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For New Year's Day

To welcome the New Year.

First peal: 2.

100th peal: 7.

First in method: 3.

For Epiphany

With best wishes to Elfie Potts for a continued recovery to full health in 2012

First in method (1)

First of Surprise: 5. With best wishes to Amanda Harris for tomorrow’s skirmish with the orthopaedic carpenter.

First quarter in the method. Twelfth Night Surprise: X34X1456X12X36X12X1256X12X1236X12X1456X34X12. 50th together: 1,6. Rung for Epiphany Service.

With thanks to David and Pat Moore for all their ringing assistance during their visit to Melbourne.

A birthday compliment to Mary Williams and Gerald McIlhone.

First peal in the method. To mark the welcome return to Australia of Phil and Gwen

St Hilda's Delight Major: -5-6-5-6-2-1-34-7 lh 12 (b)

For the Epiphany Carol Service.

Rung to Celebrate;

(1) The Baptism of Christ

(2) The Baptism of Kaitlyn Grace Black, Sebastian George Kasadelis-Keep & Sarah Robinson who were Baptised on this day.

First QP on Minimus for All.

First QP inside 2. & 4.

First QP off Tenor 1.

First QP rung in the tower by an all locally trained band.

First of Surprise Royal: 5. 400th on the bells: 1

500th QP-2. To celebrate the birth on 30th November 2011 of Iris Elizabeth Mairs, great granddaughter of Dot Huxtable. Commissioned in aid of Christ Church Heritage Appeal by Dot

First Singles :1,2. Rung by 'Da Hilton Massive'. Fastest quarter to date on the bells.

For RSCM Evensong. In celebration of the life of Andrew Brown, a friend of Irene.

Remembering Jennifer Murphy of Melbourne, Australia

Circled the tower to quarters - Treble.

First blows of cinques in the method - 7.

First quarter on 12 bells - Tenor.

First on 8: 8

First as conductor (5)

First quarter peal (6). First away from cover (1).

In celebration of the life of Jennifer Murphy of Melbourne, Life Member of ANZAB. This is the 900th quarter rung on the bells at The Bell Tower. 400th WA quarter: 9.

First on 12: 4.

150th Quarter: 5. Get Well soon to Paul Grootveld, CEO of The Bell Tower

First extent in the method. Resident Pandynamic Fruitbat Differential Bob: X16X1236X36-1234.

First Caters: 1. 50th quarter of Grandsire Caters: 9. Belated birthday compliment to Corinne Duncan, ringer of 4.

Rung after a wedding to celebrate the life of Jennifer Murphy a long time Melbourne ringer who passed away 16th January, 2012

With good wishes to Peter and Carol Bill for a safe return to the UK.

In memory of Jennifer Murphy.

To welcome Tessa and Mike to Perth; also to celebrate the birth, on 21 January, of Matthew John Day, great-nephew of 5.

In Memory of Jennifer Murphy

In Memory of Jennifer Murphy

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Brian Bull and Jennifer Quartly on 21st January 2012. Jennifer is daughter of Roger Quartly, one of our earlier ringers.

Rung to celebrate Tim Denham's Marriage and to welcome home Bill Perrins

First blows in method: 2, 5

In loving memory of Jennifer Murphy

For Australia Day.

13th birthday compliment to our latest recruit Gabby Ling.

On Australia Day for a Citizenship Ceremony

For Australia Day and Republic Day (India) before the start of play at Adelaide Oval in the Test between Australia and India.

Rung for the Conversion of St Paul (25/1/2012).

50th birthday compliments for Stephen Young (31/1/2012).

First peal: 2,5.

First Quarter Peal - 8

Jayne's first in the method.

Rung for the induction of Rev Andrew Carley as Vicar of St Paul's, Papanui.

Rung in memory of Jennifer Murphy who was tower captain at St.Paul's Cathedral for five years and taught 1 and 7 to ring

Rung for Australia Day.

First peal of London: 2,6.

First of Bristol:2.

Rung for Candlemas Festival Service. First quarter in the method. Resident Pandynamic Fruitbat Differential Bob: X16X1236X36-1234. 1500th quarter: 2.

200th together: 5,9.

First blows in v: 3, 4. A compliment to one member of the band who is now officially Old.

Rung in memory of Jennifer Murphy, a regular ringer at this tower.

First inside: 4. Fastest six-bell quarter on the bells to date. Rung despite the 'Fremantle Doctor's' best attempts to blow the ropes out of our hands.

First Minor: 1. Rung under sustained mozzie attack.

Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of New Zealand.

To mark 10 years of the ministry of our Rector; Canon Boak Jobbins and his wife Di. We thank them for their unfailing support and look forward to the next decade.

