Darlington Review September 2016

Vol. 56 No. 8 September 2016

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Darlington Review - September 2016

Editorial Rate notices are appearing in letter boxes after Shire of Mundaring councillors unanimously, though reluctantly by some, voted to raise rates by a revised three per cent this financial year. Shire president David Lavell said for the majority of residential ratepayers this equates to a rise of around $55 for this financial year. However residents can expect more rate pain over coming years with forecasts for 2017/18 tipped to be at five per cent.

But there’s a growing groundswell of support for the resident and ratepayer groups and community members who banded together to say enough is enough with the rate rises and are calling for change to reign in council spending.

Welcome to spring

This is my first stint warming the editor’s chair so a bit about me. Ever since I was a young kid growing up in the hood I devoured the local papers, including the Review, but my interest in news never transcended into an interest in writing for a living. My greenie leanings led me to study environmental science at uni, but two years into my degree I found myself staring down the microscope and feeling an overwhelming hatred for my chosen path. I walked out and never returned. It was later that year I recalled the words of my Year 11 English teacher who once said to me, “you could be a writer you know’. I enrolled in journalism and never looked back. I loved it.

in emergency with a stick embedded in your hand.

On board to help me out this month is award-winning photographer Lynne Dullard who moved here from the UK in 2006 after driving through these parts by chance and falling in love with this idyllic place. Driving around Darlington she wondered how everyone didn’t get lost all the time given the lack of visible street signs. Despite the fact Lynne was always the grumpy kid who didn’t want her picture taken, a love of photography runs through her veins. Her dad always had a camera in hand and her sister runs photography tours in London.

Mutiny is brewing

My two rugrats are the fourth generation of my family to live in Darlington and what’s not to love about seeing them playing in the same winter creeks I mucked about in and the same bush playgrounds my mother and her siblings from the Roberts’ clan did the generation before me. Building bush cubbies. Catching tadpoles (note technically now illegal to catch taddies in the wild without a license). Falling out of trees minus the bit where you end up

The group are now petitioning Local Government Minister Tony Simpson and the Local Government Advisory Board asking them to reject last month’s vote by councillors to remain with 12 councillors and a four ward system with minor boundary changes. While councillors declared their obvious conflict of interest, before voting by a simple majority to keep their jobs, it did go against their own officers’ recommendation to abolish all wards and progressively reduce the number of councillors to seven. The vote also flew in the face of the results of community consultation where 73 per cent of respondents supported fewer elected members.

John Bell, who has established the Rates Mundaring Facebook group, which has quickly amassed 600 members and rising daily, said the councillors had ignored the 37 public submissions which strongly favoured reducing the size, structure and cost of our council.

“One of the comments made at council was that our submissions were statistically irrelevant, that the majority had not complained or made

Rates have risen by three per cent this year with more rate rises on the cards.

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Darlington Review - September 2016 submissions and must therefore be happy,” he said.

“This is the danger of complacency.

“In our view Council missed an important opportunity to signal that they were receiving our message loud and clear.

“We won a small skirmish to reduce rates last month but the real battle in the next 12 months is to convince both Council and the executive that we are serious about change and getting runaway shire costs under control.”

Mr Bell is also calling for the State Government to allow geographic areas to move to adjoining councils if the adjoining council provides better value or services.

“If you live in Swan View, one side of the street is in Mundaring and the other is in Swan, the difference in rates could be 20 per cent more expensive to live on the Mundaring side of the street,” he said.

“Mundaring provides smaller rubbish bins and has just reduced tip passes from four to three per annum.

“The key issue is that there is no competition for services and that council can be as inefficient as they like and just pass on the costs to the longsuffering ratepayers.”

What is old, is new again

creates a mess, many residents are generally supportive and considerate when having a poke around to see if they can give an unwanted item a new lease on life.

While Lori Myles from Mundaring in Transition praised the Shire for taking affirmative action to stop goods heading to landfill, such as opening a tip shop at the Mathieson Rd Transfer Station in Chidlow, she said more needs to be done.

“What the Shire likes to label as scavenging, we call recycling,” she said.

“We spend a great deal of our time convincing people to give things an extended life and the Shire should be educating people about doing it respectfully and not leaving a huge mess behind.

“While there are professional scavengers going through piles cutting off anything with components such as copper that is still better for our planet than having it go to landfill.”

But Shire Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Throssell said the shire’s stance on scavenging stood.

“Various complaints were received last year primarily because of goods being taken apart for certain components or people looking through boxes or neat piles and then a mess subsequently being left behind,” he said.

As we go to press Darlington’s kerbside collection is about to kick off and while turning other people’s trash into treasure is something of an Aussie tradition, the practice is frowned upon by the Shire of Mundaring.

However the amount of rubbish being collected each year is worrying. Last year the shire collected 916 tonnes of general waste, well up on 2014 where 675 tonnes was collected. In addition 453 tonnes of green waste and 98 tonnes of whitegoods and mattresses were collected in 2015.

While the Shire argues scavenging creates unsafe traffic conditions and

Upcycling unwanted goods is not a new concept. During my nanna’s era you

never got rid of anything, you simply repurposed items over and over until they were no longer useful. Flour and sugar sacks became dresses, aprons and tea towels, old doors became the new dining room table and discarded parachutes from the war became undies.

And there are some clever upcycling ideas out there to convert discarded materials into something useful and often beautiful. An old wheelbarrow or Webber BBQ makes a great planter box.

Grow some lettuce and next time you have a BBQ wheel out the old Webber and everyone can pick their own lettuce. Fresh and no waste.

Get ready for a flurry of lycra

Up in the Hills we’re used to cyclists ascending to our picturesque part of the world especially on the weekends.

But nothing like the 1500 cyclists in a flurry of lycra set to arrive on Father’s Day when the UCI Gran Fondo world championships hit the back streets of Darlington.

After March’s “gran” muck up where the event effectively split the shire in half, left thousands stuck in traffic jams and many unable to leave their homes, the Shire of Mundaring has approved the race with a number of conditions.

Shire President David Lavell said this time the Shire would not approve any route that used major arterial routes including Great Eastern Highway, Stoneville Road and Toodyay Road.

“The route will now travel from Perth to Kalamunda, across Mundaring Weir Road and down Phillips Road to Glen Forrest, weaving through Darlington and Boya,” he said.

Cyclists will travel along Glen Forrest Drive, then head along Jellicoe, Barham and Mills Road before continuing via Victor and Clayton roads and onto Scott St with yellow warning signs already up advising people to expect disruptions between 8.45am and 12pm.

Councillor Lavell said Shire officers had worked closely with organisers to ensure better communication and to ensure better traffic management was in place for the race on September 4.

The Shire is again warning residents from scavenging kerbside collections is not allowed.

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He said access to areas affected by the race would still be possible through designated detours and managed intersections.

Darlington Review - September 2016 “Whilst there will some inconvenience in the morning when riders come through no residents will be ‘locked in’,” he said.

While on the positive side Councillor Lavell said it was hoped local businesses such as 2 Café, The Pines and art galleries, would benefit from increased patronage in the area, not everyone is convinced the event will be well managed especially after the last debacle.

Michelle Osborne from the Darlington Estate Winery on Nelson Road will have the race literally flying past the winery’s doorstep. She said Father’s Day was traditionally busy with lunch starting at 11.30am and 50 odd guests expected to arrive between then and noon. She said while the Shire had reassured them the roads were not closed, rather manned contra flows, they were worried any glitches such as delays could impact on the day or that some may simply stay away. Stay tuned.

Gotta catch ‘em all

A group of Darlington youngsters trying to catch Pokemon outside the post office.

The Pokemon Go craze sweeping the world hasn’t escaped our quiet neck of the woods with a slew of hotspots to catch these seemingly addictive virtual creatures.

This wildly popular augmented reality game is luring young and old out and about, faces buried in their phones, trying to catch and battle these pocket monsters outside bus stops, the post office, tennis club, Darlington Primary School, Maya’s Nest, Darlington Hall and the bridle path to name a few.

While on the plus side this has got kids off the couch and on their feet exploring their surroundings and interacting with their community, it does pose some real world dangers.

Reports of injuries from falling into ditches and walking into natural dangers such as trees aren’t uncommon.

And there are even reports of players wandering like zombies into the middle of the road in their quest to catch a rare Pokémon. Watch out.

Festival welcomes artistic heavyweights to the team

With major art prizes on offer at this year’s Darlington Arts Festival, including the $10,000 Robert Juniper Art Prize, two eminent judges have been appointed by the Darlington Arts Festival committee. DAF President Peter Nicholls said UWA Chief Cultural Officer Ted Snell and Marlene Stafford, past Chair of the Foundation of the State Gallery of WA, would both bring a wealth of qualifications and experience to the task.

this year is no exception.

For the first time the red carpet will be rolled out for a special premiere screening of the winning clips from the annual Quick Flicks competition run

by Seen & Heard. The screening will be held at the Darlington Hall on October 27 and if the night is successful looks set to become an annual event.

The Pavlova Tent will also be first, featuring short entertainment skits for the kids throughout the weekend. It will be somewhere for the kids to have fun while the adults peruse the art exhibits.

Great big life of Michael Palmer

Peter said Robert Juniper was one of Darlington’s favourite sons and they were very grateful to Trish Juniper and proud that the festival, through the art prize, would keep his memory alive.

This year’s retrospective artist Hans Arkeveld is expected to attract strong interest. The renowned Hills artist draws, paints and sculpts in bronze, wood, wire and wax and any other object he can repurpose. Peter said Hans’ work is deeply influenced by his outrage against cruelty and social injustice including the illegal trade of Australian fauna and the plight of Vietnamese boat people.

Leading Hills’ artists are also being asked to contribute to the Open Art exhibition and are encouraged to consider the theme, A Sense of Community.

Meanwhile the Youth Art exhibition will again showcase an extraordinary range of emerging and inspirational talent.

The Festival’s new patron is distinguished artist Ben Joel who is well known for his commissioned portraits, which can be found in local, interstate and international collections. In 2012 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award through the Artsource organisation for his contributions to art and education here in WA. Since the Festival started 53 years ago as a fundraising event for the local bush fire brigade it has grown each year and

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Michael Palmer entertaining at one of his popular Pub Nights

Locals are recalling the long, and often hilarious, contribution in our community of Michael Palmer who recently passed away.

Michael is well remembered for comparing the annual Christmas Carols on the Station Reserve. Every year he would lend his magnificent speaking voice to the occasion, and add a little, by always singing Good King Wenceslas with input from a youth of the day to sing as The Page.

Michael is however probably best remembered when he joined forces with Pip Colbourne, Robert Kay and Iain Martin to provide the entertainment for the hugely popular and long-running

Darlington Review - September 2016 Darlington Save the Children Fund Pub Night. The group met once a week for a few months from June every year with the idea that each person should arrive with suggestions for the next season of songs. Iain recalls these were hilarious times and much sherry and wine was consumed, directly resulting in such titles as, Party Pooper, Little Blue Pill and of course, Michael’s The Bhagwan Song.

“When we performed the latter, Michael appeared wearing a small sheet, wound sometimes too loosely around his body, to resemble a badly fitting sort of short Dhoti,” Iain recalled.

“The image of Michael standing near naked, skinny legs, pigeon-chested, waving his bony arms as he sang about a jolly Bhagwan sitting under a poppadom tree, is forever burnt into our memory.

“The four of us were merciless to each other but none copped it more than Michael, particularly our song about his attempt to play the mouth organ with his obvious embouchure problem.

“The song was called Motho and Michael revelled in this and carried it off so well, insisting that although the song was written in the key of C, he should play the mouth organ in D to improve the effect.

“The resulting chaos was unbelievable and it became another very popular number. On the other end of the scale Rob Kay wrote a parody on The Rose, which he called For Old Lang’s Iron.

