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STRONGER COMMUNITIES RECIPIENTS Mahogany Creek Progress Association:

Kalamunda Community Garden:

Mundaring Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed:

Kalamunda Club: $8,377 to upgrade their facilities

$12,885 to assist in upgrading their hall facilities $3,000 to convert the annex area into an enclosed additional room

Swan Bowling and Recreation Club:

Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade: $3,000 to purchase honour boards

Shire of Mundaring: $2,500 to provide park

$14,000 to renovate their kitchen

Kalamunda & Districts Jr Football Club: $15,000 to upgrade their oval lighting

Mount Helena Residents & Ratepayers Progress Association: $10,000 to upgrade the skate park

Parkerville Primary School P&C Association:

$10,000 to resurface the outdoor sporting courts

Wheels Inc: $12,000 to purchase a bus to transport members

$7,500 to build a gazebo

disability chairs and tables at MJ Morgan Reserve

Caversham Suns Jnr Football Club:

$4,785 to purchase a portable, electronic LED scoreboard

Lesmurdie Community Care:

$19,453 to build a nature playground

Trillion Trees:

$10,000 to refurbish their community room and kitchen

Swan View Agricultural Society:

$7,500 to build an extension to Brock Pavilion

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Editorial

Photo credit: Joondalup Photographer Josh Tucker And here’s our own Ricky Harvey, Captain of the Darlington Bush Fire Brigade: “The terrain presented significant challenges for surrounding and attacking the fire burning in, around and above the quarry. The most immediate challenge was protecting homes — at the end of Kookaburra, Owen, Orange and View — and a lot of resources and effort went into this priority.

Too close for comfort… With the airborne ‘cavalry’ flying in, including the giant Erickson Aircrane Helitac with the unlikely name of Georgia Peach — that can drop a load of 7,500 litres in one hit — you could almost hear a communal sigh of relief as plans to mark the first day of 2019 were temporarily put on hold.

“Water bombing aircraft were able to get water onto the fire early and on hard-to-reach parts of the terrain. Working in and around the quarries always presents dangerous conditions for firefighters due to steep tracks and the ever-present danger of cliffs and steep terrain. With assistance of Parks and Wildlife machinery, firebreak tracks were created around the perimeter to enable fire truck access.”

Let’s face it, although it well and truly shook us out of a laid back New Year’s day, luck was on Darlington’s side on January 1. As Bushfire Ready’s Colin James points out in his notes, if it hadn’t been for the availability of the ‘big guns’ — those water bombers and Helitaks — plus an amazing array of available fire trucks and highly professional and volunteer fire-fighters who rapidly brought the fast-moving blaze under control, it could have been a very different scenario. Certainly, as leaping flames got perilously close to an Owen Road property and a water bomber dropped its load, there was another reason to celebrate on the first day of 2019.

In the aftermath, well-earned thanks from an entire community were heaped on both professional fire fighters and volunteers. And Georgia Peach (colleague of Elvis and the Incredible Hulk) certainly felt the love. For those interested you can watch the aircrane hover and refill its tank in 38 seconds flat on YouTube.

If you’ve ever talked to firies about Darlington’s extreme bushfire risk status, you’ll be well aware that a fire spiralling out of the Hudman Amphitheatre could pose a nightmare scenario for those who donned the yellow gear and negotiated steep trails to quell the blaze.

Adrian Moore, who owns a rental in Kookaburra Road, met some of the fire fighters after he and his wife rushed over from their Bullsbrook home when contacted by a neighbour. “The volunteer and Parks and Wildlife people were very helpful, but the WA Emergency website info was very poor and the updates — also the traffic link for road closures — was broken, so we were unsure when the roads re-opened. We have roof sprinklers and we cut a wide firebreak of five to six metres in places. We’ve maintained it over the last 10 years as it’s also a public walkway on one of the walking tracks. We’re the first property from the Boya Quarry Reserve. Eight years ago, we managed to do a deal and extended a burn back past our place to the lower footpath, but

This is how Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Assistant Commissioner of Metro Operations Brad Stringer saw it: “The Boya terrain provides significant challenges with many areas inaccessible and some unsafe for firefighter and vehicles to work in. The general topography of the Darlington area can allow rapid uphill fire spread which is extremely dangerous for both firefighters and the public.”

Darlington Review - February 2019 nothing since. Seems there’s no actual program or rotation — and eight years is a lot of fuel.” Adrian is not alone in concerns about fuel loads in the Boya reserve and the need for clear fire breaks between the reserve and nearby properties on the eastern side (see Letters on this and other firegenerated issues). We asked the Shire which manages the reserve about its maintenance. Adrian Dyson, Manager Community Safety & Emergency Management, said hazard reduction burns were just one of many fire mitigation strategies, including weed management, forestry mulching, strategic firebreaks, fuel removal and slashing. “In relation to the Hudman Quarry Reserve, hazard reduction burns are done in cells as they are easier to manage when burning and for postburn weed management,” said the manager. He said four cells were burnt as part of hazard reduction burns in 2011 and 2013, a further cell in 2015. In 2017 two firebreaks were upgraded and a gate installed and this year they plan to further upgrade firebreaks. In addition, areas marked yellow on the map are slashed annually.

In response to a reader’s query about the lack of SMS alerts, he said the Telephone Warning System can be activated by the Incident Controller when there is a direct and imminent threat to life. “It is essential people don’t rely on receiving a text message during an emergency as they may not receive the warning if their phone service provider does not have their current address, the phone is switched off, there are issues with reception, or telecommunications infrastructure is damaged.” He stressed people should stay up-to-date during an emergency by visiting emergency.wa.gov.au; following DFES on Facebook and Twitter; calling 13 DFES information line; listening to ABC or 6PR; monitoring surroundings and keeping in touch with neighbours. For more info on the Telephone Warning System visit the DFES website. In relation to local radio alerts, be aware that stations will only broadcast information when DFES issues a Watch and Act warning — and that only happens when it considers that lives and properties are under threat. Local Kathryn Batchelor, Bushfire Ready Coordinator for View Terrace says: “Our general plan is just to leave, so I took the kids and dogs to a safer place and returned to give Matthew a hand. He stayed to put out spot fires — but would leave if it became too dangerous. Of course, deciding when it becomes too dangerous was tricky because it was impossible to see the fire burning below the cliff top and there were lots of fire trucks at the top of the road. “We actually learned about the fire from a friend in higher Darlington who saw the smoke and kept track of it mainly from Facebook posts from people actually watching it spread. The Facebook posts are so timely, particularly those from Michelle Bailey, a proactive member of the Sawyers Valley brigade who posts lots of alerts. Yes, the kids were worried (one more than the other) as they packed some books and toys before we left, but I guess it was a good exercise for us all. “We have a mobile phone/email tree for our street, the idea being each person alerts their neighbours who carry the alert to the next neighbour and, having everyone’s mobiles, I can send a group message. This worked well on this occasion as most were at home and could enact their bushfire ready plan. It might be less successful on a workday, so we’ve been discussing improvement for next time.”

In response to questions put by the Review, DFES said members of the public began calling triple zero at 12.50. “Notification of all reported incidents is automatically published on the Emergency WA website. A Bushfire Advice was issued at 1.27pm advising that the fire in the western part of Darlington, in the Boya Quarry Reserve, posed no immediate threat to lives or homes. Midland Fire and Rescue Service arrived on the scene at 1.09 and requested additional appliances. Kiara and Welshpool Fire and Rescue Service arrived at 1.33, followed by Mt Helena Bush Fire Brigade at 1.39. About 100 Bush Fire Service, Career Fire and Rescue Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters attended, and aerial support was sent to assist ground crews. Some residents living near the impacted area implemented their bushfire plan to leave early for a safer place. No residents were evacuated by emergency services. The fire was deemed contained and controlled at 2.56. A Bushfire Advice was issued at 4pm with this updated information.” We asked DFES whether, given the challenging location, it was appropriate that the 1.27 advice indicated no threat to lives or homes. Brad Stringer said it was, emphasising that the highly-experienced Incident Controller considered a vast number of factors — weather, fire behaviour, fire danger ratings, fuel loading, public preparedness, fire fighting tactics, aerial imagery, location and terrain, and access to aerial and ground-based fire fighting resources — before making that assessment.

Photo: Matthew Batchelor A Facebook post from a local volunteer who fought the fire amplified the point about not leaving evacuation too late: “The roads in the area are very narrow and easily congested, so evacuating could be very difficult and chaotic. Get to know your neighbours and join/start a bushfire ready group. Make sure you discuss how you would leave during a rushed evacuation.” He added a plea that we’ll all hopefully remember: resist checking out how close the fire got until firies are no longer patrolling the area. “At one stage I had approximately seven large appliances at the top of View Terrace, all trying to move around with limited visibility from

Darlington Review - February 2019 the vehicles themselves. Having pedestrians around can be an added distraction.”

Our thanks to DFES and the Darlington Bushfire Brigade for their ready responses to the Review’s requests for information. Thanks also to Joondalup photographer Josh Tucker who packed his gear and drove up to the Hills when he heard about the fire — and the result was that compelling opening shot.

And he made an all-too-familiar observation: “Many houses were very unprepared with lots of fuel in garden beds, gutters and on paving. This not only places your house in direct danger from ember attack, it also makes the job of asset protection much harder and will result in fire crews not being able to protect your house. Please be aware of being ready. We’ve had a couple of very quiet seasons and people are becoming complacent. You are responsible for protecting your assets, firefighters can’t save every house.”

The cause of the fire is “undetermined” so be watchful.

The gift of choice for 2019 YES a great picture tells a thousand words — and Alastair Taylor’s quintessential Darlington image says it all. We predict it will become the Perfect Gift For Any Occasion throughout 2019.

Our local brigade has a great track record of being rapidly on site. “We were paged when the fire was first reported and our appliances were on the fireground within 10 – 15 minutes, making them amongst the first arriving crews,” says Captain Ricky Harvey. When the danger was over and locals gathered on the oval, the sight of fire trucks, personnel and incident control vehicles massed around the Darlington Fire Station, the Incident Control Point, was reassuring. The Salvation Army was on hand, dispensing welcome cuppas while Mundaring’s Chief Bushfire Control Officer Jamie O’Neill told residents that everything was under control. Even more reassuring was the information that crews from our brigade (and others) would patrol the fireground for two days and nights, checking for burning logs and hot spots given the capricious winds.

