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Rung for the 200th anniversary of the installation of Lachlan Macquarie as Governor of NSW.

First peal in method

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Rung for the 200th anniversary of the installation of Lachlan Macquarie as Governor of NSW. Castlereagh is a 'Macquarie town'.

New Method: Castlereagh Alliance

-16-36-16-56 a

First spliced, 5.

First spliced on the bells.

First spliced as conductor.

First quarter peal in Queensland, 3.

With thanks to Brian for the composition.

For Evensong

1st Quarter (6)

Rung on 2,3,4,6 and 7 because they sound pretty. Presumably the rest of the band were prevented from attending practice by the heavy snow ...somewhere!

Rung for the Feast of the Epiphany.

60th birthday compliments to Rusty (6).

Wishing our pulley boxes all the best as they leave the tower to undergo a makeover. First in method: 5.

60 Stedman, 480 Grandsire, 720 Plain Bob, 3 covers 768. First Doubles as conductor. First mixed Doubles 1, 2, 4.

91st birthday compliment to Kath Rankin, friend of 3. 50th together: 5,8.

First of Superlative: 2. 500th quarter: 6. Following the Branch Suprise Major Practice.

300th of Grandsire: 4. To wish Jayne & Ken's grandson, Lachlan Hodgkin, a happy 2nd birthday today.

First peal of spliced in these methods. Thinking of the people of Haiti.

Remembering the people of Haiti.

Believed to be the first peal in which Grandsire and Plain Bob Triples have been rung together

Rung for the wedding this day of Nicholas and Genovena at St Patrick's Cathedral Parramatta

To celebrate the 90th birthday on 22nd January of Mavis Hawkins, neighbour and dear friend of 2.

70th birthday compliment to Terry Lane (for Thursday).

For the arrival of Timothy Edward Shepherd, grandson of Ron, born 13th January, 2010.

First Quarter in the method. The B Team Bob: 3456.16X16X36-12. 1400th quarter & 50th quarter on the bells: 6.

First in the Southern Hemisphere: 2.

For Australia Day.

First peal on the augmented bells

First peal: 4

First royal: 1,8

First royal as conductor

Rung to thank all who contributed to the project to augment the bells

1st Quarter - 1

Rung as part of the Manx Quarter Peal Day

In memory, Betty Skillicorn, Verger of this Church

First quarter peal in Western Australia - 4.

First Quarter in the method. Dismal Swamp Delight: 34X34.14X12X16X34.1234.56-12. First Tasmanian quarter for the New Methods Workshop

First QP - 6. In celebration of the wedding on Friday 22nd January of Jennifer Tapper and Rev'd John Warner, former rector of this parish. Commisioned in aid of the Christ Church Heritage Appeal by John and Mary Townsend.

To celebrate Australia Day

On Australia Day to the memory of Stephen Ivin.

First peal: 1.

To welcome the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church into the Ringing fraternity.

For Australia Day.

First on eight: 1. Rung for Australia Day and India's Republic Day.

First on ten: 3. Rung for Australia Day.

Rung for the 200th anniversary of the installation of Lachlan Macquarie as Governor of New South Wales

Because we couldn't manage Bob Doubles in hand!

Thanksgiving for the life of Alan David Bishop 20 Apr 1940 – 22 Jan 2010, donor of our bell #6 named Lachlan Macquarie, and celebration of the 200th anniversary this day of the accession of Lachlan Macquarie as Governor of NSW 30 January 1810.

Because we could.

First quarter in the method, Bogan Bob Doubles: 3.1.5.1.345.1.5.1.5.123.

For the Patronal Festival.

50th Quarter for Ruth Lightbourne.

For evensong and in celebration of the life of Reg Gold, a long-time member of this Cathedral's congregation.

Because we can ring Bob Doubles in hand!

First of surprise 'inside': 4

1st in method: 2.

Rung by a local Sunday Service band.

First Quarter in the method. Te Deum Surprise: 56.3456.56.14.56.1256.12.36.12.1234.12.56-12. This is the first Surprise Minor method rung that contains no triple changes.

Rung as a welcome to David and Pat Moore to Perth, long standing freinds of Lloyd. First QP in the method as conductor.

Rung for the Day of Remembrance on the first anniversary of the Victorian bush fires.

Rung for the Day of Remembrance on the first anniversary of the Victorian bush fires.

1st QP outside of the UK: 5.

First Quarter in the method. Cabbage City Surprise: X36X1456.56.1256.12.1236X14X56-12. Farewell compliment to Tom Perrins from the WA branch of the New Methods Workshop. Dedicated to Tom & Mike's favourite Chinese restaurant, to which the band repaired after the quarter!

For the Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi's significant birthday.

1st of Major - 1.

To welcome Finn Michael Ruskin, born 12th January 2010, first grandson of Laraine and Michael Pointer.

A Valentine's Day compliment to Debbie Angus, Derek Lightbourne, Gill McIlhone and Mary Williams.

Rung before evensong in thanksgiving for the life of Ian Campbell, member of this congregation, whose funeral is tomorrow.

First in the method: 4, 6 & 7

Rung on St Valentine's Day and to welcome the Year of the Tiger

Birthday compliments to Jackie Spratt (8/2) and Jane Woods (15/2)

Rung after meeting short for Stedman Triples

1st of Major and Treble Bob: 1.

1st in method: 6.

For the Oncology Children's Foundation "Ring a Bell for Ben" day, recognising International Childhood Cancer Day

First on 8: 1.

Rung for Ben, on the occasion of the Oncology Children's Foundation "Ring a Bell for Ben" day, to raise awareness about childhood cancer research and honour the life of Ben Clarke. http://www.ocf.com.au

Rung for Ash Wednesday.

Rung to commemorate tomorrow, the 30th anniversary of Bon Scott's death.

First on ten: 3.

First in the method - 2 & 6 and first in method as conductor.

In celebration of the life of Stephen Ivin.

To celebrate the 100th birthday on 25th February 2010 of Irene Tombs, a regular member of the cathedral congregation.

First on 10 handbells: 3-4 & 9-10.

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs Irene Tombs

1st inside on 10 - 8

Wishing a speedy recovery for Callum Crofton

Rung before the Eucharist to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs Irene Tombs today, who has worshipped at the cathedral for 50 years.

150th quarter - 5

For Evensong

For Evensong

Rung for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Chopin (1 March 1810).

First triples away from the tenor for 1.

Julie's first quarter peal on the tenor. Rung to commemorate Labour Day, and with thoughts for Tim Gregory.

First QP in method in hand: 1-2, 3-4 & 5-6.

First Stedman Triples as C: 7. 70th birthday compliment (for 5th March) to Jill House, friend of 3.

To wish Di Walsh (Jayne and Ken's friend) a happy birthday today.

Rung for Evensong attended by the Australian bishops of the Anglican church prior to their Annual Conference.

Rung to celebrate the life of Graham Campbell Sorell 17 April 1944 - 19 October 2009, father of (5), father-in-law of (1).

Birthday compliments to Becky Shipley for tomorrow.

First QP in the method, Bexxx Diff B Minor: x16x16x1236 le: 12.

Happy birthday to Becky Shipley (today) and happy moving day to Adam Beer.

First of Grandsire for 3

First in method: 7. First in method as C: 5. Get well soon compliment to Laura Ivey and Tim Gregory.

First quarter in Southern Hemisphere: 3 & 5. A birthday compliment to Barry Hayman (50 yesterday).

First Grandsire Caters: 3. Get Well compliment to Laura Ivey.

The 700th quarter rung on the bells at The Bell Tower.

For evensong

First of minor insude, 4.

Rung in celebration of St Patrick's Day.

First QP: 1.

In memory of Rodney Reynolds, died 86 years old, rung at the request of the family.

1/2 muffled with the tenor open.

Becky's first of major as conductor, and Henry's first of Plain Bob major inside.

For Evensong and to celebrate Laura's return to quarter peal ringing.

In celebration of the life of Mary Bleby, mother of the ringer of the 6th and grandmother of the ringer of the 2nd, who died on 15 March 2010 aged 94.

Rung by an under-eighteen's band.

Birthday compliments to Josclyn Sloan for tomorrow.

First QP in the method, Jozza D Minor: x34x14x12x16.34x34.36 le: 12.

Rung to celebrate the 'Ruby' weddings of Tim & Jenny Gregory and Laura & Ted Ivey.

Rung for the procession to Burwood Park for the re-enactment of the Easter Story

Birthday compliments to Sue Harding (24/3/2010) and 18th Birthday compliments to Jenny Davis (26/3/2010)

A 59th wedding anniversary compliment to David and Oonah Caldwell.

For Palm Sunday

First blows in the method: 5. First in the method: 7. For Palm Sunday evensong and as a birthday compliment to Jos.

Rung for Palm Sunday Evensong and to congratulate Anita Adams on her gaining New Zealand citizenship.

Rung for Palm Sunday and to congratulate Anita Adams on gaining her New Zealand Citizenship.

325th on the bells: 2. A get well compliment to John Townsend.

In celebration of the life of Willy Mackay, brother of Sally.

First QP in the method.

Kalgoorlie D Minor: 56x56.16x12x36x14x56 le: 12.

Birthday compliments to James Perrins.

Rung for the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of the bells of St Paul's Burwood on this day.

John Fryer and Tom Goodyer rang in the 1st quarter peal 50 years ago when Tom conducted the same method from the same bell.

