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To welcome the New Year with confidence.

First blows in the method 7.

First quarter peal on an inside bell: 3

First surprise major: 5

First in method: 2

First surprise major as conductor

First in the method: 2, 4 & 5. First of minor in the method: 6.

For Evensong

Rung half-muffled for the Service of Reflection for the tsunami victims. 850th QP for 6.

In celebration of the life of Sylvia Mabey (Callum's Grandmother).

For the victims of the South Australian bushfire.

75th qtr-4.

Rung for the victims of the Asian tsunami and the South Australian bushfires

First attempt-6.

Rung half-muffled (open tenor) for the national day of mourning for victims of the Boxing Day tsunami, their friends and family.

Rung half muffled for "The Australian National Day of Mourning and Reflection" for the victims of the tsunami and earthquake in Asia on Boxing Day, 26th December 2004.

First peal: 8.

First peal as conductor - Age 12 yrs 9 mths (April 14).

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Rung half-muffled on the National Day of Mourning for the tsunami victims. First quarter peal attempt for 1 after 11 months of ringing.

Rung half-muffled on the National Day of Mourning for the tsunami victims. 900th quarter peal on the bells.

Rung half-muffled for the victims of the Indian Ocean tidal wave and the fires on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and the families, relatives and friends whose lives have been devastated by both these disasters.

The band would like to thank Bert for standing in at short notice for Richard Offen, who had to return to UK to visit his seriously ill father Courtney.

On a happier note we were pleased to be able to ring the peal for Christopher Harris's 7th birthday.

First peal in the method, 2 & 3.

First of Lincolnshire as conductor.

A get well compliment to Courtney Offen.

First of 3-spliced, 5. First of 3-spliced by a resident WA band.

1st quarter inside - 2.

For Evensong. First of treble bob - 1

For Australia Day (peal started at 5:13am ACDST on Australia Day).

Rung to celebrate Australia Day and to congratulate Clive Cooke on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal today.

To congratulate Clive Cooke, a ringer at this tower, on being awarded the Order Of Australia Medal on Australia Day.

Rung for fun. Most methods for a QP - 4.

First QP rung on the back 6, because we're daft! Housewarming compliment to Lloyd Cartwright.

A welcome back to Michael. First blows in method 3, 4, 5. 50th QP in WA - 6.

First in method as conductor.

Congratulations to tower visitors Joan and Jim Long, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on 11 April 2005.

For Michael's annual trip to Perth and as a get-well compliment to Osra Wisbey, mother of Claremont ringer, Sue Gillett.

First quarter peal - 1.

Birthday compliment to Barbara Kolf

For the priesting in Adelaide yesterday of Steven De Kleer, former verger at this cathedral.

An 83rd Birthday compliment to Richard Dean

50th QP Thomas Perrins

Wishing Barbara Rigby, mother-in-law of 6, a speedy recovery.

Rung half-muffled prior to the funeral of Keith Davenport, a Cathedral Steward.

First of triples in the method: 1-6.

Rung open in celebration of the life of Courtney Arnold Offen (21/8/1914 - 5/2/2005), father of the conductor, who's funeral is later today.

First in the method by all.

Rung open in celebration of the life of Courtney Arnold Offen (21/8/1914 - 5/2/2005), father of the conductor.

First quarter in NSW; 3.

Rung with the best wishes of the band to Nick Davies.

Firtst of 3-spliced 5.

In celebration of the life of Peggy Mackian, friend of 1.

Rung by the "Monday Group"

Rung by parishioners to celebrate the life of parishioner, Susan Leach. 350th quarter peal for 6. Most methods for a QP - 3.

First in the method, at the first attempt, for 1-6 and by a resident WA band. Remembering Nick and Brenda Davies, who supported us so much whilst we were learning Bristol.

First of Royal.

Rung to celebrate the life, love and laughter of Paul Netherton, dear friend of April.

The conductor would like to thank Brian Whiting for his significant contribution to this date touch, namely the composition!

First of Cambridge S. Royal for 2,3,5 and 7 and by a local band.

First QP of Stedman for 1. Rung to celebrate the engagement of Kate Mason and Russell Brown.

