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Happy 2007 to all!!! Finished at 2:44am AEDST and hoping to be the first QP of the year. If not, then at least in Victoria!

Rung in celebration of the life of Sybil Flannagan, of Chorley, Lancashire, the third anniversary of whose death is today. This quarter peal was rung in the presence of Sybil's daughter, who lives in Perth.

First quarter as conductor, to commemorate the 25th wedding anniversary of Harold and Helen Bartlett.

In loving memory of Bronwen Warner, the fifth anniversary of whose passing falls this week.

First quarter peal: 1

First quarter on an inside bell:3

First QP - 6. To celebrate the 107th birthday on 4/1/07 of Sandy Young, friend of John & Mary Townsend, who is the last survivor of the Royal Flying Corps.

In celebration of the life of Scott William Urquhart: 7th March, 1960 - 10th January, 2006. This quarter peal was commissioned by his sister, Jackie Burgess.

"In loving memory of my darling little brother Scott.

The wind blows, the seasons change, but the love I have for you in my heart will always remain constant. I miss you desperately. Let the bells ring out across the place that you so loved, as a reminder and a mark of respect for a truly wonderful person. Treasured in our hearts forever.

Sis"

First quarter in this method,3

First handbell QP on 8: 1-2.

First peal inside: 4.

Rung to celebrate the Christening this day, at St George's Cathedral, of Emma Jane Ryan, granddaughter of Laura and Ted Ivey.

900th quarter - 1-2

A get-well compliment to Ted Ivey.

To celebrate the birth on 14th January 2007 of Tom Alexander Mairs, first great grandchild of Dot Huxtable.Commissioned as part of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

First in method as conductor.

As a birthday compliment to Christopher James Harris.

To celebrate the birthday on 17/1/07 of Dot Huxtable. Commissioned as part of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

1st quarter peal as conductor.

To celebrate the birth, on 14th January 2007, of Tom Alexander Mairs, first great grandchild of Dot Huxtable. Commissioned by Dot as part of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

A get well compliment to Roger Day (brother of Mary), who underwent an operation last night.

Rung for Australia Day.

This method is rung for the first time. For Australia Day.

Australia Day Delight Minor (TDMM No 1346) -34-1-5-3.2-4.5 lh: 16

Rung to welcome Oliver Flynn Roberts, born on Monday 22/1/2007, son of Alison Roberts, a Geelong ringer.

To welcome Linda, Brenda and Mike to Perth.

First in the method: 3.

In celebration of the 60th birthday of Angela Burchardt. Commissioned by her father, Laurie O'Hara, in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

First Peal in the Method:

Coathanger Delight Major

(34X34.18X56X36X34X18.56X56.78-12)

Rung for the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

100th peal in NSW - 3.

First in hand 5-6

In celebration of the 42nd wedding anniversary of Ian and Jacqueline Flack. Commissioned in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

To celebrate the life of Ralph Evans, Robert's cousin.

In memory of Claire Bailey

To celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary today of Harold and Nancy Davies, parents of Father Greg Davies, rector of Christ Church. Commissioned by Father Greg in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal. First QP - 6.

First in method as conductor.

To celebrate the birth of Grace Olivia Hodgkin on 8 February 2007, great niece of 4 & 5

First in the method: 3.

First peal in Australia: 1.

Rung in anticipation of the return visit of Heather and Chris.

First minor quarter inside 2.

Rang with 4 and 6 first visit to Queensland Australia

Bon voyage to Chris and Heather - hurry back!

First of Stedman Caters: 2

First of Stedman Caters as conductor

Rung in memory of John J F (Jack) Roper OA, a founder member of ANZAB and a fine Christian gentleman. RIP.

A birthday compliment to Bonnie Yull. Commissioned as part of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

First in method; first on an inside bell (3)

First in the method by all except the conductor.

For St David's Day and in celebration of the life of Kevin Anthony Gardner, Lord Mayor of Westminster 1986-8, who was responsible for expediting the transfer of St Martin-in-the-Fields bells to Western Australia.

Dedicated to the blessing of our new treble & 2nd, St Francis of Assisi and St Mary MacKillop. First quarter peal: 6, First treble hunting: 1

A welcome to Dot and a get well compliment to her daughter, Sally, recovering after back surgery in New Zealand.