Rung before Evensong to celebrate Easter Day

Rung as a belated birthday compliment to Henry Attfield and Doris Day.

Rung to mark the end of the incumbency of Rev Craig Fulton, first rector of this parish.

Rung in celebration of the life of Eric George Thorp, 14/07/37 - 15/03/10.

Rung half-muffled in memory of David Macadam, a past Master of the Hamilton Cathedral Ringers, NZ, who died on Good Friday.

50th Birthday compliments to James A Smith.

Birthday compliments to Madeline Holden.

First QP in the method: x36x14x12x16.34x34.36 le: 16.

Rung for Tim Gregory prior to him starting chemotherapy for mesathelioma on 21st April.

2 First inside

Rung to commemorate 200 years since Lachlan Macquarie became governor

Rung to celebrate the life of David McAdam long time ringer from Hamilton, New Zealand who died on Good Friday 2/4/2010

Rung for the 'Back to Burwood Day' celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of the bells

For Evensong

For evensong and in celebration of the life of David McAdam.

In celebration of St Paul's Burwood Bell-ringers Society's 50th birthday. For Practice.

18th birthday compliments to Thomas Perrins for tomorrow.

First in hand: 5-6

18th birthday compliments to Thomas Perrins today.

250th tower bell quarter - 3

An 18th birthday compliment to Tom Perrins ...you can now legally buy a round!

Kate's first quarter peal in Western Australia.

First in the method. An 18th birthday compliment to Tom Perrins.

A Dangerous Mind Surprise Minor: -34-1456.56.1256.2.1236-34-5 lh 12 (TDMM 37428)

Most spliced: 2.

Rung for the Patronal Festival Evensong

Rung for the ANZAC march and service of commemoration held in Burwood today

To celebrate the life of the late Reverend Mark Ashton, Vicar of St Andrew the Great, Cambridge, and missioner to St Peter’s in 2004 and 2006.

100th of Cambridge and 25th of Cambridge Royal: 1

First on ten: 1. First Grandsire Caters: 8. For St. George's Day.

For ANZAC Day. First Australian QP for 3.

Rung before Evensong for ANZAC Day.

1100th quarter peal in the tower.

First Bristol as conductor.

Rung during the beginning of welcome to the parish reception at the rectory for Ian Walker, assistant organist at St Marks church for 30 years and 16 years as rector's warden for some of that time, taking up the position as Head of Toad Hall at ANU for post graduate study. St Marks Day [and Anzac Day].

For ANZAC Day.

Rung for the Anzac Day holiday

To celebrate the 45th wedding anniversary of Sandra and Peter Wakefield on 22nd April.

For ANZAC Day

By a first Saturday skeleton crew on the 'Milk Bottle' six because the rope of the 9th broke in the first course of the first attempt ...roll on Mr Pratt's nice new ropes!

To celebrate the wedding this day of Wendy McCulloch and Jonathan Parks.

Rung to celebrate a significant birthday of Linda Beattie on Thursday 29th May.

For ANZAC Day

First QP in the method: 34x34.14x12x16.34x12.56 le: 12.

First tower bell QP in NSW for the New Methods Workshop.

For the MBE Evensong

For ANZAC Day

First in method: 3 & 7.

For ANZAC Day

1st in method: 2,3 and 6.

1st qp as an Australian citizen: 10.

Rung by a Sunday Service band.

To celebrate the 40th birthday today of Kate Sugars, daughter of Sue and David Biddles and dear friend of Mary.

First of 8-spliced: 6. For evensong and as a 70th birthday compliment to Jim Carter of Sydney, one-time ringer at this Cathedral.

Rung for Evensong and to celebrate the 65th birthdays of Gaynor Clayton & Kate Whitehead.

Rung for Mother's Day and the Ballarat Heritage Festival

First as conductor.

Kevan and Henry's first of Plain Bob caters.

This one's for 'Big' John.

First Quarter in the method. Blue Line Surprise: X34X1456X12X1236X12X16-16. With the band's best wishes to John and Mary Townsend; thinking of John currently in hospital.

Henry's first quarter at St. Hilda's.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Mo.

Rung for the 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Rev Dr Mark Harding

and for the baptism on this day of Kian Nash Harding first grandson of Sue & Mark Harding both ringers at St Paul's Burwood

8 First quarter peal on 8 bells

Two "chemo" down and four to go for Tim Gregory.

First Quarter in the method. Hopeless Reach Delight: 34X34.14X12X16.34.1234.34.56-12. Birthday compliment to Jenny (17th May); also congratulations to Tam on gaining Australian Permanent Residency.

Jointly conducted by most...

First Triples inside: 6. Birthday compliment to Roger Lubbock

100th quarter peal on the bells: 7.

Rung for Trinity Sunday Evensong

First quarter in the Southern Hemisphere - 2