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Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

For WA day and a get well to Corrie's Mother.

First Minor: treble.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung in memory of Margaret Bampton as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017. First of Stedman on the 'bells'.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

First NSW quarter as residents: 1,7. Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

1500th as C: 6. Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

The first ever handbell quarter as part of a Black Cygnet Tour. Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017, and as a special treat for Roger Lawson!

Rung in Joyful Celebration of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Arthur and Mary Maloney, parents of 1, married at St Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore on 10th June 1967 at 2 pm, and their friends Margaret and Lyle Beddoes, married at St Andrew's Church, Lismore on 10th June 1967 at 1 pm.

"But now Faith, Hope and Love abide these three,

but the greatest of these is Love."

Rung half-muffled to Commemorate the Centenary of the Battle of Messines, 7-10 June 1917 and the following 100th Anniversaries of local members of the 41st Battalion who died in the cause of freedom fighting on the Western Front.

Lance Corporal John MORGAN of Woodburn who was killed in action in Belgium on 2nd June 1917 aged 34 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private John O'REGAN of Lismore who was killed in action in Belgium on 2nd June 1917 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private William POLLARD of South Grafton who was killed in action in Belgium on 2nd June 1917 aged 24 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private George WEATHERSTONE of Grafton who was killed in action in Belgium on 2nd June 1917 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private George Patrick BARTLETT of Uki who was killed in action at Ploegsteert, Belgium on 4th June 1917 aged 28 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private Wilfred Ernest DAVIS of Palmers Island who was killed in action at Ploegsteert, Belgium on 5th June 1917 aged 27 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private Joseph Patrick HOGAN of Lismore who was killed in action in Belgium on 7th June 1917 aged 26 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private George Harry ROWBOTTOM who was killed in action in Belgium on 7th June 1917 aged 26 and is buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private Thomas James COWEN of Chinderah who died of wounds in France on 11th June 1917 aged 19 and is buried at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Nord pas de Calais, France.

Private Walter SNELL of Murwillumbah who was killed in action in Belgium on 23rd June 1917 aged 26 and is buried at Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Flanders, Belgium.

Private Frederick William ABBOTT of Alstonville who was killed in action in Belgium on 24th June 1917 aged 23 and is buried at Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Flanders, Belgium.

Private Clarence Harold DEEVES of Bexhill who died of wounds in Belgium on 25th June, 1917 aged 32 and buried at Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium.

This is the third quarter peal to commemorate local members of the 41st Battalion who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the period 1916-1919.

"Lest We Forget"

First on twelve: 12. Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

First blows in method: 4. To conclude the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

First quarter in the method. Bowral Surprise: X36X14X12X1236X34X1236-12. Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Tour 2017.

First in method: 5. Rung as part of the ANZAB 2017 Festival.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2017 festival.

Rung for the ANZAB Festival

Rung as part of the ANZAB Festival

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2017 Festival.

First peal: 3.

First in the Southern Hemisphere: 6.

Rung during the ANZAB 2017 Festival.

Rung during the ANZAB 2017 Festival.

First QP: 1 & 6.

Rung to help celebrate BBC Music Day.

First on ten: 1. For BBC Music Day.

Rung before the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Letitia Anne Sylvie Leach (15 June 1914 - 4 June 2017).

For BBC Music Day.

The first touch completed in the world for BBC Music Day 2017

First quarter peal 1.

Rung as a farewell compliment to the conductor, also happy birthday to Richard for today and Andrew Ling for yesterday! First as conductor, circled tower: 2 and 25th together 1 & 4.

For Fran Bowmaker, in thanks for her bequest towards installation of sound control in the tower.

Rung to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June 1977.

Rung in solidarity with the people of London.

First quarter peal inside: 3

For the June Gift.

Rung in celebration for the life of Margaret Bampton, nee Aslett, ringer at this tower in the 60's and 70's

First in method 4

For Evensong. First quarter away from tenor: 1

Rung for the exciting time in the Parish this week as the Parish Office and Ministry Centre moves to new temporary premises in Lismore CBD and we reach the end of an era and farewell the old office and welcome a fresh beginning. Ringer 2 as the Parish Administrator is happy as there is a good view of the belltower. "What more do you need in life".