Rung for the 60th Anniversary of the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 's Accession to the Throne, and Queen of Australia. Also to celebrate the wedding of Andrew Wyatt and Belinda Docwra, 21st January, 2012; son of Tony and Evelyn Wyatt.

First time inside - 6.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung before evening prayer for the 60th Anniversary of the Accession of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 on 6/2/2012

First quarter peal for 1

To mark the 60th Anniversary of the passing of King George VI and the subsequent Accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

Rung to mark the 60th Anniversary of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne and the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.

Remembering Rev'd Ian Lipscomb of Goulburn, Australia.

First quarter in the method - 2.

Rung to mark the start of the Perth International Arts Festival. 450th on the bells: 2.

First Quarter in the method. Diamond Jubilee Differential Bob: X16X36.12.36-1234. To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Accession to the Throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung in honour of Jim & Elaine Cooper in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary

Rang for Dr Oscar Dunens newly received PHD, Ian & Amanda Harris 18th wedding anniversary today

To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens and to welcome Josie Irving to Australia

First Quarter of Caters away from the Tenor - 7.

To welcome Pam to Perth.

First quarter in the method. Mount Augustus Delight: 34X34.14X12X16X34X3456.34X34.16X12X14.34X34.12. First quarter in orthotics: 5. Mount Augustus is located in the Gascoyne region of WA, and is the biggest rock in the world.

Rung before an Indian Feast

In Memorium and to celebrate the life of the Rev Ray Bomford, former minister of Faulconbridge

First peal of 23 spliced: 3-4 & 5-6.

First peal of 23 spliced in hand: 1-2 & 7-8.

James (aged 15) is believed to be the youngest person to have rung this on handbells.

Bon voyage and come back soon to Chris and Heather.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Roy Collinson, Michael's father.

First Quarter in the method. Leap Year Surprise: X34X14.12X12.36X34X56-12. 700th WA quarter: 2. Welcome back to Jenny; also in anticipation of next Wednesday.

Rung on the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the Church, the first Catholic Church in Australia to be consecrated.

5 - first of surprise minor

To wish Rt. Rev. Dr Thomas Brown, Bishop of Wellington, well in his retirement .

for Choral Evensong

First Triples inside: 6. 50th together: 2,7. Rung as a Diamond Wedding compliment to Connie & Bill O'Brien.

A birthday compliment to Irene Mackenzie.

First of Bristol Royal in hand for all.

In memory of Brian Price.

First quarter in the method. Gidgegannup Delight: X56X1456X12X16X34.12.3456.1234X34.16X12X1456X56X12.

Rung to farewell the Very Rev Peter Beck from his position as Dean of Christchurch Cathedral.

Also rung to celebrate the 4th birthday of Christian Westrip on Feb 29, and the 70th birthday of Mike Clayton.

A birthday compliment to Amanda Cunningham.

Wedding compliment to Lucienne Brady & Philip Huang. Birthday compliment to the 6th.

Rung for the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the Church, the first Catholic Church in Australia to be consecrated.

For evensong and as a wedding compliment to Ian MacLeod's daughter, married today.

Rung for the birth of a grandson, Jack Xavier for Mary and David Heyes

1st Triples: 6. 150th quarter of Grandsire Triples: 7.

Henry Johnston is the first Tasmanian to ring a quarter on the Cygnet Ring. 150th quarter of Plain Bob Doubles: 5.

1st quarter: 6. Rung to celebrate the birth of Maldwyn Patrick Macken Evans, first grandchild of 5, on 1 March 2012.

With thanks to The Reverend Michael Spence and his wife Beth for their ministry at St Mark's over the past month acting as locum for Canon Boak & Di Jobbins

In memoriam. Graeme Hawkins, relative of 3,4 and 6, who died 9 Mar 2012 aged 69. First quarter with three generations of Coates: Grandma: 3, Dad: 4, Joshua (aged 13): 6

First quarter peal: 6

For Commonwealth Day Evensong.

In Memoriam: to mark the first anniversary of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami on 11th March 2011, with sympathy to the families of 19,000 people missing

A birthday compliment to Tom Read who turns 30 today.

Congratulating Corinne Duncan on being elected a member of the Ancient Society of College Youths.

First Quarter in the Method. Victory Heights Delight: X56X1456X12X16.34X1234.3456.12.34X16X12X1456X56X12. Congratulations to Direk Sangawang (aka Lloyd's partner, Tam) on being granted Australian citizenship.

To mark the 80th Birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

First Quarter on the bells. For St. Patrick's Day Service and to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Dedication of the new Cathedral.

