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From: Erica Hills <>
Subject: Archive 20060410, Reunions etc. The West Australian
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 17:56:12 +0800

Hi Everyone,
Here, for archival purposes, is the CAN YOU HELP? column published in The West
Australian on Monday, April 10, 2006.

Cheers....... Erica Hills

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The CAN YOU HELP? column (incorporating REUNIONS)
is compiled by Jenny KOHLEN and published on
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Can You Help?
"The West Australian,"
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Fax (08) 9482 3830.
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CAN YOU HELP? : Monday, April 10, 2006 (The West Australian p33)

ALBANY FISHING DISPLAY : The Albany Boatshed in
Princess Royal Drive, Albany, is developing a
fishing heritage display to complement its wooden
boatbuilding activities. The display will
highlight aspects of the fishing industry in
Albany and on the South Coast Seeking
photographs, film, letters and documents relating
to the early estuarine fishery, which began in
the late 19th century, and to the salmon fishing
industry, which began after World War II. The aim
is to copy these paper-based items for display.
Objects which directly relate to the same
fisheries are also sought. Contact: John Gates,
Albany Boatshed, Post Office Box 5378, Albany
6332. Tel: 9841 1597. mailto:

BEVERLEY DEDICATION : The Beverley RSL sub-branch
in co-operation with the Shire of Beverley will
dedicate the new war memorial in Beverley on
Thursday at 10.20am. The RSL Memorial Hall at 50
Forrest Street Beverley, will be open from
1.15pm. This will be an opportunity to see the
improvements to the hall (thanks to a Lotterywest
Grant) and a small display. Refreshments on sale
and nibbles. All welcome. The town will also be
holding its annual Easter Show and the Dead
Finish Museum will be open. Contact: Alan Deverell, 9646 0349.


COUNTRY CALLING

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, KOORDA :
Priests and past parishioners are invited to join
the church's golden anniversary celebrations to
be held in Koorda on Sunday, September 17. The
day will commence with Mass at 10.30am followed
by lunch in the Recreation Hall. Photographs (to
be copied and returned) would be appreciated for
display. Contact: Kath Gosper, Post Office Box 68, Koorda 6475.

NARROGIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: CALLING THE "THIRD
YEARS" OF 1966 : A reunion to celebrate 40 years
is planned to be held in October. Contact: Pam,
9888 1139. mailto:

QUAIRADING LADIES HOCKEY CLUB : Past and present
players are invited to a reunion on Saturday,
April 29. Meet at the Quairading Hotel from 6pm
onwards after the EAWHA Lightning Carnival. Cost:
$10 a person (nibbles provided). Please RSVP by
April 21. Contact: QLHC, c/- Cheryl Shenton, Post
Office Box 202, Quairading 6383. Tel: Donna
Hayes, 9645 1078, or Catherine Richards, 9645
4211 mailto:

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EDWARDS/HEWITT : Hoping to hear from the children
of Jack EDWARDS. Jack (John) was born in 1908.
His son (first name unknown) attended CBC in
Leederville and would be about 69 now. A reunion
gathering for descendants of Francis and Mary
Kathleen HEWITT (nee O'DONNELL) who were married
in Coolgardie in 1901 will be held on Easter
Monday. Francis HEWITT died in Sunset, Nedlands
in 1953. Children of Francis and Mary were James
Patrick (1901), Mary (m. PETHICK), Francis (1905)
and John (1908). All descendants are asked to get
in touch. Contact: Edna Langridge (nee Hewitt), 9367 3304.

McCOLL : Seeking information about the life and
times of Charles Frederick McCOLL, formerly of
Carlisle, who died in 1971 aged 80. Charles was a
veteran of the battle for Bullecourt, France, in
April 1917. He wrote an account of the last
sighting of the writer's relative E. R. DALZIELL
who was killed-in-action in that battle (National
Archives of Australia). Contact: Trevor Dalziell,
1 Duggan Street, Calwell, ACT, 2905. Tel: (02)
6292 0813 (a/h) or (02) 6249 9747 (w/k). mailto:
MISSING MEMORIAL PLAQUE : William Herbert WISE
(No. 2169) served with the 44th battalion AIF and
was killed-in-action on July 4,1918, at
Villiers-Brettoneux, France. His bronze memorial
plaque, scroll and 1914-18 star medal were sent
to the writer's grandmother Eliza Ann ANDREW (nee
WISE) in 1922-23 and were last seen in Albany
after her death in 1947. They may be held by a
collector. Any information about these items
would be appreciated. Contact: Reg Tysoe, 24
Woolah Place, South Yunderup 6208. Tel: 9537 6650.

NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY : The WA chapter of the
Naval Historical Society of Australia will host a
talk by Ron Fletcher about the Dampier Port
upgrade and the role of ship Simulation to be
held in the Maritime Meeting Room, Cliff Street,
Fremantle, on Thursday, April 20, at 7pm.
Contact: George Elliott, 9386 4581. mailto:

PORONGURUP PROPERTY : A history of Bolganup
Homestead Porongurup is being written in
preparation for the 100-year celebration of the
FAULKNER family's life at Bolganup. Contributions
of photos, memorabilia, letters or oral histories
from earlier settlers' families or other local
families as well as the Faulkner clan will be
warmly welcomed. The Bolganup celebration is
planned for the long weekend in March 2008 and
all early settlers at Bolganup, especially the
GILLAMs, are invited to join in the planning and
reunions at Bolganup Homestead. Contact: Kathleen
Faulkner, 78 Queenscliffe Road, Doubleview 6018.
Tel: 9446 3235. mailto:

TINGLEDALE FIRST SETTLERS : Past residents of
Tingledale, descendants of pioneering families
and anyone interested in local history are
welcome to commemorate the first settler families
who migrated to Tingledale Group 116 from 1924 to
1931 at a celebration to be held in the
Tingledale Hall on Easter Sunday at 1.30pm. A
plaque will be unveiled dedicated to the first
settler families. Families on the plaque: ANNING,
S. BAMBREY, BOAST, S.J. CURTIS, H. DAVEY, W.
EDMONDS, J. ENDICOTT, H. GAGG, HARRIS, F.
HENNINGS, E. IBLE, H. JONES, W. LINTERN, T.
LOCKLEY, J.L MURRAY, W. OULD, PASCOE, E.G.
PEARCE, WJ.T. RAVENHILL, R. REEBY, J.H. RICH,
A.G. RUSSELL, W. RUTLEY, G. SHEPHERD, E.F. SHORT,
F. SUTTON, C.R. VIGUS, J. VOCE and W.H. WHERRY.
Please bring photographs and memorabilia for
display on the day and a plate to share for
afternoon tea (barbecue facilities available for
those who wish to stay). Tea, coffee and soft
drinks available. Contact: Julie Fletcher, 9844
3265 Colin Anning, 9840 8077, Chris Bellanger, 9840 1101


WICKEPIN DISTRICT GROUP BUNBURY CAMP, MAY 1916 :
The writer is researching the military history of
Private James Thomas FISHER (No. 328) of the 4th
Reinforcements, 4th Machine Gun Company, 4th
Brigade, 4th Division, AIF 1916 to 1919. Hoping
to hear from any relatives of Private Edward
KNIGHT (No. 330). Edward was born in Gympie in
1892 then moved to South Terrace, Fremantle, with
his parents. James and Edward joined up together,
trained and went to battle in France together and
they were together when Edward was killed and
James captured in the first Battle of Bullecourt
on April 11,1917, at a place called Emu Valley.
Contact: Peter Robinson, 9409 7299. mailto:



VETERANS & SERVICES

2/7 AUST. FD. REGT. EX-MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION : The
monthly meeting will be held at Anzac House
tomorrow at 11am. Contact: Alf, 9279 1438.

3 RAR, 2 RAR and 1 RAR : Former members who
served in Malaya 1957-59 in 3 RAR interested in
attending a reunion to be held in Tweed Heads,
NSW, in September 2007 are asked to respond for
further information. The reunion is to celebrate
the 50th anniversary of 3 RAR's departure from
Sydney on the HMT New Australia in September
1957. Seeking names and addresses. Contact: R.
Mullings, 201/112 Dry Dock Road, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486.

VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS' ASSOCIATION :
Their next general meeting will be held at the
RAAFA Bull Creek tomorrow week at 11am.
Fellowship and a meal for those who wish to take
part will follow. All members are asked to attend
and any veterans who have an interest are
welcome. Contact: Peter Flockhart, 9493 1532 (also see pre-Anzac Day notices).

50 ARMY CADET UNIT : All past cadets and officers
are invited to attend a 25th birthday celebration
dinner to be held on Saturday, July 1. Please
respond for more information. RSVP: June 12.
Contact: Capt. (AAC) Derek Langsford, 0413 878
662. mailto:

1956 NAVY NATIONAL SERVICEMEN : These men are
sought for a reunion to be held at Hickey's
Tavern in the city on Wednesday, June 14, at
11am: Donald Maxwell BRINKWORTH, Alfred John
FITZPATRICK, Thomas John Gordon FLINTOFF, Robert
Lister GRAY, Peter HALL, Peter Robert KERBY,
Melville Edward LeGUIR, William Ross PRICE, David
James CLARKE, Gerald Francis HOLLINGSWORTH,
Thomas Ronald TAYLOR and Raymond Stanley
TREASURE. Where are they now? Contact: Barry
Meakins, 9444 5270. mailto:

VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION : A
pre-Anzac Day luncheon will be held at the RAAFA
Bull Creek on Friday, April 21 from lpm till 3pm.
Cost: $30 a person (includes table service main,
sweets, table wines, beer and soft drinks).
Dress: coat and tie with medals. RSVP April 17.
Contact: Tom McLaren, 9444 3140.


PRE-ANZAC DAY

2/13 FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION : The pre-Anzac
Day lunch will be held at Anzac house, St Georges
Terrace, Perth, on Friday, April 21 at noon. Contact Mervyn 9341 4734

KOREA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA VETERANS' ASSOCIATION :
Reminder - Kapyong Day will be rembered on
Monday, April 24. Contact Ted Bandy, 9451 3651 by April 19.


ANZAC DAY

2/13TH FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION : Members
planning to march are asked to assemble at Stand
65 (near Barrack Street) at 9.30am. Contact: Mervyn, 93414734.

2/32ND BATTALIOn : Returned soldiers from the
2/32nd Battalion and family members of 2/32nd old
soldiers are invited to assemble in St Georges
Terrace and march behind the 2/32nd banner on
Anzac Day. Families are also invited to an
informal gathering for lunch at the Ruth Watson
playground at Kings Park (entry off Kings Park Rd
near tennis courts) after the march. Contact Pauline Tonkin 9291 6026.

AIR TRAINING CORPS/AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS :
All former cadets and instructors are invited to
join the Perth Anzac Day march with the AAFC
branch of the RAAF Association. A lunch will
follow the march to which wives and partners are
invited. Lunch bookings: Del Willmott, 9386
4828. mailto:

DEFENCE RESERVES ASSOCIATION : Are you a former
member of the CMF or the Navy, Army or Air Force
Reserve and would like to pay your respects by
marching on Anzac Day? If so, you are invited to
march with the Defence Reserves Association.
Form-up on the south side of St Georges Terrace
near Sherwood Court (look for the banner).
Members wishing to visit their old unit after the
parade should leave their name at that unit's
orderly room at Karrakatta. Contact: Lt-Col Dick Cook, 9321 5571.

HOUSEHOLD DIVISION (GUARDS) : Former members are
invited to march on Anzac Day this year with the Guards Association of WA.
Form-up in St Georges Terrace at 9.30am. Contact:
Andy Britton, 9571 1852 or 0417 954 679.

KOREA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA VETERANS ASSOCIATION :
Lunch as usual at the Canning-Victoria Park RSL,
Wharf Street, Cannington, at noon (for 12.30pm).
Lunch cost: $12 a person. Names, payment by
latest April 17. Contact: Garry Burgoyne, 9276 6248.

NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION (WA) : All
members and non-members are welcome to march in
the Anzac Day parade in the city. Assemble at the
banner in St Georges Terrace at 9.30am. New
members welcome. Contact: Gennie, 9277 6471.

