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To welcome in 2013. Most methods - 1.

A 70th birthday compliment to Gillian McKerracher

First quarter in the Variations. All the variations use St. Martin's Bob as the root method and the following calls: Success Hill - Grant Street Single (CC4ux*); Bassendean - Swanbourne Single (CC4xu*); Ashfield - Claremont Single (CC4uw*); Bayswater - Showgrounds Single (CC4wu*). Congratulations to Richard Offen and Callum Crofton on passing their citizenship tests today!

To celebrate the wedding of Simon Hughes and Kate George. The father of the bride Richard George was captain of this tower three decades earlier.

First of Surprise Major: 6. For the Epiphany Carol Service

1st Quarter Peal: 6

Rung to celebrate the birth of Anabelle, granddaughter of the 7th ringer and to welcome English visitors, Alan and Terry, to the tower.

First quarter in the method. Adam's iPhone Delight: X34X1456X12X16X34.12.3456.1234X34.16X12X1456X34X12. To mark the conductor's acquisition of 21st Century technology at last; also welcome back to Jenny after her illness.

In celebration of Tony Godber's 60th birthday.

A get well message for Mike Stone.

Thanks to Aunty Jenny for standing in for Michael. 600th Quarter in WA: 4

First Grandsire inside: 3.

Service ring for the Baptism of Our Lord and the Baptisms today of Macey Jane Robinson and Indie Terese Duncan.

Also to mark the occasion of Father Ivan's last service at Lismore and to thank all personnel currently fighting the bushfires across Australia.

Welcome back to Perth Chris!

Birthday compliment to Corinne Duncan.

First in method: 3,7. 75th quarter on the bells. In celebration of Corinne's birthday.

For the birthday this day of Ruth Andersen.

First quarter-peal away from cover: 1

For Evensong.

To celebrate the first anniversary of first bell handling lesson for 4.

First blows in method 1, 3, 4.

First quarter-peal away from cover: 1

In memory of Roger Bailey. One of his compositions conducted by a former pupil of his.

In celebration of the life of Roger Bailey.

Rung in memory of Roger Bailey.

First of Surprise in hand: 7-8.

First on ten: 1. A 70th birthday (on Monday) compliment to Ilona Day, sister-in-law of Mary and a birthday compliment to Gabby, 14 tomorrow.

First Quarter in the method. Mount Groper Delight: 34X34.14X12X16X12.34.1256.1234X12.16X12X14.34X34.12. Mount Groper is in WA at 118 degrees 53' 29" E, 34 degrees 29' 23" S. Birthday compliment to Gabby Ling, daughter of the treble ringer.

For Australia Day

Rung on Australia Day as part of The Annual Sydney Ringing School

First Quarter Peal for Chris Bacon visiting from Bathurst

Rung as part of The Annual Sydney Ringing School with thanks for the tireless work of the organisers and ringing assistants particularly those from interstate and overseas

Rung to celebrate 'Australia Day' and as a 14th Birthday compliment to Gabby.

For Australia Day and in memory of Roger Bailey

Rung for the Patronal Festival.

First Major inside: 2. For Evensong; also to congratulate Sally Simmonds on being awarded the Ambulance Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours List.

For the Australia Day weekend.

Using one of Roger's compositions seemed appropriate as he helped get these bells ringing again after long silence.

Rung on the Australia Day public holiday as part of the annual Sydney Ringing School

First in Method (5)

Rung for Australia Day and in celebration of the life of the Rev Dr Stuart Barton Babbage, Dean of both Sydney and Melbourne Cathedrals and a regular worshipper at St Judes.

Most methods inside: 2. Rung on Australia Day Public Holiday.

First QP of minor: 3

For the Feast of St Brigid.

Rung as a 'Bon Voyage' to Irene's friend Janet and as a 'Welcome Back' to Jenna.

First Surprise: 2. 700th Australian quarter: 6. For Candlemas High Mass.