First quarter peal of Plain Bob Minor on an inside bell - 2

First of Surprise Major inside: 3.

For the June Gift and the conductor's birthday tomorrow.

Wishing Gerald McIlhone a speedy recovery. First quarter Southern Hemisphere (5)

First in method: 4.

Rung in memory of Margaret Bampton past member of St Paul's Band.

Birthday compliments to Pam Brock

4 - First quarter peal inside

Rung to celebrate the life of Rev. John Parish whose funeral was held in this Church on Friday 7th July, 2017. The tenor was tolled 96 times to mark the years of his life.

Rev. John was the Rector of the neighbouring parish of Alstonville for many years and later devoted considerable time to assist fundraising for the installation of the bells in this Church. He wrote poems for the bells and was as well a generous donor to the bell fund.

Thank you for your life, Rev. John.

First QP as conductor for Plain Bob Minimus and most methods as Conductor in a QP.

Congratulations to 4 on the award of Life Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia in recognition of his service to the profession of Pharmacy.

First in method for all.

Birthday Compliment to Patrick Johns. Not a "significant"birthday, but a bean related number.

Rung to commemorate the passing of Sisters Toyo Okamoto and Michiko Isonishi teachers of Henry's wife and Graham Wood local musician and Associate Professor at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Rung for Evensong

Rung for Evensong on the Sunday in the octave of St James

Rung on the front six. First of Surprise: 2. 175th on the bells: 3. For Evensong.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Ray Idle, a member of the Christchurch Cathedral Society and the St Paul's Society of Bellringers for over fifty years, serving as Master, conductor and instructor. Ray died last Thursday at the age of 92.

First in method: 2

Rung for Evensong

For choral Evensong commemorating Jane Austen on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of her death

To celebrate the marriage of Emma Hadfield and Robert Edwards at Sandgate Town Hall, Brisbane, Queensland on 2 July 2017.

Rung to welcome back 2 after his recent illness. Also best wishes to ringer Jonathan Laurence who also has health problems.

Rung during the dedication by Woolahra Council of a plaque in memory of Robert Joyner (1825-1890). Robert created a foundry business which worked until 1980 and he was a foundation member and early captain of the St Mark's bellringers. His family provided the mainstay of the local band for over 100 years.

First quarter peal on an inside bell 2 and 6. Rung to wish Christopher Jarman every success on his tour to the UK.

The first standard[ish] length peal of Grandsire Triples rung with common bobs only.

Rung in memory of W.H.Thompson.

Best wishes to Anne Haskard of the Adelaide Band

First Treble on eight bells: 1

First quarter: 2 (Leo is the first of our Christ Church Grammar School students to ring a quarter peal). 250th on the bells: 1

To wish Daniel Richards a speedy recovery.

Rung by the Christchurch Cathedral Society of Bellringers to celebrate the life of Ray Idle, a long-time member of the Society who died recently, and to welcome the Very Rev Martyn Percy, Dean of Christchurch, Oxford, who is visiting the Transitional Cathedral this week.

First quarter peal inside: 2

275th quarter peal: 6

Rung half-muffled to Commemorate the Centenary of the 3rd Battle of Ypres which commenced on 31st July 1917 and the following 100th Anniversaries of local members of the 41st Battalion who died in the cause of freedom fighting on the Western Front.

Private Vincent WALSH of Grafton who died of wounds in France on 1st July 1917, aged 30 and is buried at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord Pas de Calais, France.

Private James ADAMS of Terranora who was killed in action in Belgium on 3rd July 1917, aged 22 and is buried at Bethleem Farm East Cemetery, Flanders, Belgium.

Private George PLATT of Casino who was killed in action in Belgium on 8th July 1917 and is buried at Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Messines, Flanders, Belgium.

