Darlington Review September 2020

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Editorial

Fabulous fungi! An under-rated part of the natural world Pictures by Chris Arnold would evidently open and you would suddenly hear a mighty buzzing as the creeper would be covered in bees helping themselves to what was clearly abundant and delicious nectar.

From Chris Durrant, Guest Editor There’s an old French saying – “plus ça change, plus c’est la meme chose” meaning “the more things change, the more they stay the same” and, like so many things the French say, it has much truth about it. We have, of course, endured some quite extraordinary changes in the past few months which have altered the way we live now and, no doubt, into the future. However, lots of things, some important, some trivial, have not changed at all. The gentle winter rain has fallen, the creeks are running, the bushes and flowers are blooming. And, although Trea has not been able to be a FIFOG in Boston (Fly in, Fly out Grannie), she has nonetheless temporarily vacated the Editor’s chair and you are stuck with me once more.

I’m sure countless learned theses have been written about the basis for flower coloration in plants, and perhaps there is someone among our readership who has written or is familiar with one of these and can therefore enlighten us!

Anyway, so much for idle thought, a practice many of us have, by necessity, become increasingly drawn into in recent months.

Let us return to the practicalities of life in Darlington!

Words!

Australia’s premier poet?

Colour me what?

Eliza Doolittle, the heroine of ‘My Fair Lady’ was famously fed up with words. “Words!

Words! Words! I’m so sick of words!” She sang furiously to the hapless Freddie. “I get words all day through, first from him, now from you!

Is that all you blighters can do?” Most of us, fortunately for the literary professions, are not sick of words and it is always good to celebrate the efforts of those who have shown an ability to string words together in an interesting or uplifting way. Many of us might regard the highest form of writing to be poetry, in that the writer must convey in only a few words the emotion, ideas, descriptions that they want the reader to experience.

I have been reflecting on the question of colour (No! Not that question! I’ll leave that to the news and social media!). You will have noticed that a high proportion of winter-flowering native plants have yellow flowers – the various wattles, of course, but others like the pretty hibbertia. Why? Is it to make themselves stand out more in the (relatively) duller days of this season? Not all blooms at this time of year stick to this plan: the gorgeous hovea and the ubiquitous native wisteria adorn themselves in richly imperial purple, and I feel sure it is not because they or their dependents have a taste for pomp and circumstance. A few plants have very dull flowers and presumably rely on other means such as scent to draw in the insects and birds they need to help them breed. For many years we had growing around our verandah a creeper, not, I suspect, a native, which flowered in the summer and whose blossoms were almost invisible unless you looked very hard. You’d know when they were in bloom, though, because at a certain time every afternoon the flowers

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Fifty shades of yellow (well, four, anyway!)

Darlington Review -August 2020 The Banjo Paterson Writing Awards have been going for 30 years in honour of our country’s best-known poet. Based in Orange NSW, Banjo’s home town, they attract entries from all over Australia of poems and short stories with an Australian theme. This year’s winner in the poetry section was (dramatic drum roll!) Joanne Mills of Darlington! Jo says the poem was inspired by childhood memories of Hobart. “I wrote this poem,” she says, “as if looking up at Mount Wellington, but larger themes wove into it, in relation to the recent fire season that affected many parts of Australia.” Living in the Perth hills, she is not unaccustomed to viewing the stars and constellations of the night sky through a veil of smoke from bush-fires. She said she was “moved to write a ‘small, still poem’, in response to fire and climate stress that continued into an unprecedented global and national health situation.” You can read her poem below, and I think you will agree that it is a beautiful, evocative and, essentially, hopeful little work (and goodness knows we need that in these trying times!).

I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree One of my enduring childhood memories is of listening to a record we had of the incomparable warm, rich voice of Paul Robeson singing the song ‘Trees’ of which the above heading is the first line. The song is a setting of the poem by the American Alfred Joyce Kilmer who, not very long after penning those immortal couplets, went off, like so many of his generation, and gave his life on the dreadful battlefields of the Great War. There is little doubt that, for many of us, trees are a very important part of our environment, not just in the broader sense of their effect on the climate – temperature, rainfall – but also in the way they affect what we see and experience around us day to day.

Aurora Australis snow light settles in your steps subtle traces on the breeze whisper of ash remains where fire lit the mountain’s slopes drapes of green seared clean boulders hunch unfronded, waiting out this eerie hush, drifts of birdsong carry, from a valley, far away in this hollowed moment, light shifts pearl silver to the south, tall shapes flit above the mountain’s crown born of wafts and shimmers ethereal geometries gleaming in their wake, soft-iced white dreaming, wide awake, we lean into wind-soft flurries listen to lucent undertones nature’s supple mantle rainbows curve around our hearts, ephemeral arrays brush emerald swathes across Canopus, Jason’s pilot summoned from his mythic deeps, stellar navigation steers this planet’s hour our land’s smoke signal curls around celestial rivers, yet cannot wholly mask their glitter fresh snow wisps fill outstretched palms beneath our feet a quickening, Argo cleaves her path along magenta waves ghost-sails billow golden fleece, I watch you watch the dip of her prow, how southern lights kiss your cheeks and brow, your fingers press their gentle message into mine, this time, Jove, we’ll make it through.

To say that Darlington folk like trees is a bit like saying Italians like pasta: it’s in our DNA! And I think it’s fair to say that we are all particularly interested in the trees growing in the centre of our village, around the hall, the oval, the playground, the tennis courts, and the adjacent areas. The DCRAG notes in the August Review told of the production of an inventory of trees in the central area by Stacey August and Brad Bowden. If you’d like to read that, go to https://www.darlingtonvillage.org/ large-tree-replacement-and-management-plan/ and click on ‘Arboricultural Survey etc’.

What next? Well, based on this survey, Stacey and others will be getting together with experts such as Gerard Healy and Brad Bowden to make a plan for the future, with first plantings likely to take place in 2021 and the probable first priority area being that around the Hall and the playground. There will be plenty of community consultation and doubtless at least one public meeting where we can all have our say on the many important topics that will need to be considered – what trees, if any, need removal? What sort of new trees should we be putting in (native or exotic, deciduous or evergreen, shady, decorative, climbable, big or small?) The range of possibilities is endless so don’t lose your chance to have your say! If you’d like to be involved, I’m sure Stacey would love to hear from you at stacey.august64@ gmail.com Before we leave the theme of vegetation, I had occasion the other day to visit the Bilgoman Well. As some of you will know, it is located in the bush below the swimming pool, just uphill of the (by now virtually invisible) Convict Ruins. The ruins are the remains of huts built in the 1850s to house convicts working on the highway and the well dates from about the same time

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Darlington Review - August 2020 and was used to provide water for the workers and travellers up the road to York and beyond. The well was restored as a project to celebrate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, which I was involved in at the time. In those days the whole area was covered in quite thick bush and, prior to its restoration, the well was very difficult to see. In fact, when my neighbour Ron Mitchell was trying to locate it in the company of Shire historian Ian Elliot and his wife, they were only able to find it when Mrs Elliot fell in! It was some years since I had visited and the area has changed. Clearly very few people walk along the path and a great deal of the surrounding bush has disappeared altogether, though it is not obvious what has happened to it. The well can be seen from some distance away, not least because of the rather ugly grill over the top (to prevent others following in Mrs Elliot’s footsteps!) and traffic on the highway and on Darlington Road is readily visible in the background which it never was before. The whole site is rather sad and run-down which seems a pity. Perhaps some group would like to restore it and plant some more bushes to screen the area (or were the previous plants removed deliberately for some reason – minimizing fire risk?). Anyway, if you’re interested, let me know.

two decades. On the other hand, ‘peace’ could be seen more widely in terms of a lack of animosity towards people of other countries and indeed towards our own fellow citizens, and I suspect it would be much harder to call our society peaceful by that definition.

Last thought on trees! Some of you will have noticed that Main Roads have removed practically all the trees from one section of the median strip on the Highway near Glen Forrest. They may well have a good reason for clearing this particular section, but we cynics cannot help wondering if they are just testing the water. “Cut down this bit, and if no-one complains, we can feel free to clear a whole lot more!” Perhaps we should ask them?

Before I leave the topic of Peace Day, a heart-warming story that illustrates very well the great spirit that so often exists in a community like ours, not to mention the power of the social media. Sally was very keen that our celebration should be recorded in its full scope which would need the services of a photographic drone. There is a company in Darlington – Skyworks – which does this sort of work and they would normally have been happy to help but unfortunately all of their equipment is committed at that time to a project in the Wheatbelt. An appeal went out on various Facebook pages which resulted, within a very short time, in no less than 17 responses! In the end, Bernie Sawatzky, of Parky Pictures Photographs (based in Parkerville – you’d never have guessed, would you?) has agreed to do the job absolutely free of charge, which will help provide a record of what should be a wonderful day and also does something to restore one’s faith in human nature!

The COVID crisis has brought many things to the surface of our society, not all of them admirable, but one thing that I think has warmed the heart is the way many folk have shown they do care for and respect their fellow humans (nearly said ‘fellow man’ there! Tsk! Tsk!). And that I believe is the essence and underlying cause of peace in its wider sense. This is a long-winded way of reminding you about the International Day of Peace which will take place around the world on 20th September and which the United Nations invites us to celebrate by ‘spreading compassion, kindness, and hope!’ What could be better? And you will have a chance to do this on our own turf. The admirable and indefatigable Sally Herzfeld has organized what looks like being a memorable event, full details on the back of this issue of the Review. If you, or an organization or group you are involved with, would like to contribute to the day, Sally would love to hear from you. Her contact details are in the ad.

ABOVE: Darlington pioneer Peter Fischer shares a cup of billy tea with Matt & Jon Durrant at the restored Bilgoman Well 1988

Peace in our time I read recently in what seemed quite a learned article that in its nearly 250 years as a nation, the USA has enjoyed only 16 years when it was not at war. Australia hasn’t been going that long as a nation, but I suspect that we haven’t done a whole lot better if you add up the Boer War, two World Wars, Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Of course ‘peace’ is much more and, in a sense, less than not fighting another nation. I think if you asked the average Aussie whether we were at war today, he or she would probably answer ‘no’, despite our troops having been in Afghanistan for nearly

Scene from above – a view from Bernie Sawatzky’s drone’

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Darlington Review -August 2020 One of the challenges for SI, as for most voluntary organisations, is getting people to join up. It isn’t just a question of more hands to share the load, although that is important. It would also be good to have some fresh ideas, new perspectives, something different. If you’re a woman who has a bit of spare time and would like to make a positive contribution to the world around you, SI might be the answer. They meet a bit more often than once a month, at the moment down at the Dôme in Midland, and often have very interesting speakers. The Helena Club has partnerships with clubs in a number of countries including Cambodia, South Africa, India and the USA. For some reason Mongolia is part of the same Federation as Australia, and Robyn, who has seen service at just about every level in Soroptimist International, told me of a delightful visit she had made there not long ago. Whatever your interests, whatever your talents, there’s a fair chance you can find a fulfilling and interesting niche within SI! ABOVE: Violet Richardson, first President of the first Soroptimist Club in Oakland, California

Sisters are doin’ it for themselves!

Men have been getting together in groups to help the community for a very long time – you can go back beyond Rotary, Apex and the Lions, through the Freemasons, perhaps even as far as the Knights of the Round Table! Women’s formal involvement in service clubs has been a bit more recent, but even so what is perhaps the most well-known women’s club, Soroptimist International, will celebrate its centenary next year. It was founded in 1921 on the initiative of a chap called Stuart Morrow who was very much involved in the setting up of men’s service clubs. The first President of the first SI club is pictured above. What she was about to do, or had just done, with the gun is not known, but of course she was American!

The era was propitious for this sort of move, in the aftermath of the Great War which had changed forever the social fabric of Western democracies and had made everybody start to realise that actually there were not too many things that women could not do every bit as well as men. From that humble beginning SI has grown to a worldwide organization operating in over 120 countries. There are five constituent Federations, including one for the Southwest Pacific of which Australia is part.

I had a very jovial and, for me, most informative, meeting with four of the stalwarts of our local club, Soroptimist International of Helena, including the current President Fay Kappler and Secretary Rosalie Gordon. SI started up in WA in 1949 and the Helena Club began operations in 1984 – one of the ladies present at our meeting, Robyn Crane, is a ‘Charter member’ (i.e. a founder). As you will know if you have read their notes in the Review over the years more carefully than I have, they are involved in a wide range of practical activities both locally and in neighbouring countries, including bursaries to local school students, donations to help the homeless and disadvantaged, advocacy to governments on issues such as plastic waste minimization and recycling, and the provision of solar lanterns to village children in Cambodia to enable them to study after dark. Funds to support these activities are raised by events such as a sausage sizzle and a quiz night, and though the dreaded COVID has put the kibosh on these for much of this year, they all hope that things will soon be easier.

Latin scholars will have no difficulty in deciphering the etymology of the club’s name – derives from ‘Soror’ meaning ‘sister’ and ‘optimus’ meaning ‘best’ so – ‘best of sisterhood’! If that appeals to you, contact one of those named on the inside of the front cover or in the Soroptimist notes on page 16. It might be your year’s most rewarding phone call!

Art and culture ABOVE: Clifton Bieundurry with his Tree of Life acrylic on canvas painting (Picture & text courtesy of Trea Wiltshire) Walmajarri artist and singer Clifton Bieundurry grew up in the Kimberley and well remembers when the late Robert Juniper would travel up to the north-west, to paint and to meet up with old friends.

“When he came up north everyone knew he was in town,” recalls Clifton, sitting in the studio where the Darlington artist once painted. While Juniper was keen to learn about Indigenous culture, Clifton is equally keen (while exhibiting at Juniper Galleries) to tell locals about his traditional upbringing and the art and songs that are important to his people.

“If you know your songs, it gives you an identity, it shows you where you came from and it gives you a sense of self,” says the artist whose work, in collaboration with international photographer Russell James, is on display.

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Darlington Review - August 2020 The sound of the digeridoo and Clifton’s ceremonial song were part of the official opening of the first exhibition of Indigenous artworks at Juniper Galleries. Clifton collaborates with Perthborn international photographer Russell James and their Nomad Two World exhibitions have been shown around the world.

The Juniper Galleries exhibition runs until September 14 and the Walmajarri man will be holding Sunday workshops when he will be painting and talking about his culture and country.

Also exhibiting are Tee Jay Worrigal, Janine Mcaulay Bott, Sharyn Egan, Rory Charles (previous winner of DAF youth prize) and Tyrown Waigana.

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COVID recovery: The Shire has set aside funds for a variety of grants to assist community groups and local businesses that have struggled as a result of the pandemic. Full details on the grants, which range from $500 to over $10,000 can be found on the Shire’s web site. In addition, as regular users of Shire facilities will know, the Shire has reduced hire fees for the time being by 25%.

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Long-term Financial Plan: The Shire’s long-term (2020 – 2030) financial plan was approved at the Council meeting in July. If you’d like to read it, it can be accessed through the Shire’s web site (an appendix to the July minutes). DCRAG will be looking hard on your behalf at the aspects that particularly impact on Darlington.

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Planting native seedlings: the Shire has produced a great little video called ‘Planting for Success’ which should help you get those native plants into the ground with a high chance of survival. Once again available through the Shire web site, it only lasts about 4 ½ minutes and could be the difference between a garden full of thriving bushes and a dead, dry landscape! Your birds and bees will thank you!

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What’s on

A new section for at the least the next few Reviews, with brief mentions of Shire-related stuff – bouquets, brickbats, and bits of news!

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Rates: apparently on average there has been no increase. If your rates have gone down, you can thank the likes of me: our rates have increased by 13%!

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The tip: What’s in a name? When I first joined the workforce, you were dealt with by the Personnel Department.

This then became Human Resources Management (HR). Nowadays organisations use a variety of (they hope) inspiring titles for this particular department – Human Capital, Talent Management, Employee Experience, Partner Resources or, perhaps snappiest of all, People Experience (PX). Returning to more mundane matters, back in the days we used to take our rubbish to the tip. It then became a Waste Transfer Station and now, as you may have seen in the package that arrived with your rates notice, your pass will entitle you to visit a Community Recycling Centre! To be fair, the Shire obviously is making an effort to encourage recycling, and cans, bottles and other eligible containers can be deposited at the Coppin Road tip (sorry! Recycling Centre!) from October 1st.

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The official opening of the Pavilion on the afternoon of 19th September. It’s not too late to buy a brick!

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Darlington Chamber Music Concert 4 will have taken place by the time you read this, but tickets are on sale for Concert 5 on October 4th. Concerts 1-3, of course, were, sadly, casualties of the vile virus.

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Bulk verge collections: If you live in Boya or Helena Valley, you may have missed the bus (or rather, truck) by the time you read this: collection in those areas is in the week beginning 31st August. For Greenmount and Darlington, though, it doesn’t begin until 7th September, so it’s not too late to get stacking.

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If you’re a young person talented in some branch of the arts, or know somebody in our community who is, 30th September is the deadline for applications for the Robert Juniper Award for the Arts, worth $10,000 this year. Check out their web site at www.robertjuniperawardforthearts.org • Perth Hills Community Survey is on and would like your contribution.

This has the support of most of the hills local authorities including our Shire, and the results will help guide governments and other authorities in planning for the future of our region.

To do the survey, follow the link https://w w w.sur veymonkey.com/r/ QY8YLXQ . It’ll only take you a few minutes (I’ve done it!).

• Lots of interesting stuff on this month at Mundaring Arts Centre and Midland Junction Arts Centre. See the MAC notes in this edition.

Well, that’s it for this month. Here’s hoping that Spring brings us, as it often does, beauty, hope and fresh beginnings!

Chris Durrant Acting Editor

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Community Notices & Letters to the Review Nick Ingelbrecht comments on the Hillcrest Drive Pool Opening Mundaring Shire has opened a new municipal swimming pool at the west end of Hillcrest Drive in Darlington. Like all good surprises, this came out of the blue to local residents. The pool features a boat ramp for water skiing and fishing and easy access for scuba divers and police retrieval teams. Federal funding may be anticipated for a large and expensive set of changing rooms commissioned with local architects.

Sheena, along with Mike Tooby and Doug Armati negotiated and collaborated with the Shire on species and placement. The title was created for Sheena because of her passion for Trees.

When she spoke about them, she held wonder in her voice.

When she spoke about the Shire she had nothing but praise.

She did a great job.

You may not have known that this role existed. It was held by a human with passion for Trees. It is honorary. It is onerous. The fact that there is one, is fabulous.

There are no guidelines. I, myself, take inspiration from the Lorax who was written about by Dr Suess (“The Lorax”, 1971, Harper Collins). The Lorax is described as “shortish. And oldish. And brownish. And mossy.” He says, “I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues….” And that line is the gist of my understanding of this wonderful role.

The Trees don’t vote nor use Facebook. I think they want birds and bees in their canopy and kids in their branches. They want space to grow up straight and spread out. They want healthy soil and biota. We absolutely need them to be happy. Shade, oxygen, cooling, beauty….

I don’t yet know a great deal about Trees. I do love the majesty of a big one and the way small Trees can arch gracefully and how birds live and play in the canopy and shower in the leaves after rain. As I learn about Trees I have discovered an extensive and complex life underground of which they are a major part along with fungi and the tiniest of bacteria. The health of Trees is dependent on the life that occurs down there and so the Tree Custodian could speak for that life too.

Stacey August writes: Dear Darlington People, I was gifted the role of Tree Custodian for Darlington because in 2020 I measured, recorded and wrote about the Big Trees in the oval area. Sheena Wheeler, the first Custodian, was ready to rest. She was the initiator of new plantings in around 2009, which were the first in the oval area since the early seventies.

As our speedy, human time moves on, I will be speaking for the Trees – at my house, in the reserve where I garden, with the Shire, with our community, with other experts and anyone who wants to talk about them. All these humans will share their knowledge and fears, constraints and desires. I promise I will be striving to speak for the Trees. If you, yourself, can hear what they want, please, let’s talk.

With profound sincerity, Stacey August (Tallish and oldish and whitish and mossy.)

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Career Paths end just a couple of us majored in physics,” she recalls.

“You feel like you’re representing your gender so, yes, there’s a bit of pressure to get things right! However, I don’t feel that so much anymore.” When she was again selected for the Canberra Forum (this time as a mentor) she relished the chance to encourage girls to choose science. And being involved with the Forum means she now has a network of Forum friends all over Australia, in fact she’s now sharing an apartment with one in Melbourne.

Peggy urges freshers to get involved with student groups on campus. “It’s one of the best things you can do – but don’t (as I did) accept the $100 fee to be involved in a promotional photoshoot. I found photos of myself on billboards and buses all over Perth and that was hard to live down!

Science graduate Peggy Atkinson with her mother Alison Earlier this year we wrote about local Year 12 students who were adjusting to what will go down as their most unpredictable and challenging year of studies. Hopefully, as life has returned to near-normal in our corner of Australia, their routines are now more manageable as their most testing exams more manageable.

Before they know it, these students will be navigating another set of challenges as they transition from school to university or vocational training where juggling studies and a new independence, social life and a more self-motivated form of study can be challenging.

That’s a road that Helena College graduate Peggy Atkinson has very successfully travelled, so we asked The University of WA graduate to share some pointers that helped her navigate the transition from high school to tertiary studies. We hope to run further Career Path interviews in future issues.

While she claims not to have had a ‘game plan’ when graduating from Helena College five years ago, Peggy certainly seems to have made all the right moves to place herself in the right place at the right time. Earlier this year she took up her first job with the Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne after completing a science degree, and she believes her early academic success began with a great science teacher (now retired Head of Science Bill Offer) along with a natural aptitude.

“The school encouraged me to apply for selection to the annual National Youth Science Forum in Canberra and I was lucky to be sponsored by Rotary (a founding partner of the Forum). That enabled me to visit research laboratories and talk to scientists.

It also allowed me to visualise myself being a scientist, and that was really powerful,” recalls Peggy. “Opportunities like this help you emerge more confident and comfortable with yourself and to decide which study path to take. It also made me feel ready to be more independent, living in one of the residential colleges.”

Opting to do a BSc majoring in Physics made her appreciate the extent to which girls are under-represented in this discipline. “I think there were 11 girls in a cohort of 110 at the start but in the

“Having said that, I did try to say ‘Yes’ to every opportunity on offer – and one was going on exchange to Lund University in Sweden (where tuition is in English) for a laboratory internship. Sweden is very progressive on environmental and social policy and it has really cool research labs. I even got my name on a research paper as result of the work I was doing! And when I returned to UWA I put myself forward for lab work that helped build relationships and networks, and led to doing lab demonstrations for first year students.”

Peggy is now part of the Bureau’s graduate intake, doing a ninemonth Diploma of Meteorology to prepare her for one of the BOM’s forecasting offices. She learnt about the program at a campus Careers Fair.

Peggy also thinks it’s important to develop ‘soft skills’ like community volunteering. “Being at uni is more than just getting a degree. And sometimes that degree is not always enough, so all your extra-curricular activities help develop the communication skills that are essential whatever degree you have.”

What of the future?

“The Bureau has lots of opportunities to grow within the organisation. Initially you work as an operational meteorologist for a few years and then start to specialise – in areas like tropical weather, aviation, the energy and resource sector. I’d eventually like to get back into research when the time is right and perhaps to do some further studies, but hopefully my work at the Bureau will inform me about the area to get into – however I don’t feel ready to do that now.”

Recently Peggy returned to Perth to complete the remainer of her BOM Melbourne-based graduate program online (due to Covid-19) while also attending the Perth office of the BOM. Trea Wiltshire Note: As Career Paths will become an occasional feature in future issues of the Review, we’d love to hear from locals who recently graduated from vocational training or university courses and (whether by design or good fortune) find themselves on a satisfying career path. Contact us at editorial@darlingtonreview.com.au

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Darlington Review -August 2020

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

Wildflowers in Profusion

The Weeds we love to Hate

It is a joy to be out in the Bush at this time of the year and this is reflected in what we see on the Station Reserve at the moment.

The brilliant yellow of wattle and Hibertia takes the eye as soon as you start your walk and before long you see the vivid red of Running Postman and Chorizema. All so beautiful. Those of us who have been around the Reserve in past years know we have to be patient for the much anticipated arrival of the Blue Lady Sun Orchids. Numbers have been increasing year after year lately but we are not exactly sure why. Did they come in on some mulch? Are they presents from birds ? I have seen little fairies tripping through the Reserve in tutus and wellie boots so maybe that is the reason- fairy dust. I hope so.

Do you love to hate a ‘favourite’ weed? By that I mean a weed you pull up with great relish. Thanks to the continuing sterling efforts of Peter Day we can’t claim Watsonia as a favourite these days but it is only eternal vigilance that stops it rearing it’s ugly head again in Darlington. Thank you, Peter, and for your help with weeds on the Reserve . Next in line on the Reserve we see Onion Weed which has choked many a small water course and covered many a bare garden space and still appears regularly as it is so hard to get rid of. Then we have Fumaria, Plantains, and Cape Weed to name but a few common ones; you probably have the same ones at your place. It is sad to reflect on the fact that so many garden plants have become nasty weeds in The Hills of Perth; the South African daisy, Osteospermum, must be one of the worst of these. Beware, I think certain hardware stores still sell it without warning.

Pictured above: Prickly Moses - not showy when not flowering but self seeds and keeps cats away from little birds. Easy to grow.

Native Wisteria- self seeding all over the Reserve and easy to grow in the home garden.

Emerging flower spike on a Blue Lady Orchid in the Reserve Fungi are fascinating and children can find many types in the Bush and home garden in winter. These are on the Reserve.

Tree of the month Wandoo has to be my favourite tree and we are fortunate indeed to have some stunning examples on the Reserve, including the old, gnarled example next to Brook Road. They are such stoics, never deterred by the loss of a limb or difficult neighbours, they push on regardless. Can the children find this tree? It also has an elderly neighbour East of Darlington next to Nyaania Creek just off the Heritage Trail, locally named by children as ‘The Far Away Tree’. It is so nice to see all the animals gathered by the felled trunk of what was our special local Wandoo/ notice board- the one cut down by the Shire after it carelessly dropped a limb on the road. These trees follow the Dolerite across Darlington - do you have any at your place? Why not plant a couple for posterity.

We already have a couple of new volunteers this winter and very much hope there are more of you out there who might come down and give us a hand for 2 hours once a fortnight? We meet on Sunday morning from 8am to 10am followed but delicious morning tea with muffins often provided by CATERINGFODS Liz. Dates for September are 13th and 27th.

Happy Birthday, Pauline. Local resident for so many years but now living in Mundaring, Pauline Mcguinn celebrates her 106th birthday this month; her plaque and Grevillea are next to the platform and picnic table on the Reserve.

If you would like to know more about our group please contact: Jane on 0477 987 048 or arnoldmj55@gmail.com Stacey on 9299 8986 or Stacey.august64@gmail.com and Pauline who cares for the Mandoon Reserve on 9299 7039 or paulines191@gmail.com I hope to see you one day somewhere on the Reserve.

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Donna Faragher JP MLC Member for East Metropolitan Region Shadow Minister for Education & Training; Women’s Interests Give Write Would you like to donate some new or pre-loved stationery which can be re-gifted for a good cause?

I recently met with the founders of Give Write, Anita Bell and Jeff Healy, to hear more about the work they do and the difference they are making through the donation of school stationery items to students in need across Western Australia.

Whether it be pencils, sharpeners, erasers or a handful of unwanted pens, Give Write accepts a variety of school supply items. After the donations are collected, cleaned and tested, volunteers create school stationery packs which are then provided to metropolitan and regional schools that make a request. Any item that cannot be used will still be recycled.

While Give Write donation bins are located throughout the metropolitan area, Anita told me they did not have one within the East Metropolitan Region. I am therefore delighted that my electorate office is now a collection point for donations.

If you have any new or pre-loved stationery you are no longer using please stop by my office (Ground Floor, 108 Swan Street, Guildford) and donate to this wonderful cause. A list of accepted items can be found at www.givewrite.org.au.

Soroptimist International of Helena Members have been actively collecting blankets, socks, beanies and scarves which have been donated to agencies supplying the homeless and those in need, both in Midland area and in the city of Perth. Our sincere thanks go to all those who have generously donated. To date of writing, over 60 blankets, innumerable pairs of socks, scarves and about 40 beanies have been delivered.

We have also had a collection among members to donate feminine hygiene products to “Dignity” month (August) via collection boxes at Woolworths supermarkets.

We are planning to continue our support of Shalom House women’s programme with bags of materials suitable for shredding at their premises, which will fund much of this programme. We will happily collect any old sheets, towels, t-shirts, tops and bottoms as long as they are not silk. Please remember they will be shredded, so nothing that can otherwise be recycled. Please contact 9293 4108 or 0422 981 657 to arrange delivery or pick up.

quest to have gynaecological health issues better understood and treated. Kath created GAIN – the Gynaecological Awareness and Information Network – and International GYNAE Day will be celebrated on September 10th.

Despite our inability to hold fundraising events during this pandemic, we will provide our annual bursaries to local schoolgirls. Our support of Kalamunda Youth Swing Band providing tutoring fees for one musician has been held over to next year when we will provide for two, due to the band’s inability to hold practice sessions for much of this year. We sincerely hope that we will be able to meet these commitments next year.

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) Details of the 31st August meeting will be presented in the October issue.

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of Darlington Hall. This joint community/ Shire project is led by Nathania Dolman on behalf of the Community Garden folk. Thanks Nathania. Ongoing care and maintenance of the native garden will be the responsibility of the community, so please, if you see weeds or grass in the garden – pull them out and bin them! It is hoped to manage the garden without the use of pesticides or herbicides.

Sadly the budget for the new paths, didn’t extend to new turf and thus the Shire of Mundaring will continue to use herbicide to eradicate the weeds in the grassed areas.

The Shire will ask the contractor to keep signage up for 2 hours post spraying of the area. The community and community garden folk may look to help the Shire with weeding of the playground areas once the grass is reconditioned and most weeds have been removed.

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The philosophy of this neighbourhood group is based on a gifting and gratitude economy. Give, receive, lend, share, and show gratitude in hyper-local gift economies, where the true wealth is the connections between real neighbours. Find our group here and answer three simple questions before you join. https://www. facebook.com/groups/395383211080680/.

This group is administered by Carolyn Staveley, Irma McCullen and myself and is only open to people living in our immediate neighbourhood of Darlington and Boya.

Please join if you would like to help reduce landfill and get to know your neighbours a little better.

For non-Facebook users and children, we hope to have a few pop up events happening in conjunction with the Community Garden group once the Arbour is constructed.

DARLINGTON HALL – FRONT GARDEN The new paths and reticulation in the playground area are now complete. A low, waterwise, native garden is also proposed for the front of the beautiful verandah wall

The Annual pre-bushfire season village clean up and bonfire will occur on October 31st.

The light up will be a 7pm this year, to allow time for Trick and Treating to occur. The Skateboard and Scooter competition will start around 2pm for a 6pm finish. Young musicians wanting to perform please contact Diane Parker on diane.parker@westnet.com.au LARGE TREE GROUP Stacey August and I met with Shire of Mundaring Director, Shane Purdy and Parks Manager, Brian Grout in early August to discuss the creation of a plan for future planting and maintenance of large trees species in the Recreation Area. It was a fruitful meeting, branching out in a variety of areas but there still leafs a lot to be done;-) The Shire is also keen to create a clear plan for future tree canopy, as many of the large pines are post mature or dead. Be aware that about three dead Pine trees on the north side of the oval may need to be removed in the near future.

The DCRAG LTG report titled DCRAG Large Tree Inventory and Recommendations July 2020, is complemented by the Arboricultural Survey - Darlington Recreation Area 25th May 2020, and is available here h t t p s : / / w w w. d a r l i n g t o n v i l l a g e . o r g / CommunityGroups/DCRAG Although we have missed planting for 2020, the Shire is supportive of large tree species planting in 2021 as part of their Shire program.

Initial planning will prioritise planting in the Playground / Hall area. The skatepark will follow in 2022 after infrastructure is built, and complex issues along Pine Terrace and the North edge of the oval will be assessed in the interim.

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Stacey and the Large Tree Group will continue to work with Brian Grout and Shire staff and will report back to DCRAG. Thank you, Stacey and Shire of Mundaring officers.

Photo: Shane Purdy, Brian Grout, Stacey August.

SKATEPARK MURAL – CALL FOR DESIGNS The new skatepark extension with long desired halfpipe is looking fabulous and is extremely well used. Thanks to all the young people who gave input into the design and who regularly sweep it down. Remember No ALCOHOL allowed down there. And NO LITTERING including Smoke Butts. Put them in the bins, or in YOUR OWN POCKETS! Calling all young Darlington Artists!

It is now time to think about artwork for the skatepark. If you are interested in designing and painting a mural on a section of the skatepark or if you would just like to be involved in the project, we would love to hear from you. Once we have an idea of interested parties, we will organise a meeting at the skatepark where we can share planning and design ideas. If you think this might be a project for you please email Diane Parker at diane.parker@westnet.com.au or PM her on the Friends of Darlington Skatepark FB page with any queries you might have.

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It’s been an adventurous month for Darlington Scouts, and are they happy to be out and about again!

Cubs are preparing for a bike hike and camp, starting in Sawyers Valley, riding to the Darlington Scout Hall and camping overnight. It will be an opportunity for the Cubs to try out the bridge they have been building with their learned knots, to see if they can stay dry while crossing the creek that is currently quite wide thanks to the recent rain.

Our Scouts enjoyed a weekend camp, hike and pioneering up at Avon Valley National Park, and a night indoor rock climbing at the Hangout.

They’ll be practising hiking over the next few weeks as they prepare to join in some joint district and Scouts WA activities, so if you see some scouts carrying packs at odd hours around Darlington, give them a wave!

Darlington Venturers meet weekly with the Eastern Hills group, and together have been learning radio skills and comms. These have been put to use with some challenging ‘navex’ night navigation expeditions, and an ‘Amazing Race’ night with the senior Rovers.

The youngest group, Joeys, have been following a theme of virtual travel, and have been learning about new cultures and countries every week in their meetings.

If any of these activities sounds like fun, and you’d like to have a trial night, we’ve now got a website with some information: https://www.darlingtonscouts.com/.

Amazing Leaders Each year on the 1st of August to celebrate World Scout Day, Scouts Australia recognises the achievement and contributions to Scouting, and this year two of our leaders were awarded a Special Service Award, which is making a noteworthy contribution in their role.

Congratulations and a big scout thank you to Mike Everitt and Vandra Stenton.

Mike Everitt,‘Kaa’, has played a significant role in the development and running of the Cub Scout section at Darlington over the past four years, providing great opportunities for the Cubs to develop their own programs and take control of the type of activities they participate in.

He has made a substantial contribution to the group implementing the new youth program, and during his time running the Cub section a record number were able to achieve their peak award- the Grey Wolf.

Vandra Stenton, ‘Tawny’, has given wonderful service to the Darlington Scout Group in her role as Joey Scout Leader over the last 5 years.

Vandra has worked to provide a program that is fun and interesting for the Joeys, and has encouraged and trained a regular helper to become a qualified leader in the section.

Vandra has worked with the Group Leader and other section leaders to ensure Joeys are fully included in the life of the Group.

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Treetops

A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School A SNAPSHOT OF TREETOPS THIS MONTH

Stunned faces from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 when a giant dinosaur appeared on the school oval for a dinosaur incursion. The first view for our Secondary teachers and students was looking out of their building and seeing the head sticking up above Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House!

Year 12 IB Diploma students Beth and Yanesca received their early offers from UWA. Yanesca has been offered to study a Bachelor of Economics and Beth a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Beth aims to study medicine so it is reassuring for her to have this alternative pathway now available. These early offers are a credit to both students' diligent and self-motivated approach to learning.

Year 4, 5 and 6 students created magnificent lighthouses from recycled materials from REmida. These will be lit up at part of a circuitry STEM project in Science Week.

Excursions are back! Our Years 1 and 2 visited Kanyana recently, reinforcing their knowledge of our native animal species, many of whom share our school site with us. Did you know that Kanyana began because of a pink and grey galah that needed help?

Our Years 3 to 6 climbed at Adrenaline Vault. This was part of our sport curriculum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an area that we are expanding increasingly into Outdoor Education.

Buddying across the age ranges of the school are a key feature of the Montessori ethos whether it be a Year 1 to Year 8 game of tag at lunchtime or Year 11 and 12 working with Wattle to create pictures of things that make them happy to give to an Aged Care home to cheer up residents restricted from seeing their grandchildren in COVID restrictions.

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Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc In spring, the Hills has always been especially enjoyable for locals and for visitors.

In the early 1900s spring was a popular time for Sunday rail excursions or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Picnic Trainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from Fremantle and Perth to Mundaring Weir. Every spring the Weir on the Helena River would overflow and this, together with the picturesque locality in the forest made it a popular attraction.

Lake Leschenaultia was built in 1897/8 to store and supply water for Eastern Railway steam trains between Guildford and the Goldfields. Recreation and swimming were not permitted at the Lake at that time but newspaper articles in the 1930s show it was a popular location and since 1937 a motorcycle group used to hold spring picnics.

By 1947 salinity levels had risen too high for the water to be used in steam engines and the Lake was opened for recreation purposes.

It soon became a popular picnic and swimming place, where many Hills children learned how to swim.

Another popular spring pastime was a picnic on the banks of the pool in National Park (now known as John Forrest National Park).

Spring has always been a special time in the Hills with its many peaceful and picturesque locations and recreational pursuits.

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This picture shows a picnic group after a cricket match - Smith's Mill versus Mundaring at Smith's Mill Recreation Ground c.1903.

The people in the picture are enjoying a pool and picnic party and watching the black swans in the water, in 1947.

Motorcycle club at Lake Leschenaultia 1937

A group of children playing on a floating pontoon/jetty at Lake Leschenaultia - 1947

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Darlington Review -August 2020

Shire of Mundaring Library Service Story and Rhyme Time Update Shire of Mundaring Libraries will continue to hold Story Time and Baby Rhyme Time programs in nearby venues while we are in Phase 4 of the COVID19 Safety Plan.

All Baby Rhyme Time sessions begin at 9.30am, and all Story Time sessions begin at 10.30am. At Boya, Story and Rhyme Time are in Hall 1 at the Boya Community Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays. At Mundaring, Story and Rhyme Time are on at the Lesser Mundaring Hall on Tuesdays, and Thursdays at the HUB of the Hills. Story and Rhyme Time programs run during school terms.

Bring a cushion or two, and there is no need to book. We would love to see you! If you have any questions, please contact the libraries.

Be Connected Computer Skills Workshops If you would like to refresh or learn some new computer skills, the libraries are holding workshops which may be just what you are looking for.

The sessions run from 10am to 12noon, and include a break for morning tea. There is a maximum of four participants and two trainers to ensure you get individual attention. These are interactive workshops, so bring along your fully charged laptop, tablet or smartphone, however arrangements can be made if this is not possible. You don’t have to book for all four workshops, just the ones you need. We will hold more workshops, depending on demand.

The sessions will be run with COVID19 safety guidelines in place.

Bookings are essential for these free workshops.

Workshops are: Introduction to Internet Safety – Thursday 27 August Introduction to Internet Searching – Thursday 17 September Introduction to Email - Thursday 1 October Introduction to myGov - Thursday 15 October Computer Help @ Libraries Would you like some one-to-one help with using digital technology? Whether it is accessing the free eBooks and eAudiobooks and eMagazines with your library membership, or setting up an email account, learning to use Skype or Facebook to connect with family and friends, or organise your digital photos, our friendly and patient Digital Tech Help mentors are willing to help.

We have been able to extend the number of sessions available with some wonderful new mentors now on the team. Bookings are essential – just call your preferred library.

Session days and times are: • Mundaring Library (9290 6780) – Tuesdays, 11.30am 1.30pm; Fridays, 1pm – 3pm.

• Boya Library (9290 6755) – Mondays and Thursdays, 10am to 12.15pm.

JP Service at Boya Library The free JP Signing Service operates from Boya Library every Tuesday between 5pm to 6.30pm. You will need to bring a secondary witness with you if you need documents such as wills or Enduring Powers of Attorney to be witnessed.

Mundaring Poetry Competition 2020 is coming soon!

It’s coming soon! More details to follow by the end of the month.

Make sure you get the library newsletter or check with the libraries after 31 August.

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Through an inquiry-based model of teaching, our students develop the skills, confidence and awareness to drive their own learning. Across subjects and year levels, our approach enables children to recognise where they are in their learning journey and identify what it will take to progress further. Our supportive culture and environment allows students to feel safe taking the risks needed to extend their academic and personal growth.

We welcome inquiries about places across all year levels, and in particular for Year 4 and Year 5 2021.

For Year 4 and Year 5, the programme provides: • Academic assessment and student evaluation.

• Individual Learning and Enrichment Programmes for students of all abilities.

It is hard to believe that we are well and truly into the second half of this most unusual year. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, life at school continues to be filled with energy and enthusiasm.

Naturally, our College remains vigilant around safe hygiene practices, but we are also pleased to have recommenced many of the distinctively Helena learning experiences such as camps and excursions.

• Development of skills in organisation, study habits and self-management.

The second half of the school year also means preparing for next year’s intake of new students.

At Helena College we are in the fortunate position of having a great deal of interest from prospective families. This has led to the decision to open enrolments to a second class of Year 4 students in 2021. Many of the places in this second class have already been filled. If you are interested in a Year 4 place, I would urge you to contact our registrar as soon as possible on 9298 9100.

• Opportunities to develop and consolidate friendships in a small setting.

The addition of a second Year 4 class follows the incredible community interest in our second Year 5 class, which we began offering in 2017. The opportunity to join the College has been welcomed by many new families wanting their children to benefit from the Helena experience. Again, if you are interested in a place for Year 5 2021, please get in touch as soon as possible.

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Darlington Review -August 2020

Darlington History Group Those who read this column are aware that DHG commissioned author and local resident Trea Wiltshire to write a book, based on how the Perth Hills got its ‘arty’ reputation, and how a string of notable artists and their families in Darlington and the surrounding area contributed to this status and subsequently shaped our community. Beautifully written, and peppered throughout with impressive illustrations from public and private collections, the book will be launched and released at the Darlington Arts Festival 2020. You can pre-order the book now, for delivery/ pickup in November. Visit our website to find out more! www.dhg.org.au

We kick off the programme on 9 September with local author Chris Durrant speaking about one of his relative’s unusual war story, that led to his war-romance book “Under the Same Moon”. Gold Coin Donation. Due to Covid restrictions the usual refreshments will not be served. Email publicity@dhg.org.au for more info.

We are very grateful to Trish Juniper, who has kindly offered the Juniper Gallery for this event.. Some artists have donated work, including former local hills artist Robert Hancock, who has donated one of his original oil paintings, entitled Fruit Bowl.

Rob has several art awards, and was the Art Specialist at Glen Forrest PS for 28 years. One of his sculptures is in the Shire of Mundaring Art Collection Catalogue. A dedicated online store will be available for viewing the artworks in October, and further details regarding date and viewing times still to be determined.

Watch this space! If you have any pre-loved art to donate to DHG to help with fund-raising, or you are interested in helping with the exhibition, please contact Abi Hall publicity@dhg.org. au, or Val Shiell admin@dhg.org.au

Robyn Knight in SA enquired after her relative James Orchard Oxley (Oxley Road near Padbury Rd is named after him) and we realised the group hadn’t done a lot of research on him.

After some correspondence and ferreting, we discovered more about this early Pioneer of Australia, and Western Australia in particular. Born in NSW in 1860 to a distinguished family, James’ grandfather John Joseph Oxley was a very early explorer and Surveyor General in NSW. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, James trained as a Surveyor, and two years after he qualified in NSW he had his own company Oxley and Mocatta.

He arrived in WA around 1888 where he located gold deposits around Coolgardie and floated his own Gold Mining Company on the London Stock Exchange (the Hit or Miss Proprietary Gold Mines Ltd). It seems he was able to retire to London for about 15 years, before returning to WA around 1917 with his wife Ethel and purchasing 15 acres at the top of Darlington.

The couple built a 6 room weatherboard house (which no longer exists), surrounded by a mostly stone fruit orchard, with ornamental trees and shrubs around the house. Ethel died in 1922. James’ neighbour was Samuel Hort, and in 1923 James married Samuel’s sister Elsie May Hort. The couple had two daughters Josephine and Mary, before James died in 1925 aged 64.

At probate the property was worth £1720. The valuer of the Oxley property was another Darlington resident, William Eltze Victor, who owned the property called “The Glen” and had two roads later named after his family (Victor and Glen Rds). Elsie Oxley lived at the property after James’s death, also inheriting her father Thomas Hort’s property when he died in 1944. She remained in Darlington and died in 1972 aged 80.

Sometime later the land was subdivided for housing. Whilst researching it was discovered that James first wife Ethel had a daughter, Beatrice, from a previous relationship, who was born in NSW and travelled to England with Ethel and James Oxley. In London in the 1911 census Beatrice was training to be a singer and used the surname Oxley. However, the war intervened and she died in Madras, India, in 1920 from a fractured skull while engaged in dangerous experimental work, and was awarded an OBE under the name Beatrice Beaufort by the English Government.

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MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE Explore stories of the sheep and wool industries with a visit to Sheep Show before 13 September. The exhibition features Darlington artists Alastair Taylor and Katrina Virgona alongside Emma Buswell, Eric C, Doreen Harris and Den Scheer to celebrate, abstract, and unpack this significant industry via its material and cultural expressions.

Plus take a look at works from the Shire of Mundaring Art Collection by Richard Woldendorp, Helen Seiver and Gareth Morse in a mini exhibition Grounding exploring ‘productive’ landscapes that are shaped to serve a function through the primary industries such as mining and agriculture.

Artists who now call the Perth Hills home are in focus at the arts centre from 19 September. Leanne Bray’s new solo show Discernible Sequence tells stories of daily life, significant moments and collective celebration and Stories From Home explores the concept of home through the work of Jane Button, Marie Haass, Amelia Sonnekus and Louise Wilde Cook.

MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE Visit the Midland Junction Arts Centre 5 – 26 September to witness Hypervision: an annual youth art exhibition and competition which this year delves into the concept of the self. Young artists from across the state have reflected on this theme, as well as the things learnt in isolation during COVID-19 to create energetic works in a wide range of mediums.

From the 26th of September catch Good Vibes Print Exchange; a showcase of work by over forty artists from across the globe that spreads (socially distanced) love and creativity through printmaking.

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Darlington Review -August 2020

Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre It is just so good to see life at the theatre slowly returning to as normal as we can be in these weird Covid19 times. Productions, have of course, a long lead time from auditions, through rehearsals and set building, to curtain up. This lead time has made it a little more difficult in trying to anticipate what the effects of the pandemic will be in a few months time. However, we have now confirmed our decision to push ahead with productions commencing with ‘Wife After Death’ opening on the 13th of November and holding auditions for ‘Robin Hood the panto’ in late August to go on stage in March next year.

We are at all times, very conscious of the safety of our patrons and have also decided to limit the audiences at this stage to just 40 for each performance. It is, therefore, important you book early to see these very funny plays.

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WIFE AFTER DEATH NOVEMBER 13 TO 28TH NOVEMBER 2020 Comedian and national treasure, Dave Thursby, has died, and on the day of his funeral, friends and colleagues gather beside his coffin to pay their last respects…

There’s Harvey, who wrote Dave’s material, Vi, Harvey’s wife, Kevin, Dave’s agent, and Kevin’s wife Jane.

Dave’s glamorous widow Laura has arranged a funeral to remember, complete with a horse-drawn hearse and an attending dog.

An unfamiliar woman in flamboyant mourning clothes turns out to be Kay, Dave’s ex-wife from before he was famous and a series of revelations end with Kevin throwing a drink into the coffin and all the guests asking themselves if they ever knew the ‘real’ Dave.

Act 11 opens three weeks later for the disposal of Dave’s ashes.

The atmosphere is tense and Kevin is wearing a controversial tie, but as more truths are revealed, even from beyond the crematorium, Dave seems to be having the last laugh.

Darlington Dibbler & Nyaania Guides The girls have been exploring the world of science and technology this month.

They have been working on constructing models of volcanoes from Paper Mache and then erupting them with some delightful results (see pictures).

We welcome new girls aged from 7 years and are in need of volunteers to help with running the session. If you have a special interest in science, craft, history, culture, bushcraft or anything that you would be happy to share with our troop please contact Jasmine. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – Darlington Scout/Guide Hall on Glen Road, Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm. If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Jasmine on 0404 740 322 or enquire at Girl Guides WA.

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Darlington Dipsticks Dodgy Business On a warm winter Wednesday in July several Dipsticks met at the Dodge to do some work on the motor – it was only meant to be a couple of hours but….

Some Dodgers worked on cleaning ages old dust and oil from the interior, others CRC’d rusted-on nuts and bolts, while other hardy souls ventured underneath the Dodge-on-trailer to first drain the oil, then remove the sump to look at the Big Ends.

First impressions were not good with water coming out of the sump, but this was not as bad as it might have been and oil eventually came out into the collection pan.

After much persuasion the sump was removed, and the engine could be examined. It became apparent that at least one big end bearing was quite worn which would have created quite a knock when the engine last ran. Good news was that the motor was the (stronger) fivebearing unit which was only produced for a limited time before changing to a six-cylinder motor.

It was then decided that the head should be removed, which turned out to be a mammoth job as the head had probably not been removed for 50 years at least. As the head metal was relatively thin (unlike the solid modern heads) it was impossible to remove without doing some damage. Once off it was easy to remove the piston with the damaged bearing and see that the bearings are shell-type bearings and should be replaceable. The pistons, rings and bores looked OK so news was mixed – some good, some not so good. A bit of a cleanup and everyone retired after a job well done!

Thanks to Chief Mechanic Mike, helpers Richard, Dave, Mark and Ben, Raima for interior work and Malcolm for cake and burgers.

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The Fund will support programs and activities that address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please refer to the funding guidelines on the Shireโ s website or phone the Community Capacity Building Officer on 9290 6678.

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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 9am-10:30am. Website: darlingtonfire.org.au. Facebook Page: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

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Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, September 8th 2020, at the Darlington Fire Station.