“Although the words were a crack up we all sang it with those magnificent harmonies that showcased that beautiful mellow voice Michael possessed.”

In 2012 The Darlington Club hosted a Pub Night Revisited where Michael, with the rest of the group reassembled and sang some of the old popular numbers to a packed hall.

young family that the couple took the gamble of their and sailed on the Fair Star to Perth, with little money and no prospects of a job. This is where he fell on his feet after a successful audition as an ABC announcer. Michael read news on television during the 70s, and news on the radio up until the 90s. His Saturday morning program was a must with his trivia, stories of the changing seasons in Darlington and the work it brought, and the seemingly endless playing of Abba. He loved his job and would often say how lucky he was that his hobby was his job.

Fridge named Footy Club’s best and fairest

Darby Walsh, aka the Fridge, has been awarded the Darlington Junior Football Club’s equivalent of the Brownlow Medal for the 2016 season. Club vice-president Lucien DeRooy said Darby was a force to be reckoned with on the field and a popular player off the field.

“Darby was often used as a shutdown player when the opposition team were getting a run-on and was often our highest goal scorer,” he said.

“He was rarely beaten in the contest and was a main driver in the team’s 2016 success.

“First and foremost Brent was a great family man, but he consistently displayed qualities of respect, work ethic, and endeavour on the field and it is these qualities which the football club use as criteria for the Hampson medal recipient,” he said.

“Brent was also known for his sporting prowess and played first class cricket for Midland-Guildford Cricket Club for more than two decades where he dominated as a fast bowler.

“He was well known around the traps as an exceptional club person and was always very welcoming of newcomers.

“Janine and her family continued their connection and support of the club whilst Mason played from 2007 through to 2014 and have been involved with the presentation of the DJFC Hampson medal over a number of years.”

In the big league

Staying on the topic of footy, Darlington resident Sally Boud is making her mark as an AFL goal umpire. Sally umpired her first AFL match between Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney at Domain Stadium earlier this year on top of her first year in the classroom teaching.

Sally finds her two careers work well together.

“Not only that, Darby is a friendly, happy and diligent young man who went about his footy in a very unassuming manner.”

“The umpires l train with are all in professional jobs and manage their employment and umpiring commitments,” she said.

On hand to present Darby with his medal were Janine and Mason Hampson, who have presented the medal in honour of their husband and father Brent Hampson who passed away in 2007 while Mason was playing Auskick at the club.

“I love teaching given it has such a positive impact on so many lives and it assists with umpiring as l am always wanting to learn more and grow personally.”

Lucien said the Club, along with Janine Hampson, decided to honour the club’s best and fairest in the name of Brent.

So how did a boy born in 1926 in the Punjab, find his way to Darlington? As a young boy Michael left for England for his schooling and was educated mostly around Bristol, in particular at Clifton College.

Boud started her career at the West Australian Amateur Football League and gained experience in all three umpiring disciplines before focusing on goal umpiring. In 2008, she started with the WAFL as a goal umpire and rose through

In 1949, with Britain still recovering from the effects of the war, he struck out and secured a job working for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and was posted across much of Asia.

It was 1966 with his wife Maureen and Left: Janine and Mason Hampson with the 2016 medal winner Darby Walsh. Right:Brent Hampson.

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Darlington Review - September 2016 Alanna Clohesy, State MP for the East Metropolitan Region, who donated the dinner as first prize,” she said.

“We sold every seat at every table, so the gym at Eastern Hills Senior High School was heaving with nearly 400 people, plenty of joyful noise and some amazing platters of food as people settled in for the night’s fundraising shenanigans.”

Darlington umpire Sally Boud made her AFL debut in round seven.

the ranks to umpire the 2014 Foxtel Cup and WAFL Grand Finals.

MC for the evening, Lindsay Earnshaw, (below) had a few quiz night oddities up his sleeve including the Joker, which enabled tables to double their score for a round of their choosing as well as the auctioning of the Gnome of Wisdom, which gave the winning table a free point each round.

In 2015 she continued her good form and was again appointed to the WAFL Grand Final.

Turning to another fundraiser, the Darlington Arts Festival committee held a dance at the Darlington Hall with people boogying the night away to the sounds of Cissy Strut and other local guest musos.

Sally said she enjoys the dynamics of working with such a professional team on game day.

“The vibe in the room is really professional. I enjoy the group debriefs at the end of each game. It is interesting to hear feedback on what went well and areas for improvement from the different disciplines, you always learn something from these sessions.”

Sally’s advice for up and coming umpires is to continually challenge yourself and believe that anything is possible if you persist.

Out and about

While I’m somewhat of a self-confessed hermit preferring the company of my garden where I battle the good, but ultimately futile, fight against onion weed and sour grass, (usually in my pyjamas to the amusement of my neighbours), if you’re a social butterfly there was plenty to do on those cold winter nights out and about in the hood.

Glamour Girls at DAF Dance

show their support for the Buy a Brick Campaign. Those scratching their heads as to whether the brick will have their name on it, the official word is it may, it may not. A wall has been set aside to recognise everybody who has bought a brick but what form it takes is still being negotiated.

Cambell Giles was an entertaining and effective auctioneer, squeezing every last cent out of all bidders on the auctions, including the framed cricket bat signed by the Australian team, which was won by James Saunders from Bendigo Bank after quite a fight.

But the fundraising effort for the pavilion continues with another $30,000 needed before the Shire will give the go ahead for the project to start.

DaSRA is calling on the community to

Karl Bailey’s intimate music nights at 2 Montrose are certainly proving popular as well as showing the Hills is a hotbed of young musical talent. On August 5 brother and sister duo Harry and Sophie kicked the evening off on a melancholy note and were followed by 20-year-old local law student Jacob Wylde with his sad folk songs.

No stranger to the stage, Jacob spent the better part of his teenage years writing and playing in bands and at a young age won a WAMi award and had invaluable airplay on triple j.

It was a full house when the Darlington Sports and Recreation Association held their Colossal Quiz Night on August 6 at the Mount Helena Rec Centre to fundraise for the new pavilion at the oval. One of the organisers, Kendall Earnshaw, said they were incredibly proud to raise more than $21,000 from the evening.

“DaSRA president Geoff Barker was part of the triumphant team and we hope his team enjoys their meal in the WA Parliament House dining room with

It was a full house when Lindsay Earnshaw MCed the Colossal Quiz night. Geoff Barker’s table showed they had the smarts, taking out the top gong on the night.

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Darlington Review - September 2016 most ambitious season to date, they will be back next month, hopefully with some glorious spring weather, for a delightful weekend of chamber music in three new locations including Guildford Grammar’s gorgeous gothic chapel.

Top to bottom: Harry and Sophie Bell kicked off another memorable evening playing alongside Jacob Wylde and Annika Moses at 2 Montrose.

Meanwhile local funnyman Chris Durrant is having Another Evening of Silly Songs at the Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on September 24. Featuring the comic genius of Monty Python, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Bernstein the evening is all for a good cause raising funds for Parkerville Children and Youth Care.

from assistant conductor at WASO to associate conductor at the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

Bonfire cancelled

While there’s a lot going on, the annual bonfire night in October is one event we can cross off our calendar. Bushfire Ready coordinator Colin James said they were simply not getting enough volunteers to collect the firewood. Last year just four adults and three children turned up to help, yet 100 people rocked up to come and gaze upon the fire. With the lack of willingness to assist building the bonfire, Colin said the popular event was too much work for too few. But with greater commitment from the community the bonfire night could make a return.

Comings and goings Avocado Pair Chris Durrant and Stephen Turley are hitting the stage with comic diva Ileana Otto-Johansen and Christina Browning tickling the ivories.

The night finished off with a bang with indie darling Annika Moses. Annika’s characteristic use of the loop pedal combined with her knockout vocals and inspiring lyrics was truly delightful to listen to.

Get ready to rock with another music evening on September 9 again featuring Jacob Wylde as well as local drummer Miles Gilbert and his Hibiscus band of brothers from Guildford Grammar. The band is currently recording their first EP with influences from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Oasis to name a few.

And don’t forget 2 Café is open on these evenings.

If that’s not your cup of tea, and you are chasing something more meditative, as part of their community support enterprise, Darlington Dental has offered their reception space for Wilding the Heart to hold yoga classes from September 7.

Variety is the keynote when Swan Harmony Singers return to the stage at Darlington Hall on Sunday, October 16 with jazz classics, upbeat rhythms, a Celtic blessing, a musical theatre love duet, and a Coldplay smash hit. The concert will be followed by a delicious afternoon tea.

And mark your diaries because OperaBox, the lively group that has delighted Darlington audiences over the years with memorable performances is heading back to Darlington Hall on September 13 with Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos. Billed as a clever combination of comedy and tragic opera, Ariadne tells a story of the competition between high art and popular art. The cast draws on Perth’s best operatic talents and will be conducted by Christopher Dragon, whose rise to stardom has taken him

The Darlington Chamber Music is holding their final winter concert for the year on September 25 with an intimate feast of musical offerings by Beethoven, Strauss and Gilere. But as part of their Ariadne is marking 100 years since its premiere and is led by awardwinning theatre director Kathryn Osborne.

Michael Betts, the son of late WA abstract landscape artist Mac Betts, has moved back to Darlington with his young family and has shared his memories of being part of the thriving hills arts scene back in the 70s and 80s.

Michael said Darlington in the 70s was a mecca for artists such as Howard Taylor, Guy Grey-Smith, Robert Juniper, David Gregson and George Haynes and their families.

“It was a kind of happy valley situation with constant parties and informal gatherings,” he said.

“At the centre of all this was Guy GreySmith who had an arrangement with a local winery of a lifetime supply of red wine in two-litre flagons in exchange for a mural he had done for them.

“The parties were usually all day affairs and often went on late into the night.

“To me as a young child Guy seemed larger than life and I used to listen intently to his grand stories of adventure in the bush.”

Michael said the kids of this generation of artists all went through Darlington

Darlington Review - September 2016 Primary School around the same time.

“Darlington at the time was still fairly conservative and it’s fair to say we did stick out,” he said.

“The kids were a little freer and identified by their slightly longer hair, constant lack of shoes at least on the feet, I wore my thongs on my arms for about five years.

“Our sports uniforms, though they were the right colour for our factions were often tie dyed with a multitude of patterns.

“All of this was tolerated, and a lot more, and I grew up in a wonderful relaxed creative environment where art was on the daily menu and not considered any more special than anything else.”

“It has felt like a true home from all the different activities our kids were a part of from playgroup to Kindy Dance Time to tennis and football”.

Lorelei said some of her favourite memories were volunteering with the Darlington Arts Festival crew.

“During my early days in Darlington I was involved with a group of crazy women and one token bloke, they know who they are, in organising the Darlington Art Festival,” she said.

“Our meetings moved early on from the Darlington Anglican Church Hall to the Darlington Estate Winery so you can imagine how they panned out.

“There was often more than one car that needed to be collected from the winery the next morning.

“The people I met through the arts festival became some of my closest friends over the years and it always amazed me how this crazy bunch of women and the one man could pull off what we did so well for so many years.”

Also leaving the Hills for a seachange is Darlington Primary School’s longserving, much-loved canteen lady Tracy.

Forget the soggy sausage rolls and meat pieces we had as kids, Tracy has transformed the school’s canteen into a healthy, gastronomic feast with many of the items made from scratch, including her famous sausage rolls.

“Before I started at the school canteen I was working for the local real estate office when my husband and I first moved to Darlington in 2001,” she said.

Lorelei Campbell and her family have headed off down the hill.

While we welcome back Michael and his family, we say goodbye to PR extraordinaire Lorelei Campbell and her brood who after 11 years calling Darlington home, have moved to Mount Lawley after finding their lives were pulling them down the hill.

Lorelei said Darlington was an amazing community and had been the perfect place to raise the kids.

“The friends we have up here will be friends for life and we will always be back because it is such a beautiful peaceful part of the world,” she said.