Given that the oval is the place where, on any evening, you can watch cricket being played, footy or soccer balls being kicked, the Problems of the World being debated and dogs of all shapes and sizes, greeting, chasing and cavorting — it has become, in effect, the beating heart of Darlington. And that is what local artist Alastair Taylor has captured in his joyous image that’s now available as a fund-raiser for the Darlington Community Pavilion as a limited edition signed and personalised print or a tee-shirt.

Also reassuring is the fact that people like Darlington’s Willem Heyneker are employed by Parks and Wildlife to spend many hours each week perched high in one of the Department’s Fire Detection Towers. Willem works a seven-day fortnight at the Bickley tower and was there on New Year’s Day. “I didn’t see the start because my view of the reserve was obstructed – so by the time I reported the smoke it had been called in by another tower,” says the keen photographer who takes books and camera up to his eyrie that is another important fire detection tool. There are operational towers throughout the south-west. The “too close for comfort” fire certainly spurred many to load up trailers and head for the tip. The Shire — that constantly issues warnings about fuel loads and promotes its winter burning workshops — no doubt hopes some New Year resolutions will relate to adequately preparing properties for summer.

A limited edition of 100 signed and numbered prints are available ($85 for A4 size, and $160 for A3 size); the tee shirt sells for $39 (black or white unisex sizes); and you can purchase online at www.darlingtonpavilion.com or order direct: phone Gabby on 0408 944 737. If purchased as a gift, the artist will write a personal message on the print or shirt if desired. The items are available with or without the word Darlington.

Photo Stacey August

Readers will be familiar with Alastair’s work because the communityminded artist won the inaugural Darlington Arts Festival major art award a couple of years ago, and will have work in the Shire of Mundaring’s Open Art Acquisition Place and Space exhibition that opens in February (see MAC notes for details).

Let’s give the final word to brigade captain and Review scribe Ricky Harvey: “Our thanks to the community for the outpouring of praise, support and appreciation that we’ve received through social media, emails and phone calls — and we’ve received several new member applications. We encourage residents to prepare, seek information on the DFES “Fire Chat”, have a written fire plan, and be aware of where to get information on weather, warnings and incidents, and decide early to leave or stay.”

There is also chat about the image possibly becoming a mural on the pavilion, with local skateboarders doing the painting — what a great idea!

Read his notes and have a look at the brigade’s new ‘toy’ that will be with them through the summer. Remember the number to call when reporting a fire is 000. The website emergency.wa.gov.au takes you to a map showing current incidents as they’re reported. If a Watch and Act is issued, start listening to ABC Perth and 6PR, and take Ricky’s advice and check out DFES Fire Chat that guides you through Making a Plan. If you need advice about fuel loads on your property, the Shire offers free inspections — call 9290 6696.

Robyn Pollard and Heath Dullard (Darlington Junior Football Club) show off the Tee shirts that will raise funds for Stage 2 of the pavilion. Artist Alastair Taylor holds on of the limited edition of prints.

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Review welcomes new Business Manager

“Rotary also supports community work here, with several branches raising funds through managing community markets like the ones in Kalamunda, Mundaring and Bassendean. However, as with all service clubs, right now we need more members. We have a real quality membership, with everyone being very active, and with membership (half male, half female) spanning young and mature age groups.” If you’re wondering whether this local ever relaxes, just ask the longterm WACA member the score when a Test Match or the Sheffield Shield is on. We welcome Betty to our team – and we’re sure you agree she’s a great catch! Review members will have a chance to meet Betty at our AGM on Monday March 11 at 7.30pm at 6A Brook Road, Darlington. Betty will send you reminders of this VERY SPEEDY AGM, with champagne to follow. If you can’t attend, please provide your proxy vote.

Diary dates It’s AGM season, with the Darlington Arts Festival holding theirs on Monday February 18 at 7.30 in the Lesser Hall (see their notes), the Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (DaSRA) meeting on Thursday February 14 at 7pm at the pavilion, and the Darlington Community Recreation Advisor Group (DCRAG) meeting on February 25 at 7pm at the pavilion.

New Business Manager Betty Pitcher (front) and Josephine Jones with (at back) Advertising Manager Kirsty Carslaw and Editor Trea Wiltshire

Former councilor Trish Cook, as we know, has many talents, not the least of which is encouraging people to take on roles that need to be filled, particularly as they relate to the expanding activities of the DCRAG. The group’s most recent recruits are Nathania Dolman who will manage the waterwise native garden in front of the hall, and new resident David Grant who is taking on the management of the skate park’s half pipe project.

When the Review’s Business Manager Josephine Jones announced she was leaving Darlington we had a brief moment of panic because the sale of the Jones’ house happened so rapidly: chance remark in the Wine Tent at the Festival, couple of visits by former residents desperate to return and the private sale was done and dusted! This being Darlington, however, we soon compiled a list of legendary locals with a reputation for giving time to worthy causes. Top of the list – because all of the Review team are volunteers – was Betty Pitcher, former business manager of Helena College and former honorary treasurer for a string of local associations from the Darlington Arts Festival and The Darlington Glen to the Women’s Refuge in Midland.

Reading the group’s notes, you appreciate the many new directions and areas of engagement into which, as Chair, Trish has taken the group. Top of the list has been the Master Plan and Community Consultation for the whole skate park/jumps area. We have run the Master Plan in the Review and you can see it on the Community Notice board by Perrella’s. That plan has now been formally approved by the Shire of Mundaring. If you’d like to get involved with these exciting developments that aim to vastly improve recreational facilities in Darlington, make a note of DCRAG’s AGM at the Darlington Community Pavilion.

Today the chartered accountant continues to juggle commitments on the boards of Swan Valley Rotary Club, The Glen and Riverlands Montessori School, and has done a huge amount of voluntary auditing – from the Darlington Primary P & C to the Darlington Theatre Players. In fact, as she puts it, “if Peter Edwards can’t, I do it!” Peter Edwards has of course been auditing the Review’s accounts for as long as anyone can remember, so this may well have encouraged Betty to take us on — along with the fact that she was the magazine’s Business Manager back in the late 70s/early 80s when a very slender black-and-white Review was typed, roneod and stapled in the office/garage of printer Audrey Ford in Orange Road. At that time, she also owned The Pines with then husband Tony and recalls occasionally appealing to the nearby printer to hold the front counter fort while she was breast-feeding her second child in a back room, calling out prices to Audrey. “It was a very different Review, with all invoices hand-written and hand-delivered by Tony or me.”

New DCRAG recruit Nathania Dolman and David Grant, Trish Cook and Geoff Barker

The couple had arrived (from the UK) in Darlington in 1972 just before daughter Catherine was born and, after managing the Pines from 1974 to 1977, the Pitchers established the supermarket in Glen Forrest and had a range of other business interests.

Sporting parents urged to get involved DaSRA is actively encouraging new committee members to assist with the next vital stage of the ongoing Community Pavilion Project. “There will be vacancies that need to be filled,” says Chair Geoff Barker. “The commitment isn’t onerous, with meetings once a month and some email contact. Most who have enquired are surprised at how they can assist especially when adding their network of contacts and connections to those of the committee.”

While her volunteering continues unabated, Betty considers being a charter member of Swan Valley Rotary Club – she’s been both treasurer and secretary to the service organization – her most important honorary commitment. “I love Rotary because it’s such an amazing organization and one that’s full of good intentions for the world. For instance, in 1985 we joined the fight to rid the world of polio at a time when there were about half-a-million cases a year. Last year there were about a dozen. We’ve raised millions of dollars for that cause, and now there are only outbreaks in Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan where much misinformation has been peddled.

There are NINE positions to fill, and as many existing committee members no longer have children involved in junior sports, let’s hope parents or grandparents of current players step up. You can contact Geoff on 0418 953 176 or just turn up at the AGM prepared to put your hand up.

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Rethinking our history

turns to DRRA and says ‘do something’. The community know we’re here, that’s the main thing, and it’s the strength of DRRA.” So, president Allan McAuliffe (who won plaudits for his handling of the flight corridor public meetings) was voted back into office as President with valued committee member Grant Butler becoming Deputy. With Dave Shimell standing down from the Treasurer’s role, committee member Pippa Windsor agreed to take it on – after recalling her horror when as treasurer for a toddlers’ playgroup 23 years ago, she realised she’d done the Christmas shopping using the playgroup cheque book. As the well-known local physiotherapist now runs her own business (and runs marathons and a running group!) no one was convinced by her claim to be “rubbish at money”! So, a new executive is in place for 2019, a year that will decide the fate of that flight corridor and no doubt many other issues that will impact on our lives. The DRRA meets on the first Tuesday of the month and the first meeting next year will be on Tuesday February 6, 7.30pm in the Lesser Hall. Chris Pemberton’s notes in this issue give you a heads-up on an April meeting at which the precinct plan (see below) and a safe crossing on Owen Road will be discussed.

If you pride yourself on being a bit of a Darlington history buff, the History Group’s revised and reprinted publication about the village’s historical beginnings could surprise you. Cliff Burns (who co-authors the book with local historian Arlene Collings) says:

A decision for 2019? Did you know that a DRRA sub-committee has, over many years, been updating the 1998 Darlington Village Precinct Plan that was a blueprint for preserving the historic heart, the precinct, of Darlington? In the past such documents were essentially ‘wish lists’ put together by an advisory committee (architects, conservationists, councilors et al) in consultation with the community. Earlier precinct plans were designed to “preserve and enhance the existing character and amenity of the Precinct…” which, at that time, was defined as the streets surrounding the hall and church and reserves. However, the suggestion of the committee is that the updated plan should relate to the entire locality of Darlington, which is why we all need to take notice. Early next year, Darlington’s Draft Locality Plan will be available for you to read and there will be a public meeting on the issue.

“The Darlington History Group recently discovered documents and physical evidence regarding the true ‘smack on the bottom’ location of Darlington,” says Cliff. “So important is this discovery the Group decided to revise and reprint The Original Darlington Vineyard – The Historical Story with the new research and corrections. For more, read the Darlington History Group’s report in this issue. Copies can be attained from Cliff Burns 9299 6696.

New executive for DRRA The thing about the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) is that when we want to jump up and down about a looming issue — think flight corridors, Optus towers, offleash dogs — we need it to be there, to become the community’s voice in liaising with local, State or Federal governments, to organise public meetings and to do whatever needs to be done on behalf of the community. But the rest of the time, we tend to forget about DRRA which, as seasoned members observe, was ever thus.

However, if you want to get your head around the purpose of such plans, a good starting point would be a read of the 1998 plan (Google: Darlington Village Precinct Plan 1998, Shire of Mundaring). This will give you an idea of the sort of issues on which our community reached consensus some 20 years ago on subjects such as support for low density housing, kerbing, properties that didn’t dominate the landscape, opposition to supersix type fencing, outsized sheds, and the rehabilitation of degraded sites — to mention but a few.

One such seasoned DRRA player is former Canberra public servant and long-time DRRA Secretary Chris Pemberton who has played such a pivotal role in the association (and DAF, among other commitments) since settling here. So, when few turned up at the recent AGM, members of the DRRA executive weren’t fazed. It was a couple of days after the festival, the community was putting its feet up and Chris reminded the loyal few: “No problem. When something big comes up, the community

While past precinct plans in Mundaring had few ‘teeth’, the Shire’s most recent town planning scheme, Local Planning Scheme 4, gives far greater weight to them, observing their recommendations. As former DRRA committee member Mike Jones said at the AGM: “The Shire will respect community input into the plan that will be put before them, so people need to understand this draft plan will now become a very powerful tool. Residents need to take an interest in it and provide feedback.” We’ll alert residents when the Darlington Draft Locality Plan is available, where you can view it, when the public meeting will happen and how you can provide feedback. Food for thought for 2019.

Left to right: Grant Butler, Chris Pemberton, Pippa Windsor and Allan McAuliffe 7

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Morning coffee with Labor’s candidate

And over at Perrellas they’re introducing some new weekend attractions (see their advert) with live music in the outside area — and you can enjoy your lunch with a BYO glass of something nice. The café is also gaining a reputation for its catering, so it was the obvious venue choice when long-term resident Anna Wright threw a farewell party recently. (We’re please to report she’s just down the hill so her terrier Jock continues to enjoy his evening romp with the oval dogs.

Above: James and Joanne Martin with daughters Kirrily and Lilah

With a Federal election on the horizon, in the November issue of the Review, Guest Editor Chris Durrant ran profiles on both Federal MP for Hasluck, Ken Wyatt, and Labor hopeful James Martin, who is also a Mundaring Shire Councillor. You’ll have a chance to meet James for a morning tea/coffee at Perrellas on Saturday, February 9 at 10am. “I grew up in Darlington and it will always be a special place to me. I very much look forward to meeting with Darlington residents to hear your concerns and priorities.” If you want to remind yourself of James’ credentials, you can search Darlington Review November 2017 via issuu.com.

Shop local! We like to remind readers to support the local businesses that make it easier to buy a house, get a great haircut, buy a gift or some fine wine. At Darlington Liquor and Gourmet we’re well catered for on several fronts: Chris makes sure there are top quality wines to enjoy while Doris keeps those delicious olives and cheeses (and items we forgot when doing the supermarket run) readily available. And, of course, we’re lucky to now have two places to enjoy a coffee rendezvous with friends. The new owner of Little Nook Cafe (formerly 2 Café) on Montrose, Lynda McGuiness, and helpers had a baptism of fire over the festive season when, for a while they were the only coffee shop operating in Darlington and Glen Forrest. There were queues (very patient and relaxed ones) waiting to sample what the new team had to offer.

What’s Up? Lots of interesting events on the horizon, so check out the calendar. Not to be missed is Darlington Theatre Player’s production of Joan Lindsay’s haunting Picnic at Hanging Rock which begins its run at Marloo Theatre on March 1 and Mundaring Art Centre’s Place and Space exhibition which will remind us all why we live in our beautiful Shire. We leave you with Alastair Taylor’s beautiful acrylic Up Here which — after a month which has had its fair share of drama — is a timely reminder of just why we choose to live on the craggy hillsides of an elevated bushland scarp. Trea Wiltshire Editor

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Letters to the Review Geoff Barker (Sandover Road Resident and Past Chair of Hudman Reserve Resident’s Group) writes: In the afterglow of the recent Hudman Reserve fire, after which the proximate residents have expressed sincere and heartfelt thanks and strong support for those Vollies and DFES resources who so vigilantly and promptly expunged the threat to life and assets, I reviewed some past DRRA discussions concerning Hudman Reserve which specifically referred to the following: 1. The maintenance of fire access trails within the reserve so they are in fact accessible. 2. The need for clear fire breaks between the Reserve and the properties around the Reserve, especially those on the Eastern side. 3. Some fuel reduction burns within the reserve especially in areas difficult to be accessed but mindful of the sensitive needs of wildlife and native flora. 4. The need for boundary fencing and barriers to be upgraded to prevent “unsuitable” entries 5. The removal of feral flora and fauna (especially the rampant pea). It is relevant to note that some improvement to item 1 has been recently actioned (there are some particularly rugged tracks that are I would suggest not trafficable or at least very difficult) but there remain concerns regarding all 5 items. I look forward to an opportunity to discuss how these items might be actioned to upgrade the environment and better protect properties adjacent and proximate to the Hudman Reserve.

From Scout Group Leader Glen Stenton It is unfortunate to again report that our Scout/ Guide hall in Glen Road Darlington has again been burgled. Between the 7th of January and 15th of January, thieves have cut off padlocks and been thru every room taking a large range of items including camping hot water systems, 2-way radios, solar panels and batteries, projector, speakers and more.

If we could please ask the community to keep an eye on the building and report any suspicious activity to the Police or Crimestoppers. While this may be covered under insurance it means our premiums keep increasing and we have to divert time and money from our core goal of Scouting and providing a program that challenges and develops our local young people.

Marg Sayers, Darlington resident writes: I would like to raise concern about my difficulty in obtaining accurate and regularly updated information during the recent bushfire on New Year’s Day in the Darlington area. Accessing the FESA website did not prove helpful in gaining details of the changing situation as although the site reported that the fire was ‘unpredictable’ the details were not updated regularly enough to provide advice on what residents needed to do. This lack of information was anxiety provoking to many residents many of whom resorted to retreating to the oval where some reported their roads had been closed because of fire risk. There appeared to be significant lack of accurate information and conflicting details of the situation among residents. Checking for regular updates on the website was frustrating as such updates were made infrequently with some being 30 minutes apart. This was concerning to those in the area as the reports still stated that the fire was unpredictable with large amounts of smoke and ash around. In previous years advice on active bushfire warnings has been reported at 15 minute intervals on ABC radio with FESA recommending that in the case of a bushfire local residents should follow reports on their local radio, but on this occasion there were no such warnings and seemingly no mention of the bushfire situation in Darlington. I found the lack of information and advice concerning the fire’s progress worrying and other local residents have been expressing similar concerns. I would, however, like to acknowledge the speed and efficiency of the firefighters who were involved in the air and on the ground, during this fire, and also the police who were on the ground at road blocks and around the oval.

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Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre Following the outstanding success of our season of 1916: A love Story, Darlington Theatre Players present their first season for 2019, the classic, Picnic at Hanging Rock adapted by Tom Wright and directed by Robert Whitehead.

The Story. On a summer’s day in 1900, three Australian schoolgirls on a picnic expedition to the remote Hanging Rock abscond from their group. They are last seen heading towards the beckoning Rock… In Tom Wright’s chilling adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s classic novel, five performers struggle to solve the mystery of the missing girls and their teacher. Euphoria and terror reverberate throughout the community, as the potential for history to repeat itself becomes nightmarishly real. Picnic at Hanging Rock plays at 7:30pm March 1,2,6,8,9,13,15 and 16 with 2pm matinees March 3 and 10. Tickets are $22, $20 Concession, $18 Members book now on www.trybooking.com/ YZDU or call 0490 098 552 or visit www.marlootheatre.com.au. Just in case you are new to the area, Darlington Theatre Players’ venue is Marloo Theatre and can be found at 20 Marloo Road, Greenmount (off Innamincka Road). PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIME OF 7.30PM

Eighty people attended the Awards Night held on the 12th of January at the theatre. There were four excellent plays performed during the year that were eligible for adjudication. The quality of these performances made it extremely difficult for the adjudicators with awards being shared between all plays. The best production went to 1916; A Love Story written by John Beaton and directed by Neroli Burton with musical direction by Iain Martin. Another four plays and a one act season are again scheduled for this year starting with Picnic at Hanging Rock. The second season is an old favourite, Arsenic and Old Lace. For all information go to the website www.marlootheatre.com.au Darlington Theatre Players would like to wish everyone a happy new year and look forward to seeing you at the Marloo Theatre in 2019.

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Darlington Family Playgroup Did you know that Darlington Family Playgroup runs sessions through the school holidays? School might not be open yet but Darlington Family Playgroup is back in session. The children in our groups have loved catching up with their friends over the holidays and participating in lots of water play and summer themed crafts like painting with ice and making seaside collages with paint, shells, leaves, salt and foam. We have an exciting year of playgroup ahead that includes visits from special guests like Scitech and Messy Moments and some exciting excursions planned to local playgrounds and organisations like Boya library and the Shipwreck Galleries in Fremantle. All to help our little members learn and grow. If you have children aged 0-5 and would like to give them a chance to socialise, play and learn in a fabulous bush setting then Darlington Family Playgroup may be the perfect fit for you. We have sessions running each weekday including a dedicated toddler group on Toddler Tuesdays (Tuesday mornings). Come and join the fun and be a part of our lovely little community. Finally, Darlington Family Playgroup would like say a fond farewell to those families and also committee members who will be leaving us to return to work or as children begin to attend school. We thank them for their time, commitment and efforts over the years in making our Playgroup the special place it is. We wish you every happiness and success for the future. Thank you for all the good times that we’ve shared and the fantastic memories you have helped create for our children. ‘Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.’ Dr Seuss. Ph: Sophie 0449 911 477 Email: darlingtonfamilyplaygroup@hotmail.com Facebook: Darlington Family Playgroup

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc 2019 promises to be a busy year for the Mundaring & Hills Historical Society (MHHS) with some important anniversaries taking place. The MHHS celebrates its 30th anniversary, Mundaring Arts Centre (MAC) marks 40 years as one of WA’s premier arts’ institutions, and Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre (KSP) remembers the 50th anniversary of the author’s death. All three organisations play an integral role in maintaining the cultural vibrancy of our community, and these anniversaries remind us of their humble beginnings.

MAC had a similarly interesting site for its first gallery and offices; the old service station on Great Eastern Highway in Mahogany Creek. This was home from 1979 until 1997 when MAC moved to its current location in the old Mundaring Post Office. If you know of any other significant anniversaries in the Shire, please let the MHHS know so we can add this event to our list of celebrations for the year. Next Meeting: ‘Made in Mundaring’ 3pm Saturday 16 March 2019 at the Mundaring District Museum.

Of these three organisations, KSP has been fortunate to have had a permanent location from its inception: 11 Old York Road Greenmount, the former home of Katharine Susannah Prichard and her husband, Hugo Throssell. ‘Katharine’s Place’ was purchased by the state government in 1986 and vested in the Shire of Mundaring who now lease it to KSP. The first meeting of the MHHS was at Jeff Murray’s home in July of 1989, with the first official meeting taking place at the Shire’s offices one month later. With no permanent home until 1996 (Glen Forrest Station Master’s House), meetings were held at a range of locations including ‘Egan Gallery and Tea Rooms’ in Darlington, Parkerville Children’s Home, and a front room at ‘Temuka’, now Eastern Hills Vet Clinic. ABOVE: Clockwise from top: 'Katharine's Place', drawing by Bernard West; MAC's first home, photo from 1955 when still a service station; 'Temuka', an early home for the MHHS. 14

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Soroptimist International of Helena We will be looking for nominations early in the year, of a woman whose project would benefit from this award. Hello friends, I trust everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that the New Year brings good health, and peace to the world. Our SI year will start on February 5th with the Annual General Meeting to be held at the home of the Secretary. We welcome back a former member, Marj, who has been away for a few years. She will be re-inducted at the AGM and we look forward to hearing of her adventures and benefitting from her experiences. On the membership front, we have some interested ladies wishing to join our organisation including a former Soroptimist who has moved from the country. SIWA are holding a film afternoon on February 3rd at the Cygnet Theatre South Perth to enjoy the film, “The Green Book”. Funds will go to the prize for the Stella Giles Soroptimist Award for Excellence. This is a Bi-annual award to fund a project to benefit women and girls. Dr Naomi Godden was the previous winner. Her project was to be used to build the Women’s Climate Justice Collective, a National movement of women working to elevate women’s human rights in climate change debate policy and action.

When school resumes in February, we will present a bursary to two Swan View Senior High School girls who will be participating in the school’s drama programme. We are very proud of our previous winners who expressed aspirations to succeed in the theatrical scene. Federation President Anusha has had a particularly busy finish to 2018 and start to 2029. In December she travelled to Thailand to oversee preparations for the 2020 Conference in Chiang Mai and attend several high-level meetings with government and UN Agencies. At the beginning of January, the President travelled to Tunisia to speak at a conference on Human Rights, where she spoke about how SI interacts with the UN. From Tunisia to Jakarta to engage with the Indonesian clubs and Government agencies which are working in the earthquake-ravaged towns and villages in Lombok and Sulawesi. In Lombok for example, the women of Gangga are being assisted by Soroptimist funds to reinstate water pipes which were damaged and unusable. This will enable them to upscale their production of cashew nuts to a commercial level enterprise, making more money for them to rise out of the poverty cycle.

Mundaring Weir Gallery Summertime 2019 already. The Gallery is looking forward to seeing you, whether browsing or shopping. Have a meal at the Weir Pub and visit us before you leave the area. See the kangaroos and all the birdlife that live in this beautiful part of the Hills. See the wooden ware, fabric bags, toys, jewellery, books, candles and soaps, pottery and paintings and so much more.

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Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc) - The Glen The three mulberry trees donated and planted by the working party last year are thriving and the residents are looking forward to some nice mulberries in the future. A significant event at the Glen later this year is the celebration of the 100th birthday of much loved and respected long-term resident Ida Smith. We look forward to helping Ida celebrate this wonderful milestone in an appropriate manner in October. The DRAA will increase its efforts to look for and welcome new members into the association. At a cost of only $10 per annum, members are added to our mailing list, advised of future vacancies at the Glen, can attend the AGM and vote on issues affecting Darlington Glen and will be invited to our annual garden party in the grounds of the Glen. Please contact Secretary Carolyn Earnshaw grandi41@bigpond.com for more information.

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The Darlington Club Darlington whereby the Club furnishes the Lesser Hall and has access for Club events on all Friday nights as well as occasional access to the main Hall for functions. The Shire who own the halls look after bookings and they let the halls for weddings, parties and concerts which has substantially increased the usage of the halls. The Club is not just for old people, it’s for everyone, and I know that a lot of young families have moved into the area, with many questions about membership emerging from the younger cohort. Possibly Friday night is not a good night for the majority who would wish to join, so come along for breakfast on the 10th Feb on us and share your ideas on a “new direction”.

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Darlington Community Pavilion Update DaSRA has received enquiries from the community about how the existing change rooms and canteen in the old Sports Pavilion building will look upon completion of Stage 2. Originally the intention was to complete all the works in one operation but due to funding constraints, building codes and access considerations, the construction process was divided into two stages. Interestingly, this approach has worked to highlight the architectural differences between the two buildings. One of the reasons a combination of face brickwork and rendered wall finishes was adopted in stage 1 was so the original building could be visually integrated. Stage 2 will see new paintwork, doors and roof to match the new pavilion, a larger Canteen, club storage areas and upgraded change rooms with gender neutral facilities appropriate for male and female users, universal access and other provisions to bring the building up to current requirements. Existing Features - the Breeze Block openings to the change rooms at the front of the old Pavilion will remain to pay tribute to the architectural intent of the original building built during the 1970’s, while also recognising the evolving ‘story’ of the project. The natural ventilation effect of the breeze blocks is a very practical method of allowing the building to breathe and the new works will include internal screens over the openings to keep out insects as well as address the danger of bushfire ember attack. FUNDRAISING - Darlington Prints & Tee Shirts - Many thanks to Heath Dullard and Robyn Pollard from Darlington Junior Football who modelled the tee shirts designed by Alistair Taylor (see photos in Trea’s editorial and below). Alastair created the image for DaSRA and is donating all proceeds to Stage 2. He has certainly captured the spirit of Darlington in his design. The tee shirts and print were launched at the Darlington Arts Festival in November 2018 and are proving very popular. They are available with or without the word ‘Darlington’ for wider appeal. Thanks to The Review for promoting DaSRA’s fundraising initiatives.

Tee Shirts and Prints can be purchased online at www.darlingtonpavilion.com or order direct from DaSRA by phoning Gabby on 0408 944 737. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO STAGE 2! Another Use for the Pavilion - It's good to see the Pavilion used for a range of events. DFES personnel above used the verandah as a command post during the recent fire on January 1. DaSRA is encouraged by the community’s support of the Pavilion Project and welcomes your questions and input. Donations don't have to be monetary, your time, energy and resources are needed too so please contact us with any queries or offers as we move forward with stage 2 of the project. Contact Chairman Geoff Barker on 0418 953 176 or Secretary Cambell Giles on 0418 936 544 for further information or visit the website at darlingtonpavilion.com.au.

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Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre Summer Season at the KSP Writers’ Centre Join us for a fun movie night fundraiser on Friday 8 February at Boya Hall from 6pm. Come along to see – or revisit – the Oscar-winning film ‘Shine’ (for ages 15 and over) which features the character of Katharine Susannah Prichard as mentor to young Hills virtuoso pianist David Helfgott. As a bonus to the movie, enjoy a prefilm talk and Q&A with author Louise Helfgott in conversation with KSP biographer Nathan Hobby, and hear intimate details about Katharine’s influence on her brother David’s life and career, from the perspective of a family member. We will also be running a movie-character costume contest, trivia quiz, raffle and silent auction. Refreshments

and snacks available to purchase. This promises to be a fun night out, for a good cause. Tickets from $20. Ever thought about writing a short story but don’t know where to start? In our frantic, content-saturated world, people’s attention spans are getting shorter than ever. To hold their attention, you’ll need land the first punch on the first line of your story and keep on punching until the final bell. On Saturday 16 February from 1-4pm, join local award-winning author Guy Salvidge who will show you how in an informative workshop. Tickets from $35. A reminder that submissions for the KSP commemorative anthology competition, inviting submissions of prose, poetry and non-fiction, closes Friday 22 February – check our website for details. Don’t miss your chance to become a published author. Finally, our 2019 sundowner series kicks off this month on Friday 22 February from 6.30pm with a special guest talk on the Australian publishing industry, self-publishing how-to’s and mentoring options with Serenity Press founder Karen McDermott. This will be followed by a Serenity book launch with local author Carolyn Wren. Tickets just $5 at the door for KSP members ($10 others). Complimentary wine on arrival. To book or for more details on any of these activities please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office on 08 9294 1872.

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Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, February 13th 2019, at the Darlington Fire Station.

Firstly, a slightly belated welcome to 2019, and “Happy New Year”. From the members of the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, we’d like to wish all of our community members a safe, happy and prosperous year ahead. In the wake of the New Year’s Day fire in the Boya Quarry Reserve, we would like to thank all of those who have supported our Hills fire fighters and expressed their gratitude, their thanks and their messages of good will. We would like to acknowledge all of the community and corporate support we have received this summer, through provision of goods & services as well as cash donations. But, this fire should also serve as a reminder there is no reason to ignore the risks of fire, and the fire hazards present in our community. With rains late in to spring last year, vegetation growth has been plentiful. And this could mean fuel loads will be high in your area as this material dries in the summer heat. We urge you all to be pro-active around your property and maintain your firebreaks, keep a 20 metre clearance zone around buildings, report any sighting of smoke or fire immediately to 000. Also take note of any suspicious activity and/or vehicles in and around bushland and report it to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. For lots of tips, hints and general information on preparing yourselves and your property for the fire season, head to the DFES website (www.dfes.wa.gov.au). It’s a great information resource for such things as Five Minute Fire Chat materials to share with your family, Facts Sheets and How To guides, along with incident alerts & warnings, Total Fire Ban information, and other bush fire preparation resources. Or come and see our volunteers at the Darlington Fire Station on a Saturday morning.

Activities such as Saturday morning scheds, monthly meetings, skills refresher training, appliance familiarisations, hazard reduction burns, driver training and training courses help our volunteer members prepare behind the scenes to be ready to help the community during summer. We recently took delivery of an additional appliance as part of the High Fire Season allocations, so you may see an unfamiliar truck around the station and driving around the district. Fire fighters like new toys and we have been doing some appliance familiarisation and driver training over the past couple of weeks. The truck is known as a 2.4R, carries 3 fire fighters, holds 2000 litres of water, and will be with us until the end of the fire season. If you weren’t already aware, the brigade has a Facebook page, so search Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, check it out and give us a ‘like’. The page can provide you with information such as links to the official pages of DFES, PaWS, Bureau of Meteorology and Shire of Mundaring, published Fire Danger Ratings, Total Fire Bans and Harvest & Vehicle Movement Bans, fire weather warnings, community engagement messages and bushfire mitigation information. “What is a firefighter? He’s the guy next door… He’s a guy like you and me with warts and worries and unfulfilled dreams. Yet he stands taller than most of us. He’s a fireman… A fireman is at once the most fortunate and least fortunate of men. He’s a man who saves lives because he has seen too much destruction. He’s a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control. He doesn’t preach the brotherhood of man. He lives it.” ~ Author Unknown Cheers

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Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) Just Try to Keep Them Alive!

