2002 PUBLIC NOTICES

December 18, 2002 - Hi there. I am on a mission to find a cousin of mine that I have lost touch with but am desperate to find again. His name is Grant Wells. He is a bull rider, has a sister named Meagan and his dad's name is Adrian Wells. I know they have a ranch somewhere between you and Boulia. Any help you can get me would be greatly appreciated. Need to tell him he is an Uncle!!
 
Thanks ever so much,
God Bless,
Tonie (Grant's Canadian Sister)
 
November 7, 2002 - hello and good day!!!!
 
My name is Norman Formosa, and I wonder if you can help me. I am trying to find my old baby sitter, which is also my mother's best friend. All I know is that she has a son by the name of Frank Calleja and his mother's maiden name was Maria Callus. I also know that they live in Mount Isa. Can you please try to help me in locating her or her son? All I am after is a phone number. My mother's name is Connie Formosa and she is now in her 82nd birthday.
 
best regards Norman Formosa
 
October 15, 2002 - Hi, I'm trying to research my husbands family, and have found out his grandfather - James Walter Neil was killed in a mining accident in Mt Isa in 1930. Is there an easy way to find out about such things - would an inquest have been mandatory, and would the records be available? Thanks for any help, Leonie.
 
jim_leonie@hotmail.com
 
September 9, 2002 - I am wanting to find out the name of the original settler(s) who received the land grant for Mt Isa. This is a family history inquiry.
Sincerely,
Joanne Burgess
 
August 18, 2002 - Hi my name is Leanne Miller, I lived in the Isa for 2 yrs (1999-2001). I worked at the Shell Service Station on Marian street for just over a year and I'd like to say a "BIG HELLO" to all my friends there and say I miss them lots and hopefull see you all soon...
If you'd like to email me please do so, I'd love to hear from you all and hear how you all are coming along...
Again MISS YOU ALL VERY MUCH...
 
Leanne
 
August 12, 2002 - I thought we'd drop a line to thank all those involved in creating and contributing to this site. My family and I have recently been relocated to the UK with MIM and we love to read the monthly news-letter.
 
It's a wonderful resource for our children to read 'Isa's' news and be updated when chatting with their friends online.
 
We can't wait to hear how well the recent Rodeo and Madi-Gras went....
 
Again thanks the Waterhouse family in the UK!
 
July 11, 2002 - Following on from winning the 2001 Australian division of the Asia Pacific ICT Awards, ex-Kalkadoon High School ICT project coordinator, Catherine O'Kane, has been chosen to represent the Kalkadoon High School in Kuala Lumpur to contest the Asia Pacific finals of the Awards. Ms O'Kane has kindly provided the ICN with a report on the school winning the award.
 
July 11, 2002 - Hi, my name is Betty Ah Kit.
 
I was born in Mount Isa, although I never lived there or ever stayed longer than two weeks. I have been living in Darwin for 30+ years and I would like to hear from any old friends (or family).
My email address is betty.ahkit@ntu.edu.au
 
July 10, 2002 - Refer www.mountisa.biz/history/moondarra.php
 
Statistics:
Inundated Area : 2375 ha.
Catchment Area: 114,000 ha
Full Capacity: 107,000 ML
Maximum Depth: 11 m
84 species of birds have been recorded for the lake and environs
 
84 species ! That info is way out ! Where did that come from?
 
I have recorded at least 159 species and there are other species I have yet to identify .. especially the migratory waders that visit Australia from the northern hemisphere each summer.
 
Mount Isa has heaps of visiting Birdwatchers each year. Last weekend 3 groups of Birdwatchers (travelling independently) stayed at the Moondarra Caravan Park for several days while they birdwatched the Isa area. John Price at the Caravan Park could give you statistics of the number that stay there each year.
 
The Sewage Ponds are a must for visiting birdwatchers.
 
I have 2 birdlists that you are welcome to use.
 
Regards, Bob Forsyth
 
July 3, 2002 - The Rotary Rodeo Committee is looking for community groups to work with artists to build artistic elements for the Mardi Gras Parade. This opportunity has been made possible by a grant from the Regional Arts Fund.
 
If your community group would like to work with artists to build something amazing to put in the Year of the OutBack Parade, please ring project co-ordinator Annette Gordon at OutBack Arts 4743 3556 or 0417 780 952. Please be quick as places are limited.
 
June 28, 2002 - Hi,
My name is Jukka Laine ,and my family lived in the Isa from 1961 to 1967. I went to Central school and State High up to Year 10 in 1967 (Class 10b1). If anyone remembers me and would like to get in touch, please E-mail me at johnlaine2511@aol.com. I'd like to hear from anyone I may have gone to school with.
Thanks,and G'day again!
 