For the wedding of Natasha Rudenno & Dominic Poyntz

Rung by a "skeletal" band (before lunch!). A birthday compliment to Lesley, Clive's wife.

Rung at the first Branch Practice of the year to acknowlege Douglas and Kate's move to Floreat.

For the wedding of Josip and Angie on this day.

8-First quarter on 8. A wedding compliment to Sarah Miller and Richard Payne, and a wedding anniversary compliment to Doug and Adrienne Miller.

1st blows in method 2.

For Evensong

For Epiphany IV and for the 12th birthday today of Oscar, grandson of 1.

1st away from cover, 1.

To mark the retirement of Gerald McIlhone. Peter Bill - first quarter-peal in hand as conductor for 45 years. Derek Williams - first quarter-peal in hand.

In celebration of Roger being told to 'beggar off' by his oncologist!

In memory of Mrs Edna P A Davies who passed away today aged 99 years: mother-in-law of (1)

Rung to mark the 61st Anniversary of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II, by a band of her loyal subjects.

First Quarter in the Variations, which are: Meltham - CC4rt*, Maylands - CC4xy*, Mount Lawley - CC4yx*, East Perth - CC4tr*.

A quarter peal to mark a quarter century since (4) emigrated to Australia

Rung after a wedding. Remembering Hilary Davies, mother of 4, recovering from a hip replacement. Wishing her a speedy recovery

First of doubles including Grandsire for 3

6 - First quarter peal

For Evensong; also in thanksgiving for the life of Revd. Bill Adams, a faithful member of the congregation of St. George's Cathedral.

For the Transfiguration.

Also to celebrate the birth of the Tower Captain's grand-daughter, Natasha Annabel Cawley and the successful completion of the harvest of his mango crop off 250 trees.

For Quinquagesima Evensong

First of 8 Spliced: 3.

In memory of Iris Peasley, friend of 1, whose funeral was today; also of Alison, daughter of 1.

Rung to celebrate the life of Les Boreham, 1932-2013, a ringer at St Paul's Cathedral for 8 years.

We would like to associate Richard Laing with this quarter as he taught Les to ring but was unable to take part.

Cambridge Surprise conducted by 3, Plain Bob conducted by 6. In recognition of the generosity of Jennifer Murphy (deceased) whose home was sold this day to the benefit of the ANZAB Public Donations Fund and other charities.

Following the wedding of Marie Charlotte Hennessy and Matthew David Schultz

To congratulate Amanda Cunningham on completing the Wellington Round-the-Bays Half-Marathon today.

For the vist of Alison and Neil Harvey. Joyful wishes from Perth to Kathleen and Michael Brown of Sapcote.

For Evensong.

First Treble Bob: 1

First Kent in a QP 3,6

First Kent as Conductor

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first peal on the bells, and a tribute to Adelaide ringers past.

First of Maximus: 4, 6.

To welcome David Sluter as a ringer at Wellington Cathedral.

A birthday compliment to Kate Kirkman(5), grand-daughter of Peter Bill, and Mark Lightbourne, son of Ruth Lightbourne.

For Evensong and as a Golden Wedding compliment to Jan and Laith Reynolds (for yesterday).

To celebrate the ordination to the diaconate today at St Paul's Cathedral, Rockhampton of Parishioners Erin and Nuia Tuineau.

50th QP for 2.

50th together: 6 & 7. To celebrate the very welcome return visit of Brenda.

Believed to be the first extent of Naremburn Treble Bob Minor: x56x16x1256x16x12x16 le: 16.

Rung for St. David's Day. First in the method 3 & 4. 150th quarter together 6 & 7.

First blows in the method by all except the conductor. 200th together: 1 & 8. Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!

Rung for the Labour Day weekend

Rung after a wedding

1 - First on 8 bells

First quarter of Surprise Major - 2. 100th quarter - 4. A birthday compliment to Amanda Cunningham.

Rung to test Tom Perrins' assertion that this is the easiest TB method ever!

For the Baptisms today of Jack Leo Mulholland (son of Assistant Priest) and Grace Louise Logan, and also for the wedding anniversary yesterday of 1.

