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From: Erica Hills <>
Subject: Reunions etc. Saturday 12 September, 2005 The West Australian
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:37:35 +0800

Hi Everyone,

Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West
Australian on Monday, September 12, 2005.

Cheers....... Erica Hills

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THE CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS)
is published on Mondays as a free service. 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, September 12, 2005 (The West Australian p30)
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CATHOLIC POLICE MASS : Serving and former members
of police are advised that Mass will be
celebrated at Trinity College chapel, Trinity
Avenue, East Perth on Thursday, September 29, at
7pm. This coincides with the feast of St Michael
the Archangel, patron saint of police. It is also
National Police Remembrance Day, a day set aside
to remember colleagues who died while performing
their duties. Supper will follow. Please RSVP for
catering. Contact: Peter Browne, 9321 2155, Insp.
Paul Newman, 9222 1474, or Des Noonan, 9291 8641.

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COUNTRY CALLING

BUNBURY HOSPITAL : Former workers at the Bunbury
Regional Hospital (or Stirling Hospital as it was
previously known) are invited to a reunion to be
held at the Parade Hotel, Bunbury, on Tuesday,
November 8, at noon. Cost: $18 a person
(two-course meal). All staff are encouraged to
attend, not just nursing staff. Confirm numbers
by November 1. Contact: Margaret Radge, 9725
1923, or Corriene Monteath, 9797 1825.

ST PAT'S AND STELLA MARIS (GERALDTON) : Past
students are invited to a reunion for any of the
years of the class that started Year 8 in 1976
and completed Year 12 in 1980. The reunion will
involve a number of events over the weekend of
September 24-25. Family and friends are also
invited to attend including a dinner on Saturday
night (dinner cost $20 a head, no door sales):
RSVP September 19 (for all events). Contact:
Cathy Kimberly (Bombara), 9964 1263, Peter Duplex
9923 2987, or Megan Abraham (Howard), 9964
2356. mailto:

WYALKATCHEM : All are welcome to the centenary
celebrations to be held on the weekend of October
1-2. Attractions include an art show, historical
displays, church service, heritage parade,
migrant reunion and Oktober-fest, as well as
children's events. Contact: Shire, 9681 1166.

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FAMILY REUNIONS

GILL : A reunion for descendants of Rev. Samuel
GILL, who arrived in SA with wife Winifred (nee
OKE) aboard the Caroline in 1839 along with sons,
Samuel Thomas and John Ryland GILL, will be held
in Donnybrook on Saturday, September 24. Samuel
Thomas was to become a famous Australian painter.
His brother John and wife Janet (THOMPSON) had
eight children including Ryland Oke GILL who
married Emma MILLER. They came to WA with
children John Samuel and George RYLAND, where a
third son, Douglas Oke, was born in Kunanalling.
Ryland's second marriage was to Linda CHADWICK.
Their children were John Stanley, Muriel
Josephine (m. HUGHES), Ryland Edwin and Richard
Maxwell. Contact: Des Hughes, 295 Duke Street,
Northam 6401. Tel/fax 9622 2562. mailto:

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GERALDTON ROAD BOARD : Information is sought
about the Geraldton Road Board, including
photographs of past chairmen and secretaries for
a book on the history of Greenough Shire.
Contact: Gary Martin, Post Office Box 1325,
Geraldton 6531. Tel: 9926 1058. mailto:

LAKE GRACE HOSPITAL : Researcher is seeking
information from former nursing and domestic
staff or patients of the old Lake Grace Hospital
(1926-1952). Contact : Michelle Slarke.
post Office Box 67, Lake Grace 6353. Tel: 9865 1878

MILES : English kinfolk visiting Perth in October
would love to hear from the family of Guildford
couple Albert Matthew MILES and wife Kathleen.
Albert died in Perth in 1978 aged 86. Kathleen
died in 1966. Their children were Trevor, Paul,
Ronald and Delys. The writer and husband will be
staying in Perth at the Parmelia Hilton from
October 14 to 17. Contact: Christine George, 13
Dovecote Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6
8DS, England, UK. Tel: 001778 344188. mailto:

MODEL T FORDS : A public meeting to discuss the
formation of a Model T Ford owners club (section)
within the Veteran Car Club of WA will be held at
the VCC clubrooms, corner Hale Road and Tonkin
Highway, Wattle Grove, on Thursday, September 15,
at 8pm. If you are one of the many Model T Ford
(1909-1927) enthusiasts with a restored or
part-restored "T" you will be welcome. Contact: Ray Coyle, 9296 1046.

SOUTH PERTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The society's
next event at the Old Mill Theatre, Mends Street,
South Perth, will be held on Monday, September
19, at 7pm. Guest speaker Arthur Allen STILES
will talk about the STILES OF SOUTH PERTH — the
family that brought movies to South Perth. The
STILES' family picture theatre dynasty continues
today. The family also has direct ancestry to
early South Perth pioneering families TONDUT and
WHITELY. Cost: Gold coin donation (includes
tea/coffee and light refreshments). Non-members
welcome. Inquiries: Kerry Davey, 9367 5354 or Laurel Smith, 9367 8906.

STEPHENS : Seeking Geoffrey Edward STEPHENS. He
was a member of the Department of Civil Aviation
survey team which marked out the property
acquisition areas at Cocos (Keeling) Islands
during 1950-51. The group was led by licensed surveyor Brian MEEHAN along with
chainman George GRIMME. Contact: Phil McCulloch,
92710178. mailto:

TIN HARE RAIL CAR : Furthering research on the
history of the Loopline Railway in Boulder, the
writer is seeking information about the 'TIN
HARE" rail car that operated during the 1960s —
particularly where it was shipped off to. Also
hoping to hear from "Mitzi" (surname unknown) a
small child who survived being run over by a
train in Boulder — most probably the Loopline or
mines train. This incident occurred at Dunlop's
Crossing near Wittenoom or Clancy Street Does
anyone know Mitzi and her story? Contact: Meagan
Crew, secretary, Loopline Railway, Post Office
Box 2024, Boulder 6430. Tel: 9091 3911 or 9093 3055.

WORKSHOP IN AUSTRALIND : Harvey History Online
will hold a workshop at Settlers Hall, Marine
Drive, Settlers Estate, Australind, on Sunday,
October 2 at lpm (registration 12.30pm). Elaine
GREEN will present a hands-on workshop to give
you the skills to prepare, interview and store
memories in audio form. This will be a great
opportunity to start your family history search.
Cost: $25 a person. Bookings essential. A
follow-up workshop will be conducted on Sunday,
October 30. Contact: Wendy, 9797 0112 by Thursday, September 29.

YARLOOP : Oral histories, stories, documents,
photographs, maps and plans relating specifically
to Yarloop are sought for a community history
project. Contact: Josh Ledger, project
co-ordinator, Post Office Box 77, Yarloop 6218.
Tel: 0427 539198. mailto:


ARMED SERVICES

BROWN : Pte Samuel Royston BROWN (3128) served in
World War I with the 51st Battalion 8RFTS. His
mother was Elizabeth BROWN of 22 Rowland Street,
Subiaco. Samuel BROWN was with Ernest JACKSON
(11th Battalion) when Ernest was awarded the
Military Medal. Seeking a photograph of Samuel to
be included in a frame as a tribute with photos
already to hand of Ernest and his brother Harry
Melmouth Jackson (16th Bn, KIA August 6, 1916).
Contact: Ellam Collection, 9328 8027.

DENMARK PROJECT/BOWMAN : Descendants of the
BOWMAN family who were living at Parry's via
Denmark during World War I are sought Mr Bowman
was left a block of land by Frederick Walter
WYMAN when he was killed in France in 1916 while
serving with the 28th Battalion. Contact: Bev
McGuinness, curator, primary records, Denmark
Historical Society, Post Office Box 54, Denmark
6333. Tel: 9848 1781 mailto:

DISABILITY CLAIMS : The Outreach Program of the
Vietnam Veterans Federation (NSW branch) will be
coming to WA early in 2006. Their aim is to help
veterans from World War II, Korea, Malaya,
Borneo, South Vietnam, Somalia, Cambodia, Rwanda,
Gulf War, Iraq etc. (disability claims), also war
widows, MCRS, VEA and all matters dealing with
entitlements and assessments. Anybody who
served any time with the Department of Defence
who think they need to submit a claim is
encouraged to respond. The group also does
appeals for VRB and AAT. Their service is free
(they survive on their memberships). Contact:
Frank Angyal JP, Welfare Pension Officer,
Outreach program, Vietnam Veterans Federation
(NSW branch), GPO Box 75, South Granville, NSW
2142. mailto:

JERRAMUNGUP HONOUR BOARD : Jerramungup returned
personnel will unveil an honour board on Sunday,
October 9, during the 50th anniversary
celebrations of the start of the War Service Land
Settlement Scheme. It will honour all the men and
women from the Shire of Jerramungup who have
enlisted in the Australian Defence Forces since
1955. Can anyone confirm the enlistment of C.R.
(Colin) NEWINGTON and J. (John) WHITEAKER and/or
know of their whereabouts? Also seeking names and
details of anyone else who enlisted to serve with
the ADF from the Shire of Jerramungup since 1955
who might qualify for this honour board. Contact:
Rod McLennan, 9444 8508, or Ian Mangan, 9836 1020.

PARTNERS OF VETERANS

BURNS BEACH : The next meeting will be held at
the Jack Kikeros Hall on Thursday, September, 15
at 10am. All partners, ex-partners of veterans
and peacekeeping forces are invited to attend for
a coffee and chat Contact: Jenny, 9304 6824 or Ellen, 9401 4031.

GOSNELLS : All members and guests are welcome to
join the group for coffee at Cascade's Cafe, next
to Kmart, Centro Maddington Shopping Centre on
Wednesday, September 14, at 10am. Contact: Gayle, 9493 4019.

GREENWOOD : The Greenwood Support Group will hold
a coffee morning at the Greenwood Scout Hall,
Calectasia Street (opposite the shopping centre)
on Thursday, September 15, at 10am. Contact: Pat Jones, 9409 5380.