FODS, starts after Easter.

As you walk through The Station Reserve do you notice the little plants with green plastic ‘tents’? As many of you will know, these are the new ones we planted last May and they will need to be watered all through this, their first summer. Last year’s cooler summer meant that we lost very few of the new plants but we may not be so lucky this year:( You may witness the rostered few FODS dragging hoses along the pathways on the reserve some Sunday mornings as we move around all these new plants; do stop and say hello.

If you would like to find out more about our group, please do contact us on one of the numbers or email addresses listed below. We volunteer our time for 2 hours on a Sunday morning once a fortnight during late autumn, winter and spring and new members do not have to be gardening experts or super fit; anyone can help. We are a friendly bunch and always enjoy morning tea together after our work sessions. We also have a Thursday group for those who prefer that day.

On The Reserve we have found, through trial and error, that mulching is our most useful strategy for retaining soil moisture, limiting the penetration of heat to plant root systems and stifling some weed growth. As I write, we are expecting 40 degrees on two consecutive days which is very stressful for establishing roots. Hope springs eternal!

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Bushfire Ready Well I suppose at some time it was going to happen and we had our own major fire on New Years day………… thankfully no homes impacted although this was very fortunate , and if not for the assistance of the water bombers and Helitaks it may have been very different.

Now the question from our Bushfire Ready program is for those whom were impacted upon……….DID YOU ACTIVATE YOUR BUSHFIRE READY PLAN?????????? and then did you stick to it.. …………if so well done, that is why we have the plan. Through this means we have a plan to follow and know what the ‘trigger’ points are for actioning it. If don’t have one already, never too late to prepare it with your family………..go to the DFES web site and follow the links to FIRE CHAT, or come down to the Fire Station Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 10.00am, or contact your Street contact (Phone numbers in December Review).

Talking with ground crews after the event, one indicated that as the fire came extremely close to a residence at the end of Owen Road a water bomber dropped its load on the fire allowing them ,to then control this risk, and all was good. In addition to the water bombers, 2 Helitaks and the air crane worked tirelessly to assist the ground FRS personnel; Bushfire brigade volunteers and DPWD crews, whom finally managed to bring it under control. Our sincere thanks again to the outstanding efforts by all those people, as well as other agencies assisting…..Police, Western Power, SOM, Water Corporation.

Talking to BRG street contacts close to the fire area, their major concern was lack of information from DFES, through the telephone system, and what action should they undertake. This is acknowledged and will be discussed at the fires PIA review, and at our post season meeting on April 15th. Hopefully no more close encounters, but you should still continue to reduce your fuel loads and make your home as safe as possible. Colin James BRG Coordinator

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Darlington Review - February 2019

Darlington Dipsticks The Dipsticks are off and running in 2019 with an active year ahead. As the mighty Jaguar rebuild is slowly gathering steam, we can offer a delightful “oily rag” yarn about another Dipstick’s adventures. This is a 1949 Rover P3 75 referred to as a 6 light saloon and locally as “The Bishop’s car”.

The second owner’s family have been contacted and they all remember the car from the early 1970s and were able to find photos of the car with that owner’s children all aboard the Rover. Last year, our Dipstick managed to get the same pose of the now grown-up children with the car. The history file thickens!

This car was delivered new to the Anglican Diocese of Bunbury, for the then Bishop. The vehicle remained with the Bunbury Church right up until 1970 when it was sold to a family in Perth. Sold on again in 1973 to a gent who hardly used the car as we suspect that the car by that time was well and truly worn out! There it remained until September 2016, when our Dipstick located it and purchased it from the gent’s estate.

The old ratty Rover generates smiles and lots of comments wherever it goes. Recently at the Darlington Arts Festival one elderly gent discovered that it was one of his wedding cars – to say he was surprised would be an understatement! Others have since seen it as it is suitably exercised on fine days and have wondered about its background.

The Rover still had its last rego sticker on the windscreen ….from 1973. It had sat unmolested for 43 years! The story of its discovery was carried by the British magazine “Classic and Sports Car” in Jan 2017, for which our Dipstick received a 200 pound prize. The car, whilst complete, was in a very sorry state, with a seized engine and brakes, rusted fuel tank, exhaust etc, and as you can see, the paint and upholstery had suffered from the years in storage. The Rover has now undergone a thorough sympathetic mechanical renovation, with virtually all major components either rebuilt or replaced. In honour of its years of slumber, the present owner has decided to leave the paint and trim, “as found”, (the paint now has a wax preservative applied) and its number plate at time of storage, UDX 724 has been returned to its rightful place.

It’s a lovely old car to drive, comfortable, smooth, well mannered and sedate; it ambles along in no great hurry, but pulls well and can hold a steady 95 / 100KPH if requested. Tech Specs. Engine : In line 6 cylinder, 2,103cc. Bore 65.2mm, stroke 105mm. Valves : Inlet over exhaust. Carburettor : Twin choke Solex 72 bhp @4,000 rpm. Compression ratio 7.25:1 4 speed gearbox, synchromesh on 3rd and 4th. Max speed 122KPH (approx and take a deep breath!) The “oily rag” culture aims at keeping older cars in sound condition and in use to enable the experience of yesteryear to be available to all. There is real merit in the odd Dipstick from time to time.

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Treetops

A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School A recent article in the West Australian newspaper highlighted that only 53.8% of Year 12 students sat four or more ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) exams in 2018, a decline from the 59.26% in 2012. Education Minister Sue Ellery is quoted as saying that the tertiary landscape had changed and that there was now a range of schooling options to suit the individual needs of students, which can be VET (Vocational Education and Training) or ATAR. Diversity in educational offering is a key feature of the Treetop’s approach to secondary education. Our students enjoy the option of completing either the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which provides a direct entry to universities worldwide https:// www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/ or Careers Related Programme, designed for students who are more focussed on entering into a career or associated study after completing Year 12. https://www.ibo.org/programmes/careerrelated-programme/what-is-cp/ . Both programmes allow for significant individual choice as our students begin their journey into adulthood and in answering the perennial question, ‘what do I want to be when I grow up?’ A feature of both IB Programmes is the value of learning, academic rigour and personal development. Studied over two years, each programme seeks to encourage students to flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. This approach contrasts significantly with ATAR programmes whose focus tends to be almost exclusively content driven.

Treetop’s graduates: Are life-long learners with highly developed critical thinking skills, cognizant of their strengths and weaknesses who use that awareness to identify areas of growth to reach their full potential.

Model respectful, prosocial and principled behaviour to all individuals as they value everyone's unique contribution to local and globally diverse communities.

We would like to congratulate our 2018 graduating students, Christopher Balcombe, Anjelique Clayton, Natala Freeman, Tomas Kersake-Sweeney, Jemma Speight and Lauryn Williams. Stuart Harris Principal For many of our students the learning journey begins at three years of age as they enter our Children’s House and experience the richness of Montessori education with its strong focus upon the individual and fostering a desire for life-long learning. Our students become confident, responsible, independent learners, who trust in their own abilities. These skills are developed and refined as students complete their primary years creating a strong foundation for secondary school success.

Matthew Hughes MLA JP Member for Kalamunda How To Contact Matthew Your Local Member Office: 1/16 Mead Street Kalamunda, WA 6076, Mail to PO Box 779 Kalamunda WA 6926 Phone: (08) 9293 4747 Email: Matthew.Hughes@mp.wa.gov.au Facebook: @MatthewHughesMLA Authorised by Matthew Hughes 1/16 Mead Street Kalamunda WA 6076

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Darlington Review - February 2019

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group At our November 2018 meeting delegates noted concerns regarding trees surrounding the pavilion, skate park, and northern oval, as well as a number of dying pine trees near the Darlington Hall. It was agreed that, together with the Shire Parks and Gardens personnel, there is a need to instigate a long-term replacement plan. Sheena Wheeler, Darlington Tree Custodian, has kindly agreed to liaise with the Shire and manage this plan. Reticulation in front of hall is not working due to damage that occurred during Hall renovations. The Shire have agreed to our request to water the trees over the summer period which are now big enough to provide some shade. The reticulation will be fixed as part of Shire upgrade to the area between the tennis courts and the Hall commencing late February. The area will see new concrete (red gravel like spray finish) paths installed, new turf, new water fountain and reticulation and service conduits will be laid. In liaison with the Shire, the Darlington Community Garden will be installing and maintaining a low, water-wise, native garden in front of the Hall. Thanks to Nathania Dolman (pictured left) who will manage this project for the DCG. It is hoped that the works will be completed by the end of March 2019 depending on weather conditions. Please note, safety arrangements will be in place when work commences in this area. The skate park half-pipe project is kindly being managed by local resident David Grant and will be built by DaSRA. We are very grateful to David, who has been talking to Shire staff and skate park users to ensure that the final design is suitable for all wheeled sports (bikes, skateboards and scooters) and all levels of expertise. We extend our thanks also to Geoff Barker and the team at DaSRA. DCRAG’s report on the Masterplan and the Community Consultation for the whole skate park and former pony club area has now been formally given to the Shire of Mundaring by DCRAG Chair at the recent Shire of Mundaring Annual Electors Meeting. This means that Council will formally consider this item at the 12th February Council meeting for inclusion into their long-term financial planning. We continue to lobby local politicians for financial support for this development. The Masterplan is available to view on: https:// www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au/darlington-skate-park-project. To read the Report click on “Motion to Mundaring Shire Click for Details”. Please send your comments on the plan and/or report to shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au or directly to Councillors.

the new leach drains is to the east of the clubhouse where the fifth court was originally proposed. The three trees in this area have been removed by the Shire and will be nursed through the summer before replanting back in Darlington recreation area later in Autumn. The 2018 Community Bonfire was a huge success again and it was the first year without any rain. Wood Art was constructed by clubs, the skateboarders competed, little ones played with mud, and young musicians provided entertainment before the bonfire was lit up and managed safely by the Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade and the Mundaring SES. The aim of the Bonfire is to remove excess bushfire fuel from the village. Active Coulstan road residents helped by collecting and stacking woodpiles for the Year 9 students of Helena College to collect. Thank you to all who contributed to this event. If anyone is interested in helping with this event in 2019 please speak to Trish Cook. DCRAGs next meeting is on Monday, February 25th at new time of 7.00pm in the Community pavilion. This will be our AGM, and as required we call for nominations from Community members for positions on the committee as Chair and Secretary, as well as Community Members. Community members should be “Representatives from the local community, otherwise not representative of a particular user group”...so if you are interested please attend the AGM. All welcome. The purpose of this Advisory group is to; •

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

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

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

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

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

For further information please contact secretary Colin James on 0419 969 223. DCRAG meets quarterly. As always, if you see something around the recreational areas that needs repairing (eg graffiti, breakage) please email the shire directly on shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au and copy in DCRAG secretary at c_james@lnet.net.au. Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year, Colin James – Secretary Trish Cook – Chair trishcook@netspace.net.au

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Darlington Arts Festival The Darlington Arts Festival AGM will be held on Monday 18th February starting at 7.30pm in the Lesser Hall. 2018 turned out to be both an excellent year for the festival and an excellent year for ‘next gen’ members taking on roles in the committee. The mix of talented people from different backgrounds balanced experience with new ideas and infused the committee with great energy. However with some coordinators departing, we are looking again for people to fill these roles. So this year’s AGM is your chance to join a group who work hard, have fun along the way and find immense job satisfaction. New members are mentored in their chosen roles and have lots of support - no-one is thrown in at the deep end. So come to the AGM, meet a great bunch of community minded people, become a member and keep our festival vibrant and viable.

Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association If you have read Trea's Editorial then you will realise she has preempted a lot of what I would be talking about. However there are a few other matters. The first is that in lieu of the usual DRRA meeting in April, we will have a public meeting with two purposes: to discuss the Locality Plan and a safe crossing on Owen Rd. There will be a lot more information on these in the next Review. The second matter is that committee members are often told of concerns in the community. DRRA's objectives are to preserve

the character of Darlington and safeguard the interests of its ratepayers and residents and we urge residents to bring their concerns to the DRRA meetings. That way they can be discussed and appropriate action agreed. It is worth noting that one or more of our local councillors attend the DRRA meetings - this can be really handy as a means of getting quick responses on Shire matters. The next meeting is Tuesday 6th February, 7.30pm in the Lesser Hall - see you then.

Kalamunda Bridge Club The end of the year is always a busy time on the bridge calendar .Kicking off with the Melbourne Cup everyone came dressed to the nines. A delicious lunch was served after which we played bridge during the afternoon with sweeps for the race and many raffle prizes to be won. Our Christmas party was a very popular day with sumptuous food followed by bridge and the annual prize giving. A great day had by all. In December we celebrated 2 very special birthdays. Gladys Lourvani and Jean Rackham both turned 90yrs.They are still playing a mean game of bridge at least twice a week which they say keeps them young.

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We are commencing a new beginners class this year in February. The classes will be held at our clubhouse in Gooseberry hill on Tuesday 12th February at 7.30pm. It is an 8 week course and the instructor will be Fiske Warren. Anyone interested please phone Jenny on 0407085229 for further information or to register. Best wishes, Jenny Tedeschi 34

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Ken Wyatt

Minister for Aged Care, Minister for Indigenous Health - Federal Member for Hasluck

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to build inclusive social networks, and to positively shape the fabric of our homes. As I have said when speak with many of our fellow Hasluckians, quite often it is in the little things that we find connection with one another. These groups are master builders of our local community, and deserve far more recognition than they would want if you ask them.

Over the last few weeks it has been my pleasure to announce grants to worthy local community groups looking for small

Billions of dollars for new defence capabilities and millions for new roads can be a little abstract, but $10,000 for a new basketball court surface in Parkerville means kids don’t come home from school with grazes. $3,000 in Sawyers Valley honours volunteer fire fighters who run into fires so that others can flee, and $15,000 in Kalamunda upgrades an oval’s lighting so more girls teams can play.

At the same time, I have had the honour to continue to advocate for senior Australians, and just this January launched ‘Life Checks’, a website designed to help Australians over the age of 45 get a snapshot of their lives across their health, work, finance and social life. It continues to be the great joy of my life to work to make people’s lives better, to put into practical outcomes heartfelt concepts such as compassion for others, support for the lonely and distressed, funding for healthier kids and facilities to live local lives.

You can’t really put a price on this. And whilst Australians should and do expect us to take care of the big things like jobs for their kids, welfare for the vulnerable and security for our borders, they call me with tears of joy when we focus on the little things too.

We are at our best when we put others first.

Let’s put others first this year, not just in the easy times, but perhaps especially in the hard times. I wish you all a wonderful year.

As we head into an election year, and prepare to deliver our first budget surplus, I wanted to start the year by putting the spotlight on Hasluck’s local community and sporting groups, to start by putting others first. These groups work tirelessly to improve health for young people,

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Place and Space showcases the work of 33 local artists as they delve into their material and intangible connections to the Shire of Mundaring as well as broader concepts of place. Notions of community, history, personal memories of the area as well as the local built and natural environment feature strongly throughout the exhibition which explores a wide range of mediums including works on paper, painting, sculpture and textiles.

16 February – 6 April Midland Junction Arts Centre Danjoo Interwoven celebrates local Aboriginal culture, Country, language and visual arts practice in Western Australia and proudly presents new and recent artworks by eighteen Aboriginal artists from or now residing in the south west corner of the state.

Place and Space features the work of Hans Arkeveld, Christopher Arnold, Una Bell, Terence Blenkinship, Leanne Bray, Ric Burkitt, Pamela Cary, Mikaela Castledine, Annette Dawes, Carolyn Francis, Dimity Gregson, Joan Johnson, Ben Joel, Bec Juniper, Bernard Kerr, Genevieve Hartney, Julie Hein, Franci Liebenberg, Malcolm Lindsay, André Lipscombe, Jarrad Martyn, Craig McKeough, Alan Muller, Isabel O’Brien, Narayani Palmer, Lesley Parker, Lorita Schmitz, Amelia Sonnekus, Alastair Taylor, Anne Williams, Lee Woodcock, Desmond Woodley and Katrina Virgona.

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Darlington Review - February 2019

Shire of Mundaring Library Service Library Lover’s Day Library Lovers’ Day, 14 February 2019, is an opportunity for libraries and library users to celebrate libraries. Organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), this annual event involves hundreds of libraries and thousands of library users. This year, ALIA is running a 200-word flash fiction story competition. The story can be about anything as long as it starts with the writing prompt: there was love to be found in the library. Submissions are due by 5:00pm AEDT on 21 February 2019. For more information including terms and conditions and how to submit, please go to bit.ly/1TOCRem. If you can, make sure to visit the libraries on Thursday, 14 February! JP Signing Service The free JP Signing Service recommences at the libraries from Tuesday 5 February. The JP Signing Service operates from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesdays, alternating between the two libraries. The first session for 2019 is at Mundaring Library on Tuesday 5 February, and the next session is at Boya Library on Tuesday 12 February. Baby Rhyme Time and Story Time Baby Rhyme Time and Story Time recommence on 4 February. Mundaring has Story Time on Mondays at 10.30am and Baby Rhyme Time on Tuesdays at 10am. Baby Rhyme Time at Boya Library is on Wednesdays at 11am and Fridays at 9.30am. Story Time at Boya Library is on Wednesdays at 9.30am and Fridays at 10.30am. Be Connected Tech Help The libraries have friendly and knowledgeable volunteers who can guide you in becoming more ‘tech savvy” and confident online using the Be Connected program of tutorials. You can also get help with accessing the free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines available with your library membership. The Tech Help service will be available once again from 5 February. Sessions are on at Mundaring Library on Tuesdays from 11.30am to 1.30pm, and at Boya Library on Thursdays from 10am to 12noon. Bookings are essential. Call Mundaring Library on 9290 6780 or Boya Library on 9290 6755 for more information. Australia Day Public Holiday The libraries will close on Monday 28 January for the Australia Day public holiday. The libraries will be open for the usual hours from 9am to 12noon on Saturday 26 January. Great Start to 2019 Since reopening on January 2, 2019, the Shire of Mundaring Libraries have welcomed 125 new library members. 2018 saw a 4% increase in items issued compared to 2017. Libraries are alive and well!

Darlington Review - February 2019

Darlington History Group Farewell 2018 with all its hustle and bustle which brought such gratifying results. In December we celebrated with great food, drinks and camaraderie at the Myles residence in Glen Forrest. Santa even made an early appearance with gifts for all. Note Christine looking to see what he might have in his sack for her. Hullo 2019 which promises to be just as successful, with so many facets of our village’s history to explore in our publications. We return to our monthly evenings in March, the first one on Wednesday 13th. As has become a custom over the past two years we will be asking “the man of many questions”, Iain Martin, to take the chair as he asks yet another well-known personality the question, ”Why Darlington?”, to elicit just what it was that made Darlington such an attractive place in which to settle and put down roots. And who will that person be this year? Shhhh! Patience please! All shall be revealed in the March edition of the Review. It bodes well to be an absorbing night’s entertainment. In the meantime there are messages from : Cliff

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heck out our website which now has the heading, “History Resources”. These resources that are new come under a number of topics to do with historical Darlington which includes early settlers’ Memoirs, Interesting Personalities, Education, Reserves and Guest Houses, to name just a few, with much more to come in 2019. Check them out and give us your feedback.

