Darlington Review • Vol.62 No.1 • February 2022

Vol. 62 | No. 1 | February 2022

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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Beadle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drra@darlingtonvillage.org 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 Hovea Ashram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manita Beskow .......................................................................................... mani1@iinet.net.au 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 James Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . crmartin@mundaring.wa.gov.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0437 287 377 Cr Trish Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Small happenings, small village, big new year …

Much has been happening in the village despite January’s soaring temperatures that occasionally left Darlington looking eerily like an abandoned town, with its playground and oval totally deserted as we retreated… at least until the cool of evening brought us out to trade news and socialise on the oval: walkers, dogs, cartwheeling children, and locals just needing to get out of hot houses and talk! Picnickers, in companiable groups, gathered to savour the ease of twilight and then lingered to enjoy the night sky, the tempting fare of visiting food vans and the year’s first full moon sailing across the sky on one of the hottest nights.

And while we strolled and relaxed, over at the Hive – where furniture was stacked and the kitchen newly-painted – Duncan was busy repairing decking while Declan oiled timbers.

Around the corner, in Orange Road, Lou was considering menus to whip up in her brand-new commercial kitchen, tucked away in a leafy corner of her garden. At St Cuthbert’s, Father Chris was preparing the last of the sermons he would deliver in the small stone church, as he readied himself for fond farewells and a new chapter of his life. Also looking into the future was young theatre-maker Haylee Whisson pondering a new play she’s crafting – and the opportunities offered by a coveted youth art award.

The Bell family and Sue Lennard at work on the Hive

Small stories, woven into the fabric of life in our village in what looks like being a big year…

There’s more on these and other happenings in this first issue of the year – along with an encounter with an echidna, a February 2022 – Darlington Review

possible win for a neighbouring slice of rural landscape, some reassurance about Covid vaccination certificates plus a couple of pleas for volunteers. And, as you will read in this issue, events are beginning to fill our diaries and although the much-loved Pavilion Gig and the Community Garden’s bush dance will have happened by the time you read this, there’s much more to check out as 2022 gathers momentum.

Meanwhile, the Review team takes this opportunity to wish all our readers, members and advertisers good health in the New Year – along with a healthy blend of optimism, fortitude and the generosity of spirit that our village has in abundance.

Chris Arnold, Steve Beadle, Pippa Windsor and Louise Stelfox

Who will be the new Secretary?

The new year brings a new team at our ‘watchdog’ organisation, the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) – but there’s still one vital committee role to be filled and YOU may be the person to take it on and cause widespread community relief!

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At the last meeting of 2021, Steve Beadle became a popular choice for DRRA President and, as you can read in his DRRA notes, there’s been a bit happening behind the scenes.

However, a priority will be the hunt to replace former Secretary Chris Pemberton who retired at the AGM (more about Chris in a later item). The former Secretary is happy to discuss what is involved with anyone interested the job. You can contact her at: chris.pemberton@bigpond.com Fortunately, a strong new DRRA team will have been formalised by the time you read this, with the Community Garden’s Louise Stelfox taking on the role of Vice President while Pippa Windsor continues as Treasurer. New committee members are geological consultant (and mountain bike rider) Chris Arnold and lawyer Raymond Leclezio.

As Steve mentions, the year started with what could be a win.

Along with residents of Clayton Road, DRRA has watched the slow progress of a development application to rezone the former CSIRO land (cnr of Fyfe and Clayton) from its current rural-residential zoning. Having seen the potential impacts of a single ad hoc rezoning in Helena Valley Road, residents of Clayton were determined to preserve their semi-rural slice of the Hills.

When Mundaring Council voted in support of residents, the developer appealed the matter to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) back in 2020.

Finally, in January came a SAT decision dismissing the developer’s request for a review of rejections from both Mundaring Shire and the WA Planning Commission. The reasons included that the application was “incompatible with other rural residential development in the rural zone … and the rural character and amenity of the location … and the principles of orderly and proper planning”.

Such reasoning must buoy the spirits of those fighting the bigger battle being waged by Save The Perth Hills against Satterley’s proposed North Stoneville development (on land owned by the Anglican Diocese of Perth).

However, for Clayton residents, there could be another hurdle should the developer choose to appeal to the Supreme Court, so residents aren’t saying anything until the 28-day period has elapsed.

Think echidnas!

We’ll linger a while in the vicinity of Victor/Clayton because you need to read Sue Rhodes’ Letter to the Editor that alerts us to the matter of echidnas having close calls with cars at the ‘elbow’ that joins the two roads. It seems these characterful creatures – that simply curl themselves into a spikey ball if

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they want nothing to do with you – have made this section of road a favourite thoroughfare.

Sue alerted us to this problem in an earlier letter to the Review and was delighted when local Chris Arnold (yes, new DRRA committee member) responded to her call for a warning sign.

Well done to Raelee Armstrong and Mundaring Shire for providing a sign that will hopefully ensure busy echidnas can cross the road safely when going about their business.

Chris took the photograph below (that we had some fun with) after a close encounter with its subject on this section of road.

It’s hard not to love echidnas because they are so EXTRAORDINARY: they eat ants, swim using their snouts as snorkels, are quill-covered and – together with the equally extraordinary platypus – are the only living mammals that lay eggs. To survive extremes of temperatures, they retreat to hollow logs or burrow into the soil.

The Internet tells us that loss of habitat is one of several threats to echidnas – which makes that possible win for semi-rural landscape flanked by bushland even sweeter.

Review needs a Production Manager!

The ratepayer’s association is not the only local institution looking for volunteers.

After producing more than a year’s worth of very good-looking Reviews , we’re sad to farewell our Production Manager Dave Taylor (left) who has won many plaudits during his tenure. Dave has netted a nice full-time job after several years of freelancing that, as anyone who has freelanced knows, can be a tad unpredictable. So, the Review team wishes Dave well, and the hunt is on for his replacement!

You’ll find an in-house advert for the job in this issue, but a few facts may convince local graphic designers that this could be a great way to contribute to the community – and earn some dollars, because the Production Manager’s job is the only Review job that is remunerated.

Dave is more than happy to talk to you about what’s involved, as is Jan Carroll who, for many years, has kindly acted as backup to the Production Manager. Our thanks to busy Jan for sitting in the production chair until we find a replacement.

If this sounds interesting, Dave, Jan and the editor would love to hear from you at: editorial@darlingtonreview.com.au

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A Covid success story…

When Louisa Knights, husband Lee, and children Finlay (11) and Ella (10) arrived in Perth two years ago and fell in love with a house in Darlington, their future looked secure. After migrating from the UK, the family spent time in Darwin where Lee had a job with an oil and gas company that eventually transferred him to the Perth City office. “We’d just bought the house when Covid hit and Lee lost his job,” recalls Louisa, “so initially we were panicking a bit.

“I’d always loved cooking and worked in catering in Darwin, so I took a deep breath: maybe it was time to just do it…to open my own domestic kitchen. “So, the Shire inspected the kitchen and approved it for producing what’s described in catering as ‘low risk foods’ and having completed the necessary food handling courses, I was ready to go. Locals have been so supportive of Lou’s Kitchen that I knew I had to go to the next stage ...my own commercial kitchen.”

That’s where their new Darlington home proved to be ideal: tucked away in the leafy back garden was a small building that clever Chris Dunnett of Hanna Projects has transformed. Lou is now producing home-cooked meals that can be ordered (see her advert in this issue) and is loving her new kitchen: on one side, chooks cluck contentedly among stone fruit trees and on the other, a line of citrus and a veggie patch. We love local success stories and this little business – born in worrying Covid times – has certainly been warmly embraced by locals. Congratulations to Louisa.

Oval widening proposal

DaSRA’s proposal for oval widening

At the invitation of the Review, DaSRA has again provided a page of notes on the proposed widening of the oval and Geoff Barker welcomes continued feedback. While casual users and dog walkers may still be confused about the actual impacts of the proposal on their use of the oval when it is booked by the additional teams that currently train at Boya, Geoff welcomes your questions. His report of feedback from the community is on page 16. The matter will also be discussed at the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) meeting on February 28. And if you’re also wondering why Darlington has two sport and recreation organisations, read about their roles in DCRAG and DaSRA notes.

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Art in support of Lifeline

Trish Juniper and Lifeline CEO Lorna MacGregor.

Trish Juniper has done much to maintain the legendary status of the late Darlington artist Robert Juniper. She has also ensured that his spectacular studio, perched on a granite outcrop overlooking the city, has remained a hub for artists and art lovers. Juniper Galleries has a busy schedule of exhibitions and the November exhibition saw artists create 20 x 20cm canvases on any subject you could think of.

Apart from visitors walking away with an array of exceptional Christmas gifts, there was a charitable dimension to the Lifeline 20 x 20 exhibition that ran through much of December. “Bob would have applauded the fact that the funds raised $25,000 that will train five new crisis support people for Lifeline,” says Trish.

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Art award’s future secure

Bob Juniper would also heartily approve of Trish coming to the rescue of the Robert Juniper Award for the Arts that was established many years ago to support young artists. This is the only youth art prize of its kind in Mundaring and, at $10,000, it is substantial! However, when Mundaring Shire withdrew its funding from the Mundaring Scholarship Trust (that runs the award) its future was in doubt, until Trish Juniper offered an annual donation of $5,000. Chris Durrant, Trust Secretary, says that to keep the prize at its current level and support additional youth prizes (like the People’s Choice Youth Award at the Festival) the Trust is still seeking $2,000 to augment the contributions of its Friends group and its own fund-raising efforts. If you’d like to contribute, contact Chris on 9299 6093.

Congratulations to Darlington theatre-maker Haylee Whisson for winning this year’s award (see next item) and to local photographer/musician Finn Owen and well-known artist Jo Meredith for being finalists. You can read about all of the very impressive finalists on the Trust website

Award-winner Haylee Whisson with her family Glen, Tania and Georgia at the presentation ceremony and promotional images relating to her one-woman shows

A question of timing

awesome process and eventually Hair was performed at the State Theatre for the 2021 Fringe Festival. Five days after we closed, Perth went into the first snap lockdown, but I’d just got a writing res-idency at the Midland Junction Arts Centre to develop another show I’d written.”