“There are so many opportunities to get involved and be part of the place, which we have loved.

“Then along came our bundle of joy Harrison who is now 13.

“I took a few years off work to be with him and Harrison later attended the local pre-primary where my husband Neville spotted a job vacancy for Canteen Manager in our school newsletter.

“I had been thinking about returning to work and I thought it can’t be that hard just making a few sandwiches for the kids.

“Fast forward eight years with lots of success stories, and the support of a lovely school community of volunteers, and I certainly made more than just a few sandwiches, in fact I’ve made nearly 80,000 lunches!

“When I first started, macaroni cheese

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After 80,000 lunches Tracy has called it a day and gone to the beach.

was the only popular homemade menu item, but I felt it needed some tweaking so I changed the sauce from out of a jar to my home made béchamel and voilà it instantly became a winner with the kids.

“A few years ago the wonderful P&C purchased a Thermomix so now more food is made from scratch including soups, mini sausage rolls, pizza, cake of the day, jellies, icy-poles and custard cups.”

But after 15 years in Darlington Tracy said it was time for a seachange.

“It’s time to make way for a new face at canteen and I will miss each and every one of those little smiling faces at the canteen servery.”

Car, caravan, five boys and fridge full of food.

Saying a temporary goodbye to Darlington is Frankie and Duncan Bell who pulled out of the driveway with their five kids aged nine and under in tow, to travel around Australia for the rest of the year. It is to be a year without the bustle of daily suburbia, replaced with the open road. Here is a little of their adventures from dad Duncan who judging from the narrative he sent to the Review has a great Australian novel or two in him…

“His hands were like old, heavily creased leather. His voice – a thick, laconic Queenslander drawl as rough and parched as the bush he’d called home for over 80 years. He talked slowly, but his mind was sharp and his tongue quick with its dry, comical wit.

“Been a cattle man all me life. I tried working with sheep once, but I reckon the only thing stupider than sheep are the men who work with them.”

Darlington Review - September 2016 constantly feeding five growing boys and finding some personal space, is in shifting mindsets from being tourists, to be being travellers. To stop doing and start being.

Drum beats through the valley

And finally there has been a number of anniversaries of late including Marloo Theatre turning 60 years young and the Eastern Hills Branch of the Wildflower Society marking 40 years, now the passionate hills rhythmists known as the Hills Drummers are celebrating 10 years.

Dad Duncan with Cormack, Declan, Lachlan, Caellum and Archer during their lap around Australia.

He was in his element amongst the greenhide ropes, bronco yards and bush camp paraphernalia as he described the life, love and loathes of the near extinct art of cattle droving, an art long since replaced by road trains. The kids were getting a history lesson… without realising it… an outback classroom from outback characters. The only challenge here was curbing their instinct to play with the carbide lamps, whips, dingo traps and any other equipment likely to injure them.

Later that evening, we found ourselves back at our campsite overlooking the lake a few kilometres from Camooweal.

The evening’s firewood had already been collected and the elder two boys were getting the fire cranking... more learning while playing. The other three boys were up a tree, somewhere... I think…

I sat there watching the many birds around the lake. The heat had gone from the day, and so too, the hustle

and bustle of bird life as the aviarian occupants were quieting themselves for the evening ahead. A dedicated twitcher would have had binoculars in hand… me, I held an ice cold beer.

And as I sat there reflecting on why we chose to travel around Australia with the kids this I realised that today was the perfect example of why. Days where we could all learn more about our country, spend time together as a family, relax in the beautiful scenery and remove ourselves (mostly) from the daily grind of everyday demands. Pulling out of the driveway with five kids and caravan in tow may sound crazy to some, but it had all been so we could enjoy times like today.

And the hard work was mostly all pretrip from sorting out the car, caravan, house, pets, school, school work, money, working on the road, travel logistics, fishing gear, bicycles etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. Now that we’re on the road the great challenge, other than

The sound of drum beats has been echoing through the village every Wednesday night over the past decade courtesy of counsellor Simon Faulkner who placed an ad in this Review seeking locals interested to learn the art of hand drumming and connect while playing music together.

Simon said drumming is a powerful tool to engage people who are resistant to traditional talk-based therapies and has seen first-hand how playing music can change the course of people’s lives.

“It’s a really empowering instrument and perhaps the easiest instrument for people to play” he said.

“The practice of listening to elite musicians is a relatively new phenomenon and has in some ways prevented the everyday person from benefiting from the joy of actually playing music itself.

“Hand drumming is a musical form that is accessible to all and bonds people really quickly”.

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Community Notices and Events NOTICE TO DARLINGTON RESIDENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE WARNING SIREN TEST

This siren shall be tested on between 11:00 and 11:30 am.

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Once in place the sound of this siren shall be just an additional tool to alert residents to go and check on any DFES and ABC Radio warning announcements, listen for DVBB Fire engines and watch out for smoke or flames.

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As a result of surveys carried out in Darlington regarding having an alert siren or not and in particular due to door-todoor surveys carried out in Coolangatta, Dalry, Hillsden, Stone and Binbrook streets over the last 1 ½ years and finally due to the recommendation of the Yarloop Fire Investigator* a siren has now been obtained.

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THIS SIREN IS BEING PROVIDED BY RESIDENTS OF DARLINGTON * Euan Ferguson- stating that there is an opportunity to “Develop warning sirens in ‘at-risk’ communities” The West Australian June 24 2016 “Yarloop Report” Page 5.

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Community Notices and Events Function and Fantasy An exhibition of diverse arts and crafts by Darlington mother and daughter Cathy Day and Jenny Day. Cathy will be showing a selection of colourful raku fired pieces and a range of functional bowls and serving dishes, as well as some Fantasy pieces.

Jenny loves fantasy and will be exhibiting sculpture, drawing and painting, woodwork and jewellery.

The exhibition opens on Sunday 28th August at Guildford Village Potters 22 meadow St Guildford and runs until 20th September.

Hills Symphony Orchestra Hills Symphony Orchestra's next concert for the year will be held on Sunday August 28th at 2.30 pm at the Midland Town Hall. Brahms Symphony No 2 and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 5 will be featured.

Tickets $10 adults, $5 children.

Bookings 9295 6411, or 9293 4313 ah.

Feel The Rhythm With Swan Harmony Swan Harmony Singers return to the stage in Darlington Hall on Sunday 16 October. The concert will be followed by a delicious afternoon tea. Time: 2 pm Tickets (including afternoon tea): Adults $20, Concessions $15, groups of 10 or more $150. Children under 10 free.

More details: Anna Wright 9299 7249 Advance bookings: Mundaring Community Bank 9295 6411, or Anna on 9299 7249.

The hours are 9:30 to 3:00 weekdays and 10:00 to 4:30 weekends and public holidays, so drop in and have a look through the exhibition and pottery gallery.

Koolkuna Women’s Refuge EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST are being sought from community minded individuals to become an Associate Member of the Eastern Region Domestic Violence Services Network Inc. We are a not for profit community organization providing services to families in the region experiencing domestic and family violence. Services include the provision of a women’s refuge, supported housing and outreach programs, and a domestic violence advocacy service. If you have a background in areas affecting women and children, community service, marketing, public relations and fundraising, and might like to join our board, or if you are simply an individual interested in contributing to our organization as an associate of Koolkuna, then we would be pleased to hear from you. If you are able, please attend our AGM at the Old Courthouse in Midland on Thursday 29th September at 10:30 am. For an application contact Michelle on 9274 6142 or for more information contact sallyherzfeld@ozemail.com.au

Elephant Appeal a Great Success There are some caring people in our community who frequently commit themselves to improving the lot of others.

Deb Griffith is one such person who decided three years ago to support the Kenyan based Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage where another group of caring people operate a charity funded elephant care facility. Here young elephants, orphaned by the outrageous practices of illegal poaching, are rescued, nurtured and reared until such time as they can self support. To date, approximately 150

young elephants, that would otherwise have perished, have been saved by the dedication of the orphanage staff.

Deb has presented the Elephant High Tea fund raiser in the Darlington hall annually over the previous two years with great success. This year’s event was no exception and was once again a very successful event with all proceeds going directly to the Elephant Orphanage.

The elaborate ‘Colonial Styled’ high tea with a superb fayre, a number of activities including several raffles and the sale of a beautiful painting created and donated by Darlington artist Marion

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Moss combined to ensure a delightful atmosphere enjoyed by all.

Deb’s team of helpers pleased and a little weary received a very special thankyou from Deb for all their hard work. They included husband Ray, daughter Kate and her husband Mason, Sue Nicholls, Jo Coliyn-Dew, & the ever efficient waiters Graham Jeffrey, Bruce Cann and not to forget Rod (Mossy) Moss. All of whom did ‘Manuel’ proud.

Deb also thanked local artist Marion for her wonderful contribution and those in attendance for their support and contribution to the elephant orphanage.

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Eastern Hills Branch of the Wildflower Society This year, the Eastern Hills Branch of the Wildflower Society has resurrected its bush walks in the spring time. These walks are short and suitable for most people and are led by society members who are very experienced in finding and identifying local wild flower species. The idea behind the walks is to promote enjoyment and knowledge of the Mundaring Shire wild flowers.

The first of these walks was held on Saturday 23rd July on the Gorge Circuit, Darlington and led by Penny Hussey.

Luckily, there was a sunny patch while 16 walkers strolled along the tracks looking for flowers. Walkers were shown how the vegetation changed with soil type and with overstorey maturity. Penny told us that six vegetation types were identified and, although flowering was not as advanced as it has been in previous years, due to the cold weather, 102 different plant

species were identified in just three hours. Robyn Rudeforth chose Asterolasia nivea as the plant of the month featured in the society’s newsletter. It grows in shallow soil at the base of granite outcrops. It was spotted on the walk but it was not yet in flower: perhaps it will be spotted flowering on a subsequent walk.

Some of the participants were delighted to discover that there are other people who are happy to ramble slowly through the bush, searching for and identifying the amazing variety of wild flowers that grow in the Shire. Having several expert guides accompanying them would have added volumes to the occasion.

The second walk will have been undertaken on August 27th in Greenmount National Park when walkers will have been looking specifically at the effects of fire on flowering.

A third walk will be held in Strettle Reserve , Mahogany Creek on October 15th. For details contact Penny Hussey on penny.hussey@bigpond.com Aside from walks in the bush, the society has an annual excursion, this year to Tutanning, near Pingelly. This will take place in late September. For details contact Christina Lyall on 9299 6693, or by email on: chrislyall1@ bigpond.com Images: wildflower watching in Darlington July 2016

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Darlington Review - September 2016

Seen & Heard Seen and Heard are calling all young film makers for the Quick Flicks Film Festival 2016. The film festival is a part of the Darlington Arts Festival, and showcases short films created by young people. Quick Flicks is a partnership with Mundaring Bendigo Bank Branch Bendigo Bank. Each year has seen young people from Eastern Hills, Guildford Grammar, Helena College and Governor Stirling high schools take prizes from the competition, including the X-factor prize of $250.Quick Flicks has allowed young people within the area to show their talent at film creation and editing.

Mitchell Charman, a student from Swan Christian College, took out the $250 prize at the Darlington Arts Festival in 2013. His film “Shenton League” depicted young students from the school as superheros. Mitchell created the film to encourage Swan Christian students to get involved in their inter-house competitions within the school. The amount that Mitchell won was used to further his love for filmmaking.

FilmBites will facilitate two free film related workshops during the October School Holidays. A full-day film making workshop will take place on September 28, and to follow will be film editing on October 7. These workshops are able to give the young people the chance to build or develop new skills around film making and editing. Young people do need to register for these workshops as spaces are limited.

However, if young people already have films prepared, then Seen and Heard is happy to have them submitted for the festival now. Films can be submitted up until October 24. In order to submit a film, the film maker needs to be between 12 – 19 years of age and the film can be up to 2 mins. However, film spaces are limited for the Darlington Arts Festival, so reserve your spot today to ensure your film makes it to the Quick Flicks screen!

Prizes will be awarded to films during the Darlington Arts Festival, taking place on November 5 and 6. Darlington Arts Festival Officials will be voting on a film to receive the Darlington Arts Festival Film Initiative trophy and the members of the public voting throughout the festival to judge the X-Factor prize of $250. This money is awarded by Mundaring Bendigo Bank Branch Bendigo Bank and has allowed young people from previous Quick Flick festivals to further pursue their career in film making. Winners are announced in the afternoon on November 6.

“When I heard about Quick Flicks in 2013, I knew that it would be a great opportunity for me to showcase what I had learnt through school and experience, and to show other young people what they can be capable of.” comments 2013 X-factor winner, Mitchell Charman.

So if you or someone you know is passionate about film making, register their interest today to ensure they are apart of the Quick Flicks experience!

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Seen and Heard is funded by the Shire of Mundaring and delivered by Parkerville Children and Youth Care.

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We are having a girls night out on 30th August when we visit the theatre to see Absolutely Fabulous, just for fun.

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Darlington Junior Football Club What a season it has been!

Our numbers grew again this year by 20% bringing our Junior number to 94 and our Auskick Numbers to 90.

thank all of the volunteers throughout the season, from those who helped out in the canteen, manned the BBQ, coached and managed our teams, our first aiders, without you all we would not be able to function as a successful club.

We were busy again this year with our Year 2 Auskickers participating in a Gala Day at High Wycombe Junior Football Club, which was a resounding success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our year 1 Auskickers participated in a Hills Round Robin event at Gidgegannup, we had 2 teams and both were successful on the day…even though we don’t score!

The my committee over the last two years, a massive thank you.

Prior to the start of the official home and away season our Year 6’s played in the little league game at Domain Stadium and by all accounts had a rip roaring time.

I hope everyone has a well-deserved break and enjoys the summer sports that we are all involved in.

Swan Districts again hosted a Junior Football Day on 6th of June which was well attended by not only our players, but players from across the district.

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome in the new committee that will be taking office on 1st November, I wish you all the best, you have a fantastic team behind you and I have no doubts that you will rise to the challenge.

A reminder that they are still bricks available to purchase for the new Pavilion, a great chance to have your family’s name immortalised.

Andrea Schurmann, President….

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Darlington United Church Cnr Darlington Rd and Allestree Rd, Darlington Did you watch the Olympic Games? They dominated our TV screens, radios, newspapers and the internet for just over two weeks. If you are like me, you were thrilled by the feats of the athletes, delighted when the Aussies won medals, saddened when expectations weren’t met and touched by the many moving moments of the Games. The speed, skill and strength and of the competitors was awesome.

Each Olympic Games is an accumulation of years of training and effort by both individual athletes and teams. Although the Olympic Games are not mentioned in the Bible, I wonder if the Apostle Paul had the Ancient Greek Olympics in mind when he wrote a couple of passages in the Bible. One of these is 1 Corinthians 9: 24-26, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.”

Another passage which talks about winning a prize is Philippians chapter 3 verse 13b and 14 “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

The writer of the book of Hebrews wrote along the same lines in Chapter 12 verse 1. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

Every athlete who competes in the Olympic Games has a goal – to win a gold medal. To have the best chance of achieving this they spend hours and hours training and make many sacrifices.

They want to be in peak condition to give themselves the best chance of winning. This means not eating junk food, getting up early to train, refraining from indulging in too much alcohol and spending time away from family and friends. They are willing to “throw off” anything that would hinder them in achieving their goal. When they are actually in a competition they strain forward (in the case of running events, quite literally) and put in as much effort as possible to win.

Doing life well can be a bit like training for the Olympics. God’s goals for us are to be in relationship with him and to become the person he wants us to be. Our “prize” will be spending eternity with him in a place where everything will be perfect – no more pain, sickness, conflicts or death. There are many things that can hinder us from being in relationship with God and being the person he wants us to be – not looking after our bodies, conflicts with others, greed, envy, anger, slander, unfaithfulness, the love of money, gambling and lying to name a few. Sometimes we can unconsciously fall into patterns of behaviour which are destructive and before we know it, we can’t change. In some cases we don’t even think there is anything wrong with what we are doing - “everyone does it” so it must be ok.

Paul paints a lovely picture of how God wants us to live in Colossians 12 verses 12-14. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

How can we run the race of life in order to attain our God given prize? Acknowledge that we can’t do life well without God and ask his forgiveness. God has promised that when we do this, he will make us a new creation – not perfect, but with a changed outlook and a desire to please Him. He also promises us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps us throw off the things that hinder us from having a good relationship with God and others. He helps us become more like the person described in the verses above.

It won’t be easy and we will never become perfect in this life, but if we “strain forward and press on”, it will be worth it to obtain the prize God has for us.

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Darlington Tennis Club Is anyone interested in playing social tennis on a Monday or Thursday morning? Format in mixed doubles and all you need to do is rock up on any Monday or Thursday morning with a racquet, and you will be organized into sets. It starts at 9am and goes until around 12 with morning tea in the middle, and you can stay as long as you like. The club also runs social tennis competitions on

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights during school terms, but there is a commitment to turn up every week (or arrange a fill-in) once you have been allocated to a team. These run from 7pm until around 9.30 (depending on how long you hang around and socialize afterwards), and the format is also doubles / mixed doubles.

For membership enquiries or further details about the club go to our website www.darlingtontennisclub.org.au. To check court availability for general court use / hire see the “Court Use Schedule” under the Club Info tab. A key for court hire is available through the Pines Shop opposite the courts or contact Brendon (0427250566) for after-hours bookings access.

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Silver Tree Steiner School Spring Fair and Open Day at Silver Tree

As I write this article, the school is abuzz with excitement in the lead-up to our biennial Spring Fair and Open Day. If you have ever wondered what it means to be Steiner Educated, then this is a perfect day for you to wander the natural bush playgrounds and find out a little more about an educational pedagogy that develops each child’s willpower, creativity and academic ability.

Take a peek at the hand drawn Main Lesson books and beautiful artwork on the walls, allow your spirit to be lifted by children’s performances or meet one of our teachers and find out how children experience a whole-child education.

Of course, there will be plenty of engaging activities for children too. Come and learn craft skills such as sewing, wet felting and beeswax modelling, watch a large bubble making demonstration, run through a bush obstacle course or have a go at woodworking. The little ones will delight in weaving their own flower garlands, fossicking for treasures in the sand-pit, baking their own bread and watching a puppet show.

Be enchanted by the live performers, including The Silver Tree Children’s Choir, Violin and Cello Ensembles and enjoy endless roving entertainment featuring the The Eco Fairies.

An organic cuppa with a famous Steiner slice of sweetness will go down well while the kids try out the traditional coconut shy. Take your time in browsing stalls selling hand-made items while enjoying a gourmet lunch in our beautiful bush surroundings.

We look forward to welcoming you to Silver Tree on Sunday 11th September from 10am – 3pm.

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Mundaring Christian College How Continuity of School Benefits Your Child

as wise mentors as relationships in these years are swayed toward parent or adult counsel. Children want to listen and are open to adult direction and support. At this point children are not yet enamoured with the concept of peer acceptance, choosing instead to be themselves whereas in Secondary school, kids are more eager to run with their tribe.

Moving a child from one school to another is common occurrence when it comes to Secondary school. Sometimes the move is Interstate or from the local Primary school to the local High school, whilst in other cases the transfer is to a private Secondary school.

In these years it is vital to surround your child with adults who appreciate the uniqueness of each child, and who respect and respond to the child’s feelings, needs and interests.

Harmless though this may seem, there is a substantial body of research pointing to the fact that a single school from Kindergarten to Year 12 will give the best educational outcomes for a child.

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Transition

One of the most important things children learn in the early years is about themselves. They develop a picture of themselves that affects the ways they approach any situation, task, or relationship with others.

In general, moving schools has been shown to be detrimental, with new problems such as difficulties in adjusting to routine aspects of the new environment, losing old and making new friends, coping with a variety of teachers and different expectations about work, and learning to work across a wider range of subjects, raising their heads.

An important part of this ‘self concept’ is the picture they have of themselves as learners: is it okay to be curious, to explore, to ask questions, to tackle problems, to try to figure things out, to experiment? Is it okay to try something and fail sometimes?

Add to this the fact that this change often occurs in Year 7, the beginning of adolescence, and the time when a child is most at risk of becoming disengaged in learning, and the risk is compounded.

Children need to be encouraged that being a good learner means having a go, seeing yourself as capable, and taking reasonable risks. As learning happens best in context, children should be actively involved in, and exposed to, a broad range of meaningful experiences.

Children who stay in the same school environment may have an emotional as well as an educational advantage, as the social adjustment required from Primary to Secondary school is far less and there is limited risk of a values clash.

Learning skills and learning habits

There are many other benefits of a solid primary school education to consider too:

It is in Primary school that the greatest amount of new information is taught. Children learn ‘hard’ skills such as reading, writing, counting as well as ‘soft’ emotional intelligence skills such as being friendly, taking turns, influencing and showing empathy.

The most crucial years of development It is a biological fact that the Primary years bring a crucial period of development. Brain architecture and skills are built in a hierarchical bottom-up sequence. Foundations are therefore important, as higher-level circuits are built on lower-level circuits.

Further more, the ability of the brain to be moulded decreases over time.

It is also the time to best promote good learning habits such as routines and how to be organised, and positive attitudes such as persistence, resilience and confidence, all vital for success in Secondary school as well as life beyond the school gates.

Early Intervention

Learning is a construction, where one thing is built upon another.

A sub-optimal experience at any stage puts a child at a learning disadvantage.

Catching issues early is imperative. Early intervention corrects before errors become concrete concepts. During the Primary school years special needs are identified, and strategies to assist learning needs are most effective. Similarly, gifted students are directed toward pathways that stimulate their abilities.

Openness It is in the Primary school years, that behaviour is open to adults

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Learning Excellence in the Hills Our college values each child’s future and aims to prepare young people for life in the 21st century. The secondary campus will continue to provide an educational environment where creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication all characterise learning.

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One of the biggest influences on learning success is the expectation placed on the student, by their parents, teachers and themselves.

Many private schools are known to have higher expectations of their students and more intellectual rigour, starting from their very first day in three-year-old Kindergarten.

Your child can now begin and complete their educational experience at Mundaring Christian College. Limited places available for 2017. Visit www.mundaring.wa.edu. au or phone 9295 2688 for a tour of our school.

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Mundaring Arts Centre SEPTEMBER at MAC LEFT TO MY OWN DEVICES | SARAH THORNTON-SMITH | to 25 September MUNDARING ENVIRONMENTAL ART PROJECT | to 25 September FIRE WORKS | SANDIE SCHRODER & NICK STATHAM | 30 September – 6 November RETURNING TO THE GARDEN | CAROLINE LYTTLE | 30 September – 6 November Darlington artist Sarah Thornton-Smith has created a stunning exhibition for her first solo show – as meticulously as she has created the delicate works within it. Left to my Own Devices opened at the end of last month to an exceptionally appreciative audience with her works of paper and wood elegant points of colour dancing around Gallery 1. Her works are orchestrated in such a way that the colour palettes harmonise crisply with her observations of nature and create a delightful rhythm of movement that echoes musical beats and melody.

Infused with ideas of landscape and exploring the relationship that develops between colour, form, structure and light, Sarah’s works echo her childhood in the lush, tropical light of Singapore and the contrast of the starkness of light here in WA experienced as a teen. Her mixed background of Malay, Chinese and Australian culture have contributed to her lifelong fascination with colour and informed her decision to study Arts at SODA, Curtin University in the ‘90’s.

Now with a young family, Sarah is left to her own devices and divides her time between her arts practice and freelancing as a Graphic Designer. Her exhibition continues until Sunday 25 September.

Sarah’s exhibition is complemented by the Mundaring Environmental Art Project, with 454 primary school student’s from 11 local Primary schools responding to this year’s theme, Conserving Our Waterways. 15 of these designs are being translated into large banners to adorn the Mundaring town centre for the coming year. There is also the opportunity to learn about one of WA’s rarely spotted native water mammals, the Moyitj (or Rakali), as one of the animals that is under threat if we don’t protect our waterways.

At the end of September, both Galleries change over for two more environmentally inspired shows. Fire Works, in Gallery 1, is a joint exhibition presented by Sandie Schroder and Nick Statham. Responding to their bushland environment and the ever present threat of bushfire, Sandie creates her work by burning cotton paper to express vulnerability and beauty. Nick’s background in Landscape Architecture, design and love of wood is portrayed through his natural and geometric sculptural forms.

In Gallery 2, Artist in Focus Caroline Lyttle returns to her garden to observe the cycle of nature, drawing upon her intuitive connection with the natural world through mixed media.

For further information on any of these exhibitions please visit www.mundaringartscentre.com.au or call 9295 3991. MAC is in the heart of Mundaring at 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St). Entry is free and the Shop and Gallery are open Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 3pm (closed Mondays and Public Holidays).

Above: Sarah Thornton-Smith Right from the top: 1. Entry into Sarah Thornton-Smith’s exhibition, 2. Detail from Nature Rhythms, gouache on paper on wood by Sarah Thornton-Smith, 3. Detail from Nest, pyrography painting by Sandie Schroder

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Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade •

Remember, 000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & smoke sightings. The ComCen will page our members who are on duty.

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For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am10:30am. Facebook Page: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

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Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, September 13th 2016, at the Darlington Fire Station.

Thank you to the residents of Stone Crescent, Kookaburra Place and Lukin Avenue for their support and participation in the recent Exercise Nyaania, held on Saturday August 6th. The major regional emergency exercise was aimed at improving the Shire of Mundaring’s fire fighting strategies within the rural-urban interface, and involved personnel from bush fire brigades, career and volunteer Fire & Rescue brigades, DFES and the Shire. Many residents were present to see how fire fighters would assess properties prior to an approaching fire front, and some took the opportunity to speak with Shire staff about preparing their properties for the bush fire season. We would also like to acknowledge the patience and support of the Darlington community as the large number of vehicles and personnel made their way around the area. Here are some quick facts from the exercise; •

Properties assessed – over 60 properties, in 3 streets, in the north, west and east of Darlington.

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Brigades involved – 10 brigades from 3 fire services, plus Shire support.

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Vehicles involved – 24 vehicles including appliances, incident control and support.

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Personnel – Over 70, mostly volunteer, fire fighters and support staff.

We are only a month away from the first Restricted Burning period of the coming fire season, so now is the time to plan, prepare, and start clearing your firebreaks. Correct and well maintained firebreaks assist with access to, and the control of bush fires, and may help contain the spread of bush fires that occur. Non-compliance with firebreak regulations may result in a fine of up to $5000 and could possibly lead to the loss of property and life. Requirements for clearing firebreaks are contained in the Shire of Mundaring’s Fire & Burning Information booklet, or on the Shire’s website.

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Preparing your emergency/evacuation kits (don’t forget your pets/animals)

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An often overlooked element of large lot and rural living is the property owner’s responsibility for power infrastructure on private property. History shows that fallen power poles on private land have been the cause of fires in the past, and is a cause that is preventable. If you have power infrastructure on your property have it regularly inspected by authorised contractors. Western Power can advise you if you are responsible for any power poles and power lines on your property. They can also provide information on the safe maintenance of these assets. Never do your own electrical work, it is dangerous and illegal. Always use a licensed electrician.

The Darlington Brigade may be able to help if you have concerns about high fuel loads on your property leading up to the coming fire season. Property owners can request the Brigade to undertake a Hazard Reduction Burn on their property by calling the Station on 9299 7217. An authorised officer will discuss your issues and provide a quote (HRBs are subject to weather and environmental considerations). These burns also provide a valuable opportunity for training and development of Brigade members.

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John Day, Member for Kalamunda Minister for Health; Culture and the Arts New Western Australian Museum I was very pleased to join Premier Colin Barnett recently to unveil the design and confirm the managing contractor and architects for the new Western Australian Museum in the Perth Cultural Centre.

The need for an appropriate building for what is a key cultural, educational and scientific institution of the State has been recognised for at least 20 years, and has been a key priority in my time as Culture and Arts Minister.

The new museum will be of world-class standard with outstanding visitor experiences within dramatic and functional architecture that links contemporary and historic buildings. It will be almost four times larger than the old museum, with almost 7000 square metres of galleries, and a large public outdoor space that will be open for everyone and can be used for programed events and creative activities.

An important aspect of the project will be an innovative energy and thermal solution combining solar power and water heatexchange systems to provide energy savings across the whole Cultural Centre.

The new Museum will be built by Brookfield Multiplex, with the Australian and international architecture team of HASSELL and OMA, and is expected to be open in early 2020. During construction, the project will support up to 3,300 jobs, with about 1,800 workers employed on site.

Darlington Theatre Players I was pleased to join with members of the Darlington Theatre Players and local community recently to celebrate its 60th Anniversary and six decades of providing entertainment and opportunities for actors, directors, playwrights and others.

The company has grown and prospered from the initial productions in the Darlington Lesser Hall (formerly the Darlington wine cellar), then the larger Darlington Hall, and in 1984 its move to the current Marloo Theatre (previously Greenmount Primary School).

Congratulations to Darlington Theatre Players and all who contribute to ensuring amateur theatre in our local community stays alive and well.

Darlington Primary School Term 3 at Darlington Primary School Students have been actively participating in a wide range of events and programs in Term 3.

The annual Darlington Rock, gives the choir and band students - guitarists, keyboardists and vocalists the opportunity to show the school community their amazing skills. Once again, this was a great success.

In the sporting field, the DPS Faction Cross Country in the first week of term, followed by the Interschool Hills Education Community Schools (HEC) Cross Country, hosted by DPS, was another wonderful event which saw DPS finish 3rd overall.

During National Science Week, DPS was consumed by a whole of school Science Day on 16th August, with every student participating in a variety of experiments and activities, developing their scientific knowledge about Drones, Droids and Robots.

The annual national Children's Book Week, celebrating books and Australia's wealth of children's writers and illustrators, includes the DPS Book Fair Monday 29 - Tuesday 30 August, and culminates in the wonderful Book Week Parade, featuring students dressed as their favourite book characters on 26th August.

In addition to these, the P and C Grounds Development Project continues and the Faction Sports Carnival will be on Thursday 8th Sept at the Darlington Oval.

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Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association As always your DRRA committee is working on a number of issues that affect Darlington and the next Darlington Ratepayer’s and Resident’s Community Meeting is on: TUESDAY 6th September starting at 7:30 (Doors open 7:15) LOTS OF THINGS ARE HAPPENING: Matters on the agenda for the night are: •

Update on the Alterations and Upgrade to the Darlington Halls.

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Installation of the new Bus Shelter at the Darlington & Hillsden Roads junction.

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Timing of the annual Green Waste collection. An update from The Shire

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The clean-up of Montrose Steps and surrounding vegetation. Still need helpers.

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Cycling event going through Darlington.

If you wish to raise any items for DRRA’s attention but can’t make the meeting then please send details on to DRRA at either of the addresses shown below.

Alternatively because meeting time is always tight and if you have a lengthy issue or a number of issues to raise then details can be provided separately to the meeting in advance for the DRRA Committee to take a look at for you.

DRRA General Meetings take place in the Lesser Hall on the corner of Owen Road & Pine Terrace on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7:30-9:00pm (Doors open 7:15).

So come along to our next General Meeting and take the opportunity to know more about what’s going on in Darlington!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE NIGHT. Phil Vile - President Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Assoc. Inc. P.O. Box 177, Darlington WA 6070

Speeding in Darlington. Update on latest work with the Shire.

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Darlington Chamber Music Four of the five winter concerts are now behind us, and how memorable they have been, with good audiences responding enthusiastically to the musical feasts presented.

The Darlington String Quartet performed works by Puccini, Haydn and Beethoven to a full audience in

July and the photo above shows the members of the quartet relaxing outside the hall afterwards.

Concert 5 on September 25th at 3pm in Darlington Hall will include a septet by Beethoven and works by Strauss and Gliere.

A great afternoon tea is included in the ticket price. Recently we have had near sell-out audiences so get your tickets sooner

rather than later. Tickets are $40 and $35 concession and are available from Darlington PO, Cafe 2 Darlington (cash and cheque), Bendigo Bank, Mundaring (phone 92956411) visa, cash and cheque, on-line www.trybooking.com/JPHQ and in writing to Darlington Concerts Inc. Darlington PO Box 194, 6070 (cheque only).

Tickets are now available for The Chamber Music Spring Festival on the 22/23rd October. All our regular musicians will be taking part, plus some other performers including the notable soprano Sara Macliver. Sara will be singing in the beautiful Guildford Grammar School chapel together with 6 string players. No music lover should miss this concert which takes place on Saturday 22rd October at 7pm, and will be followed by a glass of wine and some nibbles. At 11am on the morning of 22nd the Darlington String Quartet will play in the intimate setting of St. Cuthbert’s Church in Darlington and the concert is followed by a finger food lunch prepared by the church ladies who produce the now famous afternoon teas. On the Sunday 23rd October the final concert of the festival which includes the famous Trout Quintet will be held at the Darlington Estate Winery at 12 noon, followed by a three course lunch.

Season tickets for the 3 concerts are already on sale. Tickets are $200 and $180 concession and include refreshments and 2 lunches. Tickets are available from the outlets above (except trybooking). Single concert tickets will be released on September 1st.

For more information go www.darlingtonconcerts.com.au

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1st Darlington Scout Group

There is a lot of activity across all sections of our Scout Group at the moment. It is exciting to announce the creation of a second cub pack to accommodate our 40+ Cub Scouts. Cubs now meet on a Monday night and a Wednesday night. Monday night is currently full with limited availability for new members to join our Wednesday night program. Naturally we are looking for additional leaders to be trained up to assist running great programs for our Cubs.

Cubs (Boys and Girls aged 8-10.5) have been very busy this term starting with a national campfire to celebrate the centenary of Cub Scouting across the world. Our Cubs joined over 60 other Cubs for our district event held up at the Mundaring Scout Hall. Recently a weekend camp was held at our Scout Hall, which was attended by 34 Cubs. We were blessed with great weather to enable all Cubs to participate in a full range of activities including hiking along with heritage trail, wide games and bush discovery around the hall, orientation and navigation exercises and a lost in the bush first aid scenario.

Our Scouts (aged 10.5-14.5) have also been busy with an interesting and varied weekly program. It was great to see the progress of their cooking skills as part of the “Disaster Chef” patrol cook-off. The winning dish was a vegetarian stir fry with rice cooked on a tranger (small gas stove). This should prepare the scouts well for the upcoming district scout camp being held at the Northam Scouts campsite. Our venturer unit young people aged 14.5 to 17.5 has also commenced this term.

Our Joey Scout Mob (for ages 6-8) has also seen a large growth in numbers this term. We couldn’t let the Olympics go by with running an Olympic program. Joeys have been making Olympic torches, Olympic rings, team mascots and participating in a range of sporting activities.

The 1st of August marked world scouting day. There are over 40 million people involved in scouting across the word. The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the education of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. This year on world scouting day, our Group Leader – Glen Stenton has been awarded a Special Service Award from the Western Australian branch. “For the successful support, development or management of a section or formation, or for an intense contribution over a period of at least 12 months to the success of a major event or major activity” For further information about Darlington Scout Group, please e-mail scoutingindarlington@gmail.com

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Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre Seeking Authors to Bloom at a Spring Story Retreat The KSP Writers’ Centre in the Perth hills is launching a unique Story Retreat this spring, for authors who are ready to bloom.

The new retreat to be held in November offers three emerging authors the opportunity to stay in a private Jarrah cabin located on the beautiful hills property of the KSP Writers’ Centre, and develop a writing project with the assistance of a professional. Dr Laurie Steed, (pictured right) a member of the editorial board of Margaret River Press and Advanced Fiction tutor for Writers Victoria, will facilitate the retreat which includes mentoring sessions and workshops. There is also the option for authors to submit finished work to local editors and publishers for feedback and potential publication.

The retreat is limited to three writers and the Centre is currently calling for applications.

“I’m looking to work with short story writers and novelists who are on their way to completing either a collection of stories or a contemporary novel,” says Laurie.

“The work presented does not need to be perfect. Indeed, it’s better if it’s not. What’s more important is a willingness to develop one’s craft, and to be open to the many possibilities of fiction.”

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Helena College Helena College

International Baccalaureate School School International Baccalaureate So far Term Three has been full of amazing events – and it’s not over yet!

The most recent was our Wakakiri performance involving 65 students from both campuses, in Years 3-6.

A Night To Remember Wakakiri is a nationwide story/dance competition for primary and secondary school students. Performers have seven minutes to tell a story through a combination of dance and drama. Year 2 teacher Adriana Martino chose Roald Dahl’s Matilda for our students to perform because of its central theme that children should never give up on what they believe in.

Working with teachers from both campuses, the Wakakiri cast and crew have been rehearsing since Term One, and finally performed at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco on Wednesday, 17 August.

It was an exciting night, as one of our parents wrote the next day: Wakakirri was amazing last night. Our students were extraordinary. So full of joy, well rehearsed and polished. A credit to themselves, their families, hardworking teachers and the school. Michelle Watson

Market Day Success Earlier this month our senior campus was buzzing with our first World Challenge Market Day. The purpose was to give our students, from Years 10-12, the chance to raise money towards their World Challenge expeditions to either Tanzania or Vietnam/ Cambodia. The students fundraise for their own trip as well as for the community project that they will undertake once they are in country.

Students experience life in the host country’s villages and towns, and do volunteer work in local communities and schools.

The Sunday Market Day had many stalls run by students selling products they made themselves. Local vendors were also part of the day, including one of our Helena Alumni who is now a chocolatier and had impressive handmade chocolates on offer.

There were raffles with items from our very generous Hills businesses, so many thanks to them for supporting this worthwhile cause. The day raised over $1,200 for the community projects, and individual students were happy with their takings.

We were especially impressed with our students when they got a special mention at the end of the night for their caring and community minded approach to the other student groups at the performance. As someone said later, it was ‘very Helena’.

Places available We still have places in most year levels from Kindy to Year 12, for 2017 and beyond.

There are a few ways to find out more. Visit our website to read about the College and click the Bookings button for tour details.

Call us 9298 9100 or email registrar@helena.wa.edu.au Sherene Strahan, Community Relations

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Treetops - A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School

We’ve had a busy and exciting Term 2 so far at Treetops.

This term sees our Lower Primary class exploring the theme of Marine Life as part of their work cycle. Have you heard of the Montessori work cycle? Through years of observation of children around the world, Maria Montessori observed that when left to play, children developed a distinct cycle of work and play. The pattern was so predictable it could be graphed, and she used it to create a guideline of work time for engaging students.

health of our local waterways for Environmental Science and have also created artworks in Art about the topic.

There’s been a bit of a buzz about Art at our school this term as one of our High School students was chosen by the META Exhibition in the CBD to have her artwork displayed at their event.

In Upper Primary, the children have also been exploring water. The Year 5 & 6 students have been researching the

We were so lucky to experience the JAPEC international summer camp with 70 Japanese children. Along with group leaders from Bulgaria, America, New Zealand and Bosnia Herzegovina, we now have made many international friends.

Many of the group leaders and Japanese assistant leaders have participated in numerous JAPEC camps and all commented on how considerate and enthusiastic our students were.

Our Treetops values were clearly on display and we should be very proud of the outstanding way our students represented our school.”

Madi wrote about her submission:

This Lower Primary (Wattle) class have been compiling a list of questions to ask a marine biologist they are in touch with in America. She has spent three years working with whales! The Wattle students are learning about how the sea is the cradle of life for our planet and how we can educate ourselves to protect it for generations to come.

Specialist, Sharon Crossman, said: “It was wonderful to see our students step out of their comfort zone. Everyone in the group showed determination, resilience and enthusiasm for new experiences. These are essential characteristics for enjoying an overseas homestay adventure.

“This artwork is important to me because it symbolises my birthplace, Doha. It shows the city skyline of Doha however, dives into Qatar’s deep artistic culture with the use of tessellated diamonds to portray a silhouette of the skyline. Tessellations play a huge role in Islamic art, as well, as the colours blue and green often used is Middle Eastern art pieces. The diamonds represent not only the beauty of Qatar but also its wealth. My artwork also differs depending on your perspective, the skyline appears only from a distance, like a real skyline, due to the use of opaque and transparent acrylic paints.”

There’s also been excitement galore as our JAPEC students returned from their whirlwind Japan trip. Our Languages

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The trip has been the focus of much of the High School this term. Those students not attending have kept in touch via the blog, Instagram and Facebook (and even helped the adults get on board as well).

Social media has been the focus in English, with students looking at the way in which historical events would have been reported had social media been around at the time. Students created memes, tweets, text message, Instagram posts and Facebook threads on such events as the 1969 moon landings, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the death of Phar Lap, the bombing of Nagasaki and the 1963 launch of the first cat in space.

From healthy waterways, to artistic pursuits, overseas learning experiences, and cats in space, Treetops is enjoying a successful and thriving Term 2.

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service Simon Cherriman @ Mundaring Library The much awaited talk by Simon Cherriman met all expectations last night and there was very much a reluctance for all concerned when it came to a close.

Our audience handled honky nuts that had been chewed by Red-tailed Black Cockatoos and a Baudin’s Black Cockatoo and were invited to note the difference.

The former secateurs the nut in half with its beak and the later opens the nut and ‘tweezers’ out the seeds. The seemingly unendingly rich information, collected over many years of fascinated observation and learning, delighted and surprised the audience. We learned that our native ducks nest high in tree hollows, that pink and grey galahs are the only parrot to line its nest with fresh gum leaves, and that eagles also line their nests with gum leaves. Simon screened footage of a Shelduck or Mountain Duck leading her brood out of their nest for the first time. This meant they all dropped many metres from a tall tree, gathered into a familial huddle at the base, male adult included, and we were told they then walked to the nearest body of water which was five kilometres away. Simon and a friend had built hides and spent five hour shifts waiting over days to get the footage. It was wonderful to see the footage of these precious minutes, and to hear the story of how it was all recorded too.

Shire of Mundaring Libraries plan to have Simon as a guest again in future, but in the meantime he welcomes any interest or questions via his blog: http://simoncherriman.blogspot.com.au/ And if you want to see those ducks . . . http://simoncherriman.blogspot.com. au/2010_07_01_archive.html Better Beginnings Programme is a Hit The Shire of Mundaring Libraries has had 100% participation in the Better Beginnings Programme of free reading packs for children aged 4 to 5. The Better Beginnings Programme aims to give every child the opportunity to have the wonderful and very important experience of sharing books and stories with the adults in their life right from the time they are born. It supports parents in reading to children so that they build the early literacy skills they need to become good readers and succeed at school.

The libraries deliver packs to the schools, as well as different packs aimed at babies to toddlers to local child health centres. Other packs for 2 year-olds are available in the libraries. The libraries also have special backpacks which can be borrowed. One of the most important things a child can have is the experience and discovery of reading. The best thing is that these resources are free. And libraries too!

Rachael Johns Author Talk at Greenmount Library Rachael Johns is Australia’s best-selling author of rural fiction. In July, we were privileged to have Rachael share about her writing journey and discuss her books. Her novel, The Patterson Girls, was announced as the winner of the Australian Book Industry Award for general fiction in May. The audience was as appreciative as ever, and lots of questions were asked. Rachael’s talk was full of humour and insight, and people left with smiles on their faces. Rachael’s new novel, will be available in mid-September, and is sure to be popular Connect with the Libraries Connect with the libraries on Facebook, Twitter, or our Library Chatter blog.

Ensure your email details are up-to-date with the libraries so you can be advised about events at the libraries.

Photos from the top: Simon Cherriman answering questions after the talk., Anne, our work experience student, filling the Better Beginnings packs for delivery to local schools., and Rachael Johns signing books after her talk at Greenmount Library.

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Darlington History Group At our last General Meeting we were fortunate indeed to once again have as our Guest Speaker Dr Fiona Bush – historian, heritage advisor and entertaining and informative raconteur.

Her documentation of the history and development of St Ronan’s well posed the question as to whether there had, in fact, been a well since early reports referred to just a natural watering hole serving to water herds of animals being droved from the agricultural areas in the Avon Valley to larger towns for sale. It was also an important source of water for the coach horses travelling to and from York. However, Fiona’s meticulous research has shown that, indeed, there was a brick-lined structure to the north of what is now the well-travelled road to York and surrounding areas – a pleasant picnic place for those who may wish to break their journey there.

And now to more mundane matters: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE DARLINGTON HISTORY GROUP WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2016 COMMENCING AT 7:30PM IN THE LESSER HALL DARLINGTON All members, please note! Nomination forms for positions on the Committee will be available at our next General Meeting on Wednesday 14th September or at our website address darlingtonhistorygroup.com and must be returned to our Chairperson, Val Shiell , by one week prior to the AGM. Members of the public are invited to join us as, after what should be a short AGM, Arlene Collings will be acquainting us with her latest publication on York and there will be wines and cheeses for quaffing and tasting.

At next month’s meeting local ‘man of the bush’, Peter Day, will be our Speaker. For years Peter headed up and energised the annual “Wop a Wattie” campaign. ‘Wot’ was that, you ask?

For those relatively new to the area it involved exhaustive efforts by Peter and his troupe of ‘woppers ’to rid our trails and waterways of the insidious watsonia plants brought originally from South Africa. These plants look very pretty in the Spring, but are a highly intrusive species, much to the detriment of our natural bushlands. This campaign was a vital part of Darlington’s environmental history and we look forward to Peter’s account of its achievements and the on-going measures that can be taken by us all to preserve and enhance our unique Hills environment. Please join us for what should be an informative and thought-provoking evening.

Another date to look forward to is a Garden History Event to take place on Saturday 8th October commencing at 1pm at the Sheills’ property, 335 Victor Road, and ending with afternoon tea at the Lesser Hall in Darlington. There will be information about the early nurserymen in our then young village with special reference to the Mofflins and the extensive garden at their property, “Blackwood”. You don’t need green fingers to attend this event – all welcome!

Cheers for now Judi Bracks, Publicity Officer REMINDERS : Next meeting is on Wednesday 14th September

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Darlington Arts Festival

A Sense of Community

5th & 6th November 2016

Preparations for the festival continue apace: entries for all the art exhibitions are open; stall spaces and the performing arts programme are filling fast; and tutors for the adult and kids workshops are being recruited. The (all volunteer) team is working hard, as always, to ensure another highly successful event.

The festival is an expensive undertaking and we rely heavily on sponsorships/donations to fund it. It is a great relief to have secured sponsorship again this year from Lotteryswest, the Shire and the ever reliable and generous Darlington Review.

However, they in themselves are not sufficient for our needs and this is where the community steps in. Information about how you can support the festival is on the website under Sponsorships and Donations and your help will be gratefully received.

There is a heap of other information on the festival website darlingtonartsfestival.org - it’s well worthwhile checking out.

