Darlington Review • Vol.61 No.10 • November 2021 by Darlington Review

Vol. 61

| No. 10 | November 2021 online @ www.darlingtonreview.com.au

MEMBERS OF THE DARLINGTON REVIEW Anglican Church (Church Office 9299 7274) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 7240 Baha’i Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susheel Croft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0402 023 704 Darlington Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Rob Merrells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6153 0364 Bushfire Ready Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 969 223 Darlington Arts Festival Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Pemberton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9252 0154 Darlington Bushwalk Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cliff Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6696 Darlington Chamber Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malcolm Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 204 845 Darlington Community Garden (DCG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susie Itzstein – warmfuzzyhill@bigpond.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0414 771 741 Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 969 223 Darlington Dipsticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bindi Datson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9252 1050 Darlington Family Playgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacey Phipps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 955 835 Darlington History Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Val Shiell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6868 Darlington Junior Football Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . timothy.hunter@motivationfoundation.com.au Darlington Pavilion Project (DaSRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Barker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . geoff@pmdwa.com Darlington Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6888 Darlington Primary School P & C Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rowena MacKinnon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pnc@gmail.com Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association (DRRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Pemberton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9252 0154 Darlington Retirement Accommodation Assn Inc. (DRAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Earnshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 271 765 Darlington Running Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pippa Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0488 069 764 Darlington Social Cricket Club Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0437 242 299 Darlington Tennis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Hoschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6456 Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre – 9255 1212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Vonk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 929 692 Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricky Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 685 445 1st Darlington Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Tolj – 0448 298 695 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Glen Stenton – 0403 809 226) Federal Member for Hasluck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hon. Ken Wyatt MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9359 0322 Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Arnold – arnoldmj55@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0477 987 048 Friends of Glen Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenys Letchford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0467 586 050 Friends of Waylen’s Landing (FOWL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9252 1879 Forrest Darlings CWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Herren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0452 644 248 Garrick Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . publicity@garricktheatre.asn.au Guides Western Australia (Forrest Hills District) ‘Dibblers’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Wills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0418 917 045 Guildford Grammar School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gillian MacDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9377 9222 Helena College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Parsons – cparsons@helena.wa.edu.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9298 9100 The Hub of the Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9290 6683 KSP Writers’ Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Coyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9294 1872 Let’s Talk Rubbish! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Pemberton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9252 0154 Kalamunda Bridge Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Tedeschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jennifer_tedeschi1@hotmail.com Member for Kalamunda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9293 4747 Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trish Beaman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 0540 Mundaring Arts Centre Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Haynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 3991 Mundaring Arts Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Durrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6093 Mundaring Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Bertola President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0428 316 271 Mundaring Christian College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda McCleary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 2688 Mundaring Creative Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrie Plaistowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 1688 Shire of Mundaring Library Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerryn Martin, Branch Librarian, Greenmount Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9290 6758 Silver Tree Steiner School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karolina Pawlowski and Hayley Spracklen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 4787 Soroptimist International of Helena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fay Kappler – 9274 4543 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosalie Gordon – 9299 6230 The Darlington Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Lavell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0439 273 213 Treetops Montessori School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6725 Welcome To Darlington (WTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susie Itzstein – warmfuzzyhill@bigpond.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0414 771 741 Mundaring Shire South Ward Councillors: Cr David Lavell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr Darrell Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr James Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justice of the Peace: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Editorial Five years and quite a few dollars spent on soil, compost, fertiliser, seeds plants and tools, finally we have a harvest. Two jars of nasturtium pesto and so far, 450g of mulberries. To be fair we have a garden full of chubby snails, happy ducks, plump galahs and bouncing bandicoots so we must be doing something right. We also have a loquat tree full of promise.

The timing for these has to be perfect, too early and they are dry and bitter, too late and the ringneck parrots have a late-night party stripping the orange bounty before dawn.

It is here! November is upon us, and as I write, the final touches are being made to the Darlington Arts Festival. If you are new to Darlington, cancel whatever else you have on for the 6-7 November and come on down to the oval!

Ron Stuurstraat will be filling the oval with more than 120 vendors, selling the usual high-quality artisanal products and of course that wide selection of delicious food to tantalise even the fussiest taste buds.

Back once again is the Sculpture on the Scarp. Pretty much a favourite for everyone. The sculptures will be installed on Friday 5 November so you may want to avoid that section of the trail using either Brook Road or Darlington Road during the install. This year there will once again be some majestic pieces, with about 30 artworks on display.

Charlie Harmann and Ian Christie have pulled together a fantastic program of music and entertainment for the main stage and the oval with around 30 different performers and performing groups, from choirs to blues to harmonies and rock.

We are really happy that Junior Art and Youth Art are back this year and in their usual spots. The Open Art Exhibition has had a record number of entries and will be in both the Main Hall and the Lesser Hall. We are also adding an artists’ shop, which will be an opportunity to pick up something smaller and more affordable from some of your favourite artists. This is brand new and we have no idea what will appear in the shop but we are expecting a variety or artistic delights such as; greetings cards, mugs, t-shirts, prints, small paintings, books, jewellery and more. It will also be a chance to pick up a maquette of one of the Sculpture on the Scarp pieces.

Wendy Kozak and the Wine Tent (Pavilion) team have also got an amazing line up, with some all-new names to keep us on our dance toes. Visit the DAF website for up-to-date info and also refer to the centre pages in the Review (pull out to carry with you over the weekend).

European wasp: Adopt-a-trap initiative Is it a European wasp or a native? Save yourself the time and effort of working it out by signing up to the Adopt-a-trap program. European wasps are not yet established in WA but there have been nests in our area. Trapping European wasps can help alert the department to suburbs where a European wasp nest may be located, so that nests can be tracked down and destroyed. Members of the public can sign up to “adopt” a surveillance trap and monitor it during the European wasp season (December – May). Visit https:www.agric.wa.gov.au/europeanwasp/european-wasp-adopt-trap-initiative to order your trap. November 2021 – Darlington Review

HOSCA HOSCA had their AGM & Art Exhibition on 24 September. This not-for-profit vibrant organisation has been a stable foundation of the community supporting working families for over 20 years, providing before, after school and vacation care for Hills families enabling enriching belonging experiences for every child along the way!

The children completed a diverse range of work using different mediums, using rocks, clay, gumnuts and pom poms and every child received a prize for their work. It was a wonderful evening, enjoyed by all! HOSCA is very proud to be part of the Perth Hill’s community.

Educators pictured are Caitlin and Tim

LAMP The Lower Area Master Plan Celebration on 26 September was planned with what seemed like military precision. Even the weather that was forecast to be totally dismal, wet and windy was beaten into submission by the LAMP committee. Just as the crowds gathered in, the sun popped its hat on and came out to play. It had the atmosphere of an English country fete. Lots of bunting, children running around and squealing with delight, while parents listened to the speeches with one eye out for the young ones. There were wellies to be tossed, head garlands woven from native flora and a maypole under the newly built Grand Arbour. There was also a drumming circle that looked like a lot of fun and a raffle for a trailer load of wood (woe is me that I didn’t win it), plants and cuttings to be bought or given away and heaps more. Alongside the Darlington Club’s Sausage Sizzle was the elegant high tea, which for food obsessed me was a highlight with the delicate vintage cups and saucers and the cute teaspoons that Trish and her crew have been collecting for months. Expect these to make further appearances down at the railway carriage when it arrives on site.

since 2018, gave us a brief history of the workings of the group and also the site. The area on the west side of the Pavilion is imaginatively called the Lower Recreation Area. Once part of the main vineyard of Darlington it was used for many years as a pony club. Later the small skatepark was built and the area also served as the training grounds for the Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade. More recently the area has been used for the Annual Bonfire after volunteers and students from Helena College collect wood and weeds from around village area to burn, to reduce bushfire fuel loads. While the bonfire didn’t happen this year, there is hope that it will again be on our calendars next year. The Lower Recreation Area’s current use is for unstructured play and recreation. Thanks to the vision of Trish Cook, local landscape architect Gerry Healy and many volunteers such as

It was lovely to see so many faces that have become familiar over the years. Familiar because so many of them are on the various committees that make this wonderful village so vibrant. One of those committees that seems to hold a pivotal role, touching on many of the others is DCRAG. Trish Cook, the Chair

Project Manager David Grant and DaSRA’s Geoff Barker, we now have skateboarding, scootering, bike riding, and rollerblading facilities, which serve all ages and all levels of expertise. The LAMP Project has turned an area often described as a “wasteland” into a fantastic, family area. It is amazing what can be achieved when this community, the Shire and our State and Federal pollies work together. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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The significance of this celebration was apparent, not just in the turnout of locals but also the special guests who were there. Minister Ken Wyatt brought along Senator Richard Colbeck who was visiting WA from Tasmania. Ken wanted to show Richard what an outstanding community Darlington is, how much it achieves and how hard we locals work at making sure it remains a great place to live. It was lovely to have Special Guest Noel Nannup providing the Acknowledgement of Country. Noel gave an insightful talk on the importance of belonging, of knowing and understanding the past so that it can shape our present and our future. As a respected Elder it was a pleasure to see him stand shoulder to shoulder with one our own community elders and a woman of wisdom, knowledge and champion of peace, Sally Herzfeld. Photo provided by Gabby Houldsworth

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Darlington’s Calendar Girls Susie Itzstein & Louise Stelfox (photo).

Following last month’s Welcome to Darlington Event it has become apparent that despite the umpteen committees and voluntary groups there is gap to be filled and the WTD group are doing a jolly good job in filling it. I must make a correction to last month’s editorial. The Welcome To Darlington organisers should have been listed and shown as Susie Itzstein, Sue Lennard, Shelton Heutteg, Gareth O’Neil, and Fiona Dent (not shown).

There have been rumblings for some time, that a decent centralised calendar of events, meetings and AGMs would be helpful. Although an online/electronic village calendar is in the works via Ian Crawford and Campbell Giles in the coming months (realistically sometime next year or thereabouts), locals Susie Itzstein and Louise Stelfox were eager to get something up sooner. As I suspected this easy sounding task was actually a huge undertaking. Having seen the emails pinging around in the early hours of the morning I can only salute the dedication of Louise and Susie in getting the job done in time for the Review deadline. Amazing work! If you have events to add to the calendar, or corrections to be made for a future edition send them to warmfuzzyhill@bigpond.com. When you see Susie and Louise, say thank you! The Calendar appears on page 10. An important event/task to bookmark in every Hills household is...

Bushfire Readiness As I write this wearing two jumpers, it is hard to imagine that the bushfire season is almost upon us. But it is. The notes’ pages for the Bushfire Readiness Group written by Colin James is worth reading, noting and even and pinning onto your fridge for the summer. Also as per the What’s Happening calendar page there is a relevant event at the Darlington Club this month.

Taking a tip from the DVBFB page (as always full of very relevant info) when you smell smoke, dial 000. After that go ahead and post that question on Facebook, does anyone else smell smoke? Your call could be the one that saves a house or even a life.

With the recent devastating house fire on Glen Road we are grateful that no one seems to have been hurt and that the fire didn’t spread into the surrounding bush. The timing was fortunate in that it preceded the hot weather. Thoughts, prayers and more go out to the owners and their tenants for the loss of property and personal effects. It is a timely reminder of the importance of being prepared. SEE PAGE 21 FOR ‘BUSHFIRE READINESS’ DETAILS

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Council elections Thank you to, Jasmine Fyfe, Diane Parker, Gary Dunne and Xander Kabat for standing. It was heartening to see so many in our community that care. No doubt we will see some of you on the ballot again. Congratulations to: James Martin Our very own South Ward Councillor who has been voted Shire President, along with Paige McNeil as Shire Vice President. James, that is great news. Well done!

I asked (via email) both Cr Cook and Cr Ellery a few questions about why they ran, what they hoped to achieve and some of the obstacles they thought they might encounter. I also asked Trish a few more questions on the new and improved gender balance on the council. Both were kind enough to reply in detail, despite the very short deadline that I gave them.

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Thank you to the ward voters for my election to Council 2021.

How do you feel about your win and forthcoming tenure as a councillor?

