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To welcome the New Year. Cheers Brian.

To welcome the New Year

First quarter peal on the new "tiny five".

Rung by a band in their forties.

First peal of spliced surprise major, 2,4,5 & 6. First of spliced surprise major as conductor. First of spliced surprise major by a resident WA band.

First on 8: 3

First quarter peal on the new eight (tenor 21-2-8).

To celebrate the 106th birthday of Sandy Young (4 January 2006) and Michael's silver jubilee of ringing.

1st in method as conductor.

For Stephen and Michelle visiting Melbourne.

For Evensong. First quarter peal in Australia - 4.

1st on more than eight bells: 3,4,5,6,10 and as conductor.

First quarter peal on the new ten.

Congratulations to Fiona Prince and Neil Atherton on the birth of their daughter Kate Elizabeth.

250th quarter in the tower. Circled the tower to quarters and first to do so: 9.

A 90th birthday compliment to Myrtle Mell, a friend of Laura.

First QP in the method. Quinns Rocks Delight: X56X1456X12X16X12.34.3456X1234.34.16X12X1456X56X12. First treble dodging method inside - 5. 21st birthday compliment to Wenjing Zhuang.

Birthday compliment to Wenjing Zhuang, 21 today. First QP in Australia - 6.

To celebrate the 21st Birthday of Wenjing Zhuang today.

For Stephen and Michelle, visiting Perth this week. First in method - 7.

First in the method: 2, 3, 4 and 5

75th QP on the bells: 6

First in the method by all.

Rung as a wedding compliment to Rachael Eagle and Christian Peckham, being married on this day in Reymerston, Norfolk.

In celebration of the life of Godfrey (Dick) Gray of Dover, ringer and long-time friend of the conductor.

First 5 spliced 2,3,6 & 7. First 5 spliced as conductor.

1000th QP: 4

First in the method: 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8

200th of Grandsire: 4. For evensong.

With thanks to Michael for the mid-quarter rope catching entertainment - Guildford, you didn't tell us you were sending a clown!

Rung for Australia Day

Rung to celebrate Australia Day and to welcome our newest Australians after their Citizenship Ceremony at Council House.

First in the method by all and first of delight major by all except the conductor.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ordination of Tony Murray Feist, Precentor of St George's Cathedral.

Rung for Australia Day 2006, and thank you to all donors of the bells.

First peal on the bells, and first peal in the ACT.

First peal: 7.

First of Cambridge Royal: 4. 450th as conductor.

A get well compliment to Bert Woolven, who was to have rung in this afternoon's quarter.

First of treble bob: 1.

For evensong

In thanksgiving for the life of Eliza Sadler.

First in the Southern Hemisphere: 2 & 3.

For Evensong.

In celebration of the birth of Rebekah Ruth Barrett, daughter of Brenda (nee Ames) and Graeme Barrett and the baptism this day of Ewan Peter Upson, grandson of Gillian and Peter McKerracher.

Also remembering Courtney Offen (father of the conductor), the 1st anniversary of whose passing falls this day.

First Stedman Triples as conductor

First in the method by all.

To celebrate the Golden Wedding of Neil and Ethelmary Kenworthy, faithful members of this church.

Birthday compliments to Brian Reed, husband of 8th. First in method: 2.

First in the method and completes the 'standard 8': 7.

In celebration of the life of Robert Verrey of St Andrew's Cathedral, Honolulu.

Rung to celebrate Anne Haskard for being recognised as the Prospect Council Citizen of the Year Award for 2006 and for Franklin Bridgewater for being part of "Team Echo" which received the Adelaide City Council Australia Day 2006 Community Event Award.

Rung to celebrate the 12th Wedding Anniversary today, of Ian and Amanda Harris.

For the 80th birthday today of Bruce Pengelley.

First in the method: 2, 4, 5 & 6 (first blows for 2 & 4). To welcome Barbara and Andrew back to Perth.

First in the method: 3.

Rung prior to the lanuch, by the Archbishop of Perth, of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

First of triples in the method: 6.

First in the method: 3 & 5.

First in the method.

Bootleg Treble Bob Minor: X56X16X12X16X12.34.3456X1234.34.16X12X16X56X12

First qp of spliced surprise major - 3.

First blows on twelve: 8. First Grandsire Cinques as C; also first on 12 in Southern hemisphere: 11.

First of triples: 1.

For evensong and to mark the conclusion of the Order of Australia Conference. Also to celebrate the birth last week of Thomas Davies, a second grandchild for Clive.

800th quarter peal - 6.