PERTH : The Drop-In Resource Centre has relocated
to Room 32, Floor 2, Bon Marche Arcade, 80
Barrack Street, Perth. It will be open on
Tuesdays from 9.30am until 12.30pm from September
20 (note, the beading/craft day tomorrow has been
cancelled because of the relocation).

VETERANS

2/2ND FIELD PARK COY. RAE, 6 AUST DIV ASSOC : All
members and troops are invited to the annual
reunion to be held at the Anzac Club, St Georges
Terrace, Perth, on Monday, September 19, at noon.
Contact: Claude Larking, 9384 4298.

BCOF VETERANS: The 60th anniversary of BCOF
taking up occupational duties in Japan will be
celebrated in Canberra on March 7, 2006. Program
includes a wreath-laying ceremony and a dinner.
Dinner cost: $35 a person (limited seats).
Contact (to join travel group): Mrs Pat Mann,
9457 1117. Dinner tickets: Mick Buckley, 12
Croydon Avenue, Yokine, 6060. Tel: 9349 6529.
Deadline for both, September 23. mailto:

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REUNIONS

ALL SAINTS' COLLEGE : Students from the Class of
1985 are invited to their 20-year reunion to be
held at All Saints' College on Saturday, 17
September from 7pm to 10pm. All old photographs
greatly appreciated for display. Partners
welcome. Contact: Kody Prater, 9313 9333. mailto:

CITY OF PERTH HORTICULTURISTS : Horticultural
trainees, apprentices or horticulturists with the
City of Perth parks and gardens, are invited to a
family picnic reunion at Harold Boas Gardens,
West Perth, on Sunday, October 16. Contact: Alan
"Dolly" Dolphin, 0407 369 941, Paul "Jonesy"
Jones, 0408 920 623, or Adam "Hoggie" Hogarth,
0417 952 479. mailto:

CHURCHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL : The school is
celebrating its 40th anniversary this year,
culminating in an open day to be held on Friday,
October 21 from 4pm. Seeking photographs and
memorabilia and the whereabouts of past teachers,
students, parents and community members. Please
include dates and event details on the back of
photographs together with sender's name and
address. Contact: Andrea Montague, school, 9285
8598; 0438 011 644. mailto:

OLD LOUISIANS : All "old boys" who left St Louis
School in 1956 (or any earlier year) are invited
to a Mass and reunion to be held on Friday,
October 21. Contact: Fred Preshaw, 9245 4843.
Fax: 9385 2173. mailto:

ST MARY'S ANGLICAN SCHOOL, KARRINYUP : A reunion
will be held on Friday, October 21 for past
students from the 1985 school year to mark 20
years since leaving school. Contact: Melinda
(Gray), 9259 4699. mailto:

CHRIST CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL : A 30th anniversary
reunion dinner will be held on Friday, October
21, for past students who completed (or would
have) 5th Year senior school (Year 12) in 1975.
Seeking current addresses to send an invitation.
Contact: Andrew Baird, CCGS Old Boys Association,
Post Office Box 51, Claremont 6910. mailto:

ST BENEDICT'S PRIMARY SCHOOL : A 20-year reunion
for the Class of 1985 will be held at the Windsor
Hotel, South Perth, on Saturday, October 22.
Names and addresses are sought as soon as
possible. Does anyone know the whereabouts of
Damien (John) HOWE and Nadine SYED? Contact:
Vanessa Jackson, 0407 990 487. mailto:

NEWBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL, DOUBLEVIEW : The
former North Scarborough Primary and Infant
School (now Newborough) is celebrating its 50th
anniversary this year. An open day will be held
on Saturday, October 22 from lpm to 4pm for all
past students, teachers and administration staff.
Seeking memories and old photographs. Contact:
school, 9446 1025. mailto:

QUEENS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL: The school will
celebrate its centenary on Saturday, October 22.
Names and addresses are sought for a register of
past staff and students, parents, friends and
associates to receive an invitation. Photographs
and memorabilia appreciated. Information sheets
available to complete. Contact: Melanie Couzens,
Queens Park Primary School, 202 Treasure Road,
Queens Park 6107. Tel: 9458 2837. mailto:

ST MARK'S ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL (ACS) :
Calling 1995 graduates for a 10-year reunion to
be held at the Onyx Bar, West Perth, on Saturday,
October 22. RSVP for tickets: September 30.
Contact: Monique Morris, 0410 453 432. mailto:

GEORGE MOSS PTY LTD : Past employees are invited
to a reunion to be held in Kings Park on Sunday,
October 23. Contact: Dave Williams, 0412 033 272, or Jim Bache, 9277 4890.

KEWDALE/SOUTH BELMONT PRIMARY SCHOOL : An
invitation is extended to all who attended
Kewdale/South Belmont Primary School to join a
90th birthday reunion to be held at the school on
Sunday, October 23 from lpm to 4pm. Organisers
are also seeking school memorabilia and
school-time memories. Contact: Tracy Read,
Kewdale Primary School, 264 Kew Street, Kewdale 6105.

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