First of method for all ringers

First quarter peal as conductor on a minor method (5)

For the Public Holiday whose name we'd rather not mention.

First in the Southern Hemisphere; and on a mini-ring: 4.

For the 25th anniversary of full circle ringing at St John's Cathedral. The first time the bells were rung full circle was Wednesday 6th March 1988.

First in the method: 3,5

200th quarter peal in Australia: 8

First on 8 bells: 1

In thanksgiving for and celebration of the life of David Palandri, friend of Mary

First Quarter in the method. Betty the Ferret Differential Bob: X14.12.1236X56-1234. Compliment to Betty, the self-appointed mascot of the Cygnet Ring at its new home!

To wish Peter and Carol Bill bon voyage on their return to England.

To mark the funeral at this church of veteran television journalist Peter Harvey.

For Harvest Festival. First quarter in New Zealand 4 and 6.

First Quarter: 6.

For Evensong on Refreshment Sunday.

First quarter peal: 6 (aged 12)

For the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the bells (13/3/1988), and wishing Rachel all the best for her move to Armidale

In celebration of the birth of Rory Aidan Wyatt, first grandchild of 3.

To celebrate the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope Francis I.

Wishing David a very Happy Birthday today

In memoriam of Jeff Ajani beloved uncle of (1) who passed away on 15/3/2013

For Commonwealth Day Evensong. 500th tower to a quarter: 5.

For the wedding of Emily Fleming and Raymond McLaren yesterday and also to celebrate the wedding of John Walker (brother of 3) and Anne Sanders at St Andrews, Braidwood on 9th March 2013.

Rung to celebrate the new Pope, Pope Francis.

To celebrate the inauguration of Pope Francis on this day.

In celebration of the Papal Inauguration of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope Francis I on 19th March; the Enthronement of Justin Welby as 105th Archbishop of Canterbury later today; and for Debbie and Peter Hay’s wedding anniversary, also today.

For the inauguration of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope Francis on 19th March.

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Remembering Roger Bailey.

To celebrate the 100th birthday tomorrow of Audrey James, golfer extraordinaire and friend of Mary; also to celebrate Callum and Richard becoming Australian citizens on 21st March.

Rung for 'Easter in the Park 2013'

Wedding Anniversary compliment to Irene & Andy Mackenzie (for Thursday).

For Palm Sunday

Rung for the engagement of Simon Cuthbert to Rachel Yee and the retirement of Alison Jones, mother of the 4

21st Birthday compliments to Jenny Davies (26/3/13).

Rung after a wedding . 21st Birthday compliments to Jenny Davies (26/3/13)

First quarter peal for the tenor.

Farewell to Adam Moszt, returning to Sydney.

Most methods to a quarter peal: 2,4 and as conductor.

First blows of New Bob: 2

Happy Hali! (Indian Festival of Colours)

Rung half-muffled in remembrance of the death and Passion of Our Blessed Lord and Saviour.

To celebrate the enthronement of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.

First Australian quarter: 3.

A wedding anniversary compliment for Jenny and Kris van der Merwe.

Celebrating Easter Sunday and the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Elfie Potts' in Australia

First quarter in the method. For Easter Evensong; also birthday compliments to Brenda Davies and Donald Niblett (80), both of Canterbury.

Rung to celebrate the Risen Christ.

Thankyou to Rob Weatherby Jnr for his teaching of method ringing to the band.

1st as joint conductors: 3, 4, 5. Rung for Easter.

Rung for the inauguration of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope Francis on 19th March.

700th peal: 7.

To celebrate Easter

17th Birthday compliments to James Perrins.

In celebration of the life of John Horrex of Canterbury, whose funeral is today; a talented teacher and good friend of the conductor.

Rung to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Thomas' first peal (05/04/03), the 20th anniversary of Hadden's first peal (03/04/93) and the 50th anniversary of Helen's first peal (04/04/63).