The Brigade held its COVID delayed AGM on Tuesday August 11th, and the following key Office Bearers were elected for 2020/2021; Captain – Gerry Starr, 1st Lieutenant – Neil Inwood, President – Eric Baldock, Secretary – Jana Mackowiak, Treasurer – Heather Curley, Team Lieutenants – James Connor, Melissa Green, David Lefroy, Chris Kendrick and Colin James, Training Officer – Cedric Griffiths, Vehicle Officer – Murray Hartzer, Equipment Officer – Grant Goodfellow. You may notice a couple of returning names to our leadership team, along with some continuing in their roles and a few new names stepping up.

Also at our AGM, the Brigade honoured 6 of our members with Long Service awards. Between them, these 6 gentlemen have accrued over 175 years of volunteer service to the community...

YES, that’s right over 175 volunteered YEARS of serving the community, shared by 6 quiet, unassuming, but proud men.

We were joined by the Shire of Mundaring Chief BFCO, Jamie O’Neill who presented the awards to; Neil Hawkins - 10yr BFB Long Service Medal (on top of 25 years’ service with the VFRS), Richard Dymond - 15yr BFB Long Service Medal, Eric Baldock - 1st Clasp to the National Medal (representing 25yrs service), Nigel Brown - 30yr BFB Long Service Medal, Eddie Pawlowitsch - 35 BFB Long Service Medal, and Hedley Symons - 35yr BFB Long Service Medal. Congratulations to them all.

We are only a month away from the first Restricted Burning period of the coming fire season, so now is the time to start thinking about preparing your property ahead of the drier, warmer weather. You can also begin to plan, prepare for, and start clearing your firebreaks, as correctly prepared and well maintained firebreaks, 3m wide and 4m high, 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 ultimately lead to the loss of property and life. Requirements for clearing firebreaks are contained in the Shire of Mundaring’s Fire & Burning Information booklet, the Firebreak And Fuel Load Notice (included with your rates notice) or on the Shire’s website. The Shire of Mundaring also provides this information, along with property inspections, through a free service provided by their Fire Hazard Inspection Officers, contactable on 9290 6696.

Another thing to consider before the summer weather arrives is to prepare your plans for potential bush fire threat. Talk with your family, friends, neighbours and tenants, and start discussing things like; •

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

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Preparing an emergency/evacuation plan for your home and property (practice it with your children)

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Backing up, copying and/or storing your important documents (not just the family photos!)

• Creating an “asset protection zone” around your home (the Shire recommends a 20m protection zone)

Please, don’t leave your personal protection and property preparation until it’s too late.

The Darlington Brigade may also be able to help if you have concerns about high fuel loads on your property leading up to the coming fire season. As a property owner, you can request the Brigade to undertake a Hazard Reduction Burn on your property by calling the Station on 9299 7217. An authorised officer will visit your property to discuss your requirements and provide a quote (HRBs are subject to weather and environmental considerations).

These burns also provide valuable opportunities for training, skills refreshing and development of Brigade members.

“You may not have saved a lot of money in your life, but if you have saved a lot of heartaches for other folks, you are a pretty rich man.” ~ Seth Parker Cheers Ricky Harvey

ABOVE: 1st Lieutenant Neil Inwood and Captain Gerry Starr MIDDLE PHOTO L-R: Eric Baldock (President), Rowan Borstal (OSH and Station), Chris Kendrick (Lieutenant), Heather Curley (Treasurer), David Lefroy (Lieutenant), Jana Mackowiak (Secretary), Cedric Griffiths (Training Officer), James Connor (Lieutenant), Gerry Starr (Captain), Grant Goodfellow (Equipment Officer), Melissa Green (Lieutenant), Murray Hartzer (Vehicles), Neil Inwood (1st Lieutenant) RIGHT PHOTOL-R: Ricky Harvey (Captain), Neil Hawkins (10yrs), Hedley Symons (35yrs), Richard Dymond (15yrs), Eric Baldock (25yrs), Eddie Pawlowitsch (35yrs), Jamie O’Neill (Mundaring Chief)

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Friends of Glen Park URSINIA - a fast mover It was with a smile, the morning after our successful planting of 447 seedlings along Nyaania Creek, assisted by Scouts, Cubs and parents in June, that we rescued some seedlings flicked out of their holes, presumably with distaste, by the kangaroos!

Later a further disaster threatened when torrential rain caused Nyaania Creek to flow furiously, flooding its banks and many seedlings, but miraculously the majority held on. A few were rescued floating down stream. Now, several weeks later, the growth of new foliage is thrilling to see. After planting a further 54 seedlings supplied by the Mundaring Shire, our focus is back to eradicating weeds.

A new weed, Ursinia, has established itself in the bushland of Glen Park Reserve, and it’s spreading like wildfire. It’s currently utmost on our 'hit list'.

First identified in 2018 in a small area, it has now spread throughout Glen Park and into bushland to the south. Maybe

it’s in your own back yard. It’s time to attack before it’s too late, because this one is a fast mover. The plants can easily be pulled out by hand, preferably before the flower head dies off. However, if the flower has died off and turned into a white ‘fluffy’ seed head, cup it in your hand so no seeds escape, pull it off and dispose of it into a bag.

Ursinia Asteraceae, has the common names of ursinia, parachute daisy or South African marigold and is a native plant of Africa.

Introduced into Australia as a garden plant, it’s now listed as an en-vironmental weed in Western Australia. Ursinia has fern like leaves, a redish stem and the flowers can be pale yellow, white, cream or orange. The yellow variety is in Glen Park.

Our bushland is threatened by the Ursinia seeds, which are very light, papery and hairy, and are easily dispersed by a puff of wind or a slight breeze. The stronger the wind, the greater the spread. There is only a small amount of time before the seeds develop, and the wind takes them away.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Ursinia, a young seedling. A flower-head. A seed head ready to disperse seeds. (Photo: Sheldon Navie, Friends of Queen Park)

Friends of Waylen’s Landing (FOWL) SAW DR

August planting and busy bee was decidedly rainy and wet, but it didn’t stop FOWL from making some serious progress with gum boots and raincoats on.

Heritage The sun did eventually come out on the day after Trail F.O.W.L. path quite a bit of drizzle which was a welcome sight. We AREA PINE TCE were all looking forward to a hot shower afterwards.

Mulching has started, more planting has been completed, and a whole section of the creek bed has been stabilised with donated granite rocks. The Shire has been helping out by fixing erosion along the walkway, helping with weed removal, rubbish removal and taking down an invasive tree and providing a large mound of mulch. A large Grass Tree was added by donation from some wonderful local Darlington residents.

Spring is upon us and hopefully plenty of new growth from our plantings.

Already some of our Kangaroo Paws have some incredible blooms on them.

Our jobs for this month and the next will be mulching as much of our planting site as possible continuing with granite rock additions to the creek line and of course more weeding in this growing time before the hot weather begins.

Come and take a look, have a play in our new creek area, pick a weed or two and let us know if you would like to join us for next time or if you have any suggestions. Contact the Group Coordinator, Shannon Ward on 9252 1879 or hourglassdesign@icloud.com or join our Facebook group Friends of Waylen’s Landing.

RIGHT: Photo of Emeth Ward admiring his handiwork with the granite rocks.

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Darlington Chamber Music Good news! Concert 4 in the Winter Series Programme will go ahead on Sunday 30 August at 3pm in the Darlington Hall.

To be Covid compliant, seats will be limited to 68 and ticket holders will have priority. Seating will be spaced out and afternoon tea will be held in the Main Hall as the Lesser Hall has a lower limit on numbers.

There will be a slight ammendment to the published programme. On this occasion you can look forward to Graeme Gilling, Semra Lee-Smith, Zak Rowntree, Sally Boud and Rod McGrath playing Simon Kruit’s String Quartet; Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G minor; and Beethoven’s String Quartet No 16 in F major. This will be the premiere performance of Simon Kruit’s String Quartet and we are excited that the composer will attend the concert and introduce his new work. We are indeed fortunate to have this opportunity to share live music once again. See you there.

Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc) - The Glen The Management Committee has completed another financial year under the watchful eye of President Lindsay with the Glen in good shape both physically and financially. The end of financial year accounts have been completed by our long-term and excellent treasurer Betty and sent off to the accountant for verification and auditing.

It was a little sad to hear that our much loved and respected resident Ida Smith had decided it was time to move on to a nursing home. Ida, a long-term resident, has been at the Glen for over 17 years and has always been a joy to communicate with, always with a smile and pleasant disposition. It is sad to see her move on.

If you are not currently a Darlington Glen member and wish to be a candidate for tenancy in Unit 1, you must join before you can be considered. Member application forms can be collected from Earnshaws Real Estate Office in central Darlington. Once completed, the form can be returned to the office together with the $10 application fee and you will be added to the Glen membership list and receive notifications of activities and vacancies occurring in the Glen and when applications can be submitted.

We have some good news in that the Wooroloo gardening team may return in September and continue to maintain the Glen gardens. We look forward to their return and hopefully they are looking forward to the excellent morning or afternoon teas provided by the ladies of the Glen.

In other good news the Mulberry tree planted by the gardening team and savaged by the kangaroos has recovered and a crop of baby mulberries has been spotted by Leueen.

The Glen green waste trailer is being filled up at an alarming With Unit 1 at the Glen now becoming vacant, it will be rate and although President Lindsay takes the trailer to the tip completely refurbished before searching for a new tenant. The monthly we are still looking for anybody with a vehicle with a refurbishment will include new carpets and curtains, a new Simon Kruit String Quartet 2020, whichtow I think is still the World bar who is willing to takePremiere this trailer to the tip occasionally kitchen and bathroom and a repaint. These activities could take on a casual basis.

A call to secretary Carolyn would be most performance over 3 months to complete before Unit 1 is ready to accept a appreciated. This would likely be bi-monthly at the most. For new resident. The new resident will be selected from our anyone wishing to volunteer for the garden trailer removal and list of Darlington Glen membersString and emails will No. be sent to -Beethoven Quartet 16 Opus 135. Histolast Quartet; what else couldonwe do 271 765. delivery the tip please contact Carolyn 0427 these members as and the unit is ready for occupancy. for when his 250th?