First quarter inside 5.

First of Stedman Triples: 1

150th quarter on the bells: 7

Rung to celebrate the birth of Benjamin Alex Mitchell on 26th February 2007

Everyone's gone to ANZAB in Adelaide. What better time to ring a quarter than on a quiet practice night! First quarter peal: 6, First quarter inside: 2

First quarter peal on 8: 1

First quarter peal of triples inside: 3

Rung during the 2007 ANZAB Festival in Adelaide.

100th quarter on the bells: 8. A birthday compliment to the 'old man' on the seventh!

Rung before the Bellringer's Evensong during the 2007 ANZAB Festival.

Rung for the ANZAB festival

For the ANZAB Festival

Rung to celebrate the life of Albert Alexander, grandfather of 2. Lest we forget.

Rung to celebrate the life of Albert Alexander, grandfather of 8.

First Yorkshire: 4, 5.

Rung for the ANZAB Festival in Adelaide this weekend.

First in the method: 2.

Rung prior to a memorial service for Bill Wyllie

A get well compliment to Colin Harris, brother of Ian.

For the wedding of Kevin Pope and Susie Finch

The quarter was going okay.

Until near the end it did stray.

A bob was miscalled.

An early “That’s All”

Least we did not break a stay.

Happy St Patrick's Day!

An 89th birthday compliment to Ruth Offen, mother of the conductor.

To commemorate the life of AFP Commander Brice Steele, who lost his life in the recent Indonesian air disaster.

First in the method by all. 75th on the bells: 6.

A pre-birthday compliment to Josclyn Sloan and Naomi Offen, who both celebrate their birthday on Sunday.

Birthday compliment to the conductor.

In celebration of the life of Steve Palmer, long-time friend of Roger. Also a birthday compliment to Josclyn Sloan and Naomi Offen

First in the method: 3.

1st in Major method in this tower. 1st in method and as conductor (8) Birthday compliments to conductor.

250th on the bells: 4.

A birthday compliment to Sally Simmonds of the Swan Bells band.

A birthday compliment to Brenda, wedding anniversary compliment to Tim (this was his first quarter with new knees - beautifully washed for the occasion!) and a wedding day compliment to Rachel Hurley and John Bridge.

Adam's "Last Blast" at Claremont, WA before relocating to Hobart

A farewell to Adam on his move to Tasmania today. Good Luck!

First on 10 bells: Treble

To celebrate the birth of Clare Gillian Neagle 3rd grandchild of 4

Rung as a birthday compliment to Deb Hay.

Wishing Brenda a safe journey back to the UK and a speedy return to Perth.

Welcome to WA to Betty & Mick.

First of Spliced 6.

To celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Dini and Folkert Steendam-Visser.

Bon voyage to Colin who is returning to England for the northern hemisphere summer

First of Treble Bob Major: 1. First in the method as conductor.

In celebration of the life of Ann Bethell.

To wish Grace Collinson a happy 10th birthday today.

To all who donated both time and finance to the St Pius X bell project. First in method: 5. First QP rung on the new trebles. First QP rung on the front 6 bells at this tower.

Rung to commemorate ANZAC Day

First in these methods: 4.

First Quarter Peal as conductor.

A birthday compliment to Alistair Dickinson.

Bon Voyage to Vicki. With thanks to David Knewstub, our night watchman.

1st in method for the conductor, for his 60th birthday. Goodbye to 4, who is defecting to Melbourne.

To celebrate the birth last Monday of Emily Frances Andrews, second daughter to Alan and Clare Andrews of Canterbury.

To celebrate the marriage today of Chelsea Ellis, friend of 5, and Tim Babbe.

Birthday compliments to 4. First in method:4,5

Rung by members of the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths

A birthday compliment to Rebecca Goode and Jonathan Higbed, brother and sister of the conductor.

First of Triples 'inside': 2.

A tribute to titanium technology on the first 'ankneeversary' of Tim's new knees. Also a get well compliment to Tim's son Bill

First of Minor as conductor. To kick off the St Magnus the Martyr Sponsored Peal and Quarter Peal Weekend - rung hours before anyone in the UK was up!

First in the method: 3.