June 22, 2002 - I am looking for my aunt who lived in Mount Isa in the early 80's but I'm not sure if she still lives there or where she may have moved to. These are all the details I have:
 
Name: Mary Pershouse (nee Marr)
Born: 18.7.44 in Edinburgh, Scotland
Has a brother Alexander Marr dob 15.6.43 still living in Edinburgh now.
Emigrated to Australia perhaps when she was 18.
Visited her brother Alexander in Edinburgh at the end of 1982 (coinciding with my eleventh birthday) and stayed for a while.
Brought her son PJ (Paul John) who was about 5 years old at the time.
 
I would love to know if she is okay and how she and PJ are doing now.
 
Thank you.
AVRIL REYNOLDS (formerly Avril Marr)
 
June 18, 2002 - Dear People of Mount Isa
Looking for my 2 boys, Jeremiah and Joseph English in your wonderful town.
If anyone knows them or their dad, David English, could you please let them know I am wanting to hear from them by e-mail.
 
Kind regards
ROBERT MCNELLEE
 
June 14, 2002 - Hi there,
I am doing some research into my family history and I am lead to believe that my father lived or worked for a George Grawshaw in 1974, on a station called Finlay which I believe is in the Mt Isa area. If any one can help me, please contact me by email.
DeniseSaxton73@hotmail.com
Thank you
 
May 31, 2002 - I am looking for my father Ronald John Shephard dob 23-9-1934. He worked for the Mount Isa Mines around 1962. I am one of five daughter who would like to make contact. I have not seen my father for over forty years after he left England for Australia. I now live in Bali.

Has anyone any information on Ronald? His brother David, who lives in Sydney, has just had major heart surgery and would love to see Ronald again. Please help with any information you can. Contact me on Bali 772-634 or email Chellybab@hotmail.com.

Kindest regards
Cheryl

May 16, 2002 - G'day All,
This year will see the first ever Mount Isa Rodeo Ute Show.
With over $10,000 in prizes,cash and trophies, this will be one of the biggest Ute Musters in Australia.
Nomination includes entry to the Mount Isa Rodeo, entry fee to the Ute competition, camping at the grounds , a "Ute Lovers" breakfast on the Sunday Morning, limited edition sticker , entertainment at the presentation on Saturday night with artists Steve Gibson and Col Finlay!!!!
Nomination with a photo of your ute will enable pre judging for limited entry for up to 20 contestants into the Mount Isa Mardi Gras parade on Friday night.
This will be huge, plenty of fun and a weekend to remember at the famous Mount Isa Rodeo and the first ever Rodeo Ute Muster. Don't miss this !!!!!
For further information and final details contact "Redback" on 0407 167202 or email at redback@maxspeed.net.au

Regards Phill (Redback) Hearn

April 30, 2002 - I am writing to you because at the end of this year, I am graduating from Year 12 at Blackheath and Thornburgh College, and would like a head start in finding traineeships around the Cloncurry and Julia Creek district. I am also interested in applying for a job at the Cannington mines, but would like to know how to get a job, and submit my resume.

Yours sincerely
Tamara Oakley
Yr 12
Blackheath and Thornburgh College
Charters Towers 4820

April 21, 2002 - I'm going to arrive in your beautiful town in May, with Rotary exchange program. I'm very happy. See you all.
A.B.Z.

April 20, 2002 - Hi
I am looking for a friend who I believe had family in Mount Isa in the early 1980's His name is Brett Milligan. It would be great to catch up and say Hi.

My name then was Paula Morgan.
I can be contacted by email at paulajj@ozemail.com.au

March 12, 2002 - Hi everyone,
My name is Cristina Blanco, I am spanish and I would like to contact again with Heli Iguanzo. She is from Spain, but she lives in Australia for 18 years. She had the coffee shop Flamencos, and her son is Max. Maybe she sold her house and coffee shop, I do not know.
Please, can you help me?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards.
Cristina
CRISTINA BLANCO
C/ ROGER DE LLÚRIA, 7 2º B
07014 PALMA DE MALLORCA
BALEARIC ISLANDS
SPAIN
 
March 5, 2002 - Hi everyone in the Isa,
I lived in Mt Isa from 72 till 1990. Been gone for about 10 years and looking forward to returning soon (for a visit). If anyone there I know. I'd like to say HI and how have you been.
Anthony Iwers
Business Sales Officer
Telstra Biz Store Albion
07 3252 4248
0418 982 950
 
March 4, 2002 - Hi. I attended Barkly Highway State School from 1962 to 1969 and am trying to find class photos to copy. I am happy to pay all expenses. I am also trying to locate the whereabouts of an old primary school friend. Her name was Angela Jelinek. If anybody knows her married name or where she is presently living I would be happy to hear from you. Her brother's name is Mark and sister Bronwyn. Thanks
Lynne [nee Clarke]
 