First blows in the method: 2, 3, 4 and 5.

To celebrate the 80th birthday this day of Roy Collinson.

First quarter peal: 1

Rung to celebrate the life of Paul Albert Harrison, 4/06/1945-17/02/2006. Father of 2 & 7, father-in-law of 6.

For evensong and as a birthday compliment to Irene (age undisclosed!).

Rung for St David's Day.

First quarter peal in Western Australia - 3 & 6

60th birthday compliment to Dianne Knight.

Mary's 1000th quarter. First in the method. Named in recognition of the immense amount Mary and Johnny have given to ringing in Perth.

Townsend Delight Minor: -36-14-56-16.34-14.56 LH 16

In thanksgiving for the lives of Nicholas Nattrass, son of the Lord Mayor of Perth, Dr Peter Nattrass, and Nancy Sloan, aunt of Josclyn.

Rung to mark the feast day of St. Horace of Chaffcombe.

1st quarter on treble for Danny.

Rung half-muffled prior to the funeral of Nicholas Nattress (aged 27).

Rung for the Commonwealth Service. First surprise as conductor.

Rung for the ANZAB festival.

First royal on the bells.

Rung for the ANZAB festival

Welcoming all athletes and vistors to Melbourne for the 18th Commonwealth Games.

A birthday compliment to David Knewstub

For St Patrick's Day

No one wanted to call it.

Belated birthday compliments to Stephen Croxall and Mary Patricia Hosie.

Rung before Evensong as a birthday compliment to David Knewstub. First of Plain Bob Major inside: 3

Welcoming the Lord Mayor of Westminster Tim Joiner and Rona Shaw to Melbourne for the 18th Commonwealth Games.

First of Stedman: 4.

For a wedding ceremony taking place outside the tower during this quarter and for the birthday girls, Josclyn and Naomi.

On Lady Day for the Mother's Union Festival Service and as a birthday compliment to Josclyn Sloan and Naomi Offen, both of whose birthdays are today.

First of Royal in the method: 3.

First of triples: 2.

For evensong and in celebration of the lives of Sybil Bowden (Devina's mother) and Ian Wilson (friend of Ian MacLeod).

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Reg Toze.

First quarter of Triples on the bells.

First quarter on the bells since their relocation to the Cathedral central tower in June 2004.

First quarter on the back 8, cast in 1876.

First quarter in the method by all except the conductor.

First quarter of Triples as conductor: 7.

First quarter of Triples and on an inside bell: 3.

To welcome Tim and Rona to Perth.

A birthday compliment for Zoe.

First QP in the method - Sail & Anchor TB Minor:x56x16x12x16x12.1234.3456.12.1234.34.16x12x16x56x12.For Barbara & Alan's first visit to Western Australia. Also, a birthday compliment to Jenny Chuan, mother of 5.

First treble hunting: 1.

Completes the Western Australian towers as conductor - 7.

First QP on 8 - 8.

1st on treble.

Rung before Evensong for the safe delivery of Campbell Robert Houliston at 3.34pm today. First grandson for Sue and Rob Gillet.

First quarter peal of major: 1

A birthday compliment to Debbie Hay.

To welcome home the Western Australian Commonwealth Games athletes.

A first birthday compliment to Angus Webster, grandson of Peter & Debbie Hay; also bon-voyage to Joy Burrows, off to the UK.

First in the method for all the band

Rung half-muffled after the Three Hours Devotional Service for Good Friday.

Rung before the J S Bach Easter Oratorio to commemorate 30 years since the ringing of the first QP of major on the recast bells.

Last ringing on the bells before the first stage of the restoration of the cathedral commences.

For Easter

To celebrate Easter

A 60th birthday compliment to Jill Wall, friend of Mary

Rung on a middlish six

7th birthday congrats to Rebecca Harris

Arranged for the 20th anniversary of the death of George Beeney, father of Laura. Recently, three ringers who George taught, rang a peal to mark the 50th anniversary of their first peal.

To celebrate the 80th birthday today of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung on a number of bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields

Rung to celebrate the bicentenary of the casting of the bells.

Birthday compliment to Ron Chapman.

For St. George`s Day

First quarter of Major as conductor: 8

First quarter in the method.

For St George's Day.

Joondalup Delight Minor: x56x1456x12x16x12.1234.3456.12.1234.34.16x12x1456x56x12

Rung half-muffled on ANZAC Day 2006 to honour The Fallen and all who served in the past, and for the safety of those currently serving in the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces, especially 8441014 OCdt David F Pearce, son of 4.

