 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, January 27,2003 (The West Australian, p24) ========================================================== ALBANY HIGHWAY TRAMS : Help is sought in identifying tram stops once located along Albany Highway. The trams ran from July 1905 until the end of 1951. Plaques will be placed at each site. Contact: Jan McCahon, Victoria Park Library, tel: 9361 1977. mailto:[email protected] BAGSHAW : Looking for descendants of brothers Walter and Alfred Edward BAGSHAW for family history. They were born in Preston, England, in the 1890s and moved to WA in the early 1900s. Contact: Vern Prescott, 126 Cecilie Avenue, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 20 Canada. mailto:[email protected] PADDY BAKER : Biographer would like to hear from family, friends and staff from the Regal Theatre, Subiaco, who can contribute information, photographs, or anecdotes arising from their association with Clarence Patrick BAKER (Paddy). He was born on September 11, 1898, and died on August 11, 1986. Contact: Meg Sangster, 9383 7679. BALL : Great-grandfather John BALL was born in Lincolnshire, England, about 1867. He migrated to Victoria in 1872. His brothers Joseph and William went to WA where Joseph died in 1935. Hoping to hear from descendants to complete the family tree. Contact: Ted Ball, 20 Davies Road, Shepparton, Vic 3630. mailto:[email protected] CHILD MIGRANTS : A dinner-dance will be held at the Guildford Landing function centre on March 1 to celebrate the 50th year of the child migrants who arrived in Australia in 1953. All child migrants, their partners, and friends welcome. Contact: Maureen Briggs Trewin, 9298 9254. ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« COUNTRY CALLING CARNAMAH : Looking for past students of Carnamah District High School: Warren BAILEY, Janine BAVOILLOT, Tammy HILL, Tania WEIR, Glenn TAYLOR, David CASEY, and Neroli HAYES. A reunion for the 1980 class will be held in Carnamah about October or November. Contact: Dale Radburn (Boyer), PO Box 39, Dandaragan 6507. Tel: 9651 4197 (after 7pm). mailto:[email protected] CUBALLING : The Cuballing Football Club reunion will be at Cuballing Oval on March 1 from 3pm until late. Contact: Ken Ashworth, 9884 5238; or Cuballing Tavern, 9883 6032. QUAIRADING : Whittington Interceptor Sustainable Agriculture Land Treatment Society will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Quairading Town Oval on March 15 at 11am. All past, present and future members invited. Contact: Suzanne Turner, 9642 6014; or 0427 426 014. CHRISTMAS ISLAND RAILWAY : Author wishes to hear from anyone with information on the railways that operated on Christmas Island hauling phosphate. Especially interested in stories from ex-employees and photographs. Contact: David Jehan, 44A Crump Street, Mortdale, NSW 2223. Tel: (02) 9580 8564. mailto:[email protected] DUMBLEYUNG - KUKERIN WARTIME : It is intended to record the names on a commemorative plaque of all members who served in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Dumbleyung and Kukerin during World War II. Family and friends are asked to respond as soon as possible to check details or to add names. Contact: Susi Moran, Dumbleyung Shire, 9863 4012. mailto:[email protected] »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» FRIENDS & FAMILY These people are sought by family and friends. We will put them in touch provided the person being sought agrees. Contact: Can You Help? (08) 9482 3382. mailto:[email protected] BUCKLAND : News of Gerard BUCKLAND, son of John (Jack) and Carmel, is sought by his uncle. MARTIN / WILLIAMS : Seeking Moira MARTIN (nee WILLIAMS) daughter of Betty and Ken. Moira went on a trip to England in 1963. Two children: Sarah and James. Friend Harriet would love to hear from them all. TAIT : Sheila TAIT migrated to Australia in 1961 and her parents Colin and Joyce TAIT followed her two years later. Friend Val in England would love to hear from her. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» HEWITT / PRIDHAM : James HEWITT arrived in Adelaide from England in 1855 with his bride and baby daughter Harriet who was born at sea on Christmas Day 1854. Harriet's first marriage was to a Mr BROOKS in 1873. Second marriage was to Thomas Jaspar PRIDHAM in 1883 - both residents of Beverley, South Australia. Do other descendants live in WA? Contact: Clem Fisher, 23 Potts Street, Melville 6156. Tel: 9330 6169. KALGOORLIE SCHOOL : South Kalgoorlie Primary School will celebrate its centenary in 2004. Copies of photos, written records or anecdotes are sought. Contact Gwenda Young, PO Box 1289, Kalgoorlie 6430. mailto:[email protected] MUNDARING AERATED WATER : Information sought about the Mundaring Aerated Water Factory operated by H. Gordon HART in the 1930-50s. Contact: M. Southgate, c/- Post Office, Dwellingup 6213. mailto:[email protected] NAVAL MUSEUM : The Naval Association of Australia (WA section) invites members and the public to view naval items and memorabilia at the Rockingham Navy Club, Point Peron Road, Point Peron. Open daily until Sunday, February 9, 10am to 4pm. Entry: adults $2, children $l, family $5. NOLAN : Descendants of Hugh NOLAN are sought for family history. Hugh is thought to have come from Victoria to the Kalgoorlie Goldfields about 1900. Contact: Bernice Holbrook, 10 Bullock Street, Manjimup 6258. Tel: 9771 2889. Email: [email protected] RUSSELL : News of Dawn and Gordon RUSSELL is sought by old friends who returned to England after emigrating in 1966. The RUSSELLs were originally from Guernsey and had a son (Geoffrey), and a daughter. Contact: Dorothy and Neville Turner, 10 Henley Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, England TP1 6RN. SCHAAP : Relatives in Holland are seeking news of Jacob (Jack) Schaap originally from Scheveningen, Holland. He was last heard of in the 1930s when he moved to Australia at the age of 16 or 18. Contact: L. Schaap, Tubasingel 30, 2287 CN Rijswijk ZH, Netherlands. mailto:[email protected] SIMPKINS : Alan SIMPKINS of Perth is sought on behalf of his cousin Nancy HYDE (nee GREENWELL) in England. Alan visited England a couple of years ago and tried unsuccessfully to get in touch with her. Contact: Alan Burn, 9447 5991. VISION IMPAIRMENT SERVICE : The history of the Education Department's Vision Impairment Service is being written. Information about students who attended Thomas Street School between 1953 and 1973 is particularly sought. Contact: Margaret Douglas, 9471 8909. mailto:[email protected] WESTLAKE : Sisters Charlotte Jane Harry and Louisa Caroline MILLAR migrated to Australia in 1869. Charlotte's eldest daughter Annie Jane married William WESTLAKE. Another daughter, Frances Lawrence, married Thomas WESTLAKE. Louisa Caroline married Benjamin SWIMMERTON in Ballarat in 1875, and later Thomas BERNARD. Descendants may live in WA. Contact: Pat Perry, 2 Sherrell Park, Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon PL20 7AZ, England. mailto:[email protected] ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« VETERANS 2 / 48TH BATTALION : Monthly meetings at Anzac House are held on the second Monday of the month at 11.30am. Next meeting: February 10. Contact: Brian Corboy, 9312 2291. HMAS HOBART ASSOCIATION : The annual meeting will be at the Navy Club, Fremantle, on Sunday, February 16 at 11am. Inquiries: Clyde Goddard, 9381 8705. (RSVP Friday, February 7). MARGARET RIVER RSL : All past and present members are invited to the 75th anniversary dinner on Saturday, May 31. Contact: RSL secretary, PO Box 437, Margaret River 6285; or Terry Reidy, 9757 2625 before May 1. NATIONAL SERVICE 1952 : Seeking names of members of 8 Platoon B Company 3rd Intake April-July 1952 at Swanbourne. Contact: Alan Reynolds, 11 Stinton Street, Bunbury 6230. mailto:[email protected] NATIONAL SERVICE 1953 : Reunion in August for national servicemen and instructors for the 50th anniversary. Contact: Bruce Angus, 54 Gaskin Road, Kenwick 6107. Tel: 9459 7365; Gordon Florence, 9246 3070. Royal Australian Army Dental Corps Association : A 60th anniversary reunion is planned to be held in Sydney, April 23-25. Contact: Mal Slattery, PO Box 301, Bribie Island, Qld 4507. Tel: (07) 3408 0417. mailto:[email protected] RWAR ASSOCIATION : The first regimental muster of the Royal WA Regiment will be held at the Gaby VC Club, Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta, on February 9, 10am to 3pm. All serving and past members of any WA infantry unit from 1948 welcome. Contact: Jim Richardson 9330 5405. VETERANS' PARTNERS : The Partners of Veterans Association of Australia is a support group new to WA. There are branches in all States. If you are (or have been) a partner of a veteran - from any theatre or peacekeeping force in which Australian armed forces have been involved, they want to hear from you. Meetings fortnightly, and regular outings. Contact: Sandra Cross, Box 3177, Malaga DC 6495 Tel: 9248 1104. mailto:[email protected] VIETNAM TOUR : A tour is being organised to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Battle of Coral and Balmoral. Veterans from all over Australia will depart from all States on May 25 for 12 days. There will be a service at the site of Coral on May 28, then after lunch a wreath laying ceremony will be held at the site of Balmoral. Itinerary includes a tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vung Tau, and Nui Dat. 3RAR and 1RAR were involved in the Battle of Coral and Balmoral which lasted from May 13 until May 28. Other units were involved as well including 1st Armoured Regiment, 12th Field Regiment, 120 Field Battery, and 161 Field Battery (RNZA). Contact: Kerryn, 9451 4669. mailto:[email protected] --End--

The "Can you Help" column is wonderful. Last night (Canadian Time) I received an email from a new 3rd cousin, Walter Bagshaw's son. I am very pleased. Vern in Ontario > List member, Vern Prescott in Canada has a BAGSHAW enquiry published > today. Hope you have lots of responses Vern. > > Cheers...... Erica > > BAGSHAW : Looking for descendants of brothers Walter and Alfred Edward > BAGSHAW for family history. They were born in Preston, England, in the > 1890s and moved to WA in the early 1900s. Contact: Vern Prescott, 126 > Cecilie Avenue, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 20 Canada. > mailto:[email protected] >