Regular festival goers will be well aware of the popularity of Marloo Theatre’s Devonshire Teas and pleased to know they will return to the hall verandah this year. After all, it’s a festival institution.

Our excellent Grounds Coordinator, Brendon Thompson, has a mobile ATM for this year which is to be located in the hall area.

Festival goers will notice some minor variations with tents and marquee locations compared to last year for the sake of good order, improved people access and to accommodate the need for additional marquees.

DAF’s current three year plan includes many subtle and systemic changes to procedures and practices incorporating improvements to almost every facet of the way the festival is planned, implemented and operated. This process has this year, once again, made great progress.

Whilst these improvements may not be immediately obvious to festival patrons during the festival weekend, they are central to the DAF Committee’s policy to continue to evolve and improve the amenity of the festival and related events.

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

Every once in a blue moon your FODS volunteers have been beaten by the weather as was the case on our last outing.

Despite persevering we eventually had to retreat to The Pines for a coffee and chat-about.

Mundaring for once again providing the funds for us to be able to do this.

Don’t forget- volunteers are always welcome and needed to keep up the good work.

Just an hour or two is all that is asked on alternate Sunday mornings meeting at 8 am at the Darlington Station carpark corner of Glen and Darlington Roads.

We have been busy again doing plantings of our new seedlings that had arrived and its now just about finished Apart from regular cleaning up and removing dead plants and bushes Darlington volunteers have also been busy carrying on with the mulching program so that plants have their water and heat protection reading in time for summer. It is hoped to finish this over the next couple of Sundays.

Those wishing to join our happy group can contact me by simply emailing to find out more: philvile@iinet.net.au Welcome a-board!

Phil Vile, FODS Co-ordinator.

We have also been able to stock up and replenish our equipment for the summer ahead and thanks is given to The Shire of

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Darlington Review - September 2016

The Darlington Club Come along and meet our Secretary Jan McMillan

The Darlington Club opens from 6.30pm. It will close at 8pm if no one turns up and a sign will be placed on the door.

Closed on long weekends.

Jan was born in Manchester UK and grew up in Cheshire with yes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cheese and big smiles, the eldest of 5 and a Gemini. She was introduced to piano at the age of nine and after nagging her parents for a piano began lessons.

She moved to Auckland, NZ with the family at 14. Having gained distinctions for Grade 7 piano she was selected to audition for a music degree at 16 but declined feeling too young preferring to return to UK on her own at 18. She moved to Canberra in 1978 where her parents had relocated. After holidaying in Perth at the end of 1981 she returned within a month to live permanently.

She worked in corporate for 2 years before gaining entry to a performance degree at UWA, one of only two adults accepted out of 180 applicants. She married in 1984 and lived in Kalgoorlie (2years) and Broome (4years) where she had two beautiful sons, Andrew and Richard respectively. She has run her own music studio in Darlington since 1994 and has followed her passion for teaching piano completing her Masters in music education and a doctorate whilst teaching and performing. After 2 years working in Malaysia (20102012) she has returned to her Darlington home and joined the club in 2015 where she has met many beautiful new friends and enjoys socializing. Her other passions are dance, travel, reading and writing.

Welcome, after the wonderful success of our International night in July the club committee have been busy organizing even more events for the rest of the year. Here are the dates for late August and September.

Speakers Night Wednesday August 31 7.30pm Monthly talk on Cinque Terre

by Dr. Colin Hughes. Cinque Terre is a set of 5 villages along the north west coast of Italy set in a National Park. They are accessible only by train or foot. I visited in 2008 so I am really looking forward to seeing them again and hearing his stories.

Gold coin donation at the door and some nibbles provided.

Pop into one night to meet us all and enjoy a glass of something warming or refreshing as you like.

Jan McMillan, Secretary.

2nd -Sundowner

September

Programme of Events

9th Fish and Chips

16th SeptemberSundowner 23rd Pizza night 28th Wednesday Talk TBA

30th -Sundowner

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October 7th Music night bring an instrument for anyone wanting to Jam.

Darlington Review - September 2016

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group Delegates met on Monday, August 1st in the Fire Station and the following matters were noted for members awareness of: Junior Football The season is coming a very successful conclusion with increased participation, particularly in the early age participants. The safety of children at the western end goal was discussed and agreed that parents need to be extra vigilant there. Tennis Club clubhouse renovations are proceeding very well with the new deck now in place. Continuing high court useage numbers, and possible introduction of wheel chair tennis was noted. It has also been raised of the possibility of a netball ring being located where proposed 5th court is to go. This matter under discussion by a number of community people.

The possibility of planting some acceptable trees along the western boundary of the courts to provide some shade in time has also been raised. They need to ensure they do not impact on the courts. The proposed hall Disability Access plan, due for commencement in January 2017 is being

overseen by DRRA, noting their request for an outside toilet which does not impact on current layout. Concern was noted on the proposed cycle race through Darlington on Sunday September 4th and its impact on a number of road closures.

The Shire of Mundaring have indicated they are in discussions with organisers to try and reduce such impact.

Community bonfire…….. this matter was discussed and it was agreed that owing to the lack of support from residents to assist in the building of the fire, (last year 4 adults and 3 children), yet more than 100 turned out to see it burn, it would be recommended to DRRA that it be cancelled for this year. This was noted by DRRA and will be no bonfire this year. There Is also the possibility that, if the new pavilion has commenced by then, some of that area will be used for storing building materials etc.

Next meeting of this group will be on Monday, 7th November in the Fire Station and will be its AGM. Colin James, Secretary

Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides On a very cold and wintery July night the Avon Hills Girl Guides took part in Mission Australia’s ‘Winter Sleepout’ challenge. Forty girls and ten leaders braved the elements making shelters from boxes and plastic sheeting to sleep in overnight. Even though it poured with rain and was a very cold and not all shelters withstood the elements the girls battled through and managed to meet the challenge, raising almost $3000 for Mission Australia. There is still time to support the girls so if you would like to assist you can donate at; http://wintersleepout.gofundraise.com.au/page/ girlguidesavonhills The girls also held a very lively campfire, learnt about needs, wants and rights in a fun way and cooked their own dinners on the open fire. A visit to the creek was also a highlight with the Leaders debating who would be the first girl to fall in!

This term the Girl Guides are undertaking the ‘Girls Go Outdoors’ badge, taking on challenges related to; Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. They have spent the night learning about fire and how to lay a fire, grade a woodpile, light a match safely

and make popcorn over a tea light candle. Next was Earth and the girls, planted seedlings, made Grass Heads and learnt about our environment. Later in the term the girls will learn more about Air and then finish the term of with Water and a visit to the Wave Pool.

We have held a Sausage Sizzle to assist with fundraising for the Unit this term and huge thanks must go to Deb O’Neill and Siv Subraniam for organising and running this. I would also like to thank the following families who assisted on the day to make this such a success; Jackson, Snow, Thomas, Schofield, Pittendrigh, Milner, Bowden, Busby, Prince, Armitage, Wasley, Roenfeldt and Good.

If you are thinking of attending the Royal Show this year, keep a look out for the Girl Guides working on the Yellow Brick Road, assisting with Cattle Stewarding in the Great Parade in the main arena and manning the Girl Guide Biscuit Stall. Darlington Girl Guides will be there on Sunday 25.

The Darlington Dibbler Girl Guide Unit is now full but we do have a waiting list so if you would like to be placed on the list please call Tracey on 9299 6636. Of course we are still looking for new leaders to come along and join the fun so if you would like to know more give us a call.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT GARDENING SERVICES – pruning, whipper snipping, mulching, weeding, gutters cleaned, some painting and more. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $10 per bag, no delivery charge for 6 bags if local. Phone Geoff 9299 7489

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St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Cuthbert’s cnrSt Darlington Rd andAnglican Hillsden Rd, Church Darlington cnr Darlington Rd and Hillsden Rd, Darlington

Bring Them Here Prayer Vigil

Following in the Footsteps of St Cuthbert

Since Monday 15 August, there have been more than 55 prayer vigils at politicians’ offices in response to the Nauru Files. The files are more than 2000 documents detailing allegations of physical, sexual and psychological abuse of people seeking asylum.

If you think some parishioners are looking a bit fitter and/or a little weary, it’s because we’re regularly tramping through the Perth hills in preparation for a longer walk in mid-September.

Over seven days we will cover 100 km through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland countryside from Melrose Abbey to Lindesfarne, following paths that Cuthbert trod over 700 years ago. St Cuthbert, the patron saint of Northern England, is credited with the spread of Christianity throughout the area. From the age of 16, he walked the woods and moors ministering to the spiritual needs of people, preaching, and performing miracles. He retired in 676, hoping for a quiet, contemplative life but was later coaxed out of retirement to become Bishop of Lindesfarne for a short time. Some things never change! He died in 687 and was buried on Holy Island, which is the final point of the walk. Legend has it that St Cuthbert was a healer, and even after his death, many people made the pilgrimage to his burial place to receive healing and blessing. Today, the remains of St Cuthbert are enshrined in Durham Cathedral.

A group of around 20 people, largely from St Cuthbert’s, bore witness outside the office of Member for Hasluck Ken Wyatt in Forrestfield. Coloured cutouts in the shape of people were left at the office to symbolise the children and adults who have been subjected to ongoing mistreatment on Nauru.

The Anglican Diocese of Perth continues to call for compassionate treatment of people seeking asylum and other refugees, including the 12,000 from Syria who were promised safety, but who have still not been able to come.

Worship in the Style of Taizé On the first Sunday of every month at St Cuthbert’s, the darkened building is lit by dozens of candles. We sing simple chants, enjoy silence and hear a short reading from the scriptures.

Inspired by the Taizé community in Southern France, this time of reflection and meditation is a beautiful end to the weekend and start to the week.

During winter we commence at 6.00pm. The next Taizéstyle service of worship happens on Sunday 4 September.

A cohort of 15 people, comprising parishioners and several friends, is undertaking this walk. We hope to enjoy the camaraderie of travelling together through the rolling hills of the English countryside, and we will also carry with us an awareness of the spirit of Cuthbert which will give our journey a sense of pilgrimage.

You can be an armchair traveller by checking out photos and stories of our journey on the Hills Anglicans Facebook page.

Lots of the joy and none of the blisters. Perfect!

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Darlington Bushfire Ready Recently the Shire’s Chief Bush Fire Control officer, conducted a Rural Urban Interface exercise in Darlington, using the streets of Stone Crescent, Lukin Avenue and Kookaburra Place, in conjunction with DFES., Shire of Mundaring, Midland and Mundaring FRS personnel and vehicles.

Residents were invited to participate and I sincerely thank those 70 whom allowed their properties to be replicated as a ‘real time’ fire scenario, with firefighters accessing those properties and conducting an assessment of the level of bushfire preparedness, in order to determine how that property is in the event of a real fire. At the station the information being fed back was analysed to determine what suppression requirements were needed and those also ‘hypothetically’ actioned.

It was an extremely valuable reminder of the need, to ensure that we remove as much fuel which will cause that fire to have a greater hold when it arrives. I know we all live in these beautiful hill areas for a reason…….the bush around; birds singing; utopia…….but ask the people of Yarloop, what that can also mean. We can still enjoy these surrounds but let us also make it as fire safe as we possibly can.

A well prepared property has a better chance of surviving a bushfire. Create a 20 metre building protection zone around your property that includes clearing the area around your home, but any modification to reduce the risk of fire needs to done in a manner that doesn’t just result in all trees and shrubs being removed. For advice on this you may contact the Shire’s Hazard Inspection officer on 9290 6666.

Again my many thanks to all those whom participated in the Rural Urban Interface exercise, both from the householders and participants,…. one more little step to preparedness for the next fire season

At the debrief, although no final figures had been determined, it was noted that numerous homes would be defendable , but also many would not be. In some cases residents at home spoke with fire fighters carrying out the assessments. This will be further evaluated at our street contacts meeting in late September.