First quarter peal: 6

On Anzac Day, we celebrate the births and coming home of Ashley Robert & Zachary Craig Rolph, grandsons of Robert and Barbara Rolph from Lakenheath, UK

Rung as a 34th Birthday Compliment to the conductor, also remembering those on ANZAC Day.

First in method: 3,4,5.

First Treble Bob Major: 1.

First surprise major and 1st peal for 25 years: 6, Well done Tony!

First in method as conductor.

For ANZAC Day

For ANZAC Day

For ANZAC Day

First in the method: 4.

Rung to mark the retirement of Laura and Ted Ivey from running the catering at St George's Cathedral.

To welcome the Right Rev'd Mark Burton as Assistant Bishop in the Northern Region of the Diocese of Perth; rung following his consecration, which took place at Christ Church Grammar School.

For ANZAC Day

Rung to celebrate the engagement of Tim Joiner and Rona Shaw.

First caters as Conductor.

Rung to celebrate the 60th birthday of Mary Townsend and 80th birthday of John Townsend today.

The conductor was taught to ring by Mary and John.

By members of the Sunday service band with great affection and best wishes to John and Mary Townsend, both of whom celebrate 'significant' birthdays today.

First in the method.

An 18th birthday compliment to Michelle Offen and a 60th birthday compliment to Garry Mason, both today.

Gage Roads Treble Bob Minor:

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With thanks to Stephen Croxall for his time at Burwood.

First in method: 3.

£BD

First of Yorkshire Royal: 6.

With best wishes to and in support of our friends the ringers at another 'non-tower', the Old Post Office, Washington DC. Also a get well compliment to Debbie Hay.

First of Bob Triples 'inside': 6.

A birthday compliment to John and Mary Townsend.

150th quarter and 75th on the bells: 5.

A welcome to Gillian and Bruce.

First of surprise as conductor.

A get well compliment to Nick Davies and Eric White

With the band's best wishes to George and Diana Pipe on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Rung as part of National Volunteers Week.

Rung as part of National Volunteers Week.

A birthday compliment to Adam Beer (15/5) and today to Jenny Male and Allan Wall (60th and friend of Mary). Also part of National Volunteers Week.

Rung as part of National Volunteers Week

100th on the bells: 4.

Rung as part of National Volunteers Week.

First quarter in method: 4.

Rung to mark the 30th anniversary of National Smile Week.

For Pat and roger's 35th wedding anniversary. Thanks to Brian for the composition.

Rung in celebration of the life of Nicholas Davies of Lydd, Kent, a dear friend of the Perth ringers. The methods were especially chosen to included Kennington (Kent), where Nick lived for some time and April Day, which he introduced to the Perth ringers on one of his and Brenda's visits here.

First Quarter: 6

Rung for the Maryborough Heritage Festival

Believed to be the first quarter on the bells with a local ringer in the band

1st in method: 3,4

1st of triples: 4

Rung for the Maryborough Heritage Festival

Believed to be the first quarter on the bells since 1996

Rung with affection to celebrate the life of Nick Davies of Lydd, Kent. Much loved friend of WA ringers.

50th peal: 3.

In celebration of the life of Nicholas J. Davies, of Lydd, Kent. May he rest in peace.

First quarter peal: 6, First in method: 3

Rung for the Feast of the Ascension.

In celebration of the life of Nicholas Davies of Lydd, Kent.

First in method: 5

First in the method by all except the conductor.

For the 53rd anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung for the feast of Ss Charles Lwanga and Companions.

First of Treble Bob: 1.

First in Australia: 3.

First in method: 4,5,6.

£BD

First peal: 8 (first ringer trained at Swan Bells to ring a peal on them).

First peal on the light eight (7-1-3 in C#).

A sponsored peal in aid of the Diabetes Research Foundation.

First blows in the method: 4.

Rung for the Queen's Birthday. First QP - 6; first QP outside UK - 3.

First blows in the method for all.

Rung on the 'red six', to mark the commencement, this morning, of the first University of Western Australia Extension Course on Basic Ringing (the three tutors ringing bells 2, 3 and 4 in this quarter).

First Quarter Peal: 1

First in the method by all.

A get well compliment to Amanda Harris, following re-roping of her knee.

First in the method: 2 & 5.

A silver wedding compliment to Zoe and Ron Goodwin.

Belated first birthday wishes to Ned & Jack Doble, twin grandsons of treble. (21/3/06)

With best wishes to Sheila Bryant for a speedy recovery.

Most methods/variations: 4.

Rung in celebration of the life of Jenny's Grandfather, William Milton Barton.