February 26, 2002 - I am currently researching the history of cinema in Mt Isa, and would appreciate any information from residents about their experiences (past and recent) of "going to the movies" in Mt Isa. Please contact me by email at J.Richards@mailbox.gu.edu.au or by post at the Queensland Studies Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111. Thanks.
Jonathan Richards
 
February 15, 2002 - Liet Ham,
I went to school with you at Barkly State School in the early 70's. Lost contact with you early eighties. If anyone can help please send email.
Chris Gunning
 
February 9, 2002 - On March 22 2001, I left message looking for Cairns relatives. My cousin Hugh Cairns in Scotland came across it and contacted me in Canada. Note he also left a message on Feb 5 2002.
 
Thanks for being the vehicle which brought us together after 50 years.
David Kilgour
 
February 5, 2002 - Hi there folks.
This is a greeting from an ex resident of Mt Isa. My name is Hugh Cairns and I went to the Isa in June 1952 with my parents, my brother Jim and my sister Morag. We went to join our other relatives namely Bill and Mary Dyet, Bob and Maggie Cairns and the Bradens. The Mt Isa magazine did an article on the family at the time. My family came back to Scotland. My wife and I visited Mt Isa in 1996 and contacted Johnny and Molly Corr who made our visit an absolute delight. They were so hospitable to us and I enjoyed my trip down memory lane as did my wife as she had heard so often throughout our marriage about Mt Isa. She said she felt she knew the place.
 
Hope you don't mind me writing this. Perhaps through your bulletins you could give our regards to the Corrs and anyone else who remembers our family.
 
Thank you and god bless.
Hugh Cairns
 
January 24, 2002 - I have been told to contact you to possibly get some help. I need to find out whether there is any proof of my father Mr. Robert Gordon Cormack, did ever move to Mount Isa as was mentioned by a neighbour at his last known address in Sydney.
If he died in Mount Isa, approx in the month of March of 1971.
His details that I know are as follows:-
Name: Robert Gordon Cormack
Date of birth: 5.9.25
Place and country of birth: Dundee, Scotland.
Last known address in Australia: 118 Oxford Street, Woollahra, Sydney.
If at all you can help me I would really appreciate it.
Thanking you,
Mr. John Cormack
 
January 21, 2002 - I hope someone can help me. I am looking for Vicki Murtagh and John Hartig. I left town last year (November) and I haven't been able to contact them. I think they left to go to the Northern Territory. If anyone can help me it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Tracy Bird
Email: tracybird2@hotmail.com
 
January 14, 2002 - Hi my name is Marlene. I lived in the Isa from 61 till 76 returning a few times in the 80's. I attended Central school and Isa High during that period (61-69). I have just moved back to QLD from W.A and during the move I lost some of my old Central School photos (61-66). Is there anyone out there who I attended school with who has some old photos I could borrow to copy? Would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Marlene Murphy nee (O'Connor) marlenem9@bigpond.com
 
January 8, 2002 - I am trying to locate David Mcloud, brother of Annette (deceased). I am led to believe that he may have, or had, some involvement with your community! I hope I haven't inconvienienced anybody in this matter; and would be very greatfull of any help you could afford!
Yours hopefully,
Rex Spiers
 
January 1, 2002 - I am a descendant of the Kalkadoon people. Unfortunatly my Grandmother was part of the stolen generation and has no information to pass on to me regarding my people and their culture. Please help!!!
Sidney Domic
Email: TarzanJane@ukjungle.fsnet.co.uk
 
January 1, 2002 - Hi everyone!
Just a quick note from the Berry's (Isa 1982 - 1999) to let anyone that remembers us know, we're still alive and well.
Living in Burpengary in the Caboolture Shire, about 50 or so klms North of Brisbane (on the way to the Sunshine Coast).
I'm (Gwen) working for Caboolture Shire Council, Max is working as a mail contractor for Australia Post. Both older kids Elaina (19) and Max (18) now have partners and one of them is engaged.
I'm singing a bit still, but nowhere near as much as I did in the Isa.
 
Miss everyone (& the Isa) heaps, would love to hear from some old friends. I still keep in contact with a few people including Kerry & Des (Sipos).
 
Email me!
 
Love Max, Gwen, Elaina, Max (Jnr) and Georgia-Rae Berry.
Gwen Berry
(07) 3888 6974
 
January 1, 2002 - I am looking to get in touch with a friend whose name used to be Georgia Neville (she may well be married now), to whom I havent spoken in many years. We attended Mt Isa State High School in the late eighties and since leaving Mt Isa in the early 90's I have lost contact but would like to get in touch. If anyone can assist me with her whereabouts or contact details, it would be appreciated.
verbal_27@hotmail.com

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