Rung to celebrate the life of Frank Lee (d. 26/04/07) by some of his many ringing friends.

In memory of Oliver Frost.

A 35th birthday compliment to Jocelyn Ryan, daughter of Laura.2nd person to circle the tower to QPs - 1.First as cover after nearly 60 years of ringing.

60th Quarter Peal on the Bells (Eleanor has been in half of those). 400th Quarter Peal - 3; First Quarter Peal in York - 3, 5 & 8

Spur of the moment QP rung as after- and before-ringing for two consecutive weddings.

Rung with a cover and with 5th bell omitted.

1st QP of Plain Bob Minor - 5

75th QP - 4

To celebrate the life of James Thomas, formerly Dean of Wellington.

Rung after Pentecost morning service. Commissioned by the Stacey family, in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal, to celebrate the 70th birthday of Claire Greenway

200th quarter: 7.

1st S. Major inside 2.

In appreciation of Neil's time in Perth. First as conductor in Southern Hemisphere.

Rung before Evensong to celebrate the recommissioning today of these cathedral bells, after a successful refurbishment by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry.

First of caters - 10. First of caters on treble. A 60th birthday compliment to Dianne Tomlin (friend of 7) on the Foundation Day of Western Australia.

First of Stedman Caters: 1. To celebrate the birth of Charlotte to Simon and Eleanor Linford and Grace to Andrew Higson and Jennie Paul.

This method is rung for the first time. A compliment to Neil Thomas and Peter Scott who suggesed the name - another in the brewery treble bob series.

Feral Treble Bob Minor: X56X16X12X16.34.1234X3456.34.12X16X12X16X56X12

Rung for the Order of Australia Service.

Fastest quarter peal of major yet rung on the bells (Bells rung at ramming speed!)

First QP: 6.

1st Quarter inside 2.

1st quarter in 40 + years 4.

In celebration of the life of Monica Prescott, mother of Helen Silver.

First of triples on treble. First of triples as conductor. Rung to celebrate the marriage of Garry and Gina Tambree.

In celebration of the 93rd birthday of Anne Leach. Commissioned by Margaret and Alfred Atkins in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

First peal: 3. 100th peal on the bells. Rung by members of the Sunday-service band.

First in the method - 2 and 3.

100th quarter of Grandsire Triples: 7. Birthday compliment to the tower captain, Richard Offen

Rung before Evensong, in celebration of the life of Monica Prescott.

350th quarter peal - 5.

Most methods: 2.

This method is rung for the first time. An early wedding compliment to Ian Self, President of the Truro Diocesan Guild.

Nads Surprise Minor: -34-45-2-3-234-25-234-23-2-45-34-2

First in the method: 3.

First of Stedman Triples: 1,2,3.

First surprise maximus by a resident WAANZAB band.

First of maximus in the method by 2,3,4,5,6 and 9.

400th on the bells in this tower.

In celebration of the life of Matthew Davids, son of Swan Bells Librarian, Heather Davids.

First of triples - 2. For Evensong

First quarter peal on treble - 1.

Practice @ practice.

Also for the ABC's [National Broadcaster] 75th Birthday Celebrations.

1st mixed doubles 3&4.

1st mixed doubles as conductor 5

Rung to celebrate the 74th wedding anniversary of Ruth & Stan Barton, aunt & uncle of Laura Ivey.

First of delight minor: 3. First in the method by all. In celebration of the wedding of Vanessa Martin and Mark Gilham of Wootton, Kent.

First QP by an all Swan Bells trained band. Thanks to all at Swan, in particular Vicki, Josclyn, Laura, Rhys and Richard. Special thanks to Ron Baker and last but not least, David.

A birthday compliment to Graz Camisa.

First in method: 3

1300th QP: 6

Rung on 07/07/07 in celebration of the Lebenspartnerschaft in Freiburg, Germany, of Nate Sloan (brother of Josclyn) and Florian Bade.

First quarter peal on the back six

Rung to celebrate the birth of Isaiah Chase Alexander on 8 July 2007, new cousin for Josclyn.

First surprise major and first spliced as conductor.

1 - First quarter on eight

On the occasion of the 77th birthday of Bert Woolven - happy birthday Bert!