First of spliced on this plan by all.

For the HMAS Perth Rememberance Service.

For the Commonwealth Day service

First in a cyclic method by all.

In support of Nick and Brenda Davies.

First of Grandsire Doubles: 2 & 4. Circled the tower: 1.

In support of Nick and Brenda Davies

Most methods to a quarter by all except the conductor.

For Palm Sunday Evensong, a bon voyage to Richard and Callum (until May!) and a birthday compliment to Ruth Offen, mother of the conductor.

First QP of Grandsire for 2 and 3. 250th QP for 6

First mixed doubles 1

Rung half-muffled before the 3 hour Good Friday service

Rung half-muffled on Good Friday

Rung for Easter. First peal on 10:4. First peal in method: 2,6.

First peal: 2.

Rung for the baptism of Charlotte Clare Sorell, daughter of 4 and niece of 6, who was baptised yesterday at St Francis Xavier Cathedral.

For Mary R and Barry's visit to WA. First QP of PB Minor - 2.

First QP for Sally Boyle (6)

For the victims of the recent Indonesian earthquake

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of parishioner, Howard Robinson.

First all female band to successfully ring a quarter peal at St. Pius X West Heidelberg.

Rung to wish Sheila and her family well in their move to Brisbane, Queensland and to wish Jennifer Murphy a speedy recovery.

For Harvest Festival at St Paul's

Rung on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the St Martin's Guild for the Diocese of Birmingham.

First peal in hand: 1-2, 7-8.

Rung fully muffled for the death of Pope John Paul II

For Evensong

Rung with the bells fully muffled to commemorate the life of Pope John Paul II.

The only previous peal on these bells was rung in 1958, also fully muffled, to the memory of Pope Pius XII.

First peal: 8.

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First in method as conductor.

To celebrate the birth of Angus Webster, grandson of the conductor.

For Thomas Perrin's 13th Birthday

3 - First Surprise minor

Rung, with bells open, to celebrate the life of Pope John Paul II.

For Evensong. 200th Quarter Peal for Conductor.

Bon Voyage to Tom Goodyer

2 - First surprise major

75th birthday compliment to Rev Peter Davies, previous Rector of St Clement's; Father of Andrew Davies, Grandfather of Jennifer Davies.

Also 7th birthday compliment to Hamish O'Mahony, son of the conductor.

First Peal - 1.

Rung on the eve of St George's Day. For the Dragon.

First of more than one method: 2 & as Conductor

- 1st Quarter Peal inside - 5

- Rung during the 2005 ANZAB Festival

Rung during the 2005 ANZAB Festival

To celebrate Terry's 45th wedding anniversary on St George's Day. First QP of Grandsire Triples - 4.

Rung for ANZAC Day.

Rung on the eve of Anzac Day

Rung on the feast day of St.Mellitus to celebrate the induction of Pope Benedict XVI.

For ANZAC Day. First QP as conductor.

Rung for Lloyd's birthday.

First in method: 4 and 6

100th quarter: 2.

Best wishes and a safe journey to Sheila Charles who is moving from Melbourne to Brisbane

For ANZAC Day

For ANZAC Day.

For Evensong.

Rung for the 90th Anniversary of the battle at Gallipoli, ANZAC Day.

First quarter on eight: 1

A birthday compliment to Mary and John Townsend on 05.05.05

In celebration of the life of Judith Barton, grandmother of 5.

First quarter peal: 1

Congratulations and best wishes to Tim (brother of 1&2) and Jodi Meadows on their engagement. First on treble: 1

Rung for the Annual Commemorative Mass for Blessed Edmund Rice.

Congratulations to Anne and Mark Palmer on the birth of their first child, Zachary Matthew Palmer.

Rung to celebrate Mothers' Day. 1st in the method - 4. 1st on the bells - 6.

Rung to celebrate the marriage today of Rosemary Bateman and Paul Day, nephew of 5 and 6.

Rung for Pentecost Sunday, and with congratulations to Mark and Anne Palmer on the birth of their first child, Zachary William Palmer.

350th peal: 8.

Rung to celebrate the birthdays of Maureen Hawkins and Rhiannon Sloan. First quarter peal inside: 2

Birthday compliments to 4 and 7.