Private William PLATT of Casino who was killed in action in Belgium on 8th July 1917 and is buried at Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Messines, Flanders, Belgium.

Privates George Platt and William Platt were brothers and are buried in adjacent graves.

Private John STEVENSON of Lismore who was killed in action in Belgium on the 8th July 1917 and is buried at Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Messines, Flanders, Belgium.

Private Frederick CLARKE of Lismore who died of wounds in France on 26th July 1917, aged 20 and is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Boulogne, Nord Pas de Calais, France.

Private Raymond WISEMAN of Harwood Island who was killed in action in Belgium on 31st July 1917 and is remembered at the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium.

Private Lawrence LOLLBACK of Rappville who was killed in action in Belgium on 1st August 1917, aged 24, and is remembered at the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium.

Private Charles DE CARTERET of Murwillumbah who died of wounds in France on 1st August 1917, aged 27 and is buried at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord Pas de Calais, France.

Private William WARD of Burringbar who was killed in action in Belgium on 2nd August 1917, aged 26 and is remembered at the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium.

This is the fourth quarter peal to commemorate local members of the 41st Battalion who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the period 1916-1919.

"LEST WE FORGET"

Rung on the day of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) and dedicated to Michael Rogers cousin of (3), who died in June this year aged 74. He was a very early member of Liverpool University Society of Change Ringers (LUSCR) ringing in their first ever quarter peal in 1962. He rang his first full peal of Grandsire Triples in 1960.

For Evensong and as a birthday compliment to Corrie

Rung to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Brian Moloney and the 25th anniversary of the ordination of Bishop Peter Comensoli.

First inside: 3.

First for 40+ years: 1.

In celebration of the life of Neil Kenworthy, faithful parishioner and bellringer, whose funeral was held here today.

Rung as a singles QP after meeting short for Sunday service ring.

Also welcome back to 1 after several years in Cambodia.

Rung to congratulate Ellen Barnard on her engagement to Ross Macleod and with birthday compliments to her father, John.

With best wishes to Peter and Carol Bill from your New Zealand friends.

Rung to welcome Yuri John Brennan, a grandson for 2, born 25/8/2017.

First Treble Bob: 1.

First quarter in the method: X38X14X1258X16X14X38X56X3478X3456X38X14X16X1258X14X38X12

To congratulate Bill and Marylin Evans on their golden wedding anniversary.

First QP inside: 4.

A birthday compliment for Derek Williams.

Rung before Evensong as an 80th birthday compliment to Margaret Rule, mother for Corinne

First inside: 2

First quarter peal for Chloe and James, rung with three students and their tutors. Also a birthday compliment to Callum

Sponsored quarter peal rung to celebrate the 99th birthday yesterday for parishioner Sir John Carrick KCMG,AC

Leader of the Senate

Federal Minister for education

Federal Minister for Energy and Resources

Chairman of NSW Gas Council

Early Education Adviser, Macquarie University, UNSW

Minister for Housing

Minister for National Development

Hon Doctorate of Letters Sydney University

Hon Doctorate WSU, Macquarie University, UNSW

Chairman Early Childhood Foundation UNSW

Chairman Education Review of Schools NSW

Centenary Medal 2000

Sparrow Force commandos 1939-45

POW Changi, Burma/Thailand Railway

Seconded to Supreme Allied Commander, Lord Mountbatten 1945-6

First inside: 2.

Rung to celebrate the life of Roger Hampton Coates (1943-2017), brother-in-law of the ringer of the 3 and great uncle of the ringer of the 5.

First inside to Triples: 5.

First on 8: 8.

First away from tenor on 8: 1.

Wishing Alice Cunningham a speedy recovery from surgery.

Rung for the Lismore Half-Marathon as the runners were passing by the tower.

Also rung for the Darrel Chapman Fun Run held concurrently and is now in its 21st year.

"For practice for practice". Thanks to Kate Simms for stepping down.

In memory of Ron Neivandt, Grandfather 1 + 2, Father in law 3.