To celebrate 25 years in Australia for the conductor and his family. For the first communion of Simon Thomas Church. For Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the life of Clare Higby.

50th Quarter in Australia for 3

To celebrate the births of Jack and Callum to Lucie and Shaun Volante on 28 May 2007. First grandsons for Bob and Lynn Hallam of Gloucestershire.

First handbell QP and first of minor: 1-2.

In memory of Bill and Elsie Arnold, who worshipped at this church. Commissioned in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal by Jill Williams.

Ist on eight for tenor. Rung to farewell Fr Bill Edebohls and his wife Robyn and to welcome incoming priest Fr Wayne Edwards.

First of 8 spliced: 3. First of spliced as conductor.

2 Conductors.

240 of St Simonds Conducted by Harold Bartlett

1020 of Grandsire conducted by Mike Toze.

Rung for Choral Evensong in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the Diocese of Perth.

Rung to commemorate the centenary of Scouting by an all ex-scouts, guides or cubs band. Also as a birthday compliment to 6. First inside 2, first as cover 6.

Belated 50th Birthday Compliments to the Conductor

For evensong and in celebration of the lives of Sandy Young, who died this week at the age of 107, and Keith Buckingham of Shropshire, who was tragically killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday.

First quarter peal as conductor.

Rung in memory of Whizzbang.

A get well compliment to Tower Manager, Paul Grootveld, who underwent some re-plumbing surgery yesterday.

In recognition of many years faithful service to Perth ringing by Bert Woolven who has decided to take a well earned rest.

To celebrate the life of William (Sandy) Young, 4/1/1900 - 24/7/2007, long time parishioner at Christ Church. Ex Royal Flying Corps. Will be remembered with affection, especially by John.

Rung to celebrate the Centenary of World Scouting

! First on 8 bells

First QP - 6. To celebrate the baptism here today of Isobel and Samuel Fountain. Commissioned in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal by their mother, Vanessa.

First in the method: 4. 175th on the bells: 8. First in the method by a resident WA band.

In celebration of the life of Peter Morton Moyes, AM, OBE, Headmaster of Christ Church Grammar School, 1951-1981. Also in celebration of 20 years ringing by John and Mary Townsend.

In celebration of the 80th birthday of Neil Kenworthy, a member of the Christ Church band. Commissioned by the Christ Church Ringers in aid of the Heritage Appeal.

200th QP-3.150th QP on the bells-6. Rung in celebration of the life of parishioner Richard Burridge.

Rung to celebrate the life of David Henchman, bellringer from St Saviour's Goulburn

First time any of band have rung a quarter peal at Singleton in NSW, Australia.

First quarter peal on and inside bell - 2.

First time that Toby, Kathy, Helen and John had rung a quarter peal together (4 Arkless's 1 Family).

First time that a quarter peal had been rung by a band comprising completely of Arkless's (5 Arkless's).

Printed record in Ringing Towers; Volume 61 No 4. December, 2007. Page 7(!).

[Assumed was rung on the back 5].

First in the method: 2. With the band's best wishes to Amanda Harris, who has undergone a further knee rehang this week.

Birthday compliments and get well wishes to Sue, from the Friday crew.

Rung for the patronal festival. Also congratulations to Jim on his 30th wedding anniversary. First treble bobbing: 1, First in method: 5.

For the Ordination of Deacons

Most methods: 2. For St Bartholomew's Festival Evensong. Also to celebrate Josclyn's parent's 30th wedding anniversary tomorrow and her Dad's birthday today.

First off cover: 1. First as C in Tasmania: 5.

First of major: 2. To celebrate the birth of Abigail Jane Ward on 28th August, first grandchild for Richard.

First in method all. Rung to celebrate the 50th birthday of Jenny Clementson.

To celebrate the marriage in Scotland tomorrow of Fiona Lemon, friend of Saskia, and Ross Kennedy. Commissioned by Saskia in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal.

For the Choral Evensong.

Rung to welcome Abigail Jane, born Tuesday 28 August 2007, a first grandchild for Richard Offen.

Rung to celebrate the life of Colin Young

Rung before Evensong to celebrate the 70th birthday tomorrow, of Sheila Bryant, mother of Michael.

In memory of 11th Sept 2001 - those who died and those who suffered

First of Stedman Doubles 5.