If any members are interested in a tenancy an application The Glen AGM has been tentatively booked for October 28th form can be lodged, assessed by the committee and a new and will be held at the Glen. All members will be advised of June Concert detailsthe closer to the date. Programme) resident selected. -Shostakovich Piano Quintet Opus 57 (from Colin Merritt

Jon Tooby is surely one of Darlington’s favourite sons. Favourite son or not, Jon will be stuck in a quarantine time warp, what with his regular travel between Darwin and Darlington. Rod McGrath, who is principal cello with WASO has kindly agreed 40

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Darlington Bush Walk Series Contact Details

Phone: 9299 6696 Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au

13 Walks Completed – Only 5 Still to Come

The Programme is outlined below. Bookings are welcome. Last chance to enjoy a Group Walk in our magnificent bushlands.

VARIETY IN WALKS COMPLETED  NGANGAGURINGGURING HILL AND CHAUNCEY’S CAIRN

26th July - This was a brilliant walk. To visit a 164 year old untouched monument off the usual bushland tracks was a real treat.  AROUND PERTH BRIDGES 2nd August - Very well attended, the walkers were enthralled with stories about heritage sites surrounding Perth Waters and the history about the establishment of the 2 bridges (Causeway and Narrows). It proved to be a real eye-opener to walking enthusiasts.  ROLEYSTONE BUSHLANDS - A TOTAL WIPE-OUT 9th August - Just as well this proposed walk was cancelled. The storm during the morning was ferocious. It was the first time in 115 walks since 2008 that a walk has been cancelled. We must be getting weak and soft.  SOUTH DARLINGTON BUSHLANDS 16th August - Darlington residents are so blessed with a locality that is completely surrounded with magnificent bushlands. Conducted entirely in Darlington’s “backyard”, walkers enjoyed magnificent displays of wildflowers, incredible valley views and impressive 2.5 billion year old rocky outcrops. We had some rain but did not dampen enthusiasm.  KITTY’S GORGE - A WHOLE DAY’S ADVENTURE 23rd August – Jarrahdale to Serpentine Falls and return is a great 19km walk comprising beautiful bushlands, excellent hills and valleys, historical sites, waterfalls, panoramic views and much more. We enjoyed lunch at a beautiful location. A recommended whole day walk.

AN ENVIRONMENTALIST’S DILEMMA

When walking in our bushlands, what do you do if you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?

A WALKER’S DILEMMA

A walker when strolling through a National Park came across a tiger which started to chase her. She ran as fast as she could but became tired and decided to say a prayer, “Please turn this tiger into a Christian”. She looked to see if the tiger was still chasing but noticed the tiger on its knees. Happy to see her prayer answered, she turned around and headed towards the tiger. As she came closer, she heard it saying a prayer, “Thank you Lord for the food I am about to receive.”

Stirling Range National Park Adventure Weekends - VACANCY

A vacancy now exists for one woman who would like to participate on the September Adventure Weekend (September 25 - 28). For further information contact Cliff Burns (details at the top of the page).

“Bushwalk News”

Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list, and you will receive all the latest information.

“Walk Trails & Circuits” Book – NEW 2nd Edition

It includes almost every trail or track in the Darlington surrounds. Since the first edition, 12 years ago, some old tracks have disappeared and many created. All the maps/trails/tracks have been revised using GPS technology. For copies contact Cliff and Sharron.

It’s not the speed that matters. See you on the track….

Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696

Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series BOOKINGS OPEN

(# indicates new walk)

Residents are invited - Sunday bush and variety walks.

First in, first served. Book as many walks as you wish.

Sunday mornings ($5 each) & Stirling Range Adventure Weekend.

Sept.

For programme, info. & bookings: Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au Phone: Cliff Burns 9299 6696

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

mainly music 9.30am Tuesday You’re welcome

Welcome to St Cuthbert’s ...

Where there’s lots of singing, dancing and eating on Tuesday mornings CoMinG UP in oCToBER Bridges to Peace Interfaith Gathering Sunday 11 October, 4.00pm Join with people of many faiths for prayer, dialogue and fellowship.

Blessing of the Animals Sunday 18 October, 9.00am In the grounds of St Cuthbert’s Church All pets and their humans are welcome

TAizé 6 SEPTEMBER at 6.30pm On the first Sunday of every month at St Cuthbert’s, the building is lit by dozens of candles. We sing simple chants, enjoy silence and hear a short reading from the scriptures.

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All recent sermons are on the parish website at www.hillsanglicans.com/news Rector: The Reverend Chris Bedding Email: rector@hillsanglicans.com Website: www.hillsanglicans.com Find us on Facebook at Hills Anglicans

Parish Office: Email: Mail: Services:

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Glen Forrest Bridge Club Congratulations to Val and Lesley who not long ago progressed from the Beginners and Improvers session came and came top this month in our regular sessions which is a fantastic achievement.

A recent addition to our club is a computerised dealing machine.

Randomised shuffling and dealing is an important part of the preparations for each session and Bev has managed this with aplomb. Previously the cards were shuffled and dealt by hand however, this machine produces printed results which means each hand can be studied after a session allowing members to improve. The machine also conveniently doubles as a handy scapegoat when there is a bad hand dealt.

Making a slam in bridge is always a buzz, but making 3 in one session is worth recognising. Well done Martin and Suzy for this achievement.

“The sum of all technical knowledge cannot make a master bridge player.” Ely Culbertson If you would like to start playing with us and become a “master bridge player” contact Bev on 0437 817 359.

Beginners/Improvers: Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am Regular Sessions: Monday 1.00pm to 4.30pm, Wednesday 12.30pm to 4.30pm Cost: Members: $5.00 per session. Non-Members: $7.00 per session.

Location: Glen Forrest Sports Club, McGlew Rd Glen Forrest Contact: Bev Hayles (Secretary) 0437 817 359

Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre Winter Season at the KSP Writers’ Centre KSP Writing Competitions, entry deadlines in September and October

Adult Workshop: So You Want to Submit Successfully, Saturday 5 September 2020, 1.00-4.00pm

In 2020, KSP is offering two writing competitions in the categories of Short Fiction and Poetry. Entry costs for adults start at $10; youth can enter for free thanks to sponsorship from the Shire of Mundaring. Cash prizes and certificates on offer.

Get a step-up on your submission applications to publishers in a practical afternoon of information and activities covering the do’s and don’ts of submitting your work, writing a pitch letter, and perfecting your author bio. Jess Gately from Underground Writers will take you through the common mistakes that many authors make when submitting their work to give you the best chance of success. Tickets from just $20; Prior registration is essential.

Youth Workshop: Write a Story-Make a Zine, Friday 3 October 2020, 9.30-11.30am Writing a good story is about learning how to choose the best words to describe your character, setting and plot. Join published author Elizabeth Lewis to learn how to pick and polish words and then create a mini story to craft into your own little *Zine. *A Zine is a small paper booklet filled with your own writing, drawings, collages and creativity. Bring along your imagination for this two-hour holiday workshop. KSP will supply the Zinemaking craft supplies. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Tickets from just $20; Prior registration is essential.

KSP Fellowship Applications, application deadline 5.00pm AWST Sunday 13 September Successful fellowship applicants are gifted with the time and space to work in an inspirational environment for two weeks at a subsidised rate. This program is open to aspiring, emerging and established writers. Please consult the KSP website for criteria and details on how to apply.

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Darlington Christian Fellowship Cnr Darlington Rd and Allestree Rd, Darlington Repentance. The Greek word metanoia means to change one’s mind.

It would be rare to find a person who has never realised and admitted they made a bad decision and hence changed their mind. We all need to make decisions to change the direction of our lives.

I remember after I started teaching at CCGS in early 70’s. (Yes, I taught Twiggy Forrest Maths in those days). The headmaster called me to his office, because I had become slack in not having the students put their chairs on the desks at the end of the day.

I apologised and promised him it would never happen again.

Then, one day I was driving home after sport training at 5:40pm and I remembered I had not had the chairs put on the desks.

I drove back and did it. A promise is a promise. I never forgot again. Repentance requires a 180 degree change in direction.

But, changing one’s mind comes after changing one’s heart.

In Mark 12:30 Jesus teaches us to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. Love has to start with our heart. In John 13:2 we read that the devil put into the heart of Judas to betray Jesus. Jesus teaches in Matt 12:34 that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

So, as we shape our destiny, we need to look closely at the treasures of our heart. Around 1400 BC Moses came on the scene. The Israelites had been in bondage in Egypt for 400 years.

The ruler of Egypt was given 10 opportunities to change his mind about keeping the Israelites in bondage as slaves. But we are told that his heart was hardened. In fact, it was the goodness of God that hardened his heart. His pride convinced him that he was greater than God…. until his eldest son died. An article in The West Australian August 1, stated how Grace Forrest believed that Australia was not doing enough about the 15.7 million people who are living in slavery in the modern world. Only one-third of Commonwealth member states criminalise forced marriage and 23 failed to criminalise child sexual exploitation.

The AFP are dealing with some of these matters in Australia. But we need to repent for ignoring it especially in our own nation.

Our nation and culture have many things which require repentance. We worship the gods of sport so that people who kick a ball are paid more than those who run the nation. Over $4 billion was taken from W.A. in the GST and never repaid. The

MSM prints selectively partial truths. The fact that George Floyd pointed a gun at a pregnant woman and was sent to gaol for 5 years was conveniently omitted. Abortion and the corruption of the sanctity of marriage are two causes of great concern. How about a poster “Unborn Black Lives Matter”? The phoniness of our justice system where people can steal and damage property and injure or kill people without paying for the damage done is a disgrace.

Also, why are we missing out on the good news from Covid?

Domestic tourism is up. An article in BBC News read: With social distancing rules in place and strip clubs and brothels closed, sex workers around the world have seen their incomes disappear almost overnight as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In another news article came the news: COVID hurting abortion access nationwide. So Covid is not all bad news. Paul says it so well writing to the church at Philippi: “Rejoice in the Lord always.

Again, I say rejoice.”

Like the plagues in Egypt, we have had bush fires, floods, and covid, but if we do not repent, we have missed the point.

After Qantas, Rugby Australia and Raelene Castle slammed Israel Folau for quoting the Bible, I understood what Jeremiah the prophet meant when he said God delights in judgement.