Colin James Coordinator BRG

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc Mundaring & Hills Historical Society Annual General Meeting on 20 August provided a perfect opportunity to honour one of our long term volunteers with Life Membership. Mary Anthony joined the Society in 2000 and for 16 years has dutifully attended the Society’s offices once a week. During this time, Mary has been willing to turn her hand to whatever is asked of her and has performed the very valuable job of ensuring that papers are filed in our research room. In more recent years, Mary moved out of the area but continues to make the two hour round trip to Mundaring and back. What’s even more remarkable is that Mary has had some significant personal challenges in the last three years but has remained loyal to MHHS.

The Society election was also held at the meeting and the former executive committee was returned to office. Principal office bearers are Jenny Johnson (President), Diana Frylinck (Vice President), Fiona Bush (Treasurer) and Margaret Fowler (Secretary).

We were given a real treat by textile artist Wendy Lugg whose family connections with sewing were enhanced by the many discoveries she made when working as artist in residence at the Royal WA Historical Society. For Wendy, old and damaged fabrics have much more meaning, the scars and stains often holding a deeper history than beautifully maintained work.

She recounted a poignant story about her grandfather who, injured three weeks into Gallipoli, embroidered beautiful pillow covers (now in Wendy’s care) for his young wife who had to keep the family fed. Wendy showed us many of the meaningful sewing artefacts that formed part of the Mapping Memory exhibition, viewable at http:// slwa.wa.gov.au/ mappingmemory/ exhibition.html Our next event will be displays and signage at Trek the Trail from John Forrest National Park to Swan View Station on Sunday 25 September. Watch out for news from the Shire in the local media.

Left: Life member Mary Anthony receiving her award from Jenny Johnson

Right: Each artefact tells a story for Wendy Lugg

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Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (WA) Inc. SMALL STEPS MOVE US EVER CLOSER TO A START!!!!!

The “Colossal” Quiz Night was BIG with over 400 people attending and an action packed night with many opportunities to win a prize or take home an item through the Auctions. A big thank you to the organizing committee headed by Lindsay and Kendall Earnshaw.

The fund raising impact is a resounding $20,000+ which goes a significant way to secure the funding we need to convince the Shire we have the resources to deliver the project.

Congratulations to Table 3 who won a dinner for 8 at WA Parliament House.

NO r i g g i n g involved!! Yours truly happened to be on the winning table…

If you missed out don’t despair there will be additional events coming up….such as DaSRA has been accepted as the manager of the Wine Tent this year at the Darlington Arts Festival [5th and 6th November 2016] and there are a number of ideas to make this a spectacular function over 2 days – especially the Saturday evening. If you would like to make some suggestions about this, and maybe volunteer to help let, Geoff know [details below] The Buy a Brick campaign has been gathering momentum and we are nearing 100 bricks reserved and paid for BUT we need at least 500 to be able to pay for the project. Remember:

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The Expression of Interest (EoI) for a suitably experienced and qualified BUILDER has been completed and we are now waiting on formal approval of Council before we advance the EoI’s to a Tender Process. Builders still have time to register their interest if they haven’t already by contacting geoff@pmdwa.com. The EoI will be followed by a tendering process in September for a start date after that.

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Regular contact and Meetings with the Shire to discuss the progress of the project.

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The Shire have confirmed that $150,000 has been set aside for the septic system and associated earthworks. DaSRA is still negotiating to collaborate on that project so that it might be the first stage of the project to be commenced.

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The submission lodged with Shire of Mundaring Staff to put up a motion to the August meeting of Mundaring Council seeking approval to start work was not included on the Shire Council Agenda as there were still concerns DaSRA had not secured sufficient evidence to show that there were funds ‘In the Bank” to enable the Project to proceed. The committee has subsequently had meetings with the Shire staff to ensure the submission goes up to the September meeting.

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Engineers, including a new supporter [Electrical Engineer] now finalizing advice regarding the completion of their documentation

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Further discussions about the donation of materials, products and trade labour – NOW IN EARNEST

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Discussions with Shire concerning the 12-year lease are ongoing. This is not expected to hold up a commencement on site.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

We are looking for at least 500 FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS. So join us and buy a brick for $100 - with recognition on the Foundation Supporters Brick Wall inside the Pavilion [the exact form of recognition is still being negotiated but it will be prominent], a Thank-You function and a ticket in a Special Foundation Supporter Prize. Please go to the website www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au or contact Geoff at geoff@pmdwa.com to confirm your details and payment.

Each month we provide an update on the financial situation which currently is summarised as follows: PROJECT BUDGET – Now revised by QS: approx. $526,000 [excluding septic system] FUNDING SECURED

There are other ways to support the Pavilion and its fund raising:

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Lotterywest Grant:

275,000

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In the Bank:

80,000

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Pledges:

30,000

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Buy a Brick Pledges

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Buy one of the special Darlington Number Plates through DaSRA. Contact Geoff at geoff@pmdwa.com if you are interested in a unique local number-plate. Some quirky numbers still available.

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Cash and Monetary donations can be made through any of the sporting organisations or directly to DaSRA – Contact Geoff at geoff@pmdwa.com to confirm

TOTAL so far

In-Kind donations of materials, trades, equipment, products and hardware are to be encouraged but hey need to be formally offered by email so that they can be registered as “Pledges” to support our submission to Council.

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Mundaring Shire [$150,000 not included]

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In-Kind Donations 15,000 To be confirmed in writing

Volunteers needed to bring ideas and help plan for future activities

So join us through the BUY-A-BRICK campaign or make a donation.

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5,000 $390,000

Associated Funding

We still need to raise $121,000

THERE IS NOW AN URGENCY SO WE CAN START BEFORE CHRISTMAS

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE THROUGH THE WEBSITE:

Other progress:

http://www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au/

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The Committee’s next meeting is on 8 September 2016 at the Lesser Hall.

The Architects are nearing completion of the drawings and other documentation so that we can finalise the Budget with the QS (they have now given us a breakdown of some of the costs so we can start negotiating with suppliers about what we need to order)

GOT IDEAS??? Or want to contribute then your participation is welcomed please contact Geoff Barker 0418 953 176 or geoff@pmdwa.com .

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Darlington Social Cricket Club Inc

“Slips, Stumpings Appeals & Silly Points” In June, DSCC held their Annual Dinner and awards night at the Glen Forrest Sportsmen Club. Congratulations to the author’s good mate Stuy Aldred, who received an award for 4000 runs and 300 rabbits (wickets). Ian Scrimshaw took out the prestigious award for DSCC club person of the year. Rob Zardins and Terry Giles took out other fine awards, Wood Duck and Bleeding Ball respectively. Congratulations to everyone who helped out to make it a memorable night. Bazil Roberts, the larger than life 2015/16 captain was inducted into the Captain’s Club.

In July, DSCC held their AGM. After five years at the helm as president, Lindsay Earnshaw decided it was time to step aside and let someone else step up to the plate. Tom Rudas had also decided to step down as treasurer. Ian Scrimshaw Scrimshaw was voted in as President and stepped up to the plate in his fluffy Tiger slippers. Mark Lucas has taken on the roll as treasurer and James Miller who loves a party, has taken on the position of social secretary. Jen (Madam Lash) Di Filippo stays on as secretary. The other positions will remain as per last season. DSCC members unanimously voted for The Ferret to remain as Scribe and entertain the masses with his wonderful stories..

No doubt a lot of people like the author would have been watching the Olympics in Rio over the last two weeks. One such member of DSCC has been so engrossed with the games; he has spent many hours changing channels to maximize his

viewing of the various sports. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury while watching the first night of the athletics program. It seems he strained the ligaments in his thumb and wrist while changing channels. Hopefully this won’t impede his bowling too much for the upcoming season.

DSCC members have been out and about, trying to get their gardens ready for the onset of spring and another season. One such member has been trying to get his pool ready and back to its sparkling best. After a prod from his wife, he decided to retrieve the sticks and leaves out of it. Unfortunately, there was a tennis ball right in the middle of the pool. Try as he may, he was unable to reach it with the leaf scoop. Unbeknownst to him, his wife had walked up behind him with a cup of tea.

Seeing his predicament, she touched him on the back just as he was stretching out to retrieve the ball. The slightest of touches caused him to over balance and tumble into the extremely cold and green pool. He surfaced with a tinge of green and shivering from the extreme cold. After a nice hot shower and a cup of tea, he was able to continue with the budget for DSCC for the upcoming season.

On behalf of all the DSCC members, I’d like to wish the Chris, Mitch & Kieran all the best.

Till next month when hopefully Cam Giles’ wrist will be a lot better.

The Ferret.

“Let’s Talk Rubbish” REMEMBER DARLINGTON CLEAN-UP DAYS are always the

Last Sunday of the Month

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Please meet outside the hall opposite “The Pines” on Pine Terrace.

10:00 to 11:00..

HANDY PHONE NUMBERS: Report Graffiti: 9290 6629 Report Damaged Road Signs: 9290 6666 Proudly sponsored by The Darlington Club, The Shire of Mundaring and Keep Australia Beautiful WA.

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Report Rubbish Dumping:

9290 6629

“Let’s Talk Rubbish”: 0424 703 200 (Phil Vile)

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SEPTEMBER

FOOD ART MEDIA MATERIALS MUSIC

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6.30pm to 8.30pm

INCLUDING: • Live demonstrations

FAMMM Fest 2016 will be an inaugural event held at our new Parkerville Secondary Campus on September 14th 2016.

The event is to showcase exceptional artisan workmanship produced by our students whom are led by our talented teachers. Students will exhibit work they have created from the Food, Art, Media, Music and Materials electives community.

• Teachers’ Choice Awards • Peoples’ Choice Awards • Student prizes • Musical performances • Campus Tours PLUS a selection of appetisers made by

125 McDowell Loop, Parkerville Phone: (08) 9295 2688 www.mundaring.wa.edu.au

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students for sale

Buy-a-Brick Build an Icon in Darlington If you use Darlington Oval to exercise your dog, your kids or yourself, you'll know the existing changeroom and toilet facilities are overdue for an upgrade.

Darlington needs a new sports pavilion at the Oval, and The Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (WA) Inc (DaSRA) are going to get it built!

And you can help!

Please support DaSRA's Buy-a-Brick fundraiser by buying a brick (or two, or twelve, or twenty!) for $100 each.

Your purchase makes you a Foundation Supporter How to Purchase 1. Buy Online @ www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au 2. Fill in the form below.

2. Pay for your bricks by cheque, direct deposit or credit card.

3. Return your completed form --------------------------------------------------------------------

Darlington Pavilion Foundation Member: Buy A Brick Promotion - $100.00

All Foundation Supports The Buy -A- Brick will have their name displayed on the Foundation Supporters Honour Board. This is for personal or family names only . This board , it size, fonts and where it will be displayed will always be subject to any ongoing agreements reach by DaSRA with the Mundaring Shire and DaSRA lease agreement over the Pavilion Project . The Foundation Raffle will be drawn at the time in the future at the discretion of DaSRA and may not occur until the Pavilion is complete. In the event that the pavilion is not built for any reason then these funds will be use in the objectives of the Darlingtion Sports & Recreation Association (WA) Inc

Buy Online @ www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au OR Fill Out Below Name On Honour Board : YES / NO Number of Bricks __________ Honour Board Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Booking Details ( Fill All Fields Please)

First Name _____________________________________________________________________ Surname _____________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________________________ How are you paying Cash/Cheque - Drop Earnshaw Real Estate or Send to PO Box 75 Darlington WA 6070 EFT -Direct Deposit - DaSRA BSB: 633-000 Account No. 156 365 249 REF: Surname

Send form as confirmation to: DaSRA PO Box 75 Darlington WA 6070 or to cam@gjfn.com.au