Rung by the Christchurch Cathedral Society of Bellringers to mark the decision of the Diocesan Synod to reinstate Christchurch Cathedral following its damage in the 2011 earthquakes.

Rung to wish 6 a great trip overseas to Belgium, France, Ireland and the U.K over the next 4 weeks. Bon voyage John on your first overseas trip.

1st in method for 2.

First quarter: 1 & 6. 900th as conductor.

1st in method 2.

Rung for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Cathy Ridd.

Ringing at St Andrew's, Lismore started at the same time the Ordination Service commenced at Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton.

Rev Cathy Ridd is from the Lismore Parish and previously a member of the Joyful Noise Choir and a LLM. Cathy has been a Deacon in the nearby Parish of Ballina.

Many blessings from the Parish and especially from her friends in the Belltower.

First as Conductor of the method for 2

Rung for Back to Church Sunday and the 150th Anniversary of the Wyrallah Public School whose service of commemoration is in the Parish centre Church of St Thomas, Wyrallah later this morning.

A wedding anniversary compliment for Derek and Mary Williams, and for the 50th Birthday of Julia Coleman, Priest in Charge of St Mary's, Silverstream

In memory of Peter D H Godfrey (1922-2017), Director of Music at Wellington Cathedral 1983-1989.

Method named: The Bees Triples 347.1.7.1.7.145.7-127.

First of maximus: 4

Sponsored quarter peal to welcome Samuel Peter Laurence born 3rd September 2017

First as conductor.

First QP on these bells - 1. For Evensong

Rung prior to the Blessing of the Pets service and for St Francis Day.

First as conductor of Stedman for 1.

Rung half-muffled to commemorate the following 100th Anniversaries:

1. The death in action of Private Patrick “Paddy” Bugden VC on 28th September 1917, aged 20 years. “Paddy” Bugden was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Ypres, Belgium during the Battle of Polygon Wood. Private Bugden silenced many enemy pillboxes and rescued numerous wounded soldiers under heavy machine gun fire and it was during one of these missions that he was killed. “Paddy” Bugden was born in South Gundurimba via Lismore and enlisted in the Army from Alstonville where his family owned the Federal Hotel. He is buried in Hooges Crater Cemetery in Belgium and his Memorial is in Bugden Avenue, Alstonville.

2. Local members of the 41st Battalion who died in the cause of freedom fighting on the Western Front.

Private Arthur BATES of Alstonville, died of illness in United Kingdom on 11th September 1917 aged 25 and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery, London, England

Private Leonard Charles BEGGS of Rous Mill via Lismore, died of wounds and gas in France on 4th October 1917, aged 22 years and is buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinghe, Flanders Belgium

Private Francis Joseph GALLAGHER of Eureka, died of wounds on 4th October 1917 in Belgium and is buried in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium

Private Frederick Arthur GALLAGHER of Eureka, killed in action at Passchendaele Ridge, Belgium on 5th October 1917 aged 29 years. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

The GALLAGHER brothers enlisted on the same day and served together until their deaths.

Private William Amos ELLEM of Casino, killed in action at Passchendaele, Belgium on 5th October 1917, aged 26 years . He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private Henry Alexander LOVE of Lismore, killed in action in Belgium on 5th October 1917, aged 26 years and is buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium

Private Henry Walter MALLAM of Lismore, killed in action in Belgium on 5th October 1917, aged 28 years. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private Hector Lyall PASCOE of Casino, killed in action in Belgium on 5th October 1917, aged 22 years. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private George Richmond WINDSOR, killed in action on 5th October 1917 in Belgium. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private Alva Gray BAILEY of Cowper, killed in action on 10th October 1917 in Belgium, aged 19 years. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private Robert Walter HOSKINS of Lismore, killed in action on 10th October 1917 in Belgium. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium died 10 October 1917

Lance Corporal James LEWIS of Murwillumbah, killed in action on 10th October 1917 in Belgium. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Private Campbell Dixon ALEXANDER of Lismore, died of wounds in Belgium on 16th October 1917 and is buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinghe, Flanders, Belgium

Private Robert West REID of Tabulam, killed in action of 16th October 1917 in Belgium. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Private Clifden Victor HARRIS, died on 21st October 1917 in Belgium.