I put up my hand this term as I really wanted to see gender equity on the Council, and I would further like to see it across all levels of the Shire staffing areas. I’m very pleased that nine women leaned in as candidates for the election, with five being elected to Council, making a 6/6 gender parity. I expect the conversations and the working dynamics to be different from previous years. I am very pleased to have been elected, and I will energetically devote myself to my Council duties. I will continue to value and work to protect the environment, the community and our Hills amenity. Last time on Council, 2013-2017 I helped bring about change by initiating the Indigenous Flag to be flown at all times alongside our Australian Flag; introduced the concept of compostable dog bags provided by the Shire; and, brought about support for the elimination of single use plastic bags which the State Government eventually took up. I also voted for the Boya Library and the Mundaring Arena, both of which are well used, outstanding infrastructure for the community. Over the last four years I have been active in Darlington and helped achieve the improvements in the Lower Recreation Area in my role as Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group Chair. I think that my previous performance on Council and in the Community would have been the main factors in helping to become elected. I believe that the best value for ratepayers’ and taxpayers’ money is achieved when allocated to grassroots endeavours and supporting existing community groups rather than imposing externally driven programs. I value the Resident and Ratepayers Groups across the Shire, and their local knowledge of issues and community sentiment. This time on Council I hope to initiate, support and achieve further environmental improvements, such as setting renewable targets, protecting weed free bushlands, and restoration of key bush remnant areas. Appropriate planning is key to providing a range of housing options and to protect amenity. I would love to see activities for youth in all villages such as skateparks or pump tracks which provide different challenges to multiple wheeled sport users. Bushfire safety and prevention is an area of great interest also. Finally, I would love to see a reduction in bureaucracy, an increase in community engagement and a “how can we help” attitude across the Council and Shire. Contact me at CrCook@mundaring.wa.gov.au for all council related information. 6

Congratulations also to the two new South Ward councillors Trish Cook and Luke Ellery.

I’m excited for the opportunity to do good for the community. I’m hopeful I can rise to the challenge; as I’ve talked to locals there are many forgotten people each with diverse issues. As an 88-year-old nun told me, “you’ve got work ahead of you”.

What do you hope to achieve? I’d like to see community transport to help seniors be more mobile. The DAF is a highlight of the calendar and it would be good to see more opportunities for artists to showcase their talent. Our council should work to put Mundaring on the map as a 20-minute getaway with natural beauty, food, drink and adventure. Lastly, I hope to be a good councillor; to seek the good of others, to listen before I act and to serve wholeheartedly.

What hurdles do you expect to face? Time is often the enemy. As a full-time engineer with hopes to start a family whilst continuing to volunteer in other areas, there’s a lot to fit in a day. With flexible work, good routines and above all, a loving and supportive wife, Jess, I am confident I can bring my best to all.

Why do you think you were successful over the other candidates? I have been fortunate to have a great family who has been part of the community for generations; volunteering with the fireys and guides, saving wildlife, serving on council, involved in sport. In particular my mum, Nicky, has always had a heart of compassion for others through teaching and caring for those in need. I recognise that many may not have voted for me but for my family and I hope to bring all that is good about them as I serve.

Are there issues that you feel really strongly about and hope to tackle once you get started? Planning for the future. My great fear is that by doing nothing we will lose the lifestyle we love and fail to protect the bush and rural areas. I miss the horses of Helena Valley and fear we will be on the backfoot of housing developments unless we are proactive in proposing how we want our land to be used. I recognise this is an issue of balance; allowing seniors to downsize, families to start-out, bush to be protected, tourism to flourish and services to be provided.

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Big Government vs Little Government The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) have once again adjourned Satterley’s appeal following the WA Planning Commission’s rejection of its proposed North Stoneville development. The hearing is now scheduled for March 2022. But never fear, the Save Perth Hills group are keeping busy. If you are new to the Hills or if you have not paid this important issue much attention, you can follow this David vs Goliath battle at www.saveperthhills.net. Closer to home, we are also still awaiting the SAT decision on the old CSIRO site on the corner of Fyfe/Clayton Road. You may recall from more than a year ago there was discussion that this site which is on the boundary of the Helena River was being proposed for at least 16 dwellings of some sort. A raft of objections were raised by residents and the Shire, the matter was heard in September and the decision is still pending. Darlington has for decades worked with the Shire on shaping development in the village in order to protect what keeps

Darlington looking and feeling as it does. You can find the various iterations of the Locality Plan on the Darlington Village website. Over the years these plans have been accepted by the Shire as a blueprint for local planning and they have played a critical part in shaping our local ‘vibe’. The latest version, currently with the Shire, is intended to cover a wider area than previous iterations. However, Darlington ratepayers were advised that the Locality Plan couldn’t be accepted in its current form, and may have to wait until 2025 when new regulations are in place. We understand that much of the decision making is moving away from local government and would fall under a wider State planning umbrella. What may be good planning in Gosnells or Cottesloe or Ellenbrook must surely be different for Darlington or Parkerville or Mundaring. It is concerning that the power to make decisions at Shire level may be diminished in the near future if this turns out to be the case. This is why we should be keeping our eye on the SPH fight and looking at how Darlington can retain its voice when it comes to local matters.

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DRRA have their AGM on 16 November at 7:30 at the Lesser Hall. This is an opportunity to nominate for the committee and to get active on issues that are important to you.

Widening of the Oval There is a new or maybe not so new subject that is starting to garner some attention both on the Hub Facebook page, and also down on the oval. Whether or not the Oval should be widened and if it should by how much. Reading the letters page, there are many views and opinions eloquently expressed.

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The DaSRA AGM is on 25 November at 7PM at the Pavilion. Nominations for committee roles to be submitted in advance, visit the DaSRA website for information.

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Geoff Barker from DaSRA has been listening out and I get the sense that he feels that a lot can be achieved if everyone comes together to discuss this in a measured way. Great problem solvers have a knack of finding solutions to seemingly intractable issues.

Song Story Project November 9th at 10:45am Darlington Hall. Tickets are free and can be reserved on Eventbrite.com.au (search for songstory project live). SongStory Project in partnership with the Shire of Mundaring presents the live performance of the ‘Songstories’ of this

community. We have gathered some amazing stories around special songs and are so excited to share them with you. You will hear some of Perth’s most well-loved performers Robert Hofmann and Penny Reynolds in collaboration with pianist Robert Graham. The program includes favourites from HMS Pinafore to Doris Day and Neil Diamond. This is a free event especially for Seniors Week. With limited seating please register now to secure your ticket.

Darlington Club The Darlington Club take a brief break to make space for DAF, but they will be back on 19 November. Have a look at their notes for upcoming events and to find out how to Join. They are always ready to welcome new members to the club.

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World Vision – DAF weekend

What happened to the hundreds of bikes dashing up the Heritage Trail? No, you didn’t blink and miss it. The event has been deferred for a year. It is not clear quite why, though I have heard that insufficient sponsorship or a high entry fee could have been contributing factors. Notwithstanding, that bikes on the trail can be a hot topic of concern for some trail users, it was a little disappointing that an opportunity for shining a light on the attractions of the Perth Hills was lost. Perhaps next year.

The World Vision Support Group is holding its usual sale at DAF in the St Cuthbert’s Church meeting room. It is just a short walk across Darlington Road from the festival, but a worthy cause, that sponsors children and communities in some of the most impoverished countries of the world.

Juniper Galleries – 20 x 20 This month there is a major fund-raiser for Lifeline which will be launched by Nadia Mitsopoulos, (the ABC presenter) on November 21st at Juniper Galleries.

This exhibition will have some 250 works by well-known, mid-career and professional artists from all over WA. Each sized 20 x 20. Proceeds of $100 from each piece sold will be donated to Lifeline.

Hot off the press Kookaburra Outdoor Cinema re opens on 19 November and they have now (hot off the press) released details of some of the films for November. Between COVID restrictions and some dreadful weather last year they were hit pretty hard. Hopefully this year our hills community will fill the seats every night.

Darlington Quartet Our very own Darlington Quartet got a mention in the letters page of the West Australian recently, from a music lover in Crawley:

Semra Lee-Smith, Zak Towntree, Sally Boud, Jon Tooby and Graeme Gilling

“Our border restriction have meant many plays and concerts have had to be cancelled, as was the case with Musica Viva that was due to present the Goldner String Quartet and Piers Lane. Instead they procured the Darlington Quartet and pianist Graeme Gilling. It was the most wonderful concert and, in my opinion, world class. There have to be some pluses in having out borders closed and the Darlington Quartet is one of them.” Colette Murray ~ Guest Editor Darlington Review – November 2021

Vale Pip Colbourne Many people in Darlington would have bought their house through Pip when he was a major part of the face of real estate agent J. P. McDermott in Darlington. Many of you will have known him through his involvement in music in Darlington, playing at many local events including the Darlington Arts Festival, the Christmas Carols, Darlington Theatre Players performances over about thirty years and at the Save the Children Pub Nights for over twenty years. Pip was also involved with the Old Time Music Hall at the Mechanics Institute in Guildford and a member of the Helena River Jazz Band. Music was his absolute passion and selling houses was his real job. Darlington History Group were fortunate to record his oral history, much of which is used for reference here. Phillip Colbourne was born in Twickenham on the 2nd of August 1927. Pip’s mother died when he was 5 and he was adopted by his aunt and uncle along with his brother. He began learning piano and singing at school and must have shown great ability as several teachers went out of their way to encourage him, especially in the later years of schooling when he played the organ for the school and at local village churches. At about twelve he became part of the BBC Schools Program which broadcast to most of Britain and where he would be required to sing or play. He finished school and went straight into the army as a private soldier but was quickly moved into Officer Training and then the Ordinance corps. His first posting was to Jamaica where he preferred to live off base and with a West Indian family who had a piano. This is where he eventually mastered the calypso style and learnt their songs. He sang and played in a group of six where he says people marveled at this white twit in the middle of all these black faces singing their songs. He even ran a program on Radio Jamaica called “the Man in Black”.

attending boarding schools in Perth for some years. They eventually found the beautiful community of Darlington and bought a house in Glebe Road. Pip needed an income and it was suggested by the Real Estate Agent in Cottesloe that he should become the local face of J.P.McDermott in Darlington. Pip became ‘the’ local agent for over twenty five years. Family life for Pip was important and he always remained in close contact with his children. He was a central figure in his family and - with Lyn - their house was always busy with family and drop in friends who regularly took up position perched on stools around the kitchen bench or bar. Pip’s sense of humour was legendary and his adjectival embellished-style of describing the properties for sale (or indeed the people whose names he may have forgotten) made for interesting reading and conversations. His contributions to songs for the SCF Pub Nights are still remembered including that of the ageing man who suffered the consequences of overdosing on Viagra. Pip’s health finally declined and he spent his last few years at Yallambee Nursing Home in Mundaring, still very regularly visited by family and friends. Although he had his much-loved keyboard in his room, his ability to play left him a couple of years ago. Pip will always be remembered as a wonderful parent, a master of the keyboard and a colleague and friend who brought so much joy to people’s lives. The community will miss this colourful and gregarious character. (Iain and Marjan Martin)

After returning from Jamaica, he volunteered for the war in Korea. Here, he again found a piano to play in the messes to entertain the troops. On discharge he tried a few jobs but wanted more outdoors type work. He met and married Lyn before heading off to Malaya to manage a rubber plantation with Lyn joining him later. The three children Phillip, Tina and Debby were born during the fifteen years they were in Malaya, which included the time of the ‘Emergency’. In 1968 Pip, Lyn and a young Debbie moved from Malaya to WA initially renting in Cottesloe which was near where the children were at school. Young Phillip and Tina had already been

In his well-known position at the piano in the Darlington Hall

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November 2021 (PRESENTED BY THE CALENDAR GIRLS ~ SUSIE & LOUISE ~ WARMFUZZYHILL@BIGPOND.COM)

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FODS 8-10am. A final spruce up of the Reserve, preparing for the Darlington Arts Festival. FODS will resume March 2022 (Diane Smith)

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Perth Hills Future 5:30pm. AGM & guest speaker, Kalamunda Community Centre, Crescent Rd.