Celebrating the birth of the grandson of the 5th on the 13/6/06. First quarter peal inside: 5.

A silver wedding anniversary compliment to Zoe and Ron Goodwin.

First Peal: 1. One Hundredth peal on the bells. Rung to celebrate the sesquicentenary of the consecration of the present St Philip's Church Hill.

First in the method: 2.

Rung in celebration of Ian Harris becoming an Australian Citizen (yet another 'paper Aussie'!) at a ceremony later today.

First in the method.

Rung in celebration of Lloyd being made an Australian Citizen (poor old Oz!).

Neerabup Delight Minor: -56-1456-12-16.34.1234-3456.34.12-16-12-1456-56- le 12

Rung as a wedding compliment to Paul Walker and Alison Lindsay, Brother-In-Law and Sister to Alex Lindsay.

To celebrate the marriage of Mr and Mrs P Walker, brother-in-law and sister of the tenor.

First in method for all.

Rung for the birth of Jennifer Peckham.

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Alissa Kempin on 3 July.

300th quarter peal in the tower.

Rung for the Feast day of St Benedict

First quarter for SABS (Sydney Association of Bellringing Students) - The entire band was under the age of 20yrs.

First in method: 3

First in method as conductor.

First of treble bob: 1.

Following a service of Evensong and Ceremony of Investiture for the Sovereign Order of Orthodox Knights Hospitaller of St John of Jerusalem, in the presence of His Highness Prince Michael of Russia.

Rung for the 110th Anniversary of the St Paul's Cathedral Society of Bellringers, and the 80th anniversary of the death of Thomas Dyer Edwardes, donor of the bells and organ of St Paul's Cathedral. First peal in the method - 3 and 4.

In memory of Richard Baker, assistant organist at St Paul's, who passed away recently.

1,2,5 - First quarter peal on steel.

Specially arranged by the Tuesday group for Bert's 76th birthday and Bert and Jess's 40th wedding anniversary.

50th quarter peal together 3 & 5.

Rung to celebrate Bert's 76th birthday and Bert and Jess' 40th wedding anniversary. First Grandsire Caters as conductor.

First in the method for all.

First of treble bob: 1. First in the method by all except 2.

To mark the retirement of Bishop David Murray and also a 50th birthday compliment to Eric Collinson.

First in the method: 2.

Most methods in a quarter; 2,3.

Rung to mark the opening of the 2006 International Handbell Symposium in Brisbane.

First of surprise as conductor. To welcome Joy Burrows back to WA from heaven alone knows where!

First Quarter peal - 1. To welcome Alan and Kathryn Hughes to Perth.

To celebrate the birth of Emma Jane, first granddaughter of Laura and Ted.

Rung for the Patronal Festival. First Peal: 1 & 8; 100th Peal: 6; First Peal of Triples: 2.

First quarter peal of triples - 1. Specially arranged for Laura Hill's visit to Perth.

Welcome home to Bert from his cruise.

First as conductor of Grandsire Caters

Rung to celebrate the life of Leslie Arthur Tremeer, late of Hampshire - uncle of Kay Alonzo

First quarter: 1.

By the Tuesday Group as a birthday compliment to Lynette Hodgkin and Brian Crofton.

Rung to celebrate the 50th Birthday of Geoffrey Sloan (26 August) and the 29th Wedding Anniversary of Geoffrey and Yvonne Sloan (27 August) - parents of Josclyn.

First of treble bob: 1.

First in the method by all.

Rung in celebration of the recent civil union between Daniel Godber and Paul Huckstep, good friends of Richard and Callum.

Rung to celebrate the life of Frances Evelyn Reed who passsed away 22/08/2006 mother of the 5th.

First qp in the method - 6 and 7.

To welcome Jennie and Andrew back to Perth.

First on 12: treble.

First of cinques inside: 2

50th quarter of Grandsire Cinques: 8

First of surprise 'inside': 3.

For Callum's birthday.

First peal of Surprise Major - 4;

First peal of Rutland - 2, 3 and 6;

100th peal in Australia, and for ANZAB - 7;

Rung for the annual commemoration of the Battle of Australia ceremony, held on 06/09/2006.

To celebrate the 50th birthday this day of the conductor.

Rung to mark the 65th wedding anniversary on 19th August of Pat and Jim Reeve. Also to mark Ray and Beryl Idle's wedding anniversary on 16th August.

[Rung on back six(6)].

[Ringing World # 4984: Page 1063. Published 3rd November, 2006.].

1st Triples for Treble ringer

Rung on the light 8

For Davina's visit to Perth