Lance Corporal Alexander PONT of Grafton, died of wounds on 21st October 1917 in Belgium aged 19 years and is buried in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No 3, Vlamertinghe, Flanders, Belgium.

Private Roy STANFORD of Lismore, died of illness on 18th November 1917 in Norwich, England, aged 24 years and is buried in Norwich Cemetery, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

This is the fifth quarter peal to commemorate local members of the 41st Battalion who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the period from 1916 to 1919.

"Lest We Forget"

In remembrance of the Bali bombings on this day in 2002.

Rung to celebrate the offical opening of the Cadogan Song School.

Sponsored quarter peal to celebrate the 90th birthday of Lady Angela Carrick (14th October)

Rung before Choral Evensong with Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

A birthday compliment for Adrienne Miller.

60-S5; 720-G5 and 480-PB5

Rung for the opening of Synod

Method named: Footrot Flats Delight Minor 34X34.16.12X12.1236.1234x1234.36-16

To celebrate Laura's birthday on the 21st and in celebration of the life of Judy Aberle. 400th QP of Grandsire - 2.

First quarter peal on an inside bell - 3. In celebration of the life of Margaret Perkins, faithful parishioner at Christ Church. 50th QP for the year - 2.

To welcome John Cater to Wellington.

First on handbells 1-2.

A wedding anniversary compliment for Amanda and Mike Cunningham, and a birthday compliment for Derek Lightbourne. First quarter on the augmented ring. Method named: John David Bob Triples 3.1.7.1.7.3.7.3.7.3.7.1.7.123

For Evensong and as a birthday compliment to Laura. First QP in Australia - 3.

Rung for the annual Hoskins Memorial Service.

First in hand 1-2

To celebrate Lisa now being fully employed. Lisa has, over only a few days, completed QPs of Plain Bob Minor on all three pairs.

For 79th Birthday of treble, also 65th Anniversary of his first QP on his 14th birthday(also Grandsire Doubles on treble)

3: First in method

6: First on tenor and first in southern hemisphere

1st of Triples and 25th quarter peal - 1.

First in the method. To celebrate the conductor's retirement today.

Retirement Delight Major: -5-6-5-6-2-8-56.34.78 le12 (b)

To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Method named: Reformation Delight Minor 34x34.16x12x1236.12x12.36-12

Rung to honour the memory of James Lowry Bodkin, Trooper, 9th Australian Light Horse, Died of wounds sustained in battle of Beersheba, 31 October 1917. Great uncle of 3.

Rung prior to the Lutheran Vespers Service.

Rung in commemoration of the Protestant Reformation 1517

For Sunday Service.

For the 500th anniversary of Reformation Day, and the feast of St Simon and St Jude. 1st in method: 4.

Rung to celebrate the birthday today of our Rector, Father James Collins

On the centenary of the Battle of Beersheba. The guidon of the 12th Light Horse Regiment hangs in the Cathedral.

Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

First quarter on the bells in the 'Happy Frame'. The first mini-ring quarter rung in New South Wales.

Rung by the Christchurch Cathedral Society of Bellringers for All Saints Day. Also to celebrate the wedding anniversary today of Nola and Lindsay Trott and the recent engagement of Mark Harris and Jo Lloyd.

In memory of Joann Mellors, former ringer at St John the Baptist, Halesowen, UK, who died recently.

Rung prior to the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers' commemorative Regimental Church Service for the centenary of the Battle of Beersheba, and the unveiling and blessing of a memorial plaque for the 12th Light Horse Regimental Guidon.

first minor: 2

Rung for Remembrance Day and to commemorate 10 years of ringing in this tower. Belated 30th birthday compliments to 4.

First peal: 2.