Darlington Arts Festival DAF Darlington Hall, Oval & surrounds. Sculpture on the Scarp, Darlington Railway Reserve (Amy Amaryllis) DaSRA Wine Tent, Sat 11-12midnight, Sun 11-8pm with live music (Wendy Kozak)

Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 7pm. Brigade meeting at Darlington Fire Station. SongStory Project Mundaring 2021 10:45am, Darlington Hall. Penny Reynolds:

6 Darlington Arts Festival DAF Darlington Hall, Oval & surrounds. Sculpture on the Scarp, Darlington Railway Reserve (Amy Amaryllis) DaSRA Wine Tent, Sat 11-12midnight, Sun 11-8pm with live music (Wendy Kozak)

Halloween See Welcome To Darlington page for Halloween 2022.

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Darlington Sports & Recreation Assoc. (DaSRA) Meeting Darlington Sports Pavilion Contact: Cambell Giles

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Darlington History Group (DHG) 7.15pm (7.30pm prompt), Darlington Lesser Hall Guest Speakers – Cliff Burns (historian) & 9252 0154 Rachel Backus Are you concerned about (geologist) present developments in the “The Extraordinary village, or how the Shire Perth Canyon”. is representing you? Register: Val on This is the place for you. 9299 6868 or publicity@dhg.org.au

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) 7-9pm, Darlington Community Pavilion, last one for 2021. Trish Cook Chair on

Darlington Community Garden (DCG) Sunday 28 November 4.30pm Refreshments, 5-7pm AGM. Darlington Sports Pavilion Contact Chair: Louise Stelfox 0437 310 578. All welcome.

Bushfire Ready Get-Together/Meet Your Neighbours Hosts: Darlington Club in the Darlington Lesser Hall led by Susie Itzstein 0414 771 741 & Jasmine Fyfe 0448 064 680. Bring a plate to share. All Welcome. Kookaburra Outdoor Cinema 26th Season opens.

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Letters to the Review Alison Atkinson writes: I am a strong advocate for youth sport and the continuation of sport for our youth in Darlington beyond a certain age, so their friendship groups/school groups don’t need to break up so I can understand the need for a larger oval. Some children stop playing sport when this happens. I am also concerned however about the large increase in numbers of people and cars to Darlington on weekends and afternoons during practice sessions. How many afternoons a week would

the oval be used for training sessions and how many matches will be played on weekends and for what periods of time? Walkers are now not allowed their dogs off leads on the trail, where can our dogs run around if not on the trail and not on the oval? Will space for dogs off leads and families playing together be allocated? Will this initiative change the pleasant village atmosphere we have here in Darlington?

Louise Stelfox writes: The proposal to extend Darlington Oval was raised briefly at the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association meeting in October. I am an opponent to the extension, not because of dog walking, of which I’m fond. I am happy to walk my dog on the trail whilst games are played as I welcome sport on the Oval. I am opposed to it as a consequence of the number of cars that are flooding into Darlington at the weekend, and the fact that there’s lots of vehicular movement with kids around. It’s unsafe. Would a wider Oval mean more practice and games played by teenagers? That will result in more cars, increased vehicular movement, reduced safety and more people. We live in a village where the Oval is for all, somewhat unique in this day and age. However, don’t Darlington residents take priority over those from outside the village? The bullish behaviour of some of the proponents to widening the Oval, expressed on Facebook, is rude and unacceptable. Such behaviour should be held to account and I’d like Darlington’s Sports and Recreation Association (DaSRA) to step in here. Let’s have open and respectful dialogue. I understand that we have suitable, large Ovals in the area: very close by in Boya, and also in Brown Park in Swan View, Mundaring and Sawyers Valley. I question why another large oval is required.

As a teenager, my son joined the Parkerville football club and I used to car share with other families to reduce cars on the road, space for parking cars at ovals and the risk of injury from cars moving around.

Further coverage of this subject can be found in the DaSRA notes on Page 41

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Darlington Dipsticks On Sunday 12th of September the Darlington Dipsticks car club had a display at the Welcome to Darlington event at the Hall. It was a lovely day and there was a lot of interest in our Club and cars.

or a demijohn of wine, have a maximum speed of sixty kilometres per hour, can be driven by women and on the back seat carry a basket of eggs without breaking them”

Our display featured Barrie Byers’ 1986 Citroen 2 CV Dolly which has a 602cc 2-cylinder air cooled motor. They were built in France, England, Belgium and South America from 1949 until 1990.

This car was built in Slough in the UK and shipped to WA in May 2016 by an expat who intended to restore it but then needed money to finish building his house, so it was purchased by Barrie 3 years ago.

Built after WW2 to help the peasant farmers move from a horse and cart to something more practical, room to carry a pig to market and tall enough to wear a hat going to church. Within a month of it being presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1949 the waiting list for the car was 3 years and soon blew out to 5 years, it was just what the French people wanted.

Returned to its former glory over the last year with some difficulty at times as the body metal is just .7 of a millimeter thick which makes it hard to work with. All parts including a new body are available from Europe at reasonable cost, eg, £150.00 for a complete new seat cover kit.

Very basic transportation, built to a price not a quality but runs well, keeps up with traffic and is quite economical. Unusual suspension system, used only on these cars, very comfortable and in the words of its designer, “The car must transport four passengers, consume three litres of petrol every one-hundred kilometres, be able to carry fifty kilograms of potatoes November 2021 – Darlington Review

Painted in cream and burgundy colors, in 2CV circles, it’s referred to as, ‘Plums and Custard’. Nice to see people smiling when they see it on the road. Life’s too short to drive boring cars.

Barrie and recently restored 2cv Dolly

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) DCRAG is the only place based advisory group in the Shire of Mundaring. Our terms of reference are:

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To provide information and advice to the Shire on matters relating to the recreation facilities in the Darlington precinct.

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To assess the local community’s recreation needs and wants and keep the Shire informed of these needs.

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To assist the Shire by providing recommendations on future planning of the recreation facilities in the Darlington precinct.

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To make recommendations to the Shire on capital items relating to recreational facilities within the Darlington precinct.

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To be a focal point and act as a link between the Shire and the local community. Our recreation and sports area is a compact and highly used space in our village centre. Our sports and recreation community work well when we are considerate of other users and are able to discuss the various groups’ activities, plans, requirements, issues and sometimes competing interests. Many conversations occur outside of the formal quarterly meetings, and it’s great to make valuable connections outside one’s own interests. In recent years DCRAG has presented a variety of formal documents to the Shire of Mundaring including the: - 2018 DCRAG Lower Area Community Consultation and Lower Area Masterplan (LAMP). Phase 1 having then been funded by the Federal Government (Skatepark, Pump Track, Arbour) (Trish Cook / Gerry Healy) - 2020 DCRAG Large Tree Implementation Plan & Arboricultural Survey to plan for tree succession. (Stacey August / Trish Cook / Brad Bowden) - 2021 Seating Plan with maps showing existing and future requirements. (Trish Cook) - 2021 LAMP Staged Landscaping Plan (Gerry Healy) - 2021 LAMP Horticultural Plan (Gerry Healy) - and Annual Capital Items Request Lists, explaining our agreed requests for upgrades or improvement to the recreation amenities. (Trish Cook) These documents can be found, courtesy of the Darlington Review website and web manager Colette Murray, at: www.darlingtonvillage.org/community-groups/darlingtoncommunity-recreation-advisory-group-dcrag/.

an update on the completed Lower Area Masterplan Plan (LAMP) Phase 1 and future visions of LAMP Phase II will be shared, noting there is no further current funding for this second phase. DaSRA will also give an update on their proposal of “widening of the oval”. If delegates are not able to attend please notify your group’s executive to arrange a substitute delegate to keep abreast of the Community Recreation Activities. Community observers are welcome. DCRAG consists of volunteer delegates from:

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Jim Boyd

Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Darlington Junior Cricket

David Gannaway

Darlington Social Cricket

Duncan Bell

Darlington Tennis Club

Brendon Thompson

Darlington Arts Festival

Chris Pemberton Sue Lavell

Darlington Social Club

Tim Hunter

Darlington Junior Football

Darlington Ratepayer and Residents Assoc. Chris Pemberton Darlington Sports and Recreation Assoc. (Inc)

Geoff Barker

Darlington Community Garden

Sonja Parker Stacey August

Darlington FODS group Darlington Lower Area Masterplan Group Darlington History Group Darlington Sustainability Group

David Grant

Val Shiell / Cliff Burns Winsome Santa Maria

Local primary schools Darlington Primary Sch. Jennifer Woods Treetops Montessori School

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Helena College School

Vacant

1 Shire of Mundaring Councillor

Cr. James Martin

Darlington Bushfire Ready Group Colin James (Sec.2000) Colin James (Chair 1982-2000)

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Representatives from the local community otherwise not representative of a particular user group Patricia Cook (Chair 2018) We also share the Recreation area to a beautiful assortment of wildlife and fauna. Be mindful of parent magpies just now as they swoop to challenge perceived predators. Trish Cook & Colin James Trishcook@netspace.net.au

DCRAG also liaise with the Shire on day-to-day issues impacting the recreation area e.g. graffiti removal, inappropriate signage, pathways, accessibility etc. We appreciate the community reporting minor or urgent maintenance issues directly to shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au with a photo, description of issue and exact location to enable prompt attendance. As we head into the busy end of the year, delegates are kindly reminded that our next meeting will be held on Monday, 22nd November commencing at 7.00pm in the Community pavilion. Information from club activities will be welcomed and November 2021 – Darlington Review

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The TheDarlington DarlingtonClub Club On this occasion we have revisited our commitment to members and included an application form. We have as most Clubs had a trying time during Covid but we have persevered and welcome all current and new members. The movie night in October featured Penguin Bloom & Made in Italy, well received, photos tell all. Best wishes Sue ~ Club President.

Coming events:

The Club opens at 6.30pm most Fridays at Darlington Lesser Hall. BYO drinks and nibbles.

OCT 29TH REMOVAL OF FURNITURE FROM THE CLUB. There will be a food and drink incentive for all helpers. NOV 5TH Closed, not for the historic “Gunfire Treason and Plot” reason, but for Darlington Arts Festival. NOV 12TH RETURN FURNITURE TO THE CLUB. Again, there will be a food and drink incentive for all helpers. NOV 19TH SUNDOWNER. NOV 26TH CHRISTMAS MARKET. The market will occur in the Lesser Hall, and if you have crafts or Christmas gifts to sell please call Sue to secure a table. DEC 3RD CHRISTMAS DRINKS AND END OF YEAR SUNDOWNER. Please bring a festive plate to share. Contact Sue on 0439 273 213 or email oshadhi@iinet.net.au for details.

Membership Form Name: Address: Email: Mobile: Membership: $20 Single. $40 Family. Direct debit:

The Darlington Club – BSB: 633-000 Account: 124527748 Bendigo Bank Or cash to Treasurer Uma Pearcey Contact Sue on 0439 273 213 or email oshadhi@iinet.net.au for details. The Club is a non-profit organisation catering for our small village community in the following areas: Ø Ø Ø Ø

A place for our community to socially gather on a regular basis. For most Fridays in the year. A hub to meet and greet. A place for having fun. For a variety of activities that include movies for all, music nights, games, both indoor and outdoor including sporting activities. Barbecues, dancing, quiz nights and international cuisine celebrating the culinary skills and ethnicity of our membership.

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Bushfire Ready Group Recently held a street contacts meeting with 19 streets represented, along with Dan Heppinstall (act, SOM CESM) and from DFES Community Preparedness program, Solina Sharma and Haley Hibbitt. Coordinator Colin James updated meeting on items addressed at previous April meeting, noting now have a large Darlington area map noting all those streets that are part of the BRG awareness program. SOM CESM commented on the significant amount of mitigation work the Shire are undertaking with Brigades and fire contractors. Regretfully weather patterns don’t allow sufficient days to have more burns undertaken. However what is occurring that where they are burning are getting at least an 80% fuel reduction in those locations. Parks have also undertaken a significant hazard reduction in John Forrest park which helps protect the northern end of Darlington. Noted Air facilities this year starting November 1st will not include an Aircrane and will be replaced by two Blackhawks (4500lts each), all other aircraft will be the same as last year. DFES Community Preparedness personnel advised same preparedness program as last year however has been a slight

change to the Bushfire plan with changes to the Bushfire Warning system colours. Recommended that should put the My Bushfire plan app on your phone as then have it ready at all times. Same as on web page. Key message…as usual…….. Have a plan…..in fact have more than 1 plan in case the first one cannot be actioned. ……..what happens if have to stay at home because too late to leave? Make sure you have your Emergency kit and check to make sure all working correctly Preparing your property now and ongoing is important. Ensure that a fire truck can get into your property and be able to turn around. General discussion from street contacts was around how to get more of the streets involved in this very important work to protect Darlington. Agree given those conditions ,similar to Wooroloo this year, will be difficult but being prepared is far better than doing nothing. If needing more information contact BRG coordinator, or come down to the fire station Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 10.00am Colin James ~ Coordinator: ph 0419 969 223

BUSHFIRE READY – HELPING YOU TO HELP YOURSELF Darlington and surrounding suburbs are very high risk areas for bushfire, and with summer fast approaching there is an increased chance of them occurring. The reality is that in a major bushfire emergency, a fire truck or water bombing aircraft will not be available to protect every property. You are responsible for protecting your home and family from bushfire. There are several things you can do now that will make a difference. Have a BUSHFIRE PLAN…….and stick to it.

Darlington Bushfire Ready Streets Street Amherst Ave.

Contact Ph. No. 0432 967 611

Beenong Rd.

0466 628 507

Cairnhill Crt.

(Nth) (Ctrl) (Sth) Hillsden Rd. (Nth)

Contact Ph. No. 9299 6489 9299 8347 0439 747 766 0427 996 880 9299 6881

Street Owen Rd. (1–18)

Contact 0427 657 813

Owen Rd. (18–on)

0429 997 343 9299 7343

9294 4138 0432 844 665 9402 6111 0488 797 170 9299 6979 0407 081 421 0407 426 078

Hillsden Rd. (Sth)

0409 479 551

Oxley Pl.

Homesdale Pl.

0434 322 139

Oxley Rd.

Hubert St.

0415 032 766 6394 2392 0414 299 657

Padbury Rd.

0412 222 256 0432 101 568 9252 0303 0438 822 985 0403 928 277

Kookabuura Pl.

Stone Crs.

Lawrence Pl.

0419 842 362 9299 6128 0437 482 499

Lawson Way Lumeah Crt.

0412 555 030 9299 7853

Ferguson Rd.

9299 8986 0400 247 526 0452 541 069 0414 771 741 0439 935 992 9299 6129 0420 651 465 0497 703 775

Marnie Rd.

Fyfe St.

9299 6160

0421 608 434 0438 503 100

Cook St. Dale Pl. Dalry Rd. Darlington Rd. (105–127) Darlington Rd. (127–on) Duval Rd. Edith St.

Street Glen Rd.

John St.

Sandover Rd.

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If you live in a street which is not listed in the above table and you wish to find out more about Bushfire Ready, please contact the following people: Facilitator Ken Parkin (0437226446); or Coordinator Colin James (0419969223) or call in to the Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Station on any Saturday morning between 9-10am For more information about what you can do to be prepared for bushfires, contact the Department of Fire and Emergency Service (DFES) Community Preparedness team on 9395 9300 or visit the DFES website on www.dfes.wa.gov.au. Firebreak notices and information can be accessed from the Shire of Mundaring on 9290 6666 or website on www.mundaring.wa.gov.au

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Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade REMEMBER 000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & smoke sightings.

The ComCen will page our members who are on duty. 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 Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, November 9th 2021, at the Darlington Fire Station.

The Shire of Mundaring is still in the Restricted Burning period, and permits to burn are required until the end of November for all running fires, all fires lit prior to 6pm, and fires after 6pm larger than 1sq metre. The Shire will advertise any changes to the Restricted and Prohibited burning periods, due to changes in environmental conditions prior to December 1st. If you are unsure about what restrictions are in place, please contact the Shire or the Brigade. If you’re planning a burn on your property and have obtained a permit, please remember; ALL burning is prohibited on days of Very High or higher Fire Danger Rating, or when a Total Fire Ban and/or Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban have been declared. NOW is the time for you to prepare your property and your family for the coming fire season. You should have a “5 minute fire chat” with your family using the resources available from the Darlington Fire Station, or DFES website. Establish your bush fire action plan and practice it with your family. Check the contents of your emergency evacuation kit and replace old or expired items as required. Fire breaks (see below) and your Asset Protection Zone of 20 metre around your home should also be established. The Shire of Mundaring and DFES websites have information sheets about these and other important strategies for the coming fire season. Or call in and see us at the Darlington Fire Station on Saturday mornings between 9am and 10.30am. As the fire season approaches, you can help us protect the community by looking out for both accidental and deliberately lit fires, and report any unattended fires to 000. Look out for unfamiliar vehicles and/or people in or near bushland, note down as many details as you can, and report suspicious behaviour to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. If you have any concerns about vegetation or property maintenance, call the Shire on 9290 6666. (PHOTO CREDITS) TOP LEFT: Evan Collis/DFES; TOP RIGHT Mick Dyback/DFES

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Within the Shire of Mundaring, fire breaks on your property must be in place and cleared by November 1st. Landowners and residents are required to maintain fire breaks to assist in the control of bush fires, and help minimise the possible spread of bush fires. Fire breaks must be at least 3m wide and 4m high. See the Shire of Mundaring’s Firebreak and Fuel Load Notice for detailed fire break regulations. The fines for failing to comply with a Fire Break Notice are up to $5000. With the warmer, drier weather taking over, our Hazard Reduction Burn programme is in full swing, providing a valuable training ground for new members and refresher training for our existing volunteers. If you would like the Brigade to consider a burn on your property, please contact us to discuss the procedure. Our Brigade members are also ramping up their skills training as we prepare for the coming fire season. Our volunteer fire fighters are required to undergo annual skills refreshers to make sure everyone is up-to-date with current procedures, and familiar and capable with the vehicles and equipment we rely on to help protect ourselves and the community. And lastly, help us to celebrate the Darlington Arts Festival by coming to meet us in front of the Fire Station on the weekend of November 6th & 7th. Join us for food, drinks and displays at our tent at the Station/Pavilion end of the oval. Cheers, Ricky Harvey

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Darlington Theatre Players At Marloo Theatre THE RESULTS ARE IN Youthfest 20 On Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th September, Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre was host to the Independent Theatre Association’s Youthfest. This is a festival of short plays performed by the youth of Western Australia. Our own youth group MYTh (Marloo Youth Theatre) was pleased to present three one-act plays that the

group has been working on for the past six months. The Exceptional Childhood Centre A Midsummer Nights Nap C’mon and Dance We were so excited to be presented with a swag of awards. Congratulations to our youth team. It is wonderful to see what the future of theatre is capable of achieving.

AWARDS: Best Production – Junior: The Exceptional Childhood Centre directed by Taneal Thompson.

The Terry Hackett Award for Innovation – Senior: A Midsummer Night’s Nap directed by Shelly Miller

Best Actor – Junior: Felix Steinwandel – The Exceptional Childhood Centre

The Terry Hackett Award for Innovation – Junior: C’mon and Dance directed by Rachel Vonk and Sophie David

ADJUDICATOR’S CERTIFICATES: C’Mon and Dance

For a character beyond her years – Holly O’Brien

Great use of physical theatre and Mime

For Comedy – The Hamster (operated by Luke Miller)

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Forrest Darlings CWA Forrest Darlings is growing and moved to a new venue at Helena College Junior Campus in October. Thank you to our treasurer Sally Herzfeld for securing this great space for our expanding membership to meet. Work has continued apace this month on the Crochet Christmas Tree. We’ve received donations of knitted and crocheted squares from all corners of the community - thank you all. The big un-veiling of the tree will be at our stand at the Darlington Arts Festival (6-7 November) - please come and meet us and enjoy this wonderful community creation. We will also have crafts, chutneys and preserves for sale, and will be collecting donations of tinned and dry goods for our Christmas campaign. After the conclusion of DAF, we are delighted that the Crochet Christmas Tree will be installed in the lobby of Boya library for the wider community to enjoy until Christmas.

If you want to learn more, come and have a glass of wine or cup of tea with us on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm at Helena College on Ryecroft Rd. For further information visit Forrest Darlings CWA on Facebook or call Kate Herren (secretary) on 0452 644 248.

About CWA Forrest Darlings The Country Womens Association (CWA) is a not for profit, volunteer operated womens organisation that unites women and strengthens communities through friendship, advocacy, education and service. CWA Forrest Darlings is a modern branch comprising an inclusive bunch of women, and our members range in age from 30-80 (ish). Your local CWA branch is yours to make how you like. Membership is $35 for the remainder of 2021.

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) Sculptures on the Scarp at the Darlington Station Reserve As you read this the Darlington Arts Festival will be upon us and lots more people than usual will be enjoying our reserve that makes an ideal venue for an outdoor exhibition. I would like to say thank you to all the FODS volunteers who have planted so many new natives, pulled so many weeds, barrowed so much mulch and cleared and tidied so many branches, leaves and other bush debris during this past winter/spring season. Without the time and effort you have put in the Reserve would not now look anything like as good as it looks now. We did get some extra help on one of our Sunday work sessions in the form of Zara and Harley; you are never too young to get pleasure from getting your hands dirty. They certainly look as though they are having fun too, don’t they. This time of the year is a challenge for all Hills gardeners when it comes Zara and Harley enjoying to getting on top of the weeds themselves whilst helping but as FODS we just persevere on the Reserve knowing from experience that we will, more or less, reach our goal by summer. The secret might be to just do a little often and not get daunted by the task. If you can develop ways to thwart future weed growth with mulching and planting too, you will see improvement every year. If you need to use a brush cutter, try to rake up the grass/weeds you cut or they will change the soil Ph as they rot down and make it November 2021 – Darlington Review

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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society Inc. If you wander around the Shire of Mundaring’s Anglican Churches and look at their foundation stones, one name consistently appears: Bishop Charles Owen Leaver Riley, later Archbishop of Perth, in office 1894-1929. Have you ever wondered who this man was? His biography reveals someone whose interests and influence spanned not only oversight of what in 1894 was the largest Anglican diocese in the world - with an area of one million square miles - but also social welfare, tertiary education, Freemasonry, and cultural matters. Born in England in 1854, Riley was Perth’s third Anglican Bishop. On arriving in WA in 1895, he was confronted by a diocese with limited financial and human resources but that was also rapidly expanding due to the gold rushes. He travelled extensively throughout his diocese and oversaw the authorisation of many new parishes as well as completion of Perth’s St Georges Cathedral. Riley’s strong community profile resulted in his attending the 1911 Coronation of King George V in the UK. He was Chancellor of UWA from 1916 to 1922 and President of the Board of Trustees for Perth’s new Library, Museum, and Art Gallery from 1920 until his death in 1929. He was Grand Master of the WA Grand Lodge on two occasions.

Riley’s military involvement in WW1 is also noteworthy. In 1916 he was appointed Anglican Chaplain General of the AIF. Later that year he visited soldiers in France. On his return home, his ship was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Mediterranean, resulting in c. 130 deaths. Riley survived and returned to WA with his views on the importance of conscription strengthened. At Riley’s state funeral in 1929, over 30 000 people watched the procession. Newspapers noted his funeral attracted ‘rich and poor, high and low, and all descriptions of nationalities and religions’. The local churches Riley either consecrated or laid foundation stones for include: St Andrew’s Church, Glen Forrest (1903); St Mark’s Church, Mount Helena (1907); Church of the Good Shepherd, Bellevue (1909); Church of the Epiphany, Mundaring (1914); and of course St Cuthbert’s Church, Darlington (1924).

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Darlington Family Playgroup School holidays are over and the Darlington family playgroup members have returned ready to soak up the warmer weather and play in our nature play space. Having a short break has brought a renewed energy for our children to create, interact and play. This month we’ve launched our photo fundraiser campaign which will be held on the 13th November giving our community and members an opportunity to purchase a family portrait taken by local photographers, Lynne and Bonnie from Evalyn Photography. Photos will be taken at playgroup in a variety of outdoor spaces. Timeslots are limited so if you’d like to capture a family portrait whilst helping to raise funds please book online at https://www.evalynphotographystudio.com/book-online

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1st Darlington Scouts Joey Scouts ages 5-8 Cub Scouts ages 8-11 Scouts ages 11-14 Venturer Scouts ages 14-18 Rover Scouts ages 18-25 Adult Volunteers ages 18+

Spring time hikes and awards Spring and school holidays are a great combination for hikes, and two of our sections had hikers working towards an achievement goal. Venturers 4 members of the older Venturers hiked a section of the Bibbulmun Track, from the Darlington Scout Hall to Brookton Highway, via Mt Dale Lookout, some 4 days 3 nights and 71km later. They travelled solo, carrying all their own c a m p i n g gear, food, water, first aid and emergency spot beacon, which wasn’t required but important just in case. Tired, happy and with some spectacular photos of the beauty of the bush. Scouts A different part of the bush, along the south side of the Avon River in the Avon Valley National Park was hiked by 4 of our Scouts, over 3 days and 2 nights, also as a high level achievement challenge. These off track walks have some steep slopes and valleys, that provided some challenging hiking and great adventure.

explore. Each Section Award Scheme culminates in a top award, which has been designed to challenge youth members, but still be achievable for those willing to put in additional effort. So yes badges are still a thing, with thousands available, with achievement badges for uniforms, and many others for special interest, group events and more. A camp blanket covered in badges that Grandma helped sew on is well regarded!

Congratulations to our Group Leader Our current Group Leader Glen Stenton achieved a leadership milestone of the Wood Badge and Gilwell Scarf in September. On completing the Advanced Leadership Course and project, Leaders are presented with their Wood Badge and invested into the Gilwell Scout Group by being presented with their Gilwell Scarf. The Wood Badge was invented by Scouts founder Lord BadenPowell in 1919 using beads he obtained during military service in (now) South Africa in 1888, while the Gilwell Scarf bears a patch of Maclaren Tartan in honour of the Maclaren descendent who donated the money used to purchase Gilwell Hall in England for Scouting purposes.

Even Mark McGowan is a Scout! Rockingham Scout Group recently invested the Premier The Hon. Mark McGowan MLA who joined Scouts WA as an honorary member. The UK’s Bear Grylls, Chief Ambassador of World Scouting sent letters acknowledging the achievement. Darlington Scouts are open to boys and girls, comprising 4 sections: Joey Scouts (age 5-8) Cub Scouts (age 8-11) Scouts (age 11-14) Venturer Scouts (Age 14-18) The sections usually meet at the Kathleen Skipsey Hall on Glen Road, Darlington, in a lovely bush setting on the creek line, with a fire pit and ample opportunity for getting amongst nature.

Do Scouts still do badges?! Most would be familiar with Scouts and their rewards badges, but yes the Scouts Australia program still operates on an achievement system. From as young as six, youth members can participate in an award scheme suitable for their age group. The emphasis is on the youth member’s own interests, and award schemes cover many different topics with hundreds of badges to cater for young minds, eager to learn and November 2021 – Darlington Review

The Scouts meet weekly during school terms, there are often extended weekend and school holidays camps, hikes and other activities on offer. If you have a child that may be interested in coming along, you can have a trial few visits before making a commitment. We do ask parents to take turns in helping with activities, and this may be at their weekly session, or it may be helping with a camp or other weekend activity. Contact: membership@darlingtonscouts.com, or www.darlingtonscouts.com 27

YOUTH ART ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD The BernadetteͲLee PitmanͲSpring Perpetual Encouragement Award proudly remembers and celebrates Bernadette’s tireless support and encouragement of young artists.

SOIR NOIR POSH PICNIC Back by popular demand! We’re kicking off DAF 2021 on Friday night with a Posh Picnic fundraiser under the stars on the oval. Ticketed event raising funds for DAF. This year we are collaborating with DaSRA who will be selling drinks, with bar proceeds supporting the Pavilion Project.

OPEN ART EXHIBITION A fabulous Festival drawcard in the Hall featuring works from established and emerging artists. Prizes are awarded in four categories: Painting; Drawing, Mixed Media & Printmaking; Photography & Digital Art; & 3D Art. This year we are introducing the DAF Artists Shop in the Lesser Hall, featuring pieces from exhibiting artists including unframed prints, original artworks, maquettes, jewellery, pottery, clothing and more. Be quick!

YOUTH ART EXHIBITION A highlight of the Festival weekend showcasing the work of our talented young artists. Paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, textiles and jewellery adorn the Mezzanine level of the Darlington Hall. Don’t forget to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Prizes awarded on Main Stage, 3.05pm Sunday.

JUNIOR ART EXHIBITION Open to all artists aged 4 to 12, this exhibition is always a delight. Get ready to see some wonderful interpretations of this year’s theme – Heroes! Categories include painting, sketching, 3D artwork and collage. Visit the Junior Art tent just outside the Main Hall and vote in the People’s Choice Award. Prizes awarded at 3.05pm Sunday on the Main Stage.

SCULPTURE ON THE SCARP Back in full force this year with close to 30 artists exhibiting their work in the Darlington Station Reserve and the Heritage Trail between Glen Road and the tennis courts. Curated by Graeme Burge, Sculpture on the Scarp is sure to delight and surprise. We have invited artists to light up their own works this year and look forward to seeing the added dimension this will bring at night time. Have a quiet stroll, follow Junkadelic with a funky dance, or simply sit and enjoy the view. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday afternoon at the Wine Tent or by the Boodjar Bidi Youth Art sculpture.

ENTERTAINMENT This year we are back in full swing with 22 acts on the Main Stage over the weekend. As always, the program will feature some fabulous performers from local schools/colleges as well as talented local professionals. There is something for everyone from belly dancing to big band music. There will be more roving performers than ever with Morris dancers, Junkadelic, stilt walkers and Betty Bubbles on the oval.

WORKSHOP VILLAGE The workshops are a Festival favourite! This year the FIBRANT artists are back with some exciting activities. With a strong ethos of recycling, skill sharing, inclusivity and creating collaborative community artworks, the FIBRANT artists will be helping kids (and parents too!) create a village of cubbies, as well as providing some awesome bush craft activities. Workshops run all weekend from 10 to 1 and 1.30 to 4.30. No need to book, just come along! Gold coin donation appreciated.

BOODJAR BIDI YOUTH ART PROJECT Guildford Grammar's Indigenous students have collaborated with a local elder and Sculpture on the Scarp to create a sculptural work that will be displayed in the native triangle (between the skate park and the pavilion). This work will tell a local story provided by Barry McGuire, and the students will volunteer throughout the weekend, hoping to engage with the local community in passing on that story.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE... Veronica McGrath will be facilitating a workshop creating beautiful birds from 10 to 11am on Saturday, using repurposed materials donated by The Hive, The Little Nook and the local community. HotͲglue guns will be used, so this is most suitable for children aged 9+. The birds will be hung throughout the Festival if the kids will give them up! Heloise Roberts and Moira Fearby will be running a workshop creating flowers from repurposed and donated materials from 10 to 11am on Sunday. Look out for the flowers displayed around the Festival. Kimberly Stuart will be running a workshop from 3 to 4pm on Sunday creating prints from natural materials onto donated and repurposed materials, or BYO fabric/paper to print on if you want!

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT & RIDES Join in the fun with tea cup rides, bouncy castle, face painting, super trooper, climbing wall, Maypole dancers, and camel rides around the oval.

SILENT AUCTION Check out the great Silent Auction items in the Hall and place a bid. Visit our website for a list of our fab Silent Auction donors. All proceeds support the Festival.

MARKET STALLS The oval will be bustling with local and regional artisans, schools and community groups showcasing their handͲmade, homeͲmade, repurposed and recycled art and craft, food offerings, and gourmet produce. A great place for Christmas shopping!

WINE TENT This year’s Wine Tent will be set up at the Pavilion again. Run by a dedicated bunch of volunteers from the Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (DaSRA), funds raised will go towards the Community Pavilion Project. Enjoy a drink and a great line up of entertainment featuring local and invited musos. Open 11am to midnight Saturday, and 11am to 8pm Sunday.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Filtered water stations will be provided so please BYO bottle. Vendors are being asked to use compostable packaging, where possible. A threeͲ bin rubbish system will be in place, manned by trained and enthusiastic student volunteers (thank you!) to guide the separation of waste, which will then be handled by waste management company Write Solutions. Help us to help our planet

AROUND THE VILLAGE Our local gems are joining in the Festival fun with the Little Nook, the Hive, Darlington Liquor, Two Birds and Juniper Galleries (Dalry Road) all open over the weekend. The Post Office is coming to the oval with Santa's mailbox this year Ͳ get in early with those Xmas wishes.

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Baha’i Community of Mundaring This November we are commemorating the remarkable legacy of one of the central figures of the Baha’i faith, Abdu’l Baha. Son of the prophet founder of the Baha’i faith, Abdu’l Baha is considered to exemplify the spiritual qualities and attitudes of mankind. He travelled the world at the beginning of the 20th century teaching peace and unity with brilliant simplicity to high and low alike, he presented a divine prescription for the spiritual and social renewal of society. In the Middle East he led a household that practiced equality between women and men. In Europe he spoke in churches about the oneness of all religions. And in America he emphatically practiced and preached racial unity. The path he walked was not one of ease and comfort, during his lifetime he spent over 40 years in prison and exile, but all who met him, even his foes, were overcome by his radiance and divine character. Abdu’l Baha once said ‘A thought of hatred must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love’, and his whole life was a testament to the unrelenting power of love and compassion even when faced with hatred and intolerance.

This year marks a hundred years since the passing of Abdu’l Baha, yet his teachings are continuing to touch more and more lives. The Baha’i Community of Mundaring will be marking this occasion with a joyful gathering to reflect on Abdu’l Baha’s life on 27 November and we warmly invite the whole community to join us. Mundaring Baha’i Community

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This month the Darlington Dibblers have been learning about how to treat burns and abrasions, we finished the evening with each Guide putting together their own basic first aid kit. ‘Being prepared’ is an important focus of being a Girl Guide. The girls also participated in some activities and games with ropes and became familiar with simple knots such as the Reef knot. We reflected on how this knot can be used and the Guides found a unique (and delicious!) way to practise tying it: jelly snakes! Most recently, the Darlington Dibblers attended a tour and information evening at the Katherine Susannah Prichard Library. November 2021 – Darlington Review

The Guides were very fortunate to be given a ‘behind the scenes’ tour which they thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, we found the evening very informative as well as inspiring. Perhaps we have a future Librarian or Library Volunteer within the unit? We welcome new girls aged from 7-12 years. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – Darlington Scout/Guide Hall on Glen Road, Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm during the school term. 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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Matthew Hughes MLA JP Member for Kalamunda The Constitutional and Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Equality) Bill 2021 was passed by the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, 14 October. The Bill received close on sixteen hours of debate and has been transmitted to the Legislative Council for its concurrence.

In line with the recommendations of the expert panel, the State Government has brought legislation to Parliament which will fundamentally reform the electoral system in the Legislative Council to be fairer and more democratic.

The two Liberal Party members and four National Party members making up the opposition Alliance in the Assembly were totally opposed to the democratic reforms enshrined in the Bill. Both parties are desperate to retain the gross malapportionment designed to distort elections to the Legislative Council that (until the 2021 election) gave them effective, locked-in and engineered control of the upper house for the last 130 years.

First, the report recommends the abolition of group voting tickets – this is the mechanism which allow parties to do secret preference deals and pass your vote on from one minor party to another, without your knowledge or consent.

It took the people at the last election to give the Labor Government over 60 per cent of first preference votes to break the gerrymander. The existing bias has given the Liberal and National parties and their antecedents the continued ability to thwart the legislative agenda of successive Labor Governments; a stark contrast to periods when the Liberals and Nationals occupy the government benches. This existing system is neither fair nor democratic.

Instead, the reforms will introduce optional preferential voting – similar to other jurisdictions and our Legislative Assembly. Under this system, voters will have complete control of where their preferences go. This change will prevent the situation we saw at the last election from ever occurring again. Secondly, the report recommends the abolition of the current six Legislative Council Regions (three metropolitan regions and three non-metropolitan regions), in favour of a single Western Australian electorate with 37 members representing voters, as is used in New South Wales and South Australia’s Upper Houses and for each State in the Senate.

The Legislative Council election results this year more than ever clearly demonstrated a system that is not operating in the best interests of democracy and fairness.

This change matters because at the last election a vote in Kalgoorlie was worth three and a half times a vote in Albany. A vote in Wundowie was worth four times more than a vote in Wooroloo, just nine kilometres away.

The community was rightly astonished that a member of the Legislative Council could be elected with a mere 98 primary votes because of secret preference deals, while 30,000 votes for other candidates could not secure a seat elsewhere.

Under these reforms, every vote will be equal, and every Western Australian will have 37 representatives in the Upper House. The expert panel found that this is the best way to overcome unfair vote weighting.

As a result, the State Government appointed an independent expert panel to consider the need for electoral reform of the Legislative Council. The Report was compiled by an independent expert advisory panel led by Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC, who was Western Australia’s 31st Governor, along with four eminent electoral and constitutional law experts. The report’s findings are clear about the need for substantial change.

With a whole State electorate, parties and candidates could locate their electorate offices wherever they choose. Additional resourcing for regional members of Parliament will remain.

In addition to the issue of preference harvesting, the report also identified and addressed the issue of unfair vote weighting in the current system. Our Legislative Council currently has the most unfair system of any state or territory in Australia, and lags well behind most parliaments in the developed world.

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Garrick Theatre Here at Garrick Theatre, preparations are well underway for our final production of 2021, Treasure Island, The Pantomime by Ben Crocker.

Traditional English pantomimes all follow the same formula. There is always the Dame, played by a large man dressed as a woman, a young woman dressed as a boy and two simple sorts who help to tell the story. Then add the dancing, singing, slapstick and knee slapping comedy and you are ready to have a boisterous time for everyone. Add to that, a pantomime is the rare opportunity for the audience to join in loudly and enthusiastically (Oh not he’s not! Oh yes he is!). Boo the villain, cheer the hero/heroine. The louder the better! In the very experienced and capable hands of Director Douglas Sutherland-Bruce (who also directed Puss in Boots) it conforms very much to the traditional British standard, this time focussed around the much-loved classic by Robert Louis Stevenson Treasure Island, with a wonderful villain in Long John Silver (Rob McConnell) trying to outwit Mother Hawkins (Gavin Crane, making a repeat performance as the Dame) and his young lad, Jim (Olivia Fellows) and the Squire (Ken Harris) and his delectable daughter, Jenny (Katelyn Barr) all while searching for a fortune in gold.

is Musical Director Christopher Steike and Choreographer Sophie David. Behind the scenes, another crew is working diligently to ensure all is ready for opening night. Taking care of lights and sound is Matthew Roberts, props are in the very capable hands of Michelle Compton and the Stage Manager is ably supported by (despite his youth) the very experienced Assistant Stage Manager, Harry Compton. Wardrobe is in the talented and capable hands of Sally Forbes. Why not treat yourself and the family to a fantastic pre-Christmas show and join us for a buccaneering good time. Tickets can be purchased through TryBooking at www.trybooking.com/ BTEIS or by ringing Elaine on 0406 231 145. Book now, as tickets are selling fast.

In this he is aided by his aged parrot, Polly (Fiona Forster); a gang of pirates and the ladies of the Smugglers Cove Women’s Institute, who have gone buccaneering for a lark. Director Douglas Sutherland-Bruce: ‘Panto is important, as it is often the very first time children are exposed to live theatre in any form. Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench all have said that the first time they saw theatre was a Christmas Panto and it changed their lives. Also, it’s a lot of fun – hard work and fun.’ Joining Douglas Sutherland Bruce in bringing the show to life

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Darlington History Group

HEAR YE, HEAR YE - WE’VE BEEN BUSY! The Darlington History Group’s recent AGM offered an opportunity to reflect on the year that was and to look towards the future. The Executive Committee was voted in and remains the same except for the loss of Geoff Barker, who has made a great contribution over this time. We hope to see him back sometime in the future. DHG is now a registered Charity, which required a huge amount of documentation. We have added to DHG’s Objectives “to respect and promote recognition of the local Whadjuk people’s traditional history and culture”, that is relevant to the Darlington Heritage Walk Trail Project with its Trail head, which will be a Tribute to the Early Years. This will celebrate both Indigenous Occupation and that of Early Settlers, and the research of the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail for its heritage nomination. DHG entered a new era of technology with Abi Hall developing an online shop as well as an online catalogue for our Preloved Arts Auction. Our substantial newsletter has also embraced new technology (for us!) and is delivered quarterly via Mailchimp. This technology is complemented by the skills of webmaster Rob Borsje, and Archivist Lyn Myles as they both continue to build resources available to the public on our website. We continue to develop and publish books as our way of recording and telling the story of Darlington and its people. We have published two books in the past 12 months. Historian and Vice Chair Cliff Burns has added to his publications, collaborating with David Hughes from the DVBFB in writing “History of the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade”. Accomplished writer and author Trea Wiltshire and graphic designer Mich Lee produced our stunning publication “Arts on the Edge | Darlington, the Place, the People, the Festival”. Our ongoing research of the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail is progressing, and it is exciting to combine the knowledge and expertise of the Midland and Districts Historical Society, and the Mundaring Hills Historical Society, along with our own, for this important project. Each of the groups involved with the Working Party are responsible for three different sections of the route between Bellevue and Chidlows Well. Chair Val Shiell GUEST SPEAKER EVENING - WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM, CLIFF BURNS (HISTORIAN) AND RACHEL BACKUS (GEOLOGIST) PRESENT “THE EXTRAORDINARY PERTH CANYON” Right on our doorstep, 22km west of Rottnest Island, there is one of the World’s most extraordinary geological features and marine parks. It is much bigger than Niagara Falls or Victoria Falls and as big as the Grand Canyon. The Perth Canyon is massive, which included one of the World’s largest waterfalls and the World’s largest Plunge Pool. What is a Plunge Pool? Come along and find out about one of Western Australia’s most fascinating geological stories. It will amaze you! Venue: Time: Email:

Darlington Lesser Hall, Owen Road. 7.15pm for 7.30pm prompt start Light refreshments served after the talk Gold Coin donation on entrance appreciated. publicity@dhg.org.au to register for this talk, or phone Chair Val 9299 6868.

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FIND US AT DAF WITH OUR AMAZING BRIC-A-BRAC AND BOXES OF BOOKS – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!! BUILDER, ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, PARLIAMENTARIAN October Guest Speaker Dene Callard introduced an appreciative audience to the life of his Great Grandfather James William Wright. Born 1854 in Chiswick, London, the son of builder James William Wright. In 1876 Dene’s grandfather travelled to South Australia, where he worked as assistant engineer in the Chief Engineer’s Department for two years. He returned to England in 1881, subsequently returning to Australia in December 1881, disembarking in Fremantle. In January 1882, Wright was the successful bidder for a contract to build the extension of the Eastern Railway from Guildford to Chidlow’s Well along with partner Edward Keane. James Wright’s brother, Arthur Bridge Wright, also worked on this Eastern Railway extension. He wed Ada Phyllis Louisa Light on May 1884, at St Paul’s Church in Adelaide, before they settled in Perth. Ada Wright was the daughter of prominent South Australian architect George Thomas Light, who moved to Western Australia in late 1884 to work with James Wright. Brother Arthur was involved with James in many partnerships, some of which resulted in significant financial losses that forced James in 1894 to sell Kensettholme (the name of the house came from Wright’s mother) in a ‘firesale’ to building and timber magnate Robert Bunning, who promptly renamed the home Innerhadden. Eventually sold to St Hilda’s School, it was demolished around 1982. Originally accessed off Johnston Street, Peppermint Grove, but with magnificent landscaped grounds spanning from Bay View Terrace to Palmerston Street, Mosman Park, Kensettholme set a standard for the grand residences of the area. Some of Wrights achievements in WA include the Darlington Lesser Hall(original wine vaults/cellar), York Town Hall, Woodbridge, AMP Chambers in St George’s Terrace, The National Bank, Perth, Ascot Racecourse, and the Federal Hotel, Perth. From 1902 to 1908 James Wright was a member of the WA Legislative Council, having been elected to represent the Metropolitan Province. He was also a foundation Member of the Western Australian Institution of Engineers in 1909, despite his then focus on architecture. James Wright died on October 3, 1917, survived by his wife Ada and three children, Harold, Ida and Lillian. He had made a major contribution to both engineering and architecture in Western Australia. The firm he founded in 1884 is the oldest continually operating architectural practice in WA, now known as Cameron, Chisholm and Nicol. DHG would like to thank Dene for his presentation, and thank you also to Dene’s sister Tanya for providing additional information. Archivist Lyn Myles SHARE THE HERITAGE – BECOME A MEMBER! DHG strive to preserve the heritage of our unique village. Join our mailing list to be informed about our progress on several significant projects, our guest speaker evenings, and receive our quarterly newsletter. It is free to subscribe, but you may like to consider becoming a member of our group. For just $5 a person/ year, you can become a member of DHG. CURRENT MEMBERS: Your annual membership is now also due. Visit our website dhg.org.au, contact Val Shiell 9299 6868 or email secretary@ dhg.org.au (Rob Borsje). 35

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dŚŝƐ ƚĞƌŵ͕ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ zĞĂƌƐ ϳͲϭϬ ǁĞƌĞ ŽĨĨĞƌĞĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ƉĂƌƚ ŝŶ Ă ϱͲǁĞĞŬ DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ ŝŬŝŶŐ WƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞ ƚŽ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐŬŝůůƐ͘ ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ǁĞƌĞ ǀĞƌǇ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ ĂĨƚĞƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĨŝƌƐƚ ƐĞƐƐŝŽŶ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞǇ ůĞĂƌŶƚ ĂďŽƵƚ ĞƚŝƋƵĞƚƚĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĂŝů ĂŶĚ ƉƵŵƉ ƚƌĂĐŬ͕ ďĂƐŝĐ ŵĂŶŽĞƵǀƌĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ĚŽ ƐŽŵĞ ũƵŵƉƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽƉƐ͘ November 2021 – Darlington Review

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Friends of Glen Park A Dreaded Weed - HESPERANTHA During the six months of winter and spring, the weeds in Glen Park have been steadily tackled by Friends of Glen Park and the Mundaring Shire Landcare team. The Landcare team has always responded quickly to our requests for assistance. However our battle against the weeds continues. Hesperantha …….. is a weed to ruthlessly tackle. Hand weed it to get the bulb, or whip off the flowers and seed heads now, even this late in Spring, will prevent the seeds being spread by

the wind or birds and lessen the germination in future years. It is a weed which has quickly and densely spread along our road verges, into our gardens and tragically through the native vegetation of our bushland, such as Glen Park. In some areas the density of it is like a white carpet covering the ground. As always, we welcome new Friends of Glen Park. Contacts: Glenys 9299 8347 or Leonie 0400 217 293.

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Darlington Sports & Recreation Association (WA) Inc. TASTE OF DARLINGTON – GIN ORDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

COMPLETION OF THE LOWER AREA MASTER PLAN (LAMP) PROJECT

By the time you read this the Gin and Giggles night on 23rd October may well have become infamous, in a good way of course. If the interest received prior to the event was anything to go by the exclusive fundraiser will have raised significant funds to help pay off the outstanding Pavilion project community loan. Does it taste like Darlington? At the inaugural tasting prior to the launch the committee all agreed - it really did taste like Darlington with its undertones of Lemon Myrtle and ‘secret’ native botanicals. A percentage of all sales is being donated by Wise Wines. Thank you to artist Alistair Taylor for the use of his artwork on the label. Xmas is around the corner so get your orders in soon.

The completion of the Skatepark, Pump Track and Grand Arbor signals the end of Phase 1 of the lower area master plan project auspiced by DaSRA. Maintenance of the infrastructure of these three elements of the project will now be managed by the Shire of Mundaring. Planning of Phase 2 is well underway with landscape and horticultural plans focusing on restoration of bushland and wetlands, construction of pathways and boardwalks. The LAMP team will now focus its attention on lobbying the federal government for further funding next year. Separate to the LAMP project, the Darlington Community Garden (DCG) will manage the community garden area lease which runs either side of the arbor. DaSRA is assisting DCG with plans to instal footings and shelter for the railway carriage.

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CONVERSATION ABOUT DARLINGTON OVAL IMPROVEMENTS DaSRA has offered to mediate a discussion about the widening of the Darlington Oval and is interested in hearing from local community organisations, individuals and users. Many regular users would be aware of problems inhibiting recreational and sporting use. In particular, poor drainage which causes problems in winter when large tracts of the oval are inundated by surface water. Tree root incursion on the northern side has also affected the growth of grass causing the surface to become uneven and pitted, creating a safety issue. These two problems alone warrant urgent attention but there are many other issues and opportunities to discuss so please be involved. As moderator of the conversation DaSRA looks forward to holding a public meeting early in 2022 to consider concerns, questions and ideas and will present a report to the Darlington Community Recreational Advisory Group.

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1.45-2.30pm The Free Radicals 3.00-4.30pm Blues ConFusion 5.00-7.00pm The Darkside of Bob Last year’s new location for the wine tent was so popular that the festival committee are locating it again at the Pavilion. Relax in comfort while enjoying elevated views of the festival. All proceeds go to completion of the Pavilion Project. Contact Chairperson Geoff Barker on 0418 953 176 or Cambell Giles on 0418 936 544 for further details on any of the above matters.

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Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association Council elections - our congratulations to Trish Cook and Luke Ellery on their election as South Ward Councillors and we look forward to working with them.

David Lavell and Darrell Jones - DRRA and the community

are indebted to David and Darrell for their work in support of Darlington and the shire over many years; in David’s case decades. We will miss them and are very grateful to them. Heritage Gravel Grind - after all the fuss and a very lively meeting with WestCycle and Shire reps last month, the event was postponed due to calendar congestion. WestCycle plans to hold it in early 2022 and in the interim is working on creating a bigger family friendly event.

Locality Plan - State planning regulations introduced some years ago have considerably impacted local planning and there was a wide-ranging discussion on where we go from here. The committee has agreed the first step is to talk to the other shire ratepayer groups as all have precinct plans which will be affected. Fortunately until the next Local Planning Scheme is in place, the current Precinct Plan remains active. Annual General Meeting will be held at the Lesser Hall on TUESDAY 16th NOVEMBER at 7:30PM All committee positions fall vacant each year and new committee members are always welcome.

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November 2021 Members attended the Region’s celebration Gala Dinner for 100 years of Soroptimist International at UWA club on 3rd October. We were joined by Hon Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Women’s Interests who gave a speech, and Hon Kate Doust MLC. A wonderful evening of friendship and good food was enjoyed by all. Our club hosted an information evening on 19 October – unfortunately one of the stormiest nights of the month – but were delighted to meet two new potential members. Our next meeting on 2nd November will be our planning meeting for our programme for 2022 and then we will hold a Xmas dinner meeting on 7th December to finish off this year. The challenges of Covid this year have been hard to overcome and our ability to fundraise was particularly badly affected. We hope things will be better in the coming year and we will be able to get back to our usual events such as a Quiz Night and a Fashion Parade without threat of lockdown. Meantime we continue to support the Midland Youth Hub with food items, clothing and other needs as they arise. We will also continue to support Wooree Miya women’s refuge with household items and clothing. Anyone interested in attending any of our meetings is welcome. Please contact us through our Facebook page or by ringing 0422981657 Berenice SI Helena Programme and Publicity Convenor

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Darlington Social Cricket Club The 2021.22 season is upon us, with two games already concluded. The first match of the season between intra club arch rivals, the Silverpots and Brownpots resulted in a decisive win for the down at heel Brownpots. The current pot holders “the Brown pots” won the all-important toss to test the newly laid pitch. Tight bowling, good fielding, and regular wickets kept the Silverpots to around Opposing captains four an over at drinks and with the prized trophy although the run rate increased post drinks the Silverpots were restricted to 230. Best of the bowlers with their four over spells were Ian Scrimshaw 0/8, Ben Devine 1/12, Chris Rickard 3/34 and Chris Arnold 2/33. The pitch took some spin and a bit of variable bounce off the seam. Runs for Guy Thompson 46 and ever reliable Ben Harvey 55 not out got Outrageous cricketing tall stories by KC, Scrimma, the Brownpots innings Beasely, KP, Nige and Flash off to a good start, save during the match for having to endure the excessive Jones celebrations when he took the wicket of Scrimma caught brilliantly by Mark Lucas on the boundary. The run chase was full of red ink, with Duncan “Bradman” Bell taking his average to over 150 with a score of 42 not out, Chris Arnold compiled a well-made 33 and five others finished in the 20’s to pass the total of 230, with only four down with overs in hand. Best of the Brownpots bowlers was Rob Zardins with 1/14 off his four overs. After match celebrations of the season’s start and the BBQ, continued around the Little Bar Cart at the Giles/Chivers residence just up the road from the pavilion. The little Bar Cart

The Little Bar Cart supplied wonderful exotic cocktails during the after match speeches and the BBQ.

Darlington Social Cricket Club versus Darlington Bushfire Brigade The game was played for the inaugural Hughes Burns trophy, which has been magnificently crafted by a member of the Fire Brigade.

It is a perpetual trophy to honour the contribution of David Hughes for his forty plus year involvement with the Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade (“DVFB”) and of Cliff Burns’production of a document outlining the history of the Darlington Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Two stalwarts of the Darlington Community, David Hughes & Cliff Burns

DVFB batted first and the leisurely bowling attack and some equally leisurely fielding helped DVFB smack the bowlers around. The Firey’s girls contributed over half of the runs with an outstanding innings by Mel Green of 69 not out and Ronny Loam 19.

For DSCC, Cliff Williams took 2/4, Rob Zardins 2/16 and Karen Durkin pitched in with 2/43. Two batsmen were extremely unlucky when run out by direct hits. The DSCC batting was marked by some solid performances. Cliff Burns scored 50 David Hughes handing over not out in his the trophy pre match trophy match and put on an opening stand of 58 with Jonesy, before Jonesy retired after 6, puffed out. Karen Durkin and Amanda Giles were both not out scoring 11 and 3 respectively. Matt Parsons made 41 not out and Rob Zardins 20 not out. DSCC passed the DVFB’s score in the 21st over.

Toffee nosed Silverpot , Mark Lucas at the BBQ

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Bringing out the best together Connecting with community At the end of last term our Junior School students in Years 1 to 5 bought their Grandparents and Special Friends into the library and classrooms to see what happens at school ‘in this day and age’ and to enjoy a spot of morning tea. We love finding ways to bring extended family onto campus to celebrate special occasions and maintain a connection to the College community. In Term 3 the Junior School also hosted Father’s Day events, Music and Dance Electives showcases, a Book Week parade and the ever-popular Helena’s Got Talent Show.

Every year, without fail, we are amazed at the range and diversity of the projects all our Year 9 students have been involved in.

Join us for a final tour Coming to Helena College, means you become part of a collaborative community with a commitment to core values and close working relationships between students, staff, and families. The feeling of being part of something permeates through the classrooms, playgrounds, performance areas and sports fields. Community projects develop engaged citizens The Community Project is a requirement for all Year 9 students at Helena College. It is a significant body of work produced over three terms with the purpose of contributing to community. It is the culmination of the Middle Years Programme that highlights a students’ learning journey, reflects a commitment to service in action, and shows the skills and understandings developed during Years 6 to 9.

Students across both our campuses are happy, polite, confident and welcoming. But of course we would say this – so why not join us on our last Campus Tours for 2021 - where you can see and feel it for yourself. Junior School K- 5 Darlington Campus Tuesday 23 November, 11am Senior School 6-12 Glen Forrest Campus Wednesday 1 December, 9.30am

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This year we’ve had a large range of projects happening including surveying and re-vegetating local bushland, designing and making a street library, providing hampers to a Swan City Youth charity, fundraising and donating school supplies to the Smith Family, advocating and raising funds for the Starlight Foundation by holding a colour run, the Munda Biddi Trail ride for MND research, and fostering relationships with residents of a local retirement village.

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service Connecting to Birdlife in Nature and Language The school holiday events had an Australian birdlife theme giving children the opportunity to get out into nature guided by Simon Cherriman and Dani Crichton from The Re-Cyc-Ology Project. Carol Foley was back with a Noongar Language workshop, this time focussing on Noongar language around birds. At Mundaring children constructed eagle’s nests in Sculpture Park, and at Boya children went on a “nature-spotto” walk through Mountain Quarry and surrounding bushland. The accompanying adults had as much fun as the children!

Eagle Nest building at Sculpture Park, Mundaring

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Simon and Dani at Boya

Simon and group at Boya Quarry

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Idle Torque Author Event with Alex Forrest Boya Community Centre, Thursday 18 November, 10.30am Join us in hearing Alex Forrest discuss his book, Idle Torque, based on his long-running column in The West Australian newspaper. Idle Torque is a collection of the most memorable stories from the column which appeared every week in The West Australian for 21 years. It will be available for purchase on the day courtesy of Dymocks, Midland Gate. Bookings are essential for this free event at https://181121b.eventbrite.com.au. November 2021 – Darlington Review

Alex Forrest with his book Idle Torque

Donna Faragher JP MLC Member for East Metro Launch of Parliamentary Friends of People with Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases This month saw the launch of the first Parliamentary Friends of People with Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases at Parliament House. I am honoured to be a Co-Convenor along with my colleagues, Hon Matt Swinbourn MLC and Hon Stephen Pratt MLC.

Dr Gareth Baynam, Mr Kane Blackman and Mr Andrew Bannister for the valuable role they have played in the Group’s formation. I look forward to working closely with them and my colleagues to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of rare and undiagnosed diseases on individuals, their families and carers across our community.

There are more than 7,000 rare diseases and currently over 200,000 Western Australians are diagnosed with a rare disease, of which seventy percent are children. The Parliamentary Friendship Group has been formed to provide opportunities for Members of Parliament to learn more about the needs of people with rare and undiagnosed diseases, as well as the challenges and opportunities involved in providing care and support services. As a former Minister for Disability Services and the new Patron of Kalparrin, a wonderful organisation supporting families and carers raising children with disability, developmental delay or who are experiencing serious and often chronic medical conditions, I am delighted to be part of this Group. Thank you to Rare Voices Australia and members of the WA rare diseases community for supporting the establishment of this Parliamentary Friendship Group. In particular, I thank

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Mundaring Arts Centre

MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE Tineke Van der Eecken explores the tributary systems within our culture and environment in Tributaries, on display at Mundaring Arts Centre from 6 November – 19 December. This exhibition is presented as part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial, supported by Lotterywest. It features jewellery, sculptures, and corrosion casts, alongside photographs illustrating the fragility of Western Australia’s landscapes, flora and fauna and the detrimental impact colonisation has had upon them. Join Van der Eecken on 20 November as she discusses the exhibition, the concepts behind her work, and her creative processes. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the practice of such a standout artist. Tributaries will be exhibited alongside The Second-Best Time Is Now, Mundaring Arts Centre Inc.’s members show. For this exhibition, MAC Inc. members were invited to reflect on their relationship with caring for and cultivating the natural environment. The result is a range of works across multiple disciplines, showcasing the artistic talents of MAC Inc.’s members and the natural environment of the surrounding region. (LEFT) Tineke Van der Eecken, The disappearing, 2021, corrosion cast of equine bronchial tree, polyurethane, courtesy of Dr Christophe Casteleyn and Dr Sofie Muylle, Department of Morphology, Ghent University, 60 x 35 x 10cm. Photograph by Yasmin Eghtesdai.

MIDLAND ARTS CENTRE On display at Midland Junction Arts Centre from 13 November – 12 February, Toy Stories brings artists, hobbyists, regional museums, and community groups together in a showcase of contemporary and historic handmade toys. Toy Stories is curated by Sarah Toohey and presented as part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial, supported by Lotterywest. This exhibition presents local craft, social history, contemporary art, and childhood experiences of past generations. It celebrates the imagination and creativity of hobbyist toymakers and professional artists alike; their optimism, humour, and unstoppable urge to play.

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EVENSONG FOR ALL SAINTS DAY Sunday 31 October 7.30pm Evensong is back! Enjoy the ancient custom of sung evening prayer followed by a delicious supper.

Friday 24 December, 5.00pm Nativity and Christingle: A craft activity followed by a short play with carols for children Friday 24 December, 11.30pm – Midnight Mass Sung Holy Communion with classic carols AN EVENING WITH THE WINTHROP SINGERS Thursday 25 November, 7 pm Tickets available soon via www.hillsanglicans.com/events/ winthrop The Winthrop Singers are one of UWA’s premier choral ensembles. Consisting of students studying across all faculties at the University, The Winthrop Singers sing weekly evensongs at St George’s College under the guidance of Hugh Lydon, as well as a variety of concerts throughout the year.

Saturday 25 December, 9.00am - Christmas Day Service Holy Communion with Christmas Carols Sunday 26 December, 9.00am – Belated Christmas Day Service Another chance to share Holy Communion and Christmas Carols, but on Boxing Day!

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday 5 December 7.30pm Claim the date for this iconic annual event, which we expect will be back inside St Cuthbert’s this year

TAIzé 7 NOVEMBER AT 6.30PM On the first Sunday of the month St Cuthbert’s is lit by dozens of candles. We sing simple chants, enjoy silent meditation and hear a short reading from the scriptures. All are welcome.

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Everyone who has kids probably knows that catchy Sesame Street song: ‘Who Are the People in Your Neighbourhood’? For those who don’t, see: https:/www.youtube.com/watch? v=V2bbnlZwlGQ I think this is a good theme song for us to remind ourselves to reach out and meet new people in our neighbourhoods we are so incredibly lucky to live in. Do you know where and how to meet new people? How about we introduce a new person here each month? Who do you want to meet? Halloween will be done and dusted by the time you read this, but that Darlington tradition is alive and strong and we hope any newcomers in the ‘Halloween Triangle’ centred around Orange Rd managed to cope with all our little ghoulies coming to visit....Quoting Sue Lennard; “We DID try to warn them at the WTD event!!” And thanks to our legendary local ‘witches’, Sue & Kendall for collecting & distributing treats, costumes and props. Many are lamenting no official Halloween Parade or Bonfire were organised this year so there’s strong talk of some serious organizing for 2022. Who’s putting their hand up? And Summer’s fast approaching and so is our need to making our Village a safe place to live. The DFES Community Preparedness experts talking at the recent meeting of Darlington’s BUSHFIRE READY Street Co-Ordinators, underlined there is much to do in Darlington to prepare for our Village to be safe.

And the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR that keeps communities safe is – we’re stronger together. Research shows the more the community is prepared and connected as a community before any disaster, the better the outcome. For many reasons it doesn’t work to say “I’ve got insurance and we’re leaving early”. So heeding their warning we need to get our homes and families prepared as well as the Village. To do so we invite you to: A Bushfire Ready Get-Together/Meet Your Neighbours led by Susie Itzstein & Jasmine Fyfe on Friday 19 November at 6.30pm at the Darlington Club in the Darlington Lesser Hall. Bring a plate to share for dinner. Look out for further details on the Hub. Let’s support the wonderful work that our Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade does all year. I think often of the wisdom of the words of former Shire of Mundaring Fire Hazard Inspection Officer, Allan Entwistle: “You are only as safe as your neighbour!”

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Darlington Community Garden (DCG) Darlington Community Garden Spring Launch – 26 Sept 2021 An A – Z of Acknowledgements & Appreciations of our Helpers It takes a village...

Sunday 28 November 2021 4.30pm AGM. Sports Pavilion. 5-7pm End of Year Get-Together. Bring a plate. Contact: Louise 0437 310 578 All welcome! Saturday 29 January 2022 6-9pm Bush-Dance with The Pioneers Bush Band, Darlington Pavilion/Oval Contact: Shelton Huettig 0452 541 069

The DCG Spring Launch has come and gone We celebrate everyone who contributed in many different ways to making it auspicious & wonderful which was only slightly marred by the wet weather. The DCG is dedicated to celebrating growth of all kinds... Every little bit counts...

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M MC: Chris Durrant. – MEMBERSHIP MATTERS manned (or rather

elegant & gracious affair with cupcakes & china & crockery donated from all over the village and served by an equally elegant team of willing workers.

B Bright & Beautiful BUNTING in Abundance – by the inimitable Sue Lennard and her Team: Janey, Bep & Libby donating fabrics; Sue & Silvia cutting, ironing & stitching; Fiona, Anna, Marg, Bill, Leonie & Alf working out the colour themes on the tennis court fence. (It is now available for hire)

C Our COMMITTEE, CO-ORDINATORS &

CREW were exceptional & extraordinary: Special applause for our EVENTS & EDUCATION Group:

– LEAD/CO-ORDINATOR - Shane Bailey &

TEAM - Alison Atkinson, Sally Herzfeld, Susie Itzstein, Shelton Huettig, Belle Skene, Brenda Sinclair Jones & Sui Johansen.

D DARLINGTON CLUB members led by Sue Lavell,

organized & ran the SAUSAGE SIZZLE & donated the proceeds to DCG. – DCG DISPLAY: Karen Davies & Rosie Logie. – DRUMMING Circle: Glen Huxtable.

E ECO-FAERIES – Faerie Cara & Blue Fairie

shared sparkling fairy magic to the delight of all the beautiful little faeries (& those not so little ). – ECO-ART by DEMELZA & assistant Fiona Smith; though cancelled your efforts were valued.

F FOOD VAN Co-Ordinater - Belle Skene. – Federal Ministers: The Hon. Ken Wyatt AM MP and Senator the Hon. Minister Richard Colbeck.

G GOANNA ECO-ART by Alison Atkinson. – Distinguished GUESTS & politicians for joining our celebrations.

H Matthew HUGHES MP for his generous

donation and sponsorship. – Young HENRY Santa Maria was a delight and highlight for me playfully tromping and trudging and splashing in the mud while the dignitaries did their tree planting and official photo shoots.

I IAN CRAWFORD for displaying his Electronics Fun Bin he and Rosie & the kids are working on. J JOVIALITY AND CHEERFULNESS of all.

afternoon: Linda and Jimmy March.

L Our LOCAL LITTLE BRASSICA duo – Hardey & Caitlin nourishing us with healthy food & delicious desserts & free Herb Tea Station. – LAMP team who built the Arbour for us.

“womanned”) by our friendly Natalie Balgera. – MARQUEES provided by Bendigo Bank and Rotary.

N Special

Guest, Aboriginal elder NOEL NANNUP for his WELCOME TO COUNTRY and officially launching the DCG.

O OUTSTANDING teamwork overall! P PLANT STALL: Sue Lennard & Fiona Dent. – PA & SOUND Assistant – Glen Whisson. – PHIL supplying Redmie Coffee. Q QUILTER Extraordinaire MEGAN BYRNE, creator of the beautiful quilted DCG BANNER & made in 3 days!!

R RECYCLING STATION for LIDS – with Winsome Santa Maria and her fabulous family.

RAFFLE TICKETS: – Ion Jefferson donating 1st Prize of trailer of firewood. Won by Susie & gifted to Sue L. – Sue Lennard donating 2nd Prize of a Worm Farm and setting it up for winner Di Parker. – Shelton Huettig RAFFLE-TICKET-SELLERLegend living up to his name on the day.

S SACK Race run by Sally Nevill. – SCARECROW Competition won by Julie Bull. – SET-UP & CLEAR-UP VOLUNTEERS:

Dave Taylor, Simon Byrne, Peter Furey, Steve Willard, Meg Selman, John Yaxley, Rosie Logie. – SIGN designed by: Liz Dumont and Dave Taylor. – SIGN placements by Shelton Huettig & Gareth O’Neill.

T Our first TREE PLANTING by Ken Wyatt,

Noel Nannup, Sally Herzfeld & Henry Santa Maria.

U Visioning of many future UNIQUE Events UNDERNEATH the Grand Arbour.

V Our Darlington VILLAGERS & friends who attended – made our day & work worthwhile!

W WREATHES & CROWNS & GARLAND making with Spring flowers: Sui and Elska Johansen.

X X-CEPTIONAL & X-TRAORDINARY EFFORT by ALL. Y John YAXLEY, our Horticulture Team Leader for lugging in trucks of plants & trees to ‘green’ up the Arbour.

Z A Zappy, Zesty, Zippy, Zowie, Zealous new beginning. 

Darlington Christian Fellowship

H IDD E N T H I N G S

People often say that they are not interested in God because of the awful things they have heard or read about Him. My response is that God is a revealer, He is not a concealer. He is happy for truth to be seen, no matter how hard it may be to see it. Just because we may not like the things that God has allowed to unfold does not mean that He isn’t God and that what He declares isn’t true. His first priority is that we see truth and the truth alone. God is good and holy and just and merciful and we do ourselves a huge injustice if we choose not to explore how this can be true.

Hidden things are a signature of evil. Something only needs hiding when people are afraid of bringing that thing into the light. The first time hiding was mentioned in the Bible was with Adam and Eve. Their response, in disobedience, was to hide themselves from God. The next reference was when Cain killed Abel. One of Cain’s first cries was that God would hide His face from him because of what he had done. Two stark differences, in one instance they wanted to hide from God and in the other Cain was afraid God would hide Himself from him.

GOT QUESTIONS? What does relationship with God look like?

Recently at a medical appointment while just having general chit chat a clinician asked my son a question. She said “If you had one piece of advice for me in how to live life in the best way I could, what would it be?” After a thoughtful pause my son replied “To be a Christian.” She was quite astounded to hear a child answer in such a way. It led to great conversation about how being a Christian is more about having a relationship with God and not about having religious things to achieve and boxes to tick. Soooo what does relationship with God look like? For me it’s tangible, like all my relationships are, yet different - but

WHAT'S ON:

To understand God we must understand sin and holiness, death and life. God’s Word is written to reveal the seriousness of holiness transgressed and the tragedy of life lost. God lays out event after event, warning after warning for us to see that no vain attempt of man, in his own strength, can ever regain holiness or life. God leaves nothing hidden as to

what is required for holiness and life to be restored. He clearly states that only He is able to redeem these things for us. He does this by a work of propitiation, offering Himself and His own life, for the atonement of each of us. We can continue trying to attain the impossible for ourselves, or we can accept that God has done for us that which we will never be able do for ourselves. I am often reminded of Job's wife in the Bible. She was so angry at with such familiar constructs that God is just as existential to me as my children are, or anyone else in my life. It’s a relationship I feel really comfortable in, where I feel at peace that I am fully known and fully loved. It’s one where I am heard by Him all of the time. For example, one day we faced a rather complex situation. I chatted with God and I said “Who are you going to send to help us with this one Lord.” A few minutes later a car unexpectedly pulled into our driveway and it was the exact person that could provide the support we needed. It’s not that God always gives things to form relationship, some of my most amazing blessings have come when God has taken things away, but from those times we have seen beauty formed from ashes. I fell in love with God when I learnt

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God and what He had allowed to take place that she said to Job “Curse God and die.” But Job said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and not accept adversity?” Job had experienced the worst things imaginable. His story is one of the most intense experiences laid out in the Bible. Satan had intended evil against Job in the hope that Job would turn against God. Instead we see an incredible example of relationship between a man and God unfold. With all it's twists, turns and anguish, Job came out of the situation standing firm in his trust of God. Satan often tries to stop us from seeing truth by tempting us to things that look good, like Adam and Eve experienced. Other times he uses adversity to try and have us think that God cannot possibly be good and loving and holy, like he did with Job and his wife. These are the oldest tricks in the book and we shouldn't be surprised to experience either situation. God wants the truth to be seen; the good, the bad and the ugly of it. Sandra Parish about Him and His character through reading His Word. I felt loved by Him when I experienced that He knew me deeply and intimately by the way things occurred in my life that only He could orchestrate time and time again. Relationship with God is like having the Creator of all things walking with you every single moment of every single day.

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