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From: Erica Hills <>
Subject: [AUS-WA] **Help Wanted : West Australian, May 20, 2002 **
Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 22:59:12 +0800


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Hi Everyone,

Here's the Can You Help? column from today's 'West Australian' ...

* There is a photograph with the caption :

COUNTRY CRICKETERS : Bruce Rock Country Week cricket Team, 1920. Does
anyone have a better copy of tis photograph? The photo features two of
the writer's great-uncles, Walter and Lindsay BUTLER, and it is hope to
find an undamaged copy to use in a family history book. Contact: Barry
Butler, PO Box 5302, Albany 6332. Telephone (08) 9841 7727

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: (Perth, Western Australia)
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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:

CAN YOU HELP ? : Monday, May 20, 2002 (The West Australian, p24)
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AUGIER : Great-grandparents Joseph and Gertrude AUGIER lived in a big
house in Angwin Street, East Fremantle, from about 1890. At one time
Joseph was the owner of the Park Hotel in Fremantle and is believed to
have owned a brewery on the river between East Street and the traffic
bridge in East Fremantle (the Red Lion?). Joseph and Gertrude had two
daughters, Gertrude (Mrs CLOUTT) and Florence (Mrs BLEAKLEY). Any
information, photographs or print would be greatly
appreciated. Contact: Carol Eve, 139 Progress Drive, North Lake 6163.
Telephone (08) 9337 1759. mailto:

BYFORD : The Byford Progress Association has received a Lotteries
Commission grant to produce a pictorial history of Byford. Photographs
(to be copied and returned) of people, buildings and events in and
around Byford and Cardup over the past 100 years or more, are
sought. Contact: Colleen Rankin (secretary), 33 South Crescent, Byford
6122. Tel: (08) 9525 1146. mailto:

COTTESLOE BEACH SCHOOL : The private school was operated by Miss Annie
Nisbet on a property called Avonmore in Broome Street, Cottesloe, between
1896 and 1900 before it moved to Irvine Street, Peppermint Grove. Does
anyone know exactly where on Broome Street it was located? Contact: R.
Swan, (08) 9295 4493.

ERCEG CALLER : Hoping to hear from the 92-yearold unknown man who
responded to a notice published in this column (21/1) about the ERCEG
reunion that was held in March. He called about "Russian Joe". The
writer has a group photo of the 2/11 battalion he may be interested
in. Please ring again. Contact: Gloria Moss, (08) 9791 2723.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS


These people are sought by family and friends. We will put them in touch
provided the person sought agrees.

BRYAN : Lynette BRYAN (maiden name), daughter of Reginald and Jean
BRYAN (nee SINCLAIR) is sought for inclusion on the BRYAN family tree.

CRAIG : Seeking news of Adrian Ernest CRAIG and Jessie TUXFORD who were
married in WA in the 1940s.

PRATT : Descendants of Kenneth Gordon PRATT who died on April 26, 1997,
are sought for family history. His family included Ken and Sandra and
children, and nieces Sue and Melissa.

RYAN : Michael John Ryan, who was living in Kalgoorlie in 1950s, is
sought by a cousin. His mother's name was Netta.

Contact: Can You Help? (08) 9482 3382. mailto:

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GRIFFIN : Looking for information about descendants of John GRIFFIN, son
of John and Alice (nee ROBERTS). He was born in Sydney in 1893 and later
settled in WA. He had a sister, Alice, who died as a child in
Sydney, and twin brothers Arthur and Charles who served in World War
I. Arthur was killed in action. Contact: C. Griffin, 18 Burragorang
Road, Ruse NSW 2560. Tel: (02) 4626 8674. mailto:

CAPT. JOHN : Information is sought about sea captain, Ben JOHN. He
spent his earlier years on clipper ships and possibly died in the
1950s. The family lived in John Street, North Fremantle. Contact: J.
Dyball, (08) 9384 8810.

KORMORAN LIFEBOATS : Any photographs or memorabilia about the Kormoran
lifeboat landings in 1941, north of Carnarvon (17 mile and Red Bluff), are
sought for copying for research purposes. Also any photographs of the
caves taken by police Constable L. SULLIVAN. Contact: Max
Cramer, tel/fax (08) 9921 1354. mailto:

LAMBERT : The family of Clive or Ross LAMBERT are sought. Studio
wedding portraits and other photos of their grandparents taken about 1910
have come to light. There are also wedding portraits of World War I
soldier Sid LAMBERT and his wife. Happy to return them to the
family. Contact: Diane Dinnie, (08) 9316
3339. mailto:

MANDURAH VOLUNTEERS : Mandurah Historical Society and Community Museum
are seeking new members. The historical society operates from Museum
House at the rear of the museum, 1 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah. Volunteers
are needed to open Halls Cottage and the Museum. Contact: (08) 9535
8970, or 9535 9511.