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REMINDER : Our next meeting, the first for 2019, will be held in the Lesser Hall Darlington at 7:30 pm on Wednesday 13th March with the usual afters of tea, coffee and delicious eats. Hope to see YOU there! Cheers for now! Judi Bracks

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Matthew Hughes MLA JP - Member for Kalamunda I would like to extend the best wishes to you and your family for a happy and prosperous 2019. The commencement of the work of the Royal Commission into Aged Care hopefully will bring the treatment of aged persons in residential aged care accommodation, and the delivery of services into sharper focus for both the Commonwealth and State governments. The next step will be to address the adequate resourcing of the care of aged persons and the establishment of effective quality assurance measures for those delivering residential aged care, and those providing support for the aged receiving care in their own homes. While concerns exist about the quality of aged care, there exists the inadequate supply of suitably located residential aged care facilities particularly in the outer Metropolitan districts. This must be tackled. At the State level in January of last year the Labor Government established an inter-agency Aged Care Availability Working Group to analyse the constraints on the establishment of new residential aged care facilities and to make recommendations overcome them. I was pleased to be made an ex-officio member of the Working Group which is close to providing its report to the State Government. As you may be aware the Commonwealth Government nationally funds aged care and regulates the supply of residential aged care bed licences. Under this regime the Commonwealth Government has an amended target ratio of 78 bed licences for every 1000 persons over the age of 70 years. In Western Australia, the average age of people in residential

aged care is 85 years and the average length of stay is between 3 and 4 years. As you can see the supply and demand for residential aged care is linked to the population profile of those persons aged 70 years and above. The proportion of persons in this age bracket is forecast to grow significantly over the next 40 years. This growth is expected to run at 3.17% per annum, far outstripping total the forecast population growth of 1.89% (Australian Bureau of Statistics {ABS} population forecast figures 2018 to 2058). The pressure for additional residential aged care places is evident now and will only worsen. By 2026 Western Australia requires an additional 11 453 operation beds based on the predictions of the ABS. The City of Swan requires over 1 000 additional beds by 2026 and the Shire of Mundaring and the City of Kalamunda between 300 and 600 new beds. Across WA an average construction rate of 1380 operational beds is required each year to meet the Commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ratio of 78 bed places for every 1 000 persons over the age of 70 years. On average the demand rate stands at 1 079 new beds based on the growth forecast. As at June 2018 there were 22 820 residential aged care paces allocated to Western Australia providers. However, only 17 483 places were operational. Therefore, 5 337 were not in use. That is a staggering total of 23% of allocated places. Perversely the 2018 unmet demand for a place, that is people needing a residential aged care place, totalled 3 016. The State Government is committed to developing a strategic approach to ensuring that the provision of new operational residential aged care places is more effectively managed to adequately meet the demands of the Western Australian population. I have made the provision of suitably located aged care facilities in the Electorate of Kalamunda a top commitment and one which I am vigorously prosecuting with the McGowan Labor Government.

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1st Darlington Scout Group Darlington Scout Group is excited to embrace a new logo and vision for Scouting in Australia. Launched in front of 11,000 people (Including 8 Scouts and 2 leaders from Darlington) at the opening ceremony of the 25th Australian Scouting Jamboree in South Australia on the 4th of January. The new Scouts Australia branding takes us into the exciting future of Scouting. The logo is based on the shape of the Southern Cross, the contours of our land, and the colours of our Sections. The fleur de lis connects us to each other and the world.

we made it to site mid afternoon in the scorching heat! Troop site D319 was our home for the 11 days of the Jamboree with Carramar Scouts. On this site we had our tents for sleeping, our dining shelter, clothes line and our camp kitchen. Each day a duty patrol of 6 Scouts was responsible for collecting the days food from a central “store” 15 minutes’ walk away and cooking for the entire troop of 35 Scouts and 5 leaders. Each day Scouts attended a range of fun, challenging and adventurous activities both on the Talim Bend site and offsite on the Murray River for Water Activities and overnight at Woodhouse Activity Centre. A number of our Scouts were able to participate in the Motorsport activity – a fifteen minute fast lap around the new racetrack at the Bend Motorsport complex. Some were even able to have a flight in a glider, taking over the controls as they cruised over the site.

Scouts Australia provides boys and girls aged 5 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure. Collectively known as Scouts each unit provides opportunities for young people to develop. At Darlington we offer Joey Scouts for age 5 (and at full time school) to 8; Cub Scouts for ages 8-11, Scouts for ages 11-14 and Venturers for ages 15-17. With around 70,000 members, Scouts Australia is one of the largest youth development organisations in Australia. What makes us unique is our diverse range of activities that develop skills in young people such as leadership, teamwork, problem solving and communication.

We would like to publicly acknowledge the hard work of one of our retiring volunteers - Jane Wade. Jane has been our hall committee chairperson for the past 5 years, organising cleaning, maintenance and liaison with the Shire of Mundaring as well as assisting the group as a parent helper spending hundreds of hours attending activities, camps and events. To join Darlington Scouts please contact Group Leader Glen Stenton – 0403 809 226 scoutingindarlington@gmail.com. We offer a complimentary 2 week trial. There are also opportunities for assistant leaders and support roles for adults.

Today’s Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bushcraft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting, canoeing, canyoning, rock climbing, sailing… even flying! The Scouts Australia Program also incorporates contemporary issues such as youth health, ‘responsible risk-taking’, vocational skills, and issues pertinent to Indigenous Australians. We offer an Award Scheme that encourages participation in the full range of activities available and provides recognition of individual achievement. During the first 2 weeks of January, 8 Darlington Scouts 2 leaders headed to South Australia for the Jamboree – an 11 day camp involving 9,000 Scouts from across Australia and 30 countries around the world. After arriving at Perth airport at 3:30am for our 5:30am flight on the 3rd of January, we arrived safely in Adelaide. The Jamboree site was located at Talem Bend, 1.5 hours from Adelaide. Aside from our coach breaking down just past the tunnels going up the Adelaide hills on a 40 degree day,

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Helena College Helena College

InternationalBaccalaureate BaccalaureateSchool School International The start of a new year is a time when we all reflect on what we are doing and how it will serve us in the future. As the Deputy Principal of Curriculum at Helena College, with 35 years of experience in teaching, I am constantly reminded that this is a unique profession in which the job is never finished. Teachers are always striving to ‘value add’ to student learning and achievement. Raising student achievement was one of the key drivers for Helena College to instigate a partnership with the International Baccalaureate close to 20 years ago. The IB is a framework for teaching and learning that is specifically designed to meet the learning needs of all children. At our College, the WA curriculum is what the children learn - the IB is how they are taught. The IB challenges students to think - not just about what they are learning, but also about how they are learning. By equipping our students with an appreciation for how they learn, we are equipping them for their future wherever it may take them. Today’s Year 6s will end their working life in the 2070s and what they learned in school could well be outdated. But through the IB approach, our students are learning to learn and that is something that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. This thinking is borne out by the latest report from the World Economic Forum on the future of jobs. Many changes are afoot - some we cannot yet predict but others can be seen as an emerging trend. According to the report, new jobs and new tasks within those jobs are driving demand for, among others, the skills of: • • • • • •

Analytical thinking and innovation Complex problem solving Critical thinking and analysis Creativity, originality and initiative Leadership and social influence Coordination and time management.

These are suggested as ‘new’ skills; however, within the approach of the International Baccalaureate they are not new at all. They are central to the approach of developing independent and reflective learners. The College’s two IB programmes - Primary Years Programme for Kindy to Year 5 and Middle Years Programme for Year 6 to 9 - enable us to support students in developing these ‘soft skills’ that will be critical for success across the next several decades and beyond. Evidence of the success of the IB approach can be seen in some of the many showcases of student work that took place in 2018: the Year 5 exhibition, Night of the Notables, Year 10 Personal Project and Year 9 Community Project. We commend all these students on putting into action those skills that the world is now recognising as the building blocks for a life outside school. Bob Simpson, Deputy Principal - Curriculum 40

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Darlington Christian Fellowship

Cnr Darlington Rd and Allestree Rd, Darlington However, we may also have unpleasant behavioural traits in our lives that have crept in over time and which need “cleaning” out. What sort of things am I talking about? The Bible mentions several – anger, rage, malice, slander, filthy language, lies, envy, greed, gossip, even bitterness. Many of these things we may not consider particularly bad, but we would probably agree that our lives and relationships would be better if they weren’t part of how we think and behave. Unlike decluttering, cleaning these out of our lives is an inner process – an inward transformation.

By the time you read this, the summer holidays will be over, school will have recommenced and regular activities started again for the year. How did you spend the holidays? Maybe you went away somewhere for a break and also caught up with family and friends. I did both of these. A a few days in Busselton relaxing by the ocean was enjoyable. It was nice to have a change of scene and see some of our beautiful beaches and countryside. I also caught up with a few friends I don’t see much of during the year.

And it isn’t just a matter of cleaning them out, but replacing them with new qualities. God has a better way for us to live. He wants (longs even) to see us transformed inwardly so we can live lives that strengthen relationships and help us live in harmony with ourselves and others. Some of characteristics that the Bible encourages us to have are compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness , patience, forgiveness and most of all, love. If we trust God and allow him to work in our lives, we can be transformed towards becoming the people he wants us to be. I believe our society would be better as a result.

Maybe like me you tackled some of those chores that get put off because life is busy during the year. One of the jobs I tackled was the garden shed. It hadn’t been cleaned out for a while and was a mess. I sorted tools, threw out or recycled things that were broken or hadn’t been used for years and generally tidied and cleaned the place up. It was amazing what I found out the back a cupboard; things that hadn’t seen the light of day for many a year. I was surprised at how many empty pot plants had accumulated. While I like potting up plants, I didn’t need the number of pots I found.

Denise Rhodes

Cleaning out the garden shed led me to think about how, in some ways, our lives can be like an untidy garden shed. Like the empty pot plants, we can accumulate physical items that we don’t really need, so decluttering every so often is a good idea. Service times: Sunday 9.30am and 6pm on the last Sunday of each month.

Tuesday: 8am – 12 noon. Drop in for a chat and browse the bric-a-brac that is for sale. Donations of saleable items are also welcome (no clothes or electrical please). Contact: Rob Merrells (Pastor) Phone 6153 0364 Email: dcfincorporated@gmail.com www.darlingtonchristianfellowship.com.au

Darlington Christian Fellowship invites you to … Darlington Christian Fellowship invites you to ......

Kids Alive!

A place to make friends and learn about Jesus. Games, Bible Stories, Songs, Activities, Friendship, Morning Tea

When:

Commencing Sunday 10th February 9.30 – 10.30 am Operates during school terms Where: Darlington Christian Fellowship, Cnr Darlington & Allestree Rd, Darlington Who: Children in year 1 to year or speak to us about special situations for younger children.

Enquiries:

Rita Williams – 04191943

Drop off your children or come as a family to our interdenominational church & bring your children to KIDS ALIVE Children need to be registered by Parent/Carer and signed in and out. All leaders have Working With Children Checks.

Darlington Review - February 2019

St Cuthbert’sAnglican Anglican Church St Cuthbert’s Church cnrcnr Darington Road Darlington Darlington Rdand andHillsden HillsdenRoad, Rd, Darlington

Thank you Shire of Mundaring!

Have you seen our new signs? One is on Darlington Rd, and the other on the corner of Darlington and Hillsden Roads. These signs were made possible thanks to a matching grant from the Shire of Mundaring. We’ve already received lots of positive feedback that the signs make it easier for guests to find the church, especially for weddings, funerals, baptisms and community events. Thanks to the Shire of Mundaring for contributing $1500 towards the project.