When local actor and theatre-maker Haylee Whisson completed her degree at the WA Academy of Performing Arts two years ago she could have been forgiven for indulging in some histrionic lamentations about the timing of her graduation.

One of her early theatre pieces, Onset, explores adolescent mental health, an issue of particular interest to Haylee. “Onset is about the small, seemingly insignificant things that, in adolescence, can lead to insecurities about yourself,” she explains. “I’m hoping that shows like this and Mensware can help to start meaningful conversations about issues that aren’t talked about enough.

Timing is everything in theatre – the duration of a pause, entrances and exits, and, very often, just being in the right place at the right time…

“I graduated into a pandemic…!,” she recalls wryly, remembering a time when curtains fell in darkened theatres, seasons were abruptly cancelled and there was widespread despondency across the industry.

However, with a ‘show-must-go-on…’ determination, Haylee turned her unexpected situation into a piece of theatre about finding herself working in a clothing store – on a path entirely different from the one she’d anticipated. Mensware, is still in the making and Haylee will use her $10,000 Robert Juniper Award for Arts to further workshop the one-woman-show for staging at Perth’s 2023 Fringeworld Festival.

“My overall aim is to create theatre that makes people laugh, feel things and reflect. That’s the art that I am trying to finesse and in doing so I’ve really been inspired by writers like Phoebe Waller-Bridge who wrote Fleabag. She is brilliant at exploring the human condition in a raw and real way.

Recalling the shock of the pandemic’s lockdown, the young resident remembers: “I’d planned to go to Melbourne on graduating, putting myself out there and looking for theatre work … so, yes, when the industry shut down it was scary – but, on the other hand, I felt unbelievably lucky to be in Perth!

“I feel very lucky, and privileged, to have grown up in a place like Darlington and being exposed to art and music and theatre. Winning the Robert Juniper Award was incredibly exciting and will have a huge impact on my career. I was absolutely thrilled to have received this honour, especially since I was amongst such an incredible pool of applicants. I would certainly encourage any young artist who is looking for help with their artistic talent to think seriously about applying for the Award.”

“When we graduated, a group of us had been awarded residencies at the Fremantle Arts Centre to develop a show, so we spent much of 2020 on Zoom, then got a director on board to be the ‘outside eye’ and bring it together. “It was an

If you want to know more about this Award, visit https://www. robertjuniperawardforthearts.org/where you can also find out how to become a Friend of the Trust and help support the amazing young talent we have in our Shire.

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Darlington Review – February 2022

DRRA’s Secretary moves on…

At the DRRA AGM, the association’s famously efficient Secretary Chris Pemberton retired after playing a pivotal role in Darlington’s ‘watchdog’ organisation.

When Chris Pemberton was invited to join the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) in 2003 we didn’t realise just how significant that invitation would be for our organisation.

Covid-19 certificates

If you’re stressing about how to access your Covid-19 Certificate, Boya and Mundaring Libraries are offering one-to-one assistance. Read the Mundaring Library notes in this issue that offers the assurance: “We can also help with printing and laminating a hard copy of your certificate. More proof that our Shire Libraries are THE BEST and there’s more info’ in their notes.

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At the time, Chris had retired from a series of very varied, senior public service administrative posts in Canberra (where she grew up). It was instantly recognised that, in taking on the role as Secretary, she brought a degree of professionalism to the task that was a legacy of this long career. Chris had the ability to communicate/correspond with everyone – from aggrieved ratepayers needing help, to Shire planners, and State and Federal politicians. Her service to DRRA spanned more than 15 years, with a break when the equally skilled Gabby Houldsworth took over.

“This is an important role, but it’s not onerous, with monthly meetings plus a minor amount of correspondence,” insists Chris, “and it’s rewarding because I’ve been able to witness the role DRRA has played in working cooperatively with the Shire to amend plans that didn’t always align with local expectations.” Apart from her cool professionalism during the occasional fiery public meeting, Chris will be remembered for her commitment to DRRA itself. “The value of this association is that, while many locals can’t regularly attend the monthly meetings, you can be sure if something significant comes up – be it a telecommunications tower in the wrong location or the threat of new flight paths over Darlington – residents will step forward, attend a meeting facilitated by DRRA and be given the accurate background to an issue so that, as a community, we can decide the way forward…”

However, as Chris leaves DRRA she also laments witnessing: “The changes in the State Government’s planning regulations that are reducing the authority of Local Government and its capacity to make decisions that reflect the needs of their communities”. One of her final DRRA meetings saw the updated Darlington Precinct Plan rejected because it didn’t align with planning reforms brought in by the current government. That will be one of many challenges facing DRRA’s new team.

While retiring from DRRA, Chris continues volunteering as one of the Darlington Arts Festival’s key administrators. She will also continue to enjoy her love of choral singing that began in her teens with the Canberra Choral Society. “My dad was a trained singer so I grew up listening to operas and my sister was a good pianist, so there would be singing around the piano and music was very much a part of life,” she recalls.

Having already spent time in Perth and with family members living here, Chris returned to Perth after she retired. She quickly joined the Perth Symphonic Choir, and a year later volunteered as DRRA Secretary. At the time, she also became a founding member and Secretary of The Darlington Club.

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As you will have noticed, the Darlington Review has a growing band of Guest Editors to ensure we present readers with a variety of voices in the magazine. Often described as the ‘glue’ that binds the community, the Review has been praised in Parliament for keeping the community well-informed and engaged – and it’s been doing just that since the 1950s!

We’d love more locals with writing skills to get involved, either on a solo basis or pairing up with a friend to produce the editorial. Remember you’re just compiling the editorial not the entire magazine – all the notes from groups and advertisements are handled by the Production and Advertising Managers.

Locals such as Chris Durrant and Collette Murray (above) who rotate in and out of the Editor’s Chair find it rewarding and an excellent way of contributing to the community while gaining insights into how the village works. And their editorials make it clear that, like most of us, they consider Darlington a uniquely special place.

“I felt it the first time my husband and I drove into the Hills many years ago, and when we moved up here and received our first copy of the Review I was taken aback that there could be such a fabulous publication dedicated to our enclave,” says Colette. “A few years of reading it cover to cover convinced me it was the beating heart of this village and when invited to be Guest Editor, I asked myself: how hard could it be? I soon discovered that, with so much going on every month and so many interesting locals, it’s easy to find material. And between volunteering for the DAF and the guest spots on the Review I’ve never felt more connected to the place I live, despite being a ‘newbie’ of just six years!”

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The joy of a hand-crafted toy

There’s an exhibition well worth seeing, particularly if you’re drawn to hand-crafted toys like this fine 19th century sailing ship that fired the imagination of a seven-year-old Christopher Gregson (now a top media marketing executive in Sydney). It was made by his dad, the late Darlington artist David Gregson, and is currently on display in the Toy Stories exhibition at Midland Junction Arts Centre. How could you resist embarking on an imaginary voyage of discovery given the wealth of detail that David crafted into the piece. There are multiple sails, rigging up to the crow’s nest, metal cannon and anchor, pulleys and winches. This exhibition runs until February 7 and explores the social history and childhood experiences embedded in toys, hand-made in WA, from 1920 to today.

Welcome to Hovea Ashram

In this issue, we welcome a new Review member, the Hovea Ashram, set in beautiful grounds in Margaret Road, Hovea. Several locals are already familiar with all that the Ashram offers, from ‘time out’ to weekly meditation/discussion/study sessions, workshops, retreats throughout the year. As Malcolm Firth tells us in his notes, “The focus of the centre is on learning about different cultures, art, science, meditation, and Yoga; emphasizing the inner aspects of Yoga philosophy beside the physical yoga practices. The Ashram is open to all persons interested in following an inner journey to peace and self-realisation through learning, practice, and wisdom.” There’s more information in the Ashram’s notes. ******* We mentioned earlier that the much-loved rector of St Cuthbert’s is preparing to leave Darlington. We will have a profile on Father Chris in the next issue. Meanwhile we need to sincerely thank Jan Carroll (who writes the St Cuthbert’s notes) for pulling this Review together with Dave Taylor, and to Gabby Houldsworth who somehow found time in a very busy life to sell the adverts so Julie Stuurstraat could take a well-earned break from her pharmacy and the Review.

Top Left: A model 19th century sailing boat made by the late Darlington artist, David Gregson Bottom Left: A self portrait by David Gregson

Trea Wiltshire Editor

Want to try the Editor’s Chair for size?

The Darlington Review would love to hear from locals with writing skills to join our growing team of Guest Editors.

For more information please email: editorial@ darlingtonreview.com.au

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Darlington Review – February 2022

My Place: Shire President, James Martin James applauds this fact, and the result of an election that saw Mundaring Council achieve gender parity for the first time. In fact the Council’s Deputy President, Paige McNeil (well known for her former leadership of Save the Perth Hills) is one of the new female councillors. “The fact that our Council now better reflects the make-up of the community is great,” says James. “For me, one of the positive experiences of serving in Local Government is the opportunity to work with people with a range of different professional and life skills. That makes for genuine debates in the Council chamber. I’ve certainly gone into a meeting thinking one way and been dissuaded by arguments put forward by my colleagues. One of our strengths is that we respect one another – which, as we well know from the media, is not the case in other local authorities.

“In Mundaring, we may have robust debates but we move on and respect the decisions that the Council makes. And, unlike some councils, we don’t caucus on political party lines.

If there is caucusing it’s usually based on opinion, personality or geography. Yes, some councillors are members of political parties, but fortunately Local Government is shielded from the 24-hour media cycle and the sport of political theatre.

The October Mundaring Council election saw wellknown community leader Trish Cook returning for her second stint on Council, along with young engineer and first-time Councillor Luke Ellery. And to top it all, James Martin who grew up in Darlington, was voted Shire President by his colleagues.

Six years ago, on the night of his 40th birthday, James won a seat on Council and has clearly gained the respect of fellow councillors, particularly for his keen focus on Shire finances.

James grew up in Darlington, and he and his wife Jo (a nurse) live in Boya with their daughters Lilah (9) and Kirrily (7).

The new Shire President works in finance and until recently was a keen member of the Australian Army Reserve – and he credits his leadership style to his military training and many years of service.