To welcome 'home' Richard and Callum. First QP on inside bell - 2.

This quarter was organised to be part of the Mandurah 'Stretch' Festival. Sadly, Brian Burrows, Joy's husband, died early this morning and the band would like to dedicate the quarter to his memory.

First in the method: 4.

A get well compliment to Eric White.

First blows in the method by all.

For Trinity Sunday Evensong, in celebration of the life of Brian Burrows.

Rung before the Anglicare Service, for the first birthday of Jonah Thomas (grandson of 3)

1st quarter away from tenor behind:3

Rung before weekly healing service

Rung on the back 8 in celebration of the life of Phil Jakeman, one time senior bellhanger at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry and dear friend of 7.

First of Plain Bob Minor 'inside': 2.

For Pat and Roger's wedding anniversary today.

Rung before the Order of Australia Service.

First of triples in the method by all.

First of treble bob 'inside': 3

With the bands best wishes to Nick Davies for a speedy recovery from his recent operation.

First in the method.

Claremont Delight Minor: -56-1456-12-16.12-12.56 lh: 12

In celebration of the life of Neve Kristen Tarr, grandaughter of Merylin Tarr, friend of Mary.

First of 4-spliced: 3, 4, 5 and 6.

First in the method. For evensong.

St George's Cathedral Surprise Minor: -56-1456-12-1236.12-12.56 lh: 12

Rung for World Environment Day, and to commemorate the completion of the new tower.

First peal of spliced S major: 2.

For the visit of 4,5,6 on Foundation Day.

Rung to celebrate the lives of Roger Murray Johnson (died 11/6/04) and Cecily Jean Johnson (died 5/7/04), brother and mother of Stephanie Harrington.

First Treble Bob: 1, First peal on 6 bells as conductor.

"I have a cunning plan," said the conductor, "to get the band their first quarter in a differential method!"

First as conductor. 50th this year: 2.

A get well compliment to Kevin Simmonds.

To celebrate the Enthronement today, of Archbishop Roger Herft. First as conductor of triples.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Katherine Kohler (daughter of the Rector) to Danny Walker, on this day.

To celebrate the Cathedral Enthonement today of Archbishop Roger Herft

First in two methods 'inside': 3.

Rung prior to the Thanksgiving service and to celebrate the life of Les Macleod Miller "Weekend Woodie' and parishioner

First major as conductor.

900th quarter peal: 3

50th quarter peal this year: 2

Rung for the Heart Foundation's 'Dress Red for Women' Day

First blows in the methods: 6.

A birthday treat for Richard and a welcome back to Michael.

First blows of major in the method: 2, 3 & 4. Completes the 'standard eight': 4. 100th quarter in Australia: 8. To mark the commencement of Laura's Quarter Peal Fest for the Australian Travel Exchange at the Convention Centre.

In celebration of the life of William Buckley, son-in-law of John and Mary Townsend

Part of Laura's Quarter Peal Fest for the Australian Travel Exchange at the Convention Centre.

Part of Laura's Quarter Peal Fest for the Australian Travel Exchange at the Convention Centre.

For Michael Collinson's birthday today and part of Laura's Quarter Peal Fest for the Australian Travel Emporium at the Convention Centre. 125th QP - 5.

For the 3rd birthday of Sebastian, grandson of 3, and for Laura's Quarter Peal Fest.

First quarter peal away from the tenor: 1.

For Laura's Quarter Peal Fest.

Birthday compliment to Michael Collinson and first QP as cover. Rung as part of Laura Ivey's Quarter Peal Fest for the Australian Tourism Exchange.

Rung for the feast of St John the Baptist

The conclusion of Laura's Quarter Peal Fest for the Australian Travel Exchange at the Convention Centre.

First of Stedman: 1. Completes the circle as conductor.

First of Grandsire Triples as conductor.

First of Treble Bob Royal: 1. First of Yorkshire Royal: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7. First of Yorkshire Royal by a WA band.

First in the method by all. For Evensong and with best wishes to Carole Walsh sister of 4. The start of the alphabet project.