First quarter peal in the method containing no members of the Perrins family! 50th quarter this year: 6. 70th birthday compliment to Rosella Daubney.

For the wedding of Ingrid Vickery and Alexander Toohey

Birthday compliment to Deb Hay (for today); rung on the occasion of the WAANZAB Branch Practice and AGM at Christ's Church, Mandurah.

For the consecration this day of Bishop Alison Taylor, first female bishop in the Brisbane Diocese.

50th quarter peal: 2

1,900th quarter: 7. For Vespers.

To celebrate the ministry of Rev. Vivian Hoskins and his wife Margaret. Rev. Vivian was rector 2000-2008 and during the installation of the bells. Retired as rector of The Dorrigo today.

In celebration of Rosemary's and Iain's visit to Perth

First Quarter in the method. Dies Irae Treble Bob: 34X36.16.56X12.16.14X34.56-12. Best wishes to Michelle Sorell for her new job.

For a wedding.

Rung as a farewell to the Acting Precentor of St Paul's, The Revd Dr Ruth Redpath AO, and with thanks for her support of the bellringers.

Rung to celebrate the life of Steve Kadar, a Corryong fire fighter, who was a victim of the bush fire on 13 Feb 2013

By members of the Sunday service band in celebration of the 100th birthday this day of Laurie O'Hara, a faithful member of this church.

50th QP - Gabby. Rung for the installation at Evensong of the Rev. Rae Reinertsen as Cathedral Pastor.

For the Northern Towers Branch practice, AGM and inaugural striking competition held at St Andrew's, Lismore yesterday.

Rung in celebration of the 140th anniversary of the installation of St Paul's Cathedral bells, Bendigo

1St quarter peal and 1st inside for 4, and rung to celebrate an "April Shower" of bellringers birthdays. Alison Brooks 50 9th April, Sue Adams 69 14th April, Michael J Stone 75 15th April, Peter Adams 76 16th April, Brenda Claridge 75 21st April.

Wedding compliments to Peter Evans, (son of 8 and stepson of 5) and Audrey to be married on 20/4/2013 at St Andrew's Longueville

5 - First Grandsire Triples

Rung with the band's best wishes to George Pipe for a speedy recovery.

First in the method: 3, 4, 6 & 8. A birthday compliment to Adrienne Ling, daughter of 1.

In celebration of the life of Ernest Francis "Ernie" Bridge, AM, politician and country music singer; whose State Funeral takes place today. Ernie was the first Aboriginal member of the West Australian State Parliament and first indigenous Australian to be a Cabinet minister in any Australian government.

Rung for the installation of the Precentor, The Revd Heather Patacca, at evensong.

3 First quarter in Australia

Rung to welcome the new Sydney tower, St Leonard's Naremburn, and to send good wishes to the ringers who learned at St James.

First quarter - 1.

A 75th birthday compliment for Mike Stone.

First QP away from Cover - 1

For the Villers-Bretonneux commemoration evensong and the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

3 First Grandsire Caters.

5 & 7 First quarter in Australia.

Rung to welcome our English visitors, Liz, Clara and Quentin.

For the people and victims suffering as a result of the Boston Marathon bombing and the West, Texas factory explosion

First as conductor (believed to be the first new, local conductor for at least 20 years).

First as conductor.

Belated 18th Birthday compliment to 1 & 5.

(Published in R.W. 5330. P.635 21/6/13)

First Blows of Cassington, for All.

First QP of St Peters, for All.

First QP of St Martins & St Simons, 4.

First of major: 5

For ANZAC Day

Rung half muffled for ANZAC day.

On ANZAC Day. To start the Black Cygnet Tour.

Rung half-muffled on ANZAC Day, as part of the Black Cygnet Tour.

Rung half-muffled for ANZAC Day, as part of the ANZAB 2013 Festival.

Rung half-muffled for ANZAC Day. Commenced 15 minutes prior to the march leaving adjacent Brown's Creek carpark and continued as march proceeded.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2013 Festival.