The Hottest Place in Darlington will soon be the Coolest! Over the last few years, the parish has raised more than $30,000 in tax deductible donations through our National Trust Appeal for the restoration of St Cuthbert’s. We have now set up a ‘crowdfunding’ page at: https://chuffed.org/ project/stcuthberts so that people who are not active members of the parish can contribute to the restoration project and receive a tax-deductible receipt. In this way, we aim to raise the last $30,000 (or ‘one bus shelter’ as we might say in Darlington). The online appeal is particularly targeted at people who value our local heritage or have an historical connection to the church. So far we have raised $6000 through this page.

Taizé February 3 at 6,30pm On the first Sunday of every month at St Cuthbert’s, the darkened building is lit by dozens of candles. We sing simple chants, enjoy silence and hear a short reading from the scriptures.

Inter-faith Gathering This gathering for people of all faiths (or none) will be held at St Cuthbert’s on17 February @ 4pm.

Work is going ahead in the church building while Sunday Services go ahead in the Good Shepherd meeting room until 10 February. As you can see from the photos above, there is a multitude of cracks to be scraped and filled before the painting begins and the floor is repaired and resurfaced. The photo on the right relates to several exciting changes: the building has been rewired; effective, flexible lighting has been installed AND air conditioning units now grace the back wall. We’re excited! If the St Cuthbert’s building means something to you, please visit https://chuffed.org/ project/stcuthberts and help us finish the job.

Hot cross buns are in Coles ... Easter is Approaching! SHROVE TUESDAY - Tuesday 5 March This year we are trying something a little different for Shrove Tuesday. From 4.00pm, children and people of all ages are invited to gather at St Cuthbert’s to make pancake mix, prepare the ashes, and learn about the season of Lent. We will then share in a pancake dinner. As the sun goes down, we will go into the church building to receive the sign of ashes. LENTEN LECTURES A Nice Jewish Boy: Jesus in his religious and social context Presented by Rabbi Sheryl Nosan across three Tuesday evenings: 19 March, 26 March, 2 April @ 5.30 - 7.00pm

Rector: The Reverend Chris Bedding Email: rector.darlington@live.com.au Website: www.hillsanglicans.com.au Find us on Facebook at Hills Anglicans

Parish Office: Email: Mail:

9299 7274 stcuthberts@bigpond.com PO Box 77 Darlington, WA 6070 Australia

Darlington Review - February 2019

Darlington Tennis Club Darlington Tennis Club Court Weekly Bookings February 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Time From Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00

Code

Contact

Number

Mon morning social tennis from 8.30am.

Faye Jackson

0487 277 288

bedcat45@gmail.com

Thurs morning social tennis from 8.30am.

Trevor Folley

9252 1697

t.folley@bigpond.com

Mon, Tues, Wed nights 7-9.30pm mixed social comp

Paula (Mon)

0430 022 047

mapwood@iinet.net.au

Players assigned to a team for duration of comp.

Paul (Tues)

0476 018 403

turts1953@gmail.com

Brendon (Wed)

0427 250 566

brendonthompson07@gmail.com

Cardio Tennis Mon 6-7pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Pennants training session Friday 6-7.15pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Teens Social Tennis - Friday 7.15-9pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Coaching (kids): Tues, Thurs 4-6pm; Sat 8-11am

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Pennants

see website for team contacts

lolivers@bigpond.com

Sunday night social 8-9pm

Richard Powell

richard.powell@orica.com

0417 809 026

At other times courts may be hired from Perrellas cafe across the road ($20 key deposit; $5 / hour non-members, $7 for lights)

www.darlingtontennisclub.org.au

www.facebook.com/DarlingtonTennisClub/

After hours court bookings: Brendon 0427 250 566. General enquiries Alex Hoschke 0439 976 672 alex.hoschke@gmail.com

Community connect | the hub of the hills Look what’s on at The Hub of the Hills Speakers Circle, first Thursday of the month, 2pm-4pm This month’s Speakers Circle will be held on Thursday 7 February. Refreshments are provided and entry is free. This is an Active Ageing Project proudly sponsored by Shire of Mundaring and hosted by Mundaring Community Men’s Shed. Book Cafe, Tuesday 12 February, 9am-11am Come along and enjoy morning tea for a gold coin donation, browse a huge selection of pre-loved books for sale for a donation, and listen to guest speaker Claire Farrar from Alzheimers WA. All money raised will be donated to Alzheimers WA. Coffee Morning, every Tuesday, 9.30am-11am Come and enjoy catching up with friends or meeting new friends. Free tea and coffee, homemade morning tea for only $2. Active Ageing Network The Active Ageing Network is a group of volunteers at The Hub of the Hills who help plan events and activities for seniors in the local community, such as the Coffee Morning and Book Cafe’s. The Network are currently looking for new volunteer members; please phone 9290 6683 if you are interested in joining.

The Hub of the Hills, 8 Craig Street, Mundaring Customer Service Officer present on: Tuesday 8.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 10am-1pm and Thursday 10am-2pm Phone 9290 6683 | Email cso4@mundaring.wa.gov.au 43

A Shire

Darlington Review - February 2019

Obtained a Defibrillator The club is soon to take delivery of a defibrillator to be stationed at the grounds. Getting this great piece of life saving medical equipment for the club was made possible by the efforts of club member Craig Van der Laan in obtaining a grant from the St Johns Ambulance Association.

Stuart was heard to mutter “I have put up with these two morons for 25 odd years. Enough is Enough, I am sick to pit of my stomach with them”! Father Christmas turned up in a frightful jolly mood even by his standards. Old timers commented is was the happiest and jovial he had ever been at a Xmas BBQ. Santa was ably assisted in divvying out all the presents to the deliriously happy crowd by Tracie Lucas. Family Durkin were in the swing of things with gay Christmassy head gear and family Jones was represented by four generations at the BBQ.

Debutant’s letter A few words to my fellow cricketers

Great see to see a former stalwart and hands upperer doer of the club, Nigel Harding (and Kerry) at the BBQ!

I am pleased to say that I have recovered from the minor stroke that seemed to have afflicted me for the duration of my somewhat prolonged over. The only remaining symptom is waking up at night in a cold sweat screaming “not another over”. My prescribed treatment of gin and tonic has been effective at higher than usual doses.

Also a big welcome into the Cavallaro tribe of Mansell Huai, on his recent marriage to Mario and Baiba’s daughter Tina. In his marriage vows Mansell had to swear to honour, love and obey Ruby and Roger (Tina’s two poodles) as well as Tina.

My wife has taken me in hand (and shown me how to hold the cricket ball) and with some advice from my daughters (“that must have been soooooo embarrassing dad, just give up”) and some unconditional love from the dogs - I plough on. If you happen to see me in the nets at all hours practising, a friendly tip of the hat will suffice until I arise from the ashes reborn as Dennis Lillee Merry Christmas, Bruce Hullett (debutant)

Christmas Match - DSCC v Pony Club XI The traditional Xmas match was conducted on a Saturday to allow for the Chrissie BBQ to not be hampered by Monday morning blues. DSCC batted first with Steve Durkin and Duncan Bell having a fine 1st wicket stand of 74, to which Duncan contributed 21 runs. His first 19 runs were all singles interspersed with a number a dot balls. Steve Durkin quickly raced to 55 retired. David Kozak came and went for 10, while Stuart Aldred’s first 8 runs came in singles along with 18 (= 3 overs of no nothings) dot balls, Ian Scrimshaw, still disgruntled from being dropped from the Pony Club XI, started slowly but accelerated towards the end to finish up with 52 retired.

National Cricket Junior School Girl’s Championships Our young local, Evie O’Reilly (Daughter of Mick and Cat) had a great time at the Championships held at Bunbury during December. All of the games were played on turf wickets with most of them very well prepared and terrific pitches to play on. WA fought valiantly but were beaten by ACT, SA, NSW, QLD and Victoria in the round robin phase of the competition. All through the round robin, each of the WA girls in the squad were given equal opportunities with both the bat and ball. Some of the other states prioritised winning over opportunity so the losses were not too hard to swallow by WA. O’Reilly opened the bowling against Queensland and at one stage was on a hat trick. She ended up with three wickets in that match and was given the game ball at the presentations at the end of the tournament. In the final WA played ACT to avoid the wooden spoon and notched up a win – Evie taking 2/12 from her four overs in match. She ended up with 6 wickets for the tournament.

The holiness, goodwill to all men and luck of the Christmas season did not smile on the reverend Kerry Pearce and he scored a very forgettable golden duck. At the end of their allotted 40 overs DSCC reached a moderate score of 4 down for 214. If memory serves the reporter correct, the patriarch of the Pony Club XI, one Mario Cuiovialllloo bowled the first ball of the match, which was a dot ball, to start proceedings. Best bowling efforts for the Pony Club, off their 4 overs apiece, were Hamish Gent 1 for 15, Nigel Jones 0 for 8 Adam Whitehorn 0 for 13 and Anthony Jones 0 for 16. Matt and Carrie Parsons supplied the usual great Christmas match afternoon tea while the Pony Club, with their strong batting line up, were very cocky about running down the total. They started in great style with Nigel Jones hitting the first ball from Craig Van der Laan into the highest branch of the tallest pine tree along Pine Terrace, then proceeded to mishit his way to 29. Apart from Hamish Gent with a stylish 20 and Anthony Joes with a swashbuckling 42 (the top score for the Pony Club XI), the rest of the horse riders failed miserably and the Pony Club XI succumbed to be all out in the 27th over for a paltry 127. The outstanding bowler for DSCC was Chris Brennan-Jones with 4 overs, three wickets for only 15 runs. Other very good contributors with the ball were David Kozak with 3 overs, 1 maiden, 2 wickets for a meagre 3 runs and Duncan Bell with 4 overs, 1 maiden, 1 wicket for a miserly 11 runs Then off to the Aldreds’ for a Christmas get together and BBQ. And what a spread provided coming into the festive season.

Evie in action-(spikes and all)The WA team stayed together for the week at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar’s boarding house. The whole WA team were a great bunch of girls and Evie really enjoyed the whole experience. At the end of each game as the teams shook hands, pins were exchanged and Evie has a great set of mementos and memories to inspire her to continue with her cricket.

RIGHT: 3rd generation Jones, recently graduated doctor Rachel Whitehorn and 1st generation Jones, matriarch Molly Jones at the match

The evening was somewhat marred for mine host Stuart with Mario and Stephen pestering him from the get go with “I can’t find my car keys” “Can you please keep a look out for them ”“I have lost my phone” “I have misplaced my car keys again” “Where did I put my plate?” “I still cannot find my phone”