And just like Pharaoh, when pride stops repentance, the result is anger. When I was at CCGS many years ago, we recited the Lord’s prayer at chapel. After greeting God, we are instructed to pray “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done…” It is not our will, and our kingdom, but God’s will and His kingdom. If we pray for covid to disappear, we have missed the point altogether.

Just like Pharaoh who just wanted the plagues to stop, we have missed the point.

The God of the Bible is a holy God, who cannot bear the stench of sin. The only way a person can approach Him is to admit they are sinners, and accept the forgiveness that comes from the death of Jesus at Calvary. He paid the penalty for our wrong.

Jesus offended many people by refusing to be politically correct.

So, our goal is not to entertain people, but to please the Living God. There is a saying bandied around “Happy wife, happy life”.

It misses the target. I would prefer “Happy God, eternal life”.

If you want to discuss matters, you can contact me on 61530364 or email robmerrells@optusnet.com.au. My sermons are under Darlington Christian Fellowship on the internet. Our services are at 9:30 am, on Sundays.

Pastor Rob Merrells.

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Mustard Seed - Teaching Technology Preserving your Family Memories Back in the day, and we are talking the 1950’s onwards, most folk if they were taking colour photographs for their family memories, used cameras which took colour slides. If you were part of that vintage you would undoubtedly have lots of slides tucked away.

family memories.

Each slide measured 3½ by 2½ centimetres and was contained in a cardboard or plastic frame. At gatherings of family or friends, out would come the slide projector and screen for a presentation of the pictures. Nowadays there are households everywhere with hundreds or more of these tiny negatives stored in cupboards and shelves. Some of them are extremely valuable historical records of people and places long changed but part of the fabric of our society. Many of them contain precious

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Once scanned the slide images can be easily improved. You can adjust their brightness and focus.

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The files can be taken down to Officeworks or Good Guys and printed as photos. They can also be printed in colour on your home printer.

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A slide can be easily copied and you can add text to label the people or places in the picture. Great for family members who don’t know the identity of some of their forebears.

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You can repair scratches or blemishes.

Mustard Seeders also scan important documents. Our scanners will scan some items three or four at a time if size allows.

The picture of the school in the cave which operated near Fitzroy Crossing for 5 years was taken in 1962 as a colour slide. That is a pretty unique 60-year-old image.

Did the children attending that school achieve? The scanned work pad from one of them was typical. A good standard from a child in her second year at school and to whom English was a second language. That is 60 years old too! And preserved.

At Mustard Seed we have two sophisticated slide scanners. They convert those tiny scraps of negatives into pictures. Mustard Seed members have scanned 100’s of their slides into JPG files or other files of their choosing. Huge numbers of these scanned slides can then be stored on a single small thumb drive. What are the advantages of scanning your slides?

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Join Mustard Seed for $2 per session and scan your valuable family memories.

You prevent them from deteriorating any further than they already have. Slides lose their colour, get scratched with dust, dirt and handling. Scanning them guarantees preservation.

Enquiries to Brian on phone 0491 044 805. Our website is at noodlebytes.com and click on the Guest button.

Slides can be duplicated easily, shared with family in multiple thumb drives, and viewed without having to hold them up to the light.

Darlington Arts Festival Whilst this year I have moved slowly to get things started on the arts festival, the highlight of my month has been reconnecting with the DAF committee members to commence with our plans for this year’s event. There still remains a certain amount of caution surrounding large gatherings (understandably) but as WA sees the return of attended footy games, I feel confident that for now we are safe in assuming the festival will be able to go ahead this year! As mentioned last month, the festival will be a largely scaled back version of what we have delivered in the past few years, due to constraints of time, funding and attendance. In a way, planning a smaller event has been a great opportunity to pick and choose our favorite parts of the festival and focus on our local community.

For me, the most important part of this event has always been its history. And this year we can really focus on that and how the festival has grown to be a much-loved part of our community. A great consideration for me when deciding whether to hold the festival this year, was that for more than 50 years without fail this event has gone ahead. This paired with certain members of the committee worried about not having a t-shirt (you know who you are) we were determined to keep the continuity going!

A starting point for our planning this year, was our annual art exhibition in the Darlington Hall. Even with some restrictions, this was an event that would be able to be put on regardless. Deciding upon a theme of ‘Introspective’ we aim to focus on the artists and volunteers who started the event and those who have continually supported the festival throughout the years. From this we aim to curate an event full of art and with a strong focus on our wonderful community. There are even initial plans for an exciting pre festival fundraiser.

More details to come, as the longest year in history rolls on.

Stay warm Darlington!

Jemma Durham, DAF 2020 Committee President

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Darlington Review -August 2020

The Darlington Club The Darlington Club held its AGM on 14th August and was well attended, thank you to all that supported the Club and enjoyed the evening. Office bearers were re-elected unanimously, and they are as follows: President: Sue Lavell Vice President: Betty Fox Secretary: Margaret Barker Treasurer: Uma Pearcey Committee: Don Cole, Anne McKinnon, Terri Knuckley, with additional support as required from Joe Holdsworth and Josie Fondicaro.

Membership fees are now due, and again they have been kept to $20 per person and $40 for a family membership.

Please come and support your local Club, new members always made welcome, and new member fees go toward the community barbecue upgrade.

Best wishes, Sue Lavell Club President August 28th - Sundowner

Coming events:

September 4th - Card Games September 11th - Sundowner September 18th - Book Reviews September 25th - Sundowner

Enrolling Now Check out our website www.mundaringlearning.com.au

our Facebook page or phone 9295 1688 for Term 4 class timetable and other details.

Darlington Family Playgroup Playgroup is back in full swing now following our COVID-19 shutdown. Our playgroup is delighted to be the first group to benefit from the Shire of Mundaring’s new COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Grants.

Through the grant, Mundaring Shire is assisting with some of our additional cleaning and hygiene costs that have been necessary for us to re-open. We have also been able to add some new scooters to our outdoor toy collection, and the kids have been having a wonderful time zooming around the yard. This month, playgroup has also received some new easels and baby toys for our playroom, which are the first few items from our Playgroup WA and Lotterywest grant. Thank you to the Shire of Mundaring, Playgroup WA and Lotterywest for supporting our playgroup!

If your kids might be interested in testing out our fantastic playground and facilities, we currently have some spaces available. This year, we have started a new Wednesday morning session which is a mixed-age session with kids currently spanning from 12 months through to 4 years. The session is growing fast and all are welcome, so contact us if you would like to join in.

Playgroup also currently has a morning available for a new session. If you have a parent’s group (or a few parent friends) and you’re looking for a fantastic venue, playgroup may be just what you’re looking for. Sink into our comfy couches for a cup of tea and a chat while the kids play safely in a fully fenced playground with lots of toys. On rainy days, we have warm heaters and an indoor playroom, so be in touch if you would like to book your group in for a free trial to check it all out.

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Darlington Review - August 2020

Darlington Community Pavilion Project DARLINGTON COMMUNITY PAVILION OFFICIAL OPENING

FUND RAISING CONTINUES to pay back the generous Loan of $60,000 we owe

Everyone who has been involved as a supporter, contributor and participant has been invited to the long awaited official opening of the completed Darlington Community Pavilion.

Please refer to www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au for details about all activities and fund raising opportunities WISE WINES - Every case you buy generates a donation from Wise Wines to DaSRA

19 SEPTEMBER 2020 – At Darlington Pavilion BUY A BRICK

QUIZ NIGHT: Coming Soon - notices to go out next month

If you haven’t bought your Brick yet now is the time to do it.

LESS THAN 100 SPACES LEFT TO BE ALLOCATED!

DARLINGTON PAVILION MURAL PRINT - Designed by Alistair Taylor

DaSRA AT DAF DaSRA will once again support the Darlington Arts Festival (DAF)

T-SHIRTS - Designed by Alistair Taylor – Black or White base

Did you think COVID might hold us back from holding Darlington’s most popular annual event? Think again!

LOWER AREA MASTER PLAN (LAMP) UPDATE: Good News! The next phase of projects are about to be actioned.

With much deliberation and debate, we are going ahead with a modified Wine Tent at the DAF to be held on Saturday and Sunday on the weekend of 7/8 November.

Pump Track: A Contractor for the PUMP TRACK is soon to be appointed.

Community Garden: A band of enthusiasts have advanced the design of the Community Garden and Grand Arbour

It will be different – but good, different. With a more intimate feel than our usual shin dig, this year the wine tent will be in the Pavilion with similar bar and entertainment services. A whole new, more sophisticated affair, and Covid safe of course!

Grand Arbour: More details to come over the next month Thank you to Gerry Healey [Landscape Architect], Michelle Jessup, Sonja Parker and Candice Cahill.

We invite the community to re-connect and celebrate in true Darlington style, in good company with good vibes and great wine. Watch the Facebook page and website for more updates as plans come together.

Refer to the Community Garden Facebook page for updates and watch this space for further announcements.

For further details contact DaSRA Chairperson Geoff Barker 0418 953 176 or Secretary Cambell Giles on 0418 936 544 or visit the website at www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au.

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UN INTERNATIONAL DAY of PEACE 2020

Shaping Peace Together

A celebration of the International Day of Peace. There will be entertainment and short speeches on the veranda and then we will form a circle around everyone’s banners while a drone with camera attached will go overhead to take photos for publication. The theme is about Shaping Peace Together in the home, school, community and world. It is hoped this will be an annual event in Darlington. It will be smaller this year because of Corona Virus restrictions.

When: Sunday 20 September 2020, 3.30 – 4.30 pm

Where: Veranda outside Darlington Hall and the tennis court end of the Oval Who: Representatives of various groups and individuals who would like to join people from all around the World in helping to spread this message Organisations Involved: UN Association of Australia (WA) Mayors for Peace Treetops Montessori School Helena College Darlington Primary School

Bahá’í Community of Mundaring Darlington Review Swan Harmony Singers St Cuthberts Anglican Church Quakers

Alternatives to Violence Project Drone kindly supplied by Parky Pictures

Further information: Sally Herzfeld: sallyherzfeld@ozemail.com.au Manita Beskow: mani1@iinet.net.au Websites: Peace One Day: https://www.peaceday2020.com/events/peace-one-day/ International Day of Peace: https://internationaldayofpeace.org/

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