MURRIN MURRIN : The writer's grandfather, Robert EVANS, was manager
of Mt Malcolm Mines Ltd, the largest company in the Murrin Murrin area
about 1900 until it closed at the end of 1908. Any old photographs or
information about the various mines and people of the area would be
appreciated (to be copied and returned). Contact: Alan Tate, (08) 9458
1577 (evenings).

OLD MILL EVENT : The City of South Perth Historical Society's next event
will be held at the Old Mill Theatre, Mends Street, South Perth, tonight
at 7pm. Guest speaker Lloyd Margetts is the Main Roads Inspector of
Bridges and will talk about the history of the Causeway, Canning
and Narrows bridges. Admission: gold coin. Non-members are welcome to
attend. Transport help: president, Kerry Davey, (08) 9367 5354.

PETCHER : Thomas PETCHER, of Shackerston, England, is believed to have
come out to Australia with the HALL family as a servant. The
HALLS arrived in WA on the Protector on February 20, 1830. Information
is sought on behalf of a Petcher descendant living in England.
Contact: Mrs K. Vincent, 33 Tunnicliffe Street, Parmelia
6167. Telephone (08) 9419 6395.

PINJ ARRA CRICKET CLUB : Any information about the club's 120-year
existence is sought -- including score books, yearbooks and/or individual
statistics. A team-of-the-century, and reunion of players dinner
presentation is planned for later in the year. Contact: Mark
Hennessy, committee, Pinjarra Cricket Club, 39 Moyup Way, South Yunderup
6208. Telephone (08) 9537 7883.

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PRIVATE PUBLICATIONS

Vietnam veteran Tony EASTERBY wrote Green Mules Green Giants 30 years
ago when he returned from his tour of Vietnam with the Australian
Army. A5, 100 pages. Cost: $28 (inclusive). Contact: Tony Easterby,
27 Opal Drive, Edgewater 6027.
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SAUNDERS/DAVIS : Abraham Davis was lost at sea on the S.S. Koombana when
it sank en-route to Broome from Port Redland in 1912. A memorial notice
was published in the local newspaper from "his sorrowing
nephews Monty, Joe and Albert SAUNDERS". The latter are believed to be
descendants of Moses and Deborah (Laura) Saunders, and their family are
asked to respond for family history. Contact: Michelle Urban, 21
Broomhall Way, Noranda 6062. Tel: (08) 9375 3874; 0418 910
258. mailto:

UNION STORES REUNION : The excellent response to the request through this
column for information about the Union Stores hardware shop has led to a
reunion of Union Stores employees to be held in Fremande on June 2. All
past employees welcome. Contact: Richard Rennie, tel (08) 9330
1636. mailto:

USA MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE : There will be a USA Memorial Day Service at
the State War Memorial, Kings Park, on Monday, May 27, at l0am. All
Americans, all present serving and past serving military, all RSL members
and the public are welcome to join the North American Veterans
Unit. Contact: Barry and Joan Gravelle, (08) 9497 4524.

WAR MEDALS LOST : Looking for the medals awarded to James Edward
RICHARDSON : World War I Western Front service : British War
Medal 1914-20 (silver), D/58 57009; and British War Medal 1914-19
(bronze) D/57 56749. Contact: J. Bobbins, (08) 9341 4302.

WAN STAFF : Past employees of WA Newspapers are asked to rummage through
their work memorabilia for back copies of the in-house magazine, House
News. A staff history is being compiled and there are a few issues
missing. Also looking for the old Quarterly Bulletin
magazines, 1962-1969 editions. Please make a note of what editions you
have , and give David a call. All booklets will be returned after
scanning. Contact: David Love, (08) 9482 3697, or 9482 3241 (w/k).

Descendants of soldiers of thisfamous WA and South Australian battalion who
would like to march next Anzac Day are invited to a get-together. Any
memorabilia welcome. Contact: Daniel Oxenham,(08) 9272 3130.

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VETERANS

16TH BATTALION AIF : ARCTIC CONVOY VETERANS ASSOCIATION : The
association is seeking Australian veterans who served on the convoys to
Russia between 1941 and 1945 -
includes RAN, RAAF, RAF, Merchantmen, DEMS and Maritime
Artillery. It is proposed to erect a national memorial to perpetuate
their service in the waters of the Arctic. The association also welcomes
inquiries regarding their meetings and socials. Contact: secretary, Ted
Slinger, (08) 9446 4540.

EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION OF WA : Their general
meeting will be held at Anzac House on Wednesday, May 22, at
10am. Members, partners and carers are invited. Contact:
secretary, Alan Balcombe, (08) 9375 2709.

GULF WAR VETERANS AND PEACE KEEPERS ASSOCIATION : A meeting will be held
at the Belmont RSL on May 25 at 1pm to finalise chair positions and to
plan the future direction of the association. Old and new members are
invited to attend. Contact: Philip Steele, (08) 9535
9154. mailto:

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS ASSOCIATION WA : Their AGM will be held
at Anzac House on Thursday, June 6, at 7pm. All members and ex-members
of the Corps of Signals are invited to attend. Contact: Brian, (08)
9277 1406; or Peter 9305 1303.


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