“Being an Army engineer is a bit like project management – you’re overseeing Reservists with multiple trades and qualifications, from demolition to carpentry, so your job is essentially facilitating, bringing together all those skill sets and making sure they have the requisite resources. Army leadership styles range from authoritarian to democratic and the latter is the style I bring to the job as Shire President.”

At a time when some local governments are riven with deep divisions, Mundaring Council has always managed to steer clear of party politics – much to the relief of ratepayers.

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“Having had the experience of standing as a replacement candidate for Labor in Hasluck in the last election, I appreciate that in Federal and State politics, while most politicians might agree on 90 per cent of issues, it’s inter-party conflict that makes the media story rather than the fact that hundreds of pieces of legislation have been successfully passed.”

After standing for Hasluck, James was candid about the impact on him, his business and family, but he doesn’t rule out standing again. “The opportunity to represent your community in Local Government, or at a State or Federal level, is something to which you can’t say a blanket no. You’d always consider it because it’s an opportunity serve your community and what I enjoy about Local Government is that close connection with the community,” he says.

James was elected on a platform of reining in expenditure and rising rates. “I’m attracted to that strategic area of economic leadership and I’d like to see more work done around rates because they’re essentially a tax. At Mundaring, I think we’ve got better at listening. We now have more budget workshops, start working on the budget earlier and talk more with the community about capital works they’d like to see happening. I’ve been successful in making changes – and that makes you realise you can make a positive difference.”

The contact details of all three councillors are on the inside front cover of the Review. In each issue we invite a South Ward Councillor to contribute a Councillor’s column, and in this issue Luke Ellery has written his first column for us. We welcome this first-time councillor and feel sure he will bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the Council table. The South Ward encompasses Helena Valley, Boya and Darlington.

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Letter to the Review From Sue Rhodes I would like to thank Darlington Review readers who responded and showed interest in my letter published in July 2021 regarding sightings of echidnas in the Darlington/ Boya area, and also to give an update.

I now know of 8 incidents in the last few years of people driving around the Victor Rd ‘elbow’ (the section just up from Clayton Rd) where echidnas have been struck, avoided or sighted dangerously nearby. This section of road, with 2 large areas of bushland either side, does seem to be a bit of a thoroughfare for the echidnas.

I would like to thank Chris Arnold, who had a near-miss then photographed an echidna in this location, who contacted me and then supported my request to the Shire of Mundaring for signage with his more scientific/technical approach.

You may have noticed that echidna specific signage has recently been installed (along with a secondary sign with wildlife helpline contact information) on this Boya-end section of Victor Rd, and for this I would also like to thank Raelee Armstrong at the Shire for taking up the cause and expediting the necessary negotiations with Main Roads.

I also know of 2 sightings in the Pitterson Rd/Verbena Way area and, sadly, one was quite a small puggle dead on the road. This area does not have the same through traffic but it would be good for residents and visitors to take extra care in this area too.

With raised awareness I hope there won’t be any more echidna fatalities or injuries simply from people not expecting to see these little creatures and therefore not recognising what it is on the road. Many thanks.

I’m Joe

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Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association Next Next Meeting: meeting -Tuesday Tuesday1st 1stFebruary February2022 2022inatthe theLesser LesserHall Hall 6.30pm Railway Reserve Heritage Trail subcommittee and 7.30pm DRRA 6:30pm Railway Reserve Heritage Trail subcommittee, and 7:30pm DRRA Darlington Station Reserve carpark maintenance This item was listed in the capital works request and works had been done by the Shire over the last couple of years but not completed. Since then the Shire had allocated funds to seal the carpark. Many Darlington residents were not keen on a ‘formalised’ car park area that would affect the character of this area that has been kindly maintained by FODS for years. On 14th January members of DRRA, FODS, and the Shire staff met onsite and the Shire has now agreed to repair the carpark drainage before the winter months. Thanks to Allan Woodward and David Grant for their ideas and recommendation to the Shire.

State Administrative Tribunal result – CSIRO development Clayton Rd / Fyfe St The old CSIRO building on Clayton Rd has been subject to a development application over the last few years (details have been listed in the Review several times) and had been refused previously by the Shire and WAPC. From there the matter was taken to SAT. On 14th January 2022, SAT also dismissed the matter. The applicant still has 28 days to appeal this via the Supreme Court, more details to follow next issue.

Railway Reserve Heritage Trail update Two members of DRRA's heritage trail subcommittee (that is looking for ways to improve safety for all trail users) have presented Mundaring Shire with two signage options to consider. The Shire had previously indicated that it was open to the idea of signage that would be appropriate for use on the length of the trail. One of the suggested signs is used internationally and is directed at walkers, cyclists and horse-riders, the other has been designed for use along the Darlington section of the heritage trail. A Shire update is expected very soon.

Vacant Secretary position DRRA is still looking for a new Secretary. If you’re an organised, community minded person who wishes to contribute to Darlington, and an association that has represented this community for decades (to both the Shire and the State Government) we’d love to hear from you. We are an active group that seeks to maintain and improve local facilities in our village. Mentoring is available. Please contact drra@darlingtonvillage.org for more information.Duties include taking minutes, correspondence to and from the Shire and responding to residents’ queries.

Councillor Luke Ellery - South Ward A new year often brings new beginnings and I've been delighted to see many young families and friends move to their new homes in Darlington.

One friend had a lovely note from a neighbour welcoming them and complimenting the young couple on how wonderful it was to see them walking their new baby in the neighbourhood.

I’m pleased to report that in January the Shire welcomed 29 new Australians from 9 different countries in a citizenship ceremony. Congratulations to our newest citizens on joining our proud country; those in our Shire know that our land truly does ‘abound with nature’s gifts’.

While some are happily moving into new homes I acknowledge that there is a growing rental/homelessness crisis. Several councillors have been talking to community groups on how we can bring help, hope and homes to those who find themselves displaced.

Over the holiday period I’ve heard from residents who have felt unsafe due to crime and other incidents in our neighbourhood. I am sorry that this would happen in our Shire and assure you that your councillors, and Shire officers, are always there to help, and are looking at ways to make our community safer.

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At present, councillors and community groups are preparing submissions for the Shire’s Capital works program. These may be requests for lighting, road upgrades, trail/park upgrades or other works. Due to the upcoming Federal election, great ideas may well have the contributions of local members. I highly recommend you write your requests to myself or your fellow South Ward councillors, Cr Trish Cook & James Martin, by the deadline of February 13th.

I recognise that in the coming days many will likely be affected by the spread of COVID and some may be affected by the government mandates. Dietrich Bonhoeffer remarked “We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.” The strength of a community is rooted in its countless acts of compassion to its members. I am heartened by kindness I see on display in the community and hope that it may continue and be a light to others in these times.

Cr. Luke Ellery South Ward E: CrEllery@mundaring.wa.gov.au M: 0420 421 883 www.mundaring.wa.gov.au

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Darlington Sports & Recreation Association (WA) Inc. The Oval Realignment conversation has generated considerable interest upto 20 January 2022 and generated many responses and some key issues and concerns, as noted below.

Website responses Object = 14 Support = 38 Total Responses = 52 Feedback from Other Organisations: Object = 19 Support = 2 Total Responses = 21

Casual Contact Responses [referred to GB]: Object = 8 Support = 10 Total Responses = 18 Sporting clubs Petitions Object = 0 Support = 317 Total Responses = 317

Five main concerns have emerged so far, with Sporting Club responses, listed below.

1. Does the Sporting groups proposal impact on other projects proposed by DCRAG and the Shire?

• The Oval realignment is a standalone project BUT if it were to go ahead then it would be possible for other improvements planned for the Oval and its surrounds to be actioned collaboratively.

• The Northern side of the Oval is in a seriously dangerous and degraded condition. Some significant repairs and maintenance improvements are needed. Improving the surface levels, removing old roots, improving surface grass cover, more water and upgraded reticulation, and redirecting/improving drainage.

2. Will the widening impact on Casual users – walkers, dog-off-leash, family and ad-hoc gatherings?

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Upgraded; bank, drainage and associated landscaping could enhance the Northern area for casual users.

In the past Sporting groups have negotiated mutually acceptable arrangements with other users.

The widening will potentially enable more space at the Eastern [Shady] end for other Oval users.

3. How many footy/cricket teams (by age group) train and have matches now - could the number of teams in each sport increase beyond what is currently envisaged?

Junior and Master Blasters Cricket is 4:30-6pm Friday nights in Summer [No Change forecast].

Auskick is always Saturday Morning from about 9-12am [No Change forecast].

Junior Cricket, 3 Age Groups, alternate weekends Home games with Away games.

Junior Football, 4 Age Groups, alternate weekends Home games with Away games.

Registration numbers fluctuate all the time. The sporting groups are keen to encourage participation of the young for health and community benefits but predicting future numbers is difficult.

At this time one extra Junior Football team and one extra Junior Cricket team could be accommodated.

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4. Will the widening take the playing area closer to the Heritage Trail?

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Over the years the safety and playing conditions for teams have changed resulting in the older age groups that previously played at Darlington being forced to play elsewhere. The widening will mean that the designated Buffer distances can be achieved so that existing teams can remain at Darlington and one new team can be accommodated.

The extra width will ensure there are appropriate buffer distances between the playing surface and the boundary of the Oval so that spectators can be suitably distanced; especially for Social Cricket hitters In February it is proposed to peg the extent of the proposed widening for all to see, showing no Trail impact.

5. Why can’t the teams remain at Boya Oval?

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While the Boya Oval is a full size oval for football and cricket it’s facilities are poor and non-compliant: - The building and changerooms in particular do not have universal accessibility - The changerooms do not comply with current safety and privacy provisions - The changerooms do not comply with gender neutrality requirements.

- The general condition and amenity of the building is poor.

Having Darlington players playing at their Home ground means a long term association with Darlington community that is clearly demonstrated by the number of past players who now live in Darlington.

We are encouraging community members to contribute to the conversation for another 2 weeks, to be followed by a presentation of the issues, concerns and responses at the DCRAG Meeting 28 February 2022.

Please go to the Pavilion website at https://www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au or write to DaSRA at P.O. Box 75 Darlington 6070 or to Chairperson Geoff Barker at geoff@pmdwa.com.

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Darlington Sports & Recreation Association (WA) Inc. As most would know by now, DaSRA began in 2015 out of a need to upgrade the Darlington Community Pavilion. To ensure the group could acquire the necessary funds to build the new pavilion it had to become an incorporated body, and as such has since found itself involved in much more than anyone could have imagined; auspicing and supporting other significant projects which have been developed for our precinct. Like most activities and developments in Darlington, these projects have been undertaken at a grass roots level; designed and implemented by the people, for the people.

These projects amount to more than the final installation or product, as we also gain from the process. This is what gives our neighbourhood its distinct identity. We live in a place where ideas can be presented, developed and brought to reality by us. There is a definite sense of empowerment that comes along with community driven projects, where we are all able to make a difference, and DaSRA would like to think that it has a part to play in keeping this momentum alive.

Let’s look back at some of the events that DaSRA participated in 2021.

2021 began with the 4th Pavilion Gig coordinated by Geoff Barker and Glenn Whisson. Of course, as you read this article the 5th gig would have been and gone too. What better way to start our new year than with an evening picnic in the heart centre of the village, listening to live and original music as the sun sets. So many wonderful creatives live amongst us, and this event helps us remember how lucky we are. Thanks to all who helped out, and big shout out to our fabulous musicians.

In MAY DaSRA auspiced the Noise Bin Project. This project was driven by Ian Crawford with the assistance of Rosie Logie and Geoff Barker. The group created an interactive container collection point or Can-R-Saw-Us, adjacent to the Darlington Community Garden and Skate Park. The focus was as much on the opportunity for young people to take a leading role in the design and build.

By JULY, the construction on the rear landscaping at the Pavilion began with outgoing Vice Chair - Stuart Aldred putting in a massive effort. This area is still not quite finished with more work from DaSRA to follow over the year.

Then we had yet another successful Quiz Night in AUGUST, where Lindsay and Kendall Earnshaw ran the event like the seasoned Quiz Masters they have become, along with their trusted helpers. It was a great atmosphere, and the event raised a staggering $11,500 for the Pavilion Project.

In SEPTEMBER we celebrated the completion of the New Community Garden Group and Skate Park, Pump Track and The Grand Arbour. Special thanks to David Grant and the February 2022 – Darlington Review

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DaSRA Lamp Sub Committee team. Later in the year their constitution was completed, and they became an incorporated entity all on their own, which meant that DaSRA was able to assign the lease area around the Grand Arbour over to the Community Garden Group.

OCTOBER saw the first Gin & Giggles event held at the hall.

The night was a smashing success with 150 people attending and many bottles of Wise’s specially distilled Darlington Gin sold. Big thanks to the Wine Tent Subcommittee for their enthusiasm and drive to make this happen, and then again in organising another DAF Wine Tent for the Darlington Arts Festival. It was great to enjoy views from the Pavilion back veranda looking toward the Pump Track, Skate Park and the newly completed Grand Arbour for the Community Garden.

Special shout out to all those volunteers who helped with this.

The AGM was held in NOVEMBER, and the new DaSRA committee was appointed. President Geoff Barker, Vice President Tim Hunter, Secretary Cambell Giles, Treasurer Lindsey Earnshaw and General Committee Members Gabby Holdsworth, Stuart Aldred, Colin James, Nerissa Richards, Paul McDonald and Rebecca deRooy. There is one position on the general committee to be filled, so please get in touch if you feel this could be you.

The year ended on high note with the final repayment of the community loan to Colin James. This is a monumental occasion, with thanks to all involved, and a big, heartfelt THANK YOU to Colin James for his generosity.

Whilst the loan is repaid, there are still items to complete and fundraising will continue. If you haven’t yet secured a piece of history by buying a brick yet, there is no need to panic as there are nearly 50 left! There are also other opportunities to help fundraising efforts with t-shirts featuring Alistair Taylor’s iconic Darlington print, bottles of Wise’s Darlington Gin and number plates still available, all online.

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Internationally we have a new President Maureen McGuire, Our club has been in recess since early December. from Northern Ireland, and our own Federation has voted in However, November before 2021 and during that time, we have the President Elect for two years , Siew Yong Gnanalingam presented our Transition Bursary of $500 to a fromyears Malaysia.

Members attended Region’s celebration Gala Dinner for 100 of Soroptimist International at UWA club promising female the student chosen

by Clayton rd on 3 PS, October.

We with were joined by at Hon Simone McGurk View to assist her fees her chosen HighMLA, Minister for Women’s Interests who gave a speech, We will meet for our AGM on 1st February at 6pm at Dome School, this caseMLC. Swan View SHS.evening of friendship and and Honin Kate Doust A wonderful good food enjoyed by own all. new President Katherine.

Forrestfield, andwas welcome in our Our strategic programme plan is in place for 2022 and it Ouralso club hosted50anXmas information on to 19Swan October one of the stormiest nights of the month – We donated stockingsevening with treats City – unfortunately remains to be seen whether we are able to carry this out in Youth Centre’s hub forto the attendees at their Christmas lunch. Ourbetween but were delighted meet two new potential members. next meeting on 2nd will be our restrictions forNovember the ongoing Covid virusplanning issues. th Early in December we had a stall at the Bunnings Midland meeting for our programme for 2022 and then we will hold a As Xmas dinner meeting onwould 7 December to finish always, if you think you like to know more off about Family Fun night, with information about us and a (mainly us and join with us in our endeavours to improve the lives of this year. female) lucky dip for families and children to give gifts to their women and girls locally and across the world, please just email mothers, grandmothers, sisters.

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Anyone interested in attending any of our meetings is welcome. Please contact us through our Facebook page or by ringing 0422981657

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Back to Work As I write, a lot of us are getting back to our day jobs and getting our children ready for the new school year after Perth's hot summer break.

Here on the Station Reserve, we are breaking our traditional 'off' season, when we don’t work, to attack the buildup of leaves, branches and a few deaths on the Reserve. Pathways have become thick with leaves and some of the fallen branches are big enough to need work to remove them, so the morning of Sunday 30th January will see a crowd of volunteers busily tidying up. What a quick, positive response we had to the call for volunteers- thank you all.

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Marianthus Bicolour Sollya Heterophylla ( WA Bluebells)

The summer watering roster continues in the meantime to try to minimise loss of any of the young plants put in last winter; I suppose lugging hoses around the Reserve is good exercise. This hot summer may take a toll before these young ones can get established. I hope you are all managing to keep your garden plants happy despite these difficult runs of days over 40 degrees. Good luck.

There are a few plants in flower in the Reserve - look out for the ones in the photos and let’s just appreciate the beautiful bush.

Enjoy walking through the Reserve in the shade of its big trees and stop for a chat if you see any of us working down there. Happy 2022 in your own gardens: don’t despair - you will get on top of the leave raking/ blowing and disposal.

Apart from the one-off working bee on 30th January, we FODS volunteers will be in recess until after Easter. Look out for chocolate Easter Bilbies in Woolworths, won’t you.

Diane

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DAF AGM on Monday 7 February 7:30 PM at the Lesser Hall.

And so it begins. Preparation for the 2022 Darlington Arts Festival is underway! Suddenly we are out of hibernation and mustering ourselves for an even better event in 2022, but we need YOU! Come along to our AGM on Monday 7 February, 7:30 PM at the Lesser Hall.

The fabulous Darlington Arts Festival is run by a large committee of volunteers. We are a mixed bunch of educators, retirees, lawyers, artists, health professionals, musicians, administrators, data nerds, gardeners, business owners and more. The common denominator is that we are all super busy people that somehow find a bit more time to squeeze some extra DAF into our lives. And we love it.

Through the year we organise DAF fundraising events that sell out in seconds. We also, rally up performers and artists and stallholders ready for that magical first weekend in November. Behind the scenes there is the website, social media, advertising, events planning, sustainability measures, organising stalls and grounds and entertainment. There are four art exhibitions, Junior, Youth, Open and Sculpture on the Scarp. Grants, sponsorship and donations must be found. Bills are to be paid, and books to be balanced. Legal stuff is attended to, paperwork tallied and insurance organised. Meetings with the shire, engineers, local business and more. Indeed, this festival requires a variety of skills to cover a breadth of tasks.

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Come along and find out where you can pitch in. The Committee is always on the lookout for new members and for other volunteers. Whether you are new to Darlington or you have lived here for years, whatever your age or experience and whether you have just a few hours to spare or you would like to offer a larger commitment of your time and services, head along to the Lesser Hall at 7:30PM, Monday 7 February. You will be warmly welcomed.

Poster Competition is back, bigger and better .

Check out the poster on the inside back cover to see entries from the past few years.

Entry is open to any age and it is FREE for up to ten designs. What do we want? Something bright?

Something simple? Complex? Colourful? Monotone? A photograph? A painting? Digital art? Crayons? You tell us.

Get your entry in by Sunday 13 March for your chance to win. With a prize of $300 and the opportunity to perhaps see your design plastered on posters and tee-

Sculpture on the Scarp

Entries will open early this year so pass on the word to all your creative friends

Spotlight on the 2021 Open Art Exhibition The work was thoughtfully curated by Gemma Ben-Ary, Kristy Scaddan, Breanne Sharp, Hugh Breslin and Morgan Dreaver and carefully judged by Clare Stroud, Stephen Castledine and Sue Starcken. Alastair Taylor and Amanda Smith took out first and runner-up prizes for Painting.

Sarah Keirle and Josephine Pitman took prizes in 3D. Mixed Media saw winners from both ends of the spectrum with Madeleine Clear one of the early founding Artists of DAF and Sherrill Richardson (first time to DAF and in just her fourth ever exhibition and first ever sale). Sean Standen and Paul Bastion took out the Prizes for Photography/

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Baha’i Community of Mundaring spaces within our local area and state-wide. These dedicated youngsters, through walking a path of service mentoring children in their neighbourhood, will be gaining confidence and developing responsibility and agency, inner spiritual qualities that will help them lead successful, fulfilling adult lives.

Since the last editionof the Darlington Review, the Mundaring Baha’is have made the most of the summer by being busier than ever.

Two of our 15-year-olds took time out of their holidays to attend intensive training to learn how to become teachers in our Children’s Spiritual Empowerment Program. They also completed the initial training to become Animators (peer facilitators) within our Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) for 11–14-year old’s. For each program they completed a week of full-time study and practical activities (such as preparing a lesson and delivering it to some enthusiastic children). These young people will now be accompanied as they serve alongside experienced teachers/ animators and will gradually take on more responsibility for community activities as their capacity grows.

Teachers and animators in both programs are supported to develop their skills with regular training and reflection

Older youth attended a 12-day residential seminar for undergraduates where participants explored the importance of engaging in social action and discourse inspired by a conceptual framework comprising of a balance of both science and religion to contribute to the advancement of global prosperity.

Not quite as academically challenging but just as inspiring was the four-day Summer School at Fairbridge that most of our Mundaring Baha’i families attended over New Year where we joined some 300 participants from around Perth to immerse ourselves in joyful learning, spiritual upliftment, and friendship.

If you’d like to take part in any of our study opportunities or to join us as we walk a path of service towards creating a peaceful world, please contact us.

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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+

Welcome back for 2022!

Scouting began in Australia well over 100 years ago, and while much has changed in this time, our core values have remained and we continue to provide opportunities for young people to learn new skills, develop friendships, challenge themselves and learn to become better global citizens.

A new year, a new challenge? Do you know any young people that might be interested in joining Darlington Scouts? Scouts provides fun youth development activities, building resilient and confident boys and girls aged 5 to 25. (see graphic above) We also welcome adult volunteer Scout Leaders. Scouts has opportunities for the whole family to be involved.

Friendship: Scouts is a great chance to make new friends outside of school. Spending time camping or hiking with others your own age is a fun way to get to know people.

You can take up opportunities for joining Scouts from all over the state in larger events and, one day soon, we might get the chance to travel again to other parts of Australia or even another part of the world through Scout Jamborees.

Scout families are welcome to get involved too, with lots of opportunities for the whole family to make new friends and feel part of the community.

Adventure: Action is at the core of all Scouting activities.

Whether we are tackling a river in a kayak or learning how to set up a tent, our program ensures that our Scouts never stand still. At your weekly meetings you’ll learn the skills you need to plan, prepare and go on adventures, and by the time you’ve been a Scout for a few years, you’ll find yourself being able to take yourself on solo hiking and camping activities.

Leadership At Scouts you’ll become a member of a Scout Patrol with approximately six other Scouts. Your Patrol will work with other Patrols to form a larger Scout Troop. Together you’ll make important decisions, set critical goals, and depend on each other to succeed. Scouting is youth-led, adult-supported.

As a Scout, you get to choose what you want to do, and your Leaders are there to support and advise.

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Do you have some skills that you’d like to share with young people? Our groups are a mix of boys and girls, and range in age from 6 to 17. Our volunteer leaders are always looking for ways to incorporate helping young people learn new skills in their weekly programs. You could come along to a session and share some knowledge, and even better if there is a practical activity for youth to try. You may be in service (police officer, paramedic), a volunteer (wildlife, care agency) or have skill that you’d like to share (craft, trade skills). Our leaders will manage the session and the group, and assist with activities. It could be a one –off, or across a few nights to different age groups – we’d be happy to have a chat with you about options.

Darlington Scout groups are open to boys and girls There are 4 sections: Joey Scouts (age 5-8), Cub Scouts (age 8-11), Scouts (age 11-14) and 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.

The Scouts meet weekly during school terms and 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 few trial 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 us by email: membership@darlingtonscouts.com or check out our website: www.darlingtonscouts.com Containers for Change Darlington Scouts also collects 10c cans and bottles to assist with our fundraising for activities and equipment.

You can leave these bagged outside the hall, or if you are dropping of at the container collection points or the tip, reference IDC10301799.

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Helena College

Bringing out the best together 2021 ATAR Success Helena College congratulates our ATAR students of 2021, who achieved a median ATAR of 82.2, a score above the Western Australian median of 81.75 and the College’s highest since ATAR reporting began in 2016.

Of 45 ATAR students, 37 or 84% of our students achieved an ATAR of 70 or above and 15 students, one third of the class, placed in the top 10% of the state with an ATAR of more than 90.

The highest ATAR result achieved, went to the recipient of our 2021 Helena College Award Olivia Hanly, with an ATAR of 99.4, placing her in the top 1% of the state. Another five students placed in the top 5% in the state.

The combined performance of students in our Mathematical Methods, Literature, Biology and Media Production and Analysis classes, were among the highest of schools in Western Australia.

Principal Peter Coombs said: “We are pleased for our students with these excellent ATAR results, and recognise the success of all students pursuing various pathways.

“I acknowledge our teaching and support staff, for their dedication to our students in striving to meet our mission: to be a school with high expectations of learning and achievement within a caring and supportive environment.

“We look forward to continuing to provide a learning environment that brings out the best in our students”.

Year 6 students at Helena share a self-contained teaching and undercroft area and nature playground, enjoying both their final year of primary education and the benefits of entry into Middle School (Y6-9) at the Senior Campus.

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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society Inc. accompanied by Mr Woods, who showed him the body. PC O’Hara searched the area around the body but could not see any indication of a struggle. He made inquiries into Carr’s death and was informed by Mr John Symonds, proprietor of the Oxford Inn, that Carr had been seen in Perth drinking for about five weeks. Returning by the midday train to Chidlow’s Well on 24 January, he had complained of feeling very ill on his arrival.

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Where is the final resting place of James Stephen Carr?

The MHHS often encounters historical mysteries, that test the research skills of our members. Locating the final resting place of James Carr is one such mystery.

At 10am on 26 January 1885, a Mr Fisher Woods reported to the Lakes Police Station on York Road that a woman, Leah Penny, had found the body of a navvy (railway worker) named James Stephen Carr at a spot about 300 yards (c.300 metres) from the Oxford Inn (now the Chidlow Tavern) close to Mr Keane’s stables on the York Road, at Chidlow’s Well (Chidlow).

Police Constable (PC) Joseph O’Hara left the station at once,

PC O’Hara travelled by train to Guildford to arrange for the body to be brought there. After reporting to Sergeant Cunningham, PC O’Hara returned to Chidlow’s Well with police horse ‘Bethany’ and a hired cart. The following morning PC O’Hara took the body to Guildford Hospital for an inquest. The Guildford hospital, the former convict hospital, was located on the site of the current Post Office.

An inquest held at the Guildford Court house on 27 January determined the cause of death was due to ‘apoplexy [heart attack] accelerated by intemperate habits and the heat of the weather’. Witnesses gave evidence that James Carr was employed on the third section of the Eastern railway line, which opened in June 1885, and that he was addicted to drink. The sad story of James Carr is not complete as his burial location is unknown. Detailed research has yet to answer this question.

Can the readers of the Darlington Review assist? Contact the MHHS if you can contribute to James Carr’s story.

Donna Faragher JP MLC Member for East Metro Happy New Year to all Darlington Review readers.

Many of you would be aware of the ongoing and significant concerns being raised with regard to the decision by the McGowan Labor Government to close the Robinson Road level crossing in Bellevue to through traffic as a result of the Bellevue Rail Car Manufacturing and Assembly Facility.

Last month, a petition opposing this decision and signed by more than 4,820 members of the community was presented to the Legislative Council. While the petitioners welcome the new facility, they are concerned about the impact the closure will have on traffic movement. This is a particular concern for local businesses and residents living close to the impacted area or who access the road on a regular basis including those living in Bellevue, Helena Valley, Darlington, Swan View, Midland, Glen Forrest, Koongamia, Hovea and Mundaring.

The petition calls for the crossing to remain open and requests that an integrated transport plan be prepared that involves an overarching review of the entire area including future road closures and other changes to the local road network. Such a plan should involve input from all stakeholders including relevant state and local government authorities, local residents and affected businesses.

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Receiving the petition from the Bellevue Residents and Ratepayers Association President Mark Richards.

The strong response to the petition demonstrates the community’s significant concerns and it has now been referred to the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for consideration and report.

The government needs to listen to the community and a better solution needs to be found. I will continue to work with the Bellevue Residents and Ratepayers Association and community members impacted by this decision.

If you would like to discuss this or any other matter further, please contact my office on 9379 0840.

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Darlington History Group Every village has a history, and every village needs a history hunter meet archivist Lyn Myles DHG celebrates and applauds all citizens of our community who make a positive impact on their community through their ongoing contributions and commitment, and we applaud loudest for our own archivist Lyn Myles. The Shire of Mundaring Awards for Volunteers was held on Sunday 5 December, where the Shire acknowledge volunteers with certificates of recognition in appreciation of outstanding contribution as a volunteer, and making a difference for local communities in WA. Lyn was nominated for this award by DHG. One of the inaugural members from our beginnings in 2010, from the outset Lyn took on the responsibility of Archivist, gathering stories and evidence of the early settlers.

She documented their influence on Darlington and its development. Lyn thoroughly researched and documented information from the National Library’s online research portal Trove, augmented with research from the Battye Library, the State Records Office and the Shire’s Rate books. Lyn also recorded and documented the Oral Histories of several local people, and these, along with other research documents, can be found on the DHG website. It is through Lyn’s research and documentation as the DHG Archivist, that a huge repository of information has been collated and made accessible to the Darlington community, schools, other organisations and world-wide through our website. History surrounded Lyn as she was growing up in Darlington. She went to the Darlington Primary School and has retained a large network from those days. Lyn’s network of people known since that time has contributed to the development of knowledge of the early days of Darlington when her parents and grandparents were residents of the community. These linkages have enabled her to delve a little deeper into the stories of houses, people, and organisations. We are so fortunate that Lyn has this long-term connection with Darlington which not only reinforces the value of her role to our organisation, but also to the community as a whole. In developing our latest publication Arts on the Edge, the information about the past artists who lived and worked in Darlington was strengthened by Lyn’s archival material. As our Archivist she has recorded the ordinary and the extraordinary lives of the people of Darlington, and the intertwining of the stories and history can show us the un-told stories of people, places and events that shaped us. All of this information can be accessed through our website.

The Queen of Bric-A-Brac: Lyn is also known as the Queen of Bric-A-Brac! She categorises, stacks and stores all manner of bric-a-brac and books for our annual fundraising stall at the Darlington Arts Festival. It’s a mammoth task, and with the help of some of our members, she manages to collate and curate a wonderful collection for us to sell at the stall. Lyn also coordinates our successful Guest Speaker programme which runs from March to November each year.

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Heritage Walks: Lyn, along with our Secretary Rob Borsje, has researched and designed several Heritage Walks in the Shire.

You can find out more about these walks on our website.

Finally, as Chair of DHG I would like to extend our immense appreciation for the endless hours, days, weeks and years that Lyn has put into all of her research for DHG, and all the time she willingly gives to help us Share Heritage.

Cathy Wood, who coordinates Friends of Nyannia, was also a recipient of the Shire of Mundaring Awards for Volunteers, and DHG would like to commend her for the wonderful difference she has made using local native plants for landscaping the surrounds of the Glen Forrest Station Master’s house used by the DHG. Chair Val Shiell

The Ernie Award

December was the final month of activities for DHG, for what was a very busy and successful year in 2021. Our annual Christmas party was held on Friday 10 December at the home of Vice Chair Cliff Burns, where we all shared a meal, relaxed, and enjoyed socialising with each other.

Each year we award an annual prize called the Ernie Award, to acknowledge the outstanding work done by an individual in the group. The winner this year was Abi Hall who was recognised for her work in the promotion of the DHG to the wider community, developing an online shop to sell our publications, and creating the online catalogue for our Preloved Art Auction last year. Archivist Lyn Myles

GUEST SPEAKER GEOFF BARKER “ACCOMMODATING CULTURE, DIVERSITY, AND HISTORY IN REMOTE LOCATIONS” WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH @ 7.30PM DARLINGTON LESSER HALL GOLD COIN DONATION We commence our 2022 Guest Speaker Programme with Geoff Barker, who will share his experience in developing services in remote communities. A quiet and gracious humanitarian, Geoff is well known throughout Darlington as the Brickman, and he has been a valuable member at one time or another of almost every volunteer group in Darlington.

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W2D (Welcome to Darlington} I’ve been noticing an even greater turnover of properties in Darlington over the last couple of months with it seeming like every second house on Darlington Rd is sprouting a FOR SALE sign. With plenty of highly-engaged buyers out there, houses are selling FAST. A quick check-in with our friendly Earnshaws Real Estate people confirms this as well as the information that houses are selling for at least 25% more than this time last year! WOW! S o the bottom line for Darlington is that there are lots of comings and goings of village people, many goodbyes and warm welcomes, and many people needing to know everything about living in Darlington.

Buy Nothing Darlington/Boya Facebook Page Those who are members of the popular and successful Buy Nothing Darlington/Boya Facebook page will have been experiencing the high number of people giving away all sorts of treasures in their packing up and moving on, as well as the excessive amount of empty cardboard packing boxes being offered regularly and snapped up just as quickly. By the way, if you aren’t a member of the Buy Nothing Darlington/Boya FB page we highly recommend checking it out as it is one of quickest ways to get to know people all over Darlington, not to mention the stunning exchange of the most amazing and generous range of goods. There’s a wonderful range of people involved - male and female, young and old, new parents and empty nesters and kids moving out and setting up home.

There’s sporting equipment, house and renovation goods, you name it!! There’s even been a few old pianos!! The impact this group and its activity has on sustainable living is unparalleled.

So for 2022 some of our intentions are: • to build on our inaugural Welcome to Darlington/ What’s Happening in Darlington event last September with another event this year.

• to create a bespoke 6070 Welcome to Darlington (WTD) pack which will include groups/ organisations/businesses/services/everything and anyone 6070. Do contact us on 0414 771 741 or 0452 541 069 if you wish your information to be included Wishing you the Happiest New Year and a timely reminder that one of the first contacts for newcomers to make is with your Bushfire Ready Street Co-ordinator. Call Colin James on 0419 969 223.

Darlington Tennis Club Anyone for tennis?

Did you know you can check availability, book and pay for a court online, and be sent a code to open the gate, and it’s only $5 per court per hour?

And if you are a member, daytime hire is free, and you can join one of our club social tennis sessions or join a pen-nants team. We play socially on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 – 9.30pm, and Friday mornings from 9am. It’s mixed doubles (Friday may be singles depending on numbers), your sets are organised for you, and is variably competitive / social depending on the session but all great fun.

Annual membership fees are low compared to most tennis clubs – only $75 an adult, $40 for juniors (U18) or stu-dents, and $150 for a family. For more information or to book a court or join up, go to our website www.darlingtontennisclub.org.au

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If you have noticed some construction on the outside of the hit-up wall (hopefully complete by the time you are reading this!) we are building a concrete small half-court so that anyone in the community can use it to practise tennis or play other ball games, hopscotch etc without having to access the tennis club. The area is outside the ex-isting tennis club lease, but the club is funding the project with some help from the Shire of Mundaring’s Communi-ty Funding Program - Matching Grants Scheme for the benefit of its members and the whole community.

The project has been discussed with other community groups (DASRA, DCRAG, DAF) and the Shire, and the court will be painted the same green as the current courts when they are re-surfaced.

Thanks also to the Shire of Mundaring for their Quick Grant contribution of $500 towards a ball machine, which will be made available for all members to use.

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Darlington Theatre Players At Marloo Theatre AN EXCITING FULL LENGTH YOUTH PRODUCTION LEADS A NEW YEAR OF FANTASTIC SHOWS Jamie loves to write stories, but most of all for his best friend Megan.

Through tales of Medieval Knights, Wild West cowboys, Superhero tales and even a silent movie, Jamie discovers the true meaning of being a hero and how brave Megan really is.

WHAT IS MYTh? The MYTh program has been running since 2018. This program is run by a group of six volunteer like-minded people who got together to achieve the dream of passing on their love of theatre to young people in the local hills area. This program runs every Saturday during the school term for 2 hours and has an age range from 8 to 18!

During 2021, MYTh participants were focusing on building their performance and cooperation skills through improvisation and playbuilding. The leaders took them through a series of acting workshops that focus on extending their creativity and stagecraft as well as developing their singing and dancing, with a focus on characterisation techniques.

In September last year, the youth team successfully staged three one act plays as part of the Independent Theatre Association’s annual Youthfest competition. (Which was also hosted at Marloo Theatre). Their swathe of awards included Overall Best Youth Production - Junior Category with The Exceptional Childhood Centre and the Terry Hackett Award for Innovative Performance - winning both junior and senior categories with C’Mon and Dance (directed by Rachel Vonk) and A Midsummer Night’s Nap (directed by Shelly Miller), as well as several adjudicator’s certificates that acknowledged individual performances.

The MYTh leaders: Shelly Miller, who is a qualified secondary Drama teacher with over 19 years’ experience and also the Production Manager of Darlington Theatre Players; Luke Miller, who was onstage twice last year in a professional capacity at Crown Theatre in Platinum Entertainment’s Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and also The Boy From Oz. Luke most recently won Best Actor in the Independent Theatre Association’s Dramafest Awards for 2020/2021. He is currently the President of Darlington Theatre Players; Taneal Thompson - who is a WAAPA graduate with extensive experience acting in community theatre in Perth; Rachel Vonk (Darlington Theatre Players’ secretary) who was a previous member of Marloo’s Youth Theatre Productions (then run

by Laverne Kirton) as a teenager and was very keen to start up this wonderful program for younger members of the Darlington Theatre Players community.

Guy Jackson, who has taken on many roles at Marloo, Ellenbrook Theatre and Garrick Theatre, most recently won an award for directing the Best Pantomime at the 2020/2021 with Robin Hood for the 46th Annual Robert Finley Awards, and is very well known for his technical prowess in Perth theatre.

Sophie David, who joinedMYTh when she was 16 and is now 19. She has been involved with Darlington Theatre Players for six and is very keen for the future of MYTh. With this wealth of knowledge and experience behind them, we know our youth are in the right hands!

To see our wonderful award winning youth theatre at work, come to HEROES 11 to 26 Feb Book your tickets now on TRYBOOKING.COM/BUVGJ February 2022 – Darlington Review

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service

Fiona Palmer in Conversation with Rachael Johns on Library Lovers’ Day

Boya Community Centre, Monday 14 Feb, 10.30am-12pm.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Library Lovers’ Day in a morning with Fiona Palmer in conversation with Rachael Johns! Rachael will talk to Fiona about Fiona’s latest novel, The Long Weekend, authoring, Fiona’s other books, and more. There’ll be time for Q&A and book signing. This promises to be an entertaining morning with two of our favourite authors. Fiona’s books will be available for purchase on the day courtesy of Dymocks, Midland Gate. Bookings are essential at https://140222b. eventbrite.com.au. (Details may change at short notice depending on COVID-19 requirements current at the time of the event.)

Story and Rhyme Times Back for Term One

Baby Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions recommence from 1 February 2022. Baby Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds is on at 9.30am and Story Time for 2-5 year-olds is on at 10.30am on Wednesdays and Fridays at Boya Library.

Baby Rhyme Time is on at 9.30am and Story Time at 10.30am on Tuesdays and Fridays at Mundaring Library. The COVD-19 restrictions in place at the time may see the location changed from the library to the co-located hall at Boya Community Centre.

Check with the library closer to the date, or check online at https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/events.

Help Accessing Your COVID-19 Certificate Available at the Libraries

Do you need some help accessing your COVID-19 vaccination certificate? You can book for one-to-one assistance at the libraries. We can also help with printing and laminating a hard copy. Call Mundaring Library on 9290 6780 or Boya Library on 9290 6755 to book a session.

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Becoming a ‘Mumpreneur’ with Aly Bannister

Boya Community Centre, Thursday 17 February, 10am-12pm An exciting workshop aimed at first time ‘Mumpreneurs’ providing motivation, tips and tricks to help save time, energy and money. Facilitated by #1 Best Selling Author and awardwinning ‘Mumpreneur’ Aly Bannister, this session will include: • An overview of what you need to succeed regarding business development skills.

• Access to helpful resources and information for free help and guidance in those early stages.

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• • Insights into the purpose of goal setting with KPIs and realistic action plans.

• Productivity planning with the tools needed to keep you focused and on track.

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‘Read Now, Listen Now’ Feature on BorrowBox

15 new titles by your favourite authors have been added to BorrowBox's ‘Read Now, Listen Now’ feature. New eAudio titles include: Speak Your Truth by Fearne Cotton, What Could be Saved by Liese O’Halloran Schwartz, The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney, and The Inner Self by Hugh McKay. New eBooks titles include: Beware of Dogs by Elizabeth Flann, How to Write the Soundtrack to Your Life by Fiona Hardy, The Last of the Bonegilla Girls by Victoria Purman, and Love Objects by Emily Maguire. These titles are available to read on or listen to for the next 90 days without any wait times.

You will find them listed as ‘Read Now, Listen Now’ at the top of the BorrowBox catalogue at https://mundaring.borrowbox. com. Library membership gives you free access to eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, and video streaming. Now is a great time to join the library – it’s easy and it’s free. Contact Boya Library on 9290 6755 or email gills@mundaring.wa.gov.au, or Mundaring Library on 9290 6780 or email mills@mundaring. wa.gov.au.

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Bushfire Ready Group For the second time the Wooroloo fires are a reminder for us who also live in an area with bush all around us.

Hopefully we are better prepared if a fire starts locally than those 86 unfortunate Wooroloo residents were but, as we all know, with the right conditions of very low humidity, strong winds and a ‘spark’ anything could happen.

Most fires around the locality have been started by arsonists, so please be aware if seeing a fire start....ring 000 and report it… then see if anyone is around that location and note as many details as you can, for reporting to the Police or DFES. Thankfully, none of those fires have been around the Darlington area and we need to keep vigilant around our properties, keeping them as low in fuel as we can. This will help reduce the ember impact if that fire does come upon us and make saving your home easier .During a bushfire, emergency services will provide you with information through a number of methods:

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Forrest Darlings CWA Forrest Darlings regrouped in the new year with the first meeting held on 19th January. It was a chance to reflect on a busy 2021 and look ahead to consider what the branch would like to achieve in 2022.

2021 was a successful year for fundraising by the branch with over $2000 raised through catering and craft sales. Some of these funds will be disbursed through small donations to community groups in the local area. A $100 donation was sanctioned for Midland Meals, along with $200 donations for each of the Darlington and Glen Forrest Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades. We always welcome nominations of local community groups and not for profit organisations who would benefit from a donation - please contact the secretary using the contact details below.

The Forrest Darlings’ Crochet Christmas Tree was displayed at Boya Library in December.

We would love to know what you think about our Crochet Christmas Tree - did you enjoy seeing it, would you like to collaborate with us on the 2022 tree and where would you like it to be located?

Our February meeting will be our AGM and in March we will meet for a makers night.

Bring your craft and share your work or learn a new skill from another member.

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 $70 per annum.

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

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) Notice of Annual General Meeting: Monday, 28th February at 7.00pm in the Community Pavilion Delegates are reminded that our next quarterly meeting is on Monday, 28th February at 7.00pm in the Community Pavilion and is our Annual General Meeting. At this meeting, the election of Chairperson and Secretary will take place, as well as nominations for Community Representatives. Delegates from community groups below please ensure your group is represented.

As per our Terms of Reference we encourage community members to join DCRAG as a representative from the local community, not representative of a particular user group, to give broader input to the group. If wishing to nominate for this community role, please come along to the meeting, or advise Secretary Colin James.

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

• To assess the local communities’ recreation needs and wants and keep the Shire informed of these needs.

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

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

• To be a focal point and act as a link between the Shire and the local community.

DCRAG MEMBERSHIP • Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade • Darlington Junior Cricket • Darlington Social Cricket • Darlington Tennis Club • Darlington Arts Festival • Darlington Social Club • Darlington Junior Football • Darlington Bushfire Ready Group • Darlington Ratepayer and Residents Association (DRRA) • Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (Inc) • Darlington Community Garden (DCG) • Darlington Friends of Darlington Station (FODS) • Darlington Masterplan Group • Darlington History group • Darlington Sustainability Group • Local schools…..1 representative from each school • Representatives from the local community otherwise not representative of a particular user group (inc. Tree Custodian) • 1 Shire of Mundaring Councillor (Trish Cook ) Further information of DCRAG can be found here: https://www.darlingtonvillage.org /community-groups/ darlington-community-recreation-advisory-group-dcrag/ Trish Cook Chair / Colin James Secretary

Hovea Ashram Hovea Ashram is the main Australian centre for an organisation known as the Universal Great Brotherhood, which was founded in 1948 by Dr Serge R. de la Ferriere.

The Ashram welcomes you to attend the regular Tuesday evening meditation and discussion sessions. We start at 7 pm. You can attend in person or join the many others who attend by phone. Those seeking some “time out” for reflection can stay at one of our several accommodation units. You can stay for one night, one week, or whatever suits.

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Darlington Community Garden I gave myself a treat today ...

I went for a very pleasant stroll around the Glen Forrest Community Garden... enjoying the lushness and greenness and variety and abundance growing there. Bountiful garden beds laden and overflowing with veggies, herbs, flowers .... trees heavy with many different types of fruit......so exceptional given the extreme heat waves we’ve had...and magpies, squawking galahs and small birds hopping and flitting about accompanying me on my walk.… Such diverse aliveness! I was inspired and excited for what our Darlington Garden will become...

Over the last several weeks, apart from taking well deserved summer holidays away, our members have been busy behind the scenes with more of the preparation and building work that is so important in the establishment of a garden. Over December and January it mightn’t have looked like much has been happening but come for a stroll with me and I’ll show you the highlights: The building of a couple of very solid raised garden beds made with railway sleepers (continuing our railway theme) thanks to team John, Karen, Louise, Ion, neighbour Russell, Alison, Shelton and Gus. Built to last for 100 years!! says Louise….And ready for planting as soon as it cools down.

Pallet Compost Collection Bays were constructed ready for the Village’s waste - like lawn clippings, chook litter, shredded paper, wood ash, charcoal, hair, feathers and oven baked egg shells. All waste must be BAGGED in strong bags - stock feed bags are available to borrow. Thanks to Sue and Norman, Megan and Simon.

Our Gardening Guru Sue Legend-Lennard ran a very informative and productive composting workshop. She demonstrated how to layer compost like a light and fluffy lasagne, with more brown (carbon), than green (nitrogen) waste, with space for oxygen to power the microbes. Horse poo is good. Lumpy, unrotten product may ‘go again’ in the next batch. Temps above 65 degC are required to kill seeds. Ideally compost should be turned… And laughing and chatting, sitting on milk crates, in the shade of the Tasmanian blue gum, with galahs chit-chattering above were all part of the process.

Welcome to new members Tereza and Suzie.

Other happenings included numerous back and forths with the Water Corp to establish a connection from Pine Terrace and dealing with ridiculously large quotes for thousands of dollars!!

Add to that the trenching for the piping ... and the fixtures.

And then there’s Wanda Wagon painting; applying for grants; preparations for our inaugural already-famous-much-awaited BUSH DANCE on January 29th; on-going “guerrilla gardening” projects around the village courtesy the lovely Sue L and planning for future workshops ...

FROM OUR CHAIR, LOUISE: “2021 was our year of Storming, in 2022 we’ll be Forming. I’m excited to be planting in 2022, producing edible fruit, vegetables and herbs, and watching the climbers scrambling onto the Arbour, and mostly, bringing in more people to belong and create. Meet you in the Garden”  February 2022 – Darlington Review

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Garrick Theatre Hello everyone and welcome to Garrick Theatre Club’s 2022. This is a very special year at Garrick as we celebrate our 90th Anniversary. We have a fantastic line up of shows to bring you this year and we look forward to welcoming you to help us celebrate this special year.

2022 started with the Debutant Directors’ One Act Season which is drawing to a close as I write. Four first-time directors offered their audiences three very different, but no less enjoyable plays. Aunt Leaf written by Barbara Weichmann, directed by AJ Giltrow and Kailem Mollard was a fascinating journey through dreams and reality, underscored by a beautiful score written by Kieran Ridgeway. Thought provoking and atmospheric, Aunt Leaf was a brave undertaking from two first time directors, but they gave their all and their cast was impeccable. A credit to everyone.

The second one act changed course completely, the shortest of the three plays, A Tale of Two Spectators, written by Peter Manos and directed by Roxi Moore, tells the story of two people who meet in a park to watch their respective spouses conduct an affair. Full of dry wit, Fiona Forster and Christopher Steicke take the audience through a range of emotions, as they snack on popcorn, chew gum and watch…

The evening finished with an hilarious “day in the life of” play

by Eddie Zipperer, directed by Matthew Roberts. Death is having a bad day, the last straw was being fired by God and replaced by the Death of Insects, Jeremy. Full of laughs, the cast of Don’t Fear the Reaper, directed with a great sense of timing by Matthew had pace and laughter. A fitting end to a great night of theatre.

The future of One Act seasons at Garrick looks very good and upcoming directors also look promising.

As the One Act season draws to a close, attention turns to our first full season. When Dad Married Fury, written by David Williamson, directed by the very experienced Lynne Devenish tells a story of one family when life changed irrevocably for millions of people during the Global Financial Crisis and its aftermath. Whilst so many lost so much, a few individuals came out of the event unscathed. Alan Urquhart is one of those few. Returning to Australia from the USA, to celebrate a milestone birthday with his two sons and their wives, and to introduce his new 33-year-old, American, ex-beauty queen wife, he finds that all is not hunky dory. A family tragedy and questions of inheritance loom large, and what ensues will give you lots of laughs, lots of insight, lots to feel angry about and lots with which to empathise. True to form, Williamson tells it like it is, glossing over nothing, with often inappropriate, biting and darkly funny dialogue in this contemporary Australian play.

Lynne has assembled a talented cast and rehearsals are well underway. When Dad Married Fury opens on 3rd March until 19th March. Tickets can be purchased through https://www.trybooking. com/BWSDV, or phone Bookings on 0406 231 145.

The rest of 2022 is equally exciting, with Three Tall Women, Dracula – a Comedy Thriller starring Shirley Holmes and Jenny Watson, The Golden Annual Pathway and to finish this special year, Bernie’s Old Tyme Music Hall. I will bring you more details as these shows come nearer to production.

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

The Winthrop Singers came to St Cuthbert’s in December and gave a wonderful concert of Christmas music to a packed church. They did not come alone. Like the Magi they came bearing gifts - and one of them was a model of St Cuthbert’s church in GINGERBREAD! It was amazing - the porch, the rounded sanctuary and even stained glass windows lit from within. Pictured above is the clever woman who crafted this creation and beside her is the lucky uncle who had the winning raffle ticket. He donated his winnings to the church and we ate it at morning tea the following week. Luckily Fr Chris has serious kung fu talent and it took just two blows for the walls to come tumbling down. No trumpets or marching required.

Welcome to St Cuthbert’s where we’re beginning something new DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

FAREWELL FATHER CHRIS

GODLY PLAY RESUMES 9am Sunday mornings in the Parish Centre Children 4+ MAINLY MUSIC RESUMES Tuesday 15 February All pre-schoolers and their carers get ready to prance into 2022 with singing, dancing and a lovely morning tea.

ST CUTHBERT’S YOUTH (SCY) RESUMES 20 & 27 February 3.30 - 5.30 in the Parish Centre Middle Schoolers + SHROVE TUESDAY Tuesday 1 March Come after school to make piles and piles of pancakes and then eat as many as you can before Lent begins the next day.

ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday 2 March at 9.30am and 7.30pm A Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at each service to mark the beginning of Lent.

Taizé 6 FEBRUARY and 6 MARCH AT 6.30PM Enjoy a time of chant, silence, readings and meditation in a church lit by candles. All are welcome.

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By the time you read this the parish of Darlington-Bellevue will have bade the fondest of farewells to Father Chris Bedding who has been our Rector for the past 11 years. The parish will now enter a period of interregnum with supply priests taking Sunday services while we seek a new priest for our congregation.

If you look to the ‘dates for your diary’ on the left you will see that we intend to continue ‘as usual’. We believe we can do that because for a decade Chris has taught us, led us and formed us into a congregation that understands that a small church can challenge injustice, be a light in the darkness, feed the hungry, visit the sick and include the marginalised. We look for the Christ in everyone and everything.

That won’t change.

In a post-covid world we might go back to walking in the Palm Sunday march for Refugees and the Pride Parade. We will keep on supporting the Ascension Connection food bank and the Clayton View school reading programme. We will tell our children stories from the Bible and encourage them to wonder - wonder who they are in the story, wonder about the bit they liked best. At Mainly Music we’ll enjoy the company of young mums and toddlers in our own community and think of Chris every time we jiggle our scarves.

We will miss Chris beyond words ... no one else is so funny, erudite, and outrageous; so talented in music, biblical scholarship and IT. And no-one else is anywhere near so ORGANISED - sustaining that might be the biggest challenge of all!! Because its all about the flow ....

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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 meetings: Tues 8 February 2022 at the Darlington Fire Station.

Firstly, Happy New Year and a belated welcome to 2022. From the members of the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, we’d like to wish all our community members a safe, happy, and prosperous year ahead.

It is with much sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of our stalwart members, Murray Hartzer, in December.

Following is an excerpt from his eulogy: Murray Hartzer was a bloody good bloke… it’s that simple. Regardless of where he met you, or how well he knew you, he had your back. Murray could be opinionated, singleminded, and frustrating. A trait that we saw on many occasions during his time in our Brigade, but he could also be passionate and caring, thinking of others’ wellbeing above his own. Over the years that Muz was a member of the Darlington Brigade he held many roles. Starting as a fire fighter he was always willing to jump in a truck and head out to help protect the community. He also assisted with our Fire Support team as a driver, and on the Collar Tank crew. He was our Father Christmas for several years, with that deep booming voice shouting out his Ho-Ho-Hos And he even engineered and built the Brigade’s go-kart, known as Darlington 0.0. For a couple of years he was our Safety Officer, regularly giving us hints and tips about our safety around the station, and out at fires. Constantly berating us for anything he thought was dangerous or risky behaviour. But through all of this he was always a positive, energetic, and supportive member of our team.

But as Murray’s physical capabilities reduced, he took on the role of Vehicles Officer. And in this role, he thrived. With his mechanical background and get-it-done attitude it was a no-brainer. Dents and dings, broken and missing parts, running repairs, servicing, Murray took care of it all. Looking after our vehicles became Muz’s “happy place”, the thing he knew he could do, and the way he could remain active in the Brigade as his body let him down.

But how will we remember Murray most vividly? I expect it will actually be in his absence at our Monthly Meetings. Muz would sit in the same seat at every meeting. If you were sitting at the ‘head table’ he would be at the left-hand end of the second row. Never short of a thought he often felt the need to comment on every single discussion point. Some found it frustrating, many found it annoying, but no one will deny that Murray was nothing if not passionate, about the Brigade, about the members he considered colleagues and friends, and about contributing whenever and however he could. Murray Hartzer will be missed, he will be remembered fondly by those that knew him… but importantly Murray Hartzer will NEVER be forgotten…”.

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With many large fires across WA over the last couple of months, we would like to thank everyone who has supported our Hills fire fighters and expressed their messages of good will. Recent fires should also serve as a reminder there is no reason to ignore the risks of fire, and the fire hazards present in our community. We encourage you to be pro-active around your property and maintain your firebreaks, keep a 20-metre clearance zone around buildings, and report any sighting of smoke or fire immediately to 000. Keep informed about Fire Danger Ratings, fire bans, and alerts and warnings for your area. Also, take note of any suspicious activity in and around bushland and report it to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Although we haven’t had many fires in Darlington and the surrounding areas, our volunteers have been busy attending incidents in other parts of the state. Crews from Darlington have assisted at fires in Lower Chittering, Chidlow, Wooroloo, and Carnarvon.

DFES have again this year delivered additional appliances for summer, and you may have seen our extra trucks around the station. One truck is a 3.4, can carry 5 fire fighters and holds 3000 litres of water, the other is a second Light Tanker for fast attack, carrying 2 fire fighters and holding 500 litres of water.

Even with the onset of the fire season our volunteer fire fighters have been continuing with their training to better protect our community. Activities such as monthly training nights, skills refresher training, appliance familiarisations and driver training, and hose drills help our fire fighters prepare. Our members have volunteered many hours behind the scenes in recent months to be ready to help the community this summer.

We would again like to thank all the families that came out and supported our Santa Run before Christmas. It was a long hot afternoon, so we really appreciate the positive feedback we received.

If you haven’t joined us on-line yet, the Darlington Brigade has a website (darlingtonfire.org.au), a Facebook page (Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade), and an Instagram account (Dvbfb_). These sites can provide you with information such as published Fire Danger Ratings, Total Fire Bans and Harvest & Vehicle Movement Bans, fire weather warnings, community engagement messages and bushfire mitigation information. Of course, you can always come and see our friendly volunteers at the Darlington Fire Station on a Saturday morning for any information.

Cheers Ricky Harvey Firemen never die, they just burn forever in the hearts of the people whose lives they saved. Susan Dianne Murphree

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Darlington Social Cricket Club Christmas Match Pony Club XI v DSCC Pony Club XI Captain’s Lament We came in our whites to win, but we failed It didn’t help when Matt & Mitch got scared and bailed Two geriatrics in the field was bad And our overall effort made me sad We tried real hard but couldn’t achieve our aims But such is life and such are social cricket games But rest assured we’ll be back next year Full of hope and lots of cheer

Chasing a large total of 330, most of Pony Club XI batsmen got healthy starts but could not go on with it and the Pony Club XI fell some 50 runs shy. We saw over 600 runs on the day of excellent cricket. Pony Club tried real hard but couldn’t achieve our aims. Abject failures of the Pony Club XI innings were the two geriatrics, Nigel Harding and Stephen Jones (two traitorous DSCC members) whose contributions to the chase were a duck, blob, an egg, zero, or 0. Call it what you will.

Matt Merrin (above) is recovering from his torn shoulder injury suffered trying to stop one of the many boundaries. He decided to get some specialist treatment, so he and Doctor Rachael Whitethorn (the favourite niece of public nuisance Stephen Jones) announced their engagement shortly after the match. The memorable highlight of the game was lob bowler Stephen Jones claiming the prize wicket of Ben Harvey. This scalp will be proudly placed on his belt alongside those of Ian Scrimshaw and John Taylor.

A huge thank you to the Earnshaw family who again put on a great feast and a wonderful finale to the club’s calendar year.

Editor: Apologies for the Jones name appearing frequenly in the above report. Reporter will be repremanded.

For those that attended the 2022 DSCC games at the Farrant residence saw the Bells “Soccer all Stars” take the chocolates in the final of the driveway cricket competition edging out defending champions “The Ritchies “ led by Nat Nash.

Many more memorable pictures of the proceedings are on the DSCC Member’s page on Facebook.

O’Reilly Clan’s annual pilgrimage to Darlington: The clan travelled from across the state to play two T20 games on Sunday the 16th of January. The games went one apiece for the combatants. This year the clan had the O’Reilly “Coat of Arms” blazoned across their playing shirts .

The Fathers versus the Sons Match in a few years’ time is looking grim for the Fathers. The fathers will be a few years older and wider and slower and crippled while the sons will be at the pinnacle of their cricketing powers. Best Dressed for the day went to the “Parmy Army” who coerced, bribed, and threatened all the children to chant for them.

What a Christmas BBQ! Father Christmas was in fine fettle distributing all the gifts to the worthy children. One young fellow, Ethan Jones was so excited he even unwrapped Wendy Kozak’s gift of a beautiful home-made Christmas cake (made by oldest member Molly Jones.)

Stanley Durkin was so excited he ran head first into the glass fence around the pool and knocked himself out! Stanley was soon was up and running around again. Tough little nut that one.

The piñata was a huge success with many a successful bash disgorging the lollies for all to share.

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One DSCC member was heard to say “the O’Reillys? Oh yeah, a bit like rabbits, kick a bush and one jumps out.”

By the number of O’Reilly ankle biters running around on the day, the annual pilgrimage has a healthy future.

Darlington Review – February 2022

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February 2022 – Darlington Review

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