SPITFIRE SQUADRONS : All former members of
Spitfire squadrons and associated units are
invited to join members of the Spitfire Group of
WA in the Anzac Day march. Fall-in vicinity of
Newspaper House, St Georges Terrace, at 9am. Look
for the banner. Lunch afterwards at the Moon &
Sixpence British Pub, Wentworth Plaza Hotel,
Murray Street. Contact: Eric Carpenter, 9591 1800.

VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT VETERANS ASSOCIATION :
Veterans will gather at the Grosvenor Hotel,
corner of Hill and Plain Streets, East Perth, for
the after-march reunion on Anzac Day. Hotel meals
at good prices, drinks at bar prices, no cover
charge. Open to all veterans who wish come along
for friendly fellowship and yarn-spinning. Contact: Tom McLaren, 9444 3140.

5 RAR : Members are advised that 5 RAR will march
with the Royal Australian Regiment on Anzac Day.
A post-march function will be held at the Bar on
Barrack, corner Barrack and Hay Streets, Perth,
at noon. Please confirm attendance. Contact Alan
McNulty, 9304 1333 or Ken Benson, 9349 0323.

WOMEN'S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORPS ASSOCIATION
(WA) : WRAAC ARA/CMF/RESV and serving members are
invited to join the association behind the green
and gold banner at Position H-70 (behind AWAS) at
9.30am. Contact: May, 9276 8616.
WRAAF (1951-77) : Former personnel are asked to
assemble in St Georges Terrace (corner Barrack
Street) at 9.30am. Breakfast from 7am at Mercure
Hotel, Irwin Street, Perth. Bookings essential.
Contact: Lyn Morrison, 93518659.92

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REUNIONS

SWAN BOYS AND GIRLS ORPHANAGES : A reunion will
be held at the homes in Middle Swan on Sunday,
April 23, from 10am to 3pm. All welcome. Contact:
Len Eckermann, 9384 3418 or Lelly Anspach, 9419
6783. mailto:

JAMES KIERNAN PTY LTD/MAYNE NICKLESS LTD : A
reunion of past employees will be held near the
Vietnam veterans' memorial at the Western Power
park in Kings Park on Sunday, April 23, from
11am. BYO lunch. Contact: Graeme Winters, 9316
8342. mailto:

CHURCHLANDS TEACHERS' COLLEGE : A Back to the
Herdies (Herdsman Hotel) 30-year reunion for the
Class of 1976 will be held on Sunday, April 23,
from 2pm to 10pm. Any "Hawkers" footballers and
students who attended CTC from 1974-1976 are all
welcome. Please bring along any memorabilia.
Contact: Sandy Harold (nee Matthews), 9445 1671,
or Geoff Mitchell-Burden, 0412 255
917. mailto: or mailto:

KEWDALE HIGH SCHOOL : A 40th reunion for all past
Kewdale students and staff who started or joined
in 1965,1967,1968 or 1969 will be held at the
Hyde Park Hotel, 331 Bulwer Street, North Perth,
on Monday, April 24, from 6pm. An opportunity to
"rekindle old acquaintances and recall the days
of attempting to achieve their schooling in a
dignified manner among the dust, noise and
scaffolding while workers tried to meet
deadlines". Please bring along photos and
memorabilia. Contact: Yildiz Hocking (Yahiya),
9378 1935 or Ken Finch and Jan Howman (Emery)
on mailto: or mailto:

DANCE FORMATION TEAMS (1980-81) : A reunion for
the Perth formation teams 1980/81 — coached by
Keith and Marita WITHERS and danced in the World
championships at the PEC before going to England
and winning the 1981 UK championship — will be
held at the Boardwalk Restaurant, East Fremantle,
on Saturday, April 29. Cost: $45.90 a person.
Contact: James and Carolyn Jones (nee Richardson), 9434 4743.

TAA: Still searching for people who worked for
TAA in WA — both living and dead. A reunion will
be held in August and a celebration book is
planned to include photos and working details of
as many WA staff as possible. Relatives of
deceased staff are urgently asked to get in
touch. Names sought include: Terry BARNES, Bill
BATES, Robyn BEGENT, Phil BERNED, Lesley BLACK,
John BOXHALL, Andrea BURTON, Pixie May CALDWELL,
Harry CHAMBERLAIN and Tom CLARK. More names to
follow. Contact: Adrian Croxson, Post Office Box
2169, Warwick 6024. mailto:

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