First in the method: 2, 3, 5 & 6. Completes the 'standard eight': 5 & 6.

First in the method.

Matilda Bay TB: x56x16x12x16.12x12.1256x12x16x12x16x56x12

Rung following WANZAB Branch practice.

Bon Voyage to Jackie Spratt.

Celebrating 40 years of ringing for Pam Brock.

First peal on eight: 3.

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First blows of 8-spliced: 2, 4, 5 & 6. First of 8-spliced by a resident WANZAB band and first containing locally 'grown' ringers. Dedicated to teachers of ringing world-wide.

First in the method. 100th minor method rung and named: 6. For evensong. The first on the back six since the lifting of the Sunday curfew on the back two bells (tower troubles!).

Cansves Forth Noweth war Whegh Clogh Delight Minor: x56x1456x12x16.12x12.1256x12x16x12x1456x56x12

First of Grandsire Triples on the treble.

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII and for all those affected by the London terrorist attacks.

Rung for all those affected by the London bombings.

200th quarter peal on the bells in this tower.

A 75th birthday compliment to Bert Woolven.

Bon Voyage to Kate, Vicki, Josclyn and Rhys

Rung in celebration of the life of Helen Parker Griffiths 1/3/1912 -

26/6/2005 (grandmother of treble)

Bon Voyage to Vicki, Josclyn and Rhys leaving tonight on a 10-week overseas trip, with admiration for their dedication in running a 3 hour workshop this morning. 900th QP - 5.

First in the method

Little Creatures TB:

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First peal on the back 8 bells

On the 'ice cream van' six marking the start of the 'Swan Bells Plain Bob' project

For the 100th birthday of Norma Withers, friend of Laura Ivey

First QP: 1. A birthday compliment to Clive Cooke and Janet Mitchell, the ringing watched by Clive's daughter and son-in-law Rowena and Richard, and his grandson Owen

Rung for the dedication of the new ring of six bells.

Best wishes to Renae Day, niece of John and Mary

First quarter-peal: 2, 3 and 6.

Rung (belatedly) for St James' Day.

To celebrate the birth of Euan Peter McKerracher, a grandson for Gillian and Peter McKerracher

For Evensong

For Ordination service. 100th QP: 4

First quarter in the method.

Duckstein TB: x56x16x12x16x34x3456.34x34.16x12x16x56x12

First triples inside-6. Farewell compliment to David Knewstub leaving on holiday to the UK: also wedding anniversary compliment to Herbert & Katherine Beer, parents of the conductor

First quarter in the method - Innaloo Delight: X56X1456X12X16X34X3456.34X34.16X12X1456X56X12.

Farewell to Father Tony Hicks, parish priest of St Pius X for 14 years. We wish him all the best in his new appointment.

For Evensong and Hiroshima Day yesterday

First cover on 8

Rung for the Choral Evensong to commemorate the end of the Second World War

A birthday compliment to Glen Dickinson, wife of 3, rung before an Ordination service.

First on 8 on a working bell: 1

Birthday compliment today to John Hodgkin, brother of Ken

For the visit of Wendy Wallace from the UK on a retirement trip.

First quarter in the method. Colonial TB:

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1st peal:2

Rung to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the dedication of the bells, which were donated in memory of Ernest Samuel Trigg

First in method for all except 6 and 7. Believed to be the fastest Major on the bells

1200th QP: 6

First quarter in the method. Gnangara D:

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Remembering the Davies family.

Wishing a speedy recovery to Robyn Silver, sister-in-law of 2. 750th QP on these bells - 3. 150th QP in Australia - 5.

11th birthday compliment to Isabel O'Mahony.

A golden wedding anniversary compliment to Roy & Patricia Dickinson

21st Birthday compliments to Michelle for Tuesday.

Rung by an all under 21's band on Fathers Day.

First of Bob Triples 'inside': 2.

For Callum's birthday today and a Ruby Wedding Anniversary compliment to Gillian and Peter McKarracher of Claremont, WA.

For Battle of Australia commemoration and celebration of 21st birthday of Michelle Brock, daughter of the tenor ringer

First quarter-peal: 1 and 6, and first of Grandsire: 4.