First quarter peal inside: 2

In memory of Jock Hobbs, All Black Captain and NZRFU Administrator, whose funeral took place on this day.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, linking Turramurra with the CBD.

For Mothering Sunday Evensong and in celebration of the life of Bill O'Brien, a long-time member of the Cathedral congregation.

In memoriam and in celebration of the life of Frank Cormack beloved companion of Enid Roberts: both long standing friends of St Marks Society of Change Ringers. All ringers members of St Marks' Society. The first QP with 1,6 & 7 together - all trained by Enid in 2011

Rung in memory of Frank Cormack who rang here in the 1960s

In Memoriam: Rung half muffled to mark the loss and celebrate the life of Frank (Francis Alexander) Cormack immediately following his funeral

First in the method: 3.

A welcome to Perth for Christine and Sandra. 50th quarter in Australia: 6.

First quarter in the method. Mount Buggery Delight: 34X34.14X12X16.34X34.3456X34X16X12X14.34X34.12. Mount Buggery is located SW of the town of Bright in Victoria at 36*54'10"S, 146*44'35"E.

A birthday compliment for Peter Bill

Birthday compliments to Kate Thomson and Jos Sloan (Tower Captain). 75th together: 7,8.

Rung before evening prayer to commemorate the Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord (Lady Day) and Passion Sunday and to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Symphony Orchestra and

to celebrate the life of Frank Cormack companion of Enid Roberts

1 - First quarter peal of Stedman triples

500th in Australia: 6th. A 70th birthday compliment to Brenda Davies of Littlestone, Kent.

Bon voyage Colin see you in the spring!

First Quarter in the method. Set iPhones to 'Stun' Surprise: X34X14.12X12.36X34X16-16. Adam was relegated to the treble as he is not yet an iPhone convert like the rest of the band! A 70th birthday compliment to Brenda Davies of Littlestone, Kent.

Birthday compliment to 'Coops' who was too busy 'cribbaging' with Corrie to ring in this quarter! 100th together: 3,5.

Rung for the Burwood community Palm Sunday procession (on Saturday) down Burwood Road to the park.

For Palm Sunday

50th this year: 5. First quarter for the conductor's new spectacles.

For Palm Sunday Evensong.

Rung to mark the retirement of Bishop Peter Brain, Anglican Bishop of Armidale, 2000-2012.

468 cover. For Palm Sunday.

Before tonight, 1-2 had not rung Stedman in hand, nor a touch on 10 handbells.

For Good Friday, rung on the minor middle 6, muffled on both strokes.

First quarter peal: 6

In honour of Joan Male, cousin of 2, died 23rd March 2012.

Last quarter peal on the bells before their removal for refurbishment.

For Easter Day

For Easter.

First of Surprise Major: 3.

Rung for Easter

For Easter. 7 and 8 covering.

Rung to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

By 'Da Hilton Massive' for Easter.

Rung on Easter Day, to celebrate the wedding of Catherine Lidgard (daughter of 3) and Simon Lamb on 5th April 2012.

For Easter.

First quarter 1.

Rung as an 80th birthday compliment to 2 & 3.

Not to be outdone, 4 was 85 last month!

300th quarter on the bells and 100th of Grandsire Triples: 5. First quarter in WA: 4.

First Quarter: 6. Robert is the first Queenslander to ring a quarter on The Cygnet Ring. Last quarter on the bells before they were 'put to bed' for the winter.

First in these methods: 2, 3, 4, 6.

16th birthday compliment to Brooke Siegel.

Rung as 80th birthday compliments to Enid Roberts & Gordon Connon.

First QP off double cover 1.

50th QP 3.

First of Surprise in hand: 7-8.

450th WA quarter: 7. 100th together: 7,8.

First Quarter in the method. Friday the 13th Differential Bob: X16.12.36X36-1234.

As a 40th birthday compliment to James Coates, ringer, son of 5 and 6; uncle of 1.

First inside method (4)

Rung half-muffled for the Titanic Centenary Memorial Evensong. 100th together: 5,7.

First of Surprise Royal: 5, 7

In Memoriam: to celebrate the life of Greg Ham, key member of Australian band Men at Work: he came from a land down under...

First QP on tower bells - 6. Remembering Tim Gregory on the first anniversary of his death - 21st April 2011.

On the occasion of the 86th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II

On the eve of St George's Day for Patronal Festival Evensong.

Rung at the conclusion of the St John's Brisbane Ringing Weekend.

First of Surprise, and of Major: 2

For ANZAC Day

Rung for ANZAC Day

For ANZAC day, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand.