Darlington Review • Vol.62 • No.9 • October 2022

Anglican Church (Church Office 6292 0074)

Jan Carroll 9299 7240

Baha’i Faith Susheel Croft 0402 023 704

Bushfire Ready Group Colin James 0419 969 223

Darlington Arts Festival Inc. (DAF) Chris Pemberton 9252 0154

Darlington Bushwalk Series Cliff Burns 9299 6696

Darlington Chamber Music Malcolm Firth 0400 204 845

Darlington Christian Fellowship Murray Guy 0417 174 441

Darlington Community Garden (DCG)

Susie Itzstein – warmfuzzyhill@bigpond.com 0414 771 741

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) Colin James 0419 969 223

Darlington Dipsticks Bindi Datson 9252 1050

Darlington Family Playgroup Stacey Phipps 0417 955 835

Darlington Junior Cricket Club

Darlington Junior Football Club

Darlington History Group

Chris Pivac - chris@slatergartrellsports.com.au 0404 082 623

Brodie Della - darlingonjfcpresident@gmail.com

Val Shiell 9299 6868

Darlington Pavilion Project (DaSRA) Geoff Barker geoff@pmdwa.com

Darlington Primary School 9299 6888

Darlington Primary School P & C Association

Rowena MacKinnon pnc@gmail.com

Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association (DRRA) Steve Beadle drra@darlingtonvillage.org

Darlington Retirement Accommodation Assn Inc. (DRAA)

Carolyn Earnshaw 0427 271 765

Darlington Running Group Pippa Windsor 0488 069 764

Darlington Social Cricket Club Inc.

Stephen Jones 0437 242 299

Darlington Tennis Club Alex Hoschke 9299 6456

Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre – 9255 1212 Rachel Vonk 0419 929 692

Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc.

Ricky Harvey 0409 685 445

1st Darlington Scouts Julia Tolj – 0448 298 695

Kate Herren 0452 644 248

(Glen Stenton – 0403 809 226) Forrest Darlings CWA

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

Jane Arnold – arnoldmj55@gmail.com 0477 987 048

Friends of Glen Park Glenys Letchford 0467 586 050

Friends of Waylen’s Landing (FOWL)

Shannon Ward 9252 1879

Garrick Theatre publicity@garricktheatre.asn.au

Guides Western Australia (Forrest Hills District) ‘Dibblers’

Karen Wills 0418 917 045

Guildford Grammar School Gillian MacDonald 9377 9222 Hovea Ashram Manita Beskow 0419 043 768

Helena College Carrie Parsons – cparsons@helena.wa.edu.au 9298 9100

The Hub of the Hills Rachel Bacon 9290 6683

KSP Writers’ Centre Shannon Coyle 9294 1872

Kalamunda Bridge Club

Jenny Tedeschi

jennifer_tedeschi1@hotmail.com

Mundaring Arts Centre Inc.

Chris Durrant 9299 6093

Jenny Haynes 9295 3991 Mundaring Arts Scholarships

Mundaring Chamber of Commerce

Parkerville Steiner School

Trish Beaman 9295 0540

Morgan Holmes – President, Mundaring Chamber of Commerce TBA Mundaring Christian College Amanda McCleary 9295 2688 Mundaring Creative Learning Terrie Plaistowe 9295 1688 Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc.

Michelle Garvin - michelle.garvin@silvertree.wa.edu.au 9295 4787

Shire of Mundaring Library Service

Fay Kappler 9274 4543

Kerryn Martin, Branch Librarian, Greenmount Public Library 9290 6758 Silver Tree Steiner School Hayley Spracklen/Michelle Garvin - michelle.garvin@silvertree.wa.edu.au 9295 4787 Soroptimist International of Helena

Swan Rotary Manny Braude 0408 274 556

The Darlington Club Sue Lavell 0439 273 213

Treetops Montessori School Stuart Harris 9299 6725

Welcome To Darlington (WTD)

Members of Parliament:

Member for East Metro

Susie Itzstein – warmfuzzyhill@bigpond.com 0414 771 741

Donna Faragher JP MLC 9379 0840

Member for Kalamunda Matthew Hughes 9293 4747 Federal Member for Hasluck Tania Lawrence 6245 3340

Mundaring Shire South Ward Councillors:

Cr James Martin Crmartin@mundaring.wa.gov.au

0437 287 377

Cr Trish Cook CrCook@mundaring.wa.gov.au 0409 479 551

Cr Luke Ellery CrEllery@mundaring.wa.gov.au 0420 421 883

Justice of the Peace: Warren Southwell 9252 0361

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EDITORIAL

Finally, at long last, the Spring equinox has passed which means surely the gods of rain will turn the tap down to a trickle and let Spring arrive. Hopefully La Niña will find WA too far to travel to and we will get to enjoy some lasting sunshine. We have rustling in the gutters with Racehorse Lizards basking, and sending rats scurrying. No doubt there will be a few of the snakey things hiding under some rocks too, but I for one will not go looking. I will however be hunting for Boneseed!

Colette Murray | Guest Editor

Do you have Boneseed on your property?

Darlington Resident Kathryn Batchelor, contacted us recently to spread the word about Boneseed. She has asked that each of us takes a good look around our gardens and verges, and to remain vigilant when we are out and about. With community help surely it can be eradicated.

Boneseed is a major weed of natural bushlands in eastern Australia and has been found in a number of locations in the Perth hills and wheatbelt towns. Spread by birds, boneseed can outcompete native vegetation and lead to dominant stands. In eastern Australia it has been shown to restrict the ability of Koalas to move between trees.  It is a Weed of National Significance, and has been found in several residential properties in Darlington; along Ryecroft, Leithdale and Hillcrest Roads. It has also been

found in the creek line near the intersection of Camden and Pitterson Road. A population was in Greenmount National Park too.

Boneseed is a declared pest plant in Western Australia and is subject to eradication. It’s not known how it arrived here but was probably once sold in nurseries before the 1980s. Several years of management and surveillance have been applied since 2006, and by 2022, only occasional plants are found at most sites. Seed longevity is greater than 10 years.

One of the challenges with surveillance for this plant is getting access to inspect private properties. Last year, a large plant was found in the rear garden of a house on Ryecroft. There are very likely to be more plants in the area, particularly in overgrown rear gardens. The mature plants have a yellow daisy like flower, and the undersides of the young leaves near shoot tips have what looks like cobweb fluff which is more obvious when the leaves are rubbed. Each mature plant produces thousands of berry like seeds, that start green and mature to black.

If eradication of boneseed from Darlington is to succeed, private landholders need to be more familiar with the vegetation on their properties. If you think you have boneseed, you can send an image via the Department of Primary Industries and Development MyPestGuide app, or contact me with an image at Kathryn.batchelor@csiro.au. If it is found to be boneseed, its removal will be arranged with the relevant authority. Note there is no cost for removal, or penalty for a landholder that has boneseed on their property. For more information see https:// www.agric.wa.gov.au/declared-plants/boneseed-declared-pest

Photographs and text provided by Kathryn Batchelor

Other weeds and pests

The shire offers a good selection of books and leaflets that can aid in weed identification. These include the Plants out of Place and Removing Eastern State Wattles. To find these, search for ‘Weeds’ on their website. I was surprised to see a few too many plants in there that are also in our garden. This means my husband will be kept busy for a while!

European Wasps – time to prepare

Is it a European wasp or a native? Save yourself the time and effort of working it out by signing up to DPIRDs Adopt-a-trap program. European wasps are not yet established in WA but nests have been found in our area in previous years. Trapping European wasps can help alert the department to suburbs where a European wasp nest may be located, so that nests can be tracked down and destroyed.

Nests tend to be in the ground, and the wasps are more aggressive than other types and are often attracted by fish, meat and sugar.

Members of the public can sign up to “adopt” a surveillance trap and monitor it during the European wasp season (December – May). Visit https://www.agric.wa.gov. au/european-wasp/european-wasp-adopt-trap-initiative to order your fee trap.

From pests to pals – fun nature projects to get involved in

As the pounding rain recedes, the chorus of frogs has begun. Frog ID week runs from 11-20 November. By downloading the Frog ID app you can help to identify and track the types of frogs in and around your area. The upload of data is providing valuable information to the Australian Museum frog tracking team. Visit Frogid.net. au for more information.

And if frogs are not your thing, what about birds? The Aussie Bird Count runs 17-23 October. See Aussiebirdcount.org.au. They have heaps of info, quizzes and more.

Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Rescue

Kaarak is the Noongar word for Black Cockatoo.

This year’s DAF poster which is featured on the front cover, was designed by hills artist Moira Court. It features a collage of

Carnaby’s black cockatoos. It seemed then, that this would be a great time to raise some awareness and funds for the wonderful Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre.

Kaarakin rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured black cockatoos, which are threatened with extinction due to land clearing, illegal shooting, vehicle strikes, and competition with other species for nesting hollows.

Our plan is to raise $1000 over the festival weekend to sponsor the rehabilitation and release of one of these beautiful birds. Studies have shown that released birds will quickly re-join a local flock and continue living their lives as wild cockatoos.

The money will be raised through this year’s silent auction of donated items, as well as via gold coin donations from festival goers. Everyone who donates will have the opportunity to suggest a name for our sponsored bird.

One of the Kaarakin educators along with a feathered friend will also be visiting over the DAF weekend. Stay tuned for details! To find out more about Kaarakin, visit https://blackcockatoorecovery.com

Calling artists of all ages!

Open Art Exhibition

Entries are coming in thick and fast and they close on 16 October. All Open Art entrants can also include some items in the artist’s shop.

Youth Art Exhibition

Youth Art Exhibition Ages 13-18 works to be delivered: Friday 28th or Monday 31st of October 2022 between 3.30pm and 6pm at the back of Darlington Hall (Mezzanine area) corner Owen Road and Pine Terrace.

Junior Art Exhibition

All Things Nature. What do you see when you look around? Could you use different pieces of nature to create your masterpiece? Hills, bush, beach or sea, a landscape, seascape, the weather or a tree. This year anything nature is what we want to see.

Age Groups: 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Categories: Paint or Sketch, 3D Artwork or Collage. Entry forms and terms are on the DAF website for all exhibitions.

DAF Youth Engagement Partnership – DAFYEP

Thanks to the generosity of the shire, The DAF committee are really excited to introduce DAFYEP to this year’s festival. DAFYEP is aimed at disadvantaged Youth within the Shire of Mundaring. If you know of folk aged 12-17 that might be interested and would benefit from participating, please pass this information on. Details including eligibility, are available on the DAF website and Facebook pages too. DAFYEP! offers a range of creative development opportunities for youth who live in or spend recreational time in the Shire of Mundaring. Participants will have the opportunity to develop the outcomes of their project in conjunction with established artists, learn new creative skills (mural painting, sculpture or digital art) and exhibit the final product over the weekend of the Darlington Arts Festival.

The eligibility criteria, dates and locations for each stream are set out on the Darlington Arts Festival website.  Please note: Participants must live in or spend recreational time in the Shire of Mundaring.

Soir Noir

For those lucky enough to have purchased tickets for this years Posh Picnic – the Soir Noir, congratulations! To the rest of us… maybe we will be lucky next year. This year they sold out in 15 SECONDS! Seriously, it is nuts. No skulduggery involved at all, even some of us committee members missed out. It looks like I will have to work the event to get a foot in the door (again).

Thank you to everyone that bought tickets and to those that tried but missed out. Your support for the festival is so very important and appreciated. For those that missed out, honestly, we are sorry, the numbers are limited by licensing rules. As a fundraiser, we wish we could sell more!

The Soir Noir team are considering doing an event sometime in the warmer months, but let’s see if they have the energy once the dust has settled.

Help needed

As always, we are getting to the pointy end of the year where DAF will be seeking donations and sponsorships. They will also welcome items for the silent auction that is held in the Lesser Hall at the Sunday afternoon. Contact amy@darlingtonartsfestival. com or visit the website.

There is also a call out for volunteers to help in the lead up to and during the weekend. Whether you have just one hour to spare or a whole weekend, there is always plenty to do. There are tasks for young and not so young. Helping on the Oval, in workshops, art exhibitions and more.

DAF is entirely run by volunteers and community good will. From donations to help, this event is only possible with your support. Volunteers and committee members are paid in pizza on the Sunday night. It makes everything worthwhile. To register to volunteer email juliestir@iinet.net.au or volunteers@darlingtonartsfestival.com

Notes pages

As a regular reader, I am guilty of not always reading the notes pages from each of the local groups every month. One of the tasks as guest editor is to take the time to read through and I am always amazed at how much is going on. These pages are a lovely way for local groups to share their news with us. If you have a group but you are not yet a member, drop Trea Wiltshire a line at the editorial email address. Rates and information are also inside the front cover.

Can you smell smoke?

It is getting close to that time of year when the local Facebook page gets that common refrain. With lots of new families moving into Darlington, knowing what to do may not be obvious. Ricky Harvey of the DVBFB says it loud and clear. If you smell smoke, dial 000.

Fire can spread quickly, and your call could be the one that gets the resources mobilised in time to head off something serious.

It should be noted that this year the fire ratings have changed to align with national standards. See the notes pages for more information.

Restricted burning rules are now in place

DFES has produced a phone app for your Bushfire Ready plan. The app is made for Western Australia, so has relevant information for our bushfire conditions. When the app is first opened, it has prompts for information, then tailors your plan depending on your choices. The app has all the information required in a bushfire emergency, such as lists of items for your emergency evacuation kit. Your plan can be accessed without internet access, and also shared with family and household members.

It takes about 10-15 minutes to input the required information. The app is called ‘My Bushfire Plan’ and is available from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Bonfire night

That said, there will be a bit of smoke hanging around on Darlington’s Bonfire Night, Saturday 29 October.

Head down to the community garden and skate park for a fun packed afternoon and evening.

What is that knocking sound?

Halloween – it’s coming. Are you ready? On Monday 31 October, between 5-7pm the ‘Halloween Triangle’ of Pine Terrace and Orange and Owen Roads will be teeming with terrors. Hang out Do Not Disturb signage or be prepared to feed the fiends that come knocking.

Earnshaws as usual, are generously donating (and taking donations) of lollies and treats. Sue Lennard says, if you want to economise and DIY, order in bulk from somewhere like www. lollywarehouse.com.au and pack small bags – available at Earnshaws RE office from mid-October for your use. *TIP “don’t pack the paper bags too early or they get a bit greasy from the sweeties.”

From mid-October Earnshaws host a well-stocked “bring and swap” costume rack on their forecourt. Bring what you have/ take what you need.

Email Sue if you need more information lennardsue@gmail.com.

Darlington Residents and Ratepayers Association (DRRA)

If you are interested in all things Darlington (and even what is happening in the Shire), then consider joining the Darlington Residents and Ratepayers Association. There are vacancies coming up on the committee, and new members, committee or otherwise are always welcome. The next meeting will be at the Lesser Hall on Thursday 6 October at 7.30pm, and the AGM will be on 17 November.

The DRRA meetings are well attended by our local councillors including Trish Cook, Luke Ellery and even the Shire President James Martin.

In September DRRA also welcomed Jo Cicchini from the West Ward as well as Guest Speaker Anthony Spagnolo of Street Level Australia. Anthony is a relatively new to Darlington

resident, and is appreciative of how special this area is, not just the natural environment, but also the diversity and quality of the architecture. He is impressed by how hard us locals work to ensure the integrity of our surrounds.

He noted that it is intrinsic within us to recognise beautiful buildings, and that good town planning brings health and happiness benefits.

At Street Level Australia there is a belief that there should be a reform of local design codes that enable local communities to have more say, rather than a centrally decided homogenous design intended to fit all. www.streetlevelaustralia.org.

Luke Ellery and Trish Cook were keen for Anthony to meet with the Shire to discuss his ideas.

Mundaring Hills Open Studios

Throughout the year we have the fabulous Juniper Galleries with an astonishing breadth of changing exhibitions featuring local and other very high calibre artists. Juniper Galleries will be open throughout the MHOS and during the DAF weekend too.

This year, the MHOS runs over nine days, from 22 to 30 October, with 61 artists taking part across 33 studios. These span from Bellevue and Swan View in the foothills to Chidlow and Sawyers Valley in the east.

This is a true highlight on the hills calendar. Having done a few of the MHOS over the last few years, they are a delight. It is an opportunity to take in some art, some scenery and to stop and eat at a few of the incredible local eateries in the area. The new DEW’s café and grill mentioned last month gets a definite thumbs up. A little tricky to find first time but worth the effort for a leisurely coffee in the morning or a meal lunch time and evenings. It is hard not to feel spoilt with so much good food in and around our area.

planning a full day’s itinerary to take in as many artists and different artforms as possible right across the region.

The Mundaring Hills Open Studios is now in its 14th year and is expanding in size and diversity each year.

The event started in 2009 with just 10 founding artists, led by painter and ceramic artist Joel Smoker and potter Greg Crowe, but it has grown to embrace a wide diversity of styles of art and artists – from painting, drawing and printmaking to ceramics, glass art, metal and woodwork, and much more.

Several of those founding artists, including Crowe and painters Christine Hingston and Jeremy Holton, are still involved in the event.

The 2022 program features an exciting program with a blend of established professional artists, emerging makers and those who treat art as an engaging hobby. Whatever stage they are at on their creative journey, all the participating artists are serious about their art and are keen to show it to interested visitors. The art trail also includes gallery venues, such as Juniper Galleries in Darlingtonthe former studio of the late great artist Robert

Artlovers and those just curious to explore other people’s creative pursuits are invited to make a day or a weekend of it by designing their own art trail itinerary and taking advantage of the Perth Hills at their best in spring.

Joining the art trail might be as simple as choosing one studio to visit as part of a casual weekend drive, or as ambitious as

Juniper - and Bellevue Artspace - a recently established gallery and workshop venue at the gateway to the Hills. Mundaring Arts Centre, a long-established vibrant community arts hub with a gallery and gift shop, is also a must-see stop on the trail.

See the MHOS website for full details or pick up a copy of this year’s brochure which is available now at venues across Perth.

Could there be a new aquatic centre in Mundaring?

According to Wade Isard, there is growing community support for an Aquatic Centre to be built in the townsite of Mundaring as part of the shires commitment to build a new Multi-Purpose Community Facility.

Wade, a Mount Helena resident is proposing an all-yearround aquatic facility to be built on Jacoby Street opposite the Sculpture Park in Mundaring. This facility would comprise a gym, creche, hydrotherapy pool, lap pool and swim school/

leisure pool and would be attached to the relocated library and other community services.

He says, “the hydrotherapy pool is needed for rehabilitation and physiotherapy appealing to people recovering from injury, over 55’s and sporting organisations in the management of injuries. The swim school pool would accommodate swimming lessons all year round and include, mums and bub’s programs, aquatic walkers, aquarobics and lifestyle programs like Prime Movers. The lap pool is for lap swimmers and needs to be adaptable to accommodate other aquatic sports such as water polo, underwater hockey, and synchronized swimming.

“It is envisaged that the facility would also house businesses such as physiotherapist, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and sports scientist for all sporting groups and the community as a whole to access. Such a facility would be drawcard for people to visit Mundaring and be a shared resource with neighbouring shires”.

A petition has been set up for the Shire on Mundaring to plan and build a three pool Aquatic Centre in the Mundaring townsite. Shire residents can show support for this concept by adding their name to the petition located at the Hive in Darlington.

Left to right: Alison Lindsay, Carolyn Francis, Denise Bending, Jo Meredith, Ellis Pearson.

International Peace Day

On Sunday afternoon, September 18th, the International Day of Peace was celebrated at Darlington.

Inside the Darlington Hall 50+ members of our community came together including representatives from United Nations, Treetops School, Helena College, Brahma Kumaris organisation, Baha'i Neighbourhood Team, The Universal Great Brotherhood, St Cuthbert's Church, Swan Harmony Singers, Darlington Fire Brigade, Darlington Community Garden, and the CWA of Darlington and Glen Forrest.

Everyone enjoyed contributions from a very wide range of performers; including meditation, singing, readings and musical interludes.

We then went outside to sing a peace song and perform the "Elm Dance".

A strong theme of hope, action and the importance of community came through all of the program as demonstrated in the following Photo, which shows some of those attending, gathered for Peace.

The final item of the program was to plant a donated tree which for future care reasons was located adjacent to the tennis court Pavilion.

The Kids Care booklet about how our local children solve conflicts peacefully is now on sale at the various schools.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who worked collaboratively to bring this event to Darlington and we look forward to next year's Peace Day celebration.

On behalf of Sally Herzfeld - thank you.

General Purpose Quick Grants opening Friday

Community groups interested in applying for the Shire of Mundaring’s General Purpose Quick Grant are invited to apply.

The grant awards up to $500 for the purchase of minor equipment, training, promotional material and any other small projects that benefit the community.

Applications can be made via mundaring.smartygrants. com.au by 4pm Monday 17 October.

Mahogany Gardening Services

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG)

The recent August meeting of DCRAG was attended by delegates and local residents Very good to see all sporting groups present.

The following reports were made:

• The Tennis club’s new hit up wall is being well used, however, also like other sports wet weather has been a major impediment to its use.

• Junior football season has concluded and again was a very successful one with very high number of participants.

• Unfortunately, Junior cricket yearly start has been impacted as people move away, but DSaRA with assistance by Campbell Giles, is undertaking a process of attracting players and volunteers for the commencement of the season.

• There is a push by the WACA to dissolve local cricket clubs and amalgamate them into a larger organisation in Mundaring. This move has been totally opposed and clubs will continue as separate village identities.

• The Tom Wooler steps refurbishment is being managed by the Social Cricket club.

• DSaRA noted the water fountain is still to be installed near Community pavilion.

Shire of Mundaring Capital Works Shire allocations were advised by the Chair. Some highlights for this year are:

• $25k for trees and plantings to the skatepark and pump track area.

• $25k for expansion and upgrade of the playground/Hall BBQ shelter. This will allow for two new barbeques and extension of shelter. This project is being championed by the Darlington Club, and a preliminary design by David Lavell has been put forward for the Shire to consider (see darlingtonvillage.org. au/DCRAG)

• Pine Terrace bollard replacement is also scheduled, as well as Pine Terrace tree infill planting, though this is likely to be done next planting season.

• Unfortunately, a joint grant submission to the RAC, by Rebecca Clifford, Trish Cook and the Shire of Mundaring for funding for pathways in this area was unsuccessful.

The DSaRA subcommittee on the oval widening project has received all details from the sporting clubs, as requested, and has been forwarded to the Shire for a technical assessment. Community consultation will commence in the summer period.

Next meeting is on Monday, 28th November at 7pm in the Community pavilion.

Details of DCRAG projects are available on the Darlingtonvillage.org.au/Community groups/DCRAG webpage.

Colin James | Secretary DCRAG

Wanted

PROJECT OFFICER (VOLUNTARY): Lower Area Masterplan LAMP (Phase II). ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS to assist with LAMPII implementation. Wetland/Bushland Rehabilitation Project

Role would include: applying for relevant grants; liaise with relevant groups and manage future works according to Terratree Ecology Survey and Wetland Rehabilitation Plan and the Lower area masterplan (LAMP). Further information please contact Trish Cook 0409 479 551.

Please support the Darlington Community Youth Bonfire on October 29th currently being organised by Trish Cook and Shane Bailey, under the Darlington Community Garden. This event is to reduce wildfire fuel sources in the village bushlands. Thank you to Helena College Year 8 students and teachers for wood collection and sponsorship.

Matthew Hughes MLA JP Member for Kalamunda

Kindy Dance Time is an early childhood dance school, providing a unique dance syllabus that has been expertly crafted just for 2-5 year old girls and boys. Offering quality age-specific classes, this highly acclaimed programme establishes solid dance foundations in a fun and nurturing environment.

Delivered by fully trained and passionate teachers, thousands of toddlers and preschoolers nationwide attending Kindy Dance Time are gaining the finest introduction into the magical world of dance.

Matthew Hughes MLA JP | Member for Kalamunda

Western Australia's first 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy, 'Foundations for a stronger tomorrow' was tabled in Parliament in early August. The three hundred- and seventyfour-page inaugural Strategy is the result of two years of extensive, State-wide consultation by Infrastructure WA, with wide-ranging input gathered across government, industry and the community. The input from public consultation was rich, insightful and informed the content of the final Strategy.

The infrastructure body, which was a key election commitment of the McGowan Labor Government, has been established to provide an advisory and assistance role to the WA Government on infrastructure-related matters to help drive Western Australia's economy and create jobs.

The Strategy provides the first ever outlook of Western Australia's infrastructure needs over a 20-year horizon and makes 93 recommendations regarding infrastructure planning and investment. It focuses on a range of current challenges including climate change and the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, digital connectivity and improving Aboriginal empowerment and wellbeing.

Since the release of the draft Strategy in July 2021, the State Government has announced many investments and initiatives that deliver on some of the recommendations including: the new desalination plant at Alkimos; the Collie Transition Plan; a Whole-of-Government 2030 emissions reduction target; additional funding for the planning of Westport; Emergency Department Reform package for our hospitals; the housing and land supply reforms including build-to-rent; the $350 million Remote Communities Fund; the Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements investment; and the Lumsden Point port upgrades.

The majority of the recommendations relate to ‘non-build’ initiatives with the Strategy highlighting the importance of managing the demand for infrastructure and getting the most out of the State's infrastructure assets.

The State Government is in the process of developing its formal response to the Strategy's recommendations, which is due within six months of its tabling in Parliament. The advice from Infrastructure WA is not binding and the Government's response will outline the extent to which each recommendation is supported.

You can find out more about the State Infrastructure Strategy, by visiting: https://www. infrastructure.wa.gov.au/state-infrastructurestrategy

Western Australia's first ever State Infrastructure Strategy will be critical to the way the Government of Western Australian plans, manages and delivers infrastructure over the next 20 years. The Strategy will help guide decisions on where the Government's funds should be invested in order to maximise economic, social and environmental benefits for all Western Australians over the long term.

I am pleased that the Western Australian Government is already responding to many of the recommendations in particular its commitment to cutting State Government emissions by 80 per cent by 2030. Importantly, the Strategy highlights that without an overall and long-term view just continuing to build infrastructure is unaffordable and unsustainable and that there should be a clear focus on managing demand. “Foundations for a stronger tomorrow’ provides a critical pathway forward for better infrastructure planning co-ordination and delivery into the future. Collectively, its recommendations will help build a stronger, more diverse and resilient community, economy and environment for all Western Australians.

Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA)

Next meeting - Thursday 6th October

7:30pm Darlington Lesser Hall

Unlike the previous couple of meetings we don’t have a guest speaker appearing at the October meeting, but there will be the usual updates from DRRA and other community groups and the Councillors too. Everyone welcome.

Street Level Australia

A guest speaker at the September 7th meeting was Anthony Spagnolo. Anthony is a Darlington resident and he spoke about ‘Street Level Australia’ – a group that focuses on more classic town planning and traditional architecture. Promoting longevity, sustainability and beauty within the built environment, and also incorporating the view of planning at a local roots level.

For more information on Street Level, you can visit the website www.streetlevelaustralia.org

Vacancy - upcoming AGM on Thursday 17th November

We have one more meeting for this year, on 6th October, and then the DRRA Annual General Meeting will be held on 17th November at 7:30pm.

As with every AGM, all committee positions are up for grabs once again.

For 2023, DRRA are looking for somebody to take on the President role as Steve will be taking a break from community work next year.

If you are someone, or you know of someone who is passionate about local matters and Darlington itself, and you are interested in how the future of this village is shaped, then maybe this position could be of interest? Come along to the AGM and volunteer for 2023.

Darlington Bushfire Ready Group

We are holding a pre fire season meeting on Monday, 24th October at 7.30pm in the Fire Station. All of our current street contacts are invited to attend as well as any other Darlington resident whom wishes to know more about, and how you may help to keep your community safer.

Bushfire Ready is a community driven program established by DFES in collaboration with local government to increase the resilience of the community to bushfire risk. As Darlington is considered to be in a very high fire risk area it is even more important that we have as many ‘tools’ as possible to reduce such impacts bushfires do have.

Bushfire Ready is a local community action program aimed at encouraging local residents to work together in preparing and protecting their families and properties against bushfires. There is no guarantee that in a dangerous bushfire a fire truck may be available to protect every home, so this means residents and homeowners need to be responsible for their own safety.

You can better prepare your home for a bushfire by some simple and ongoing monthly property upkeep and now as the weather starts to warm, it is important that those tasks of reducing fuel loads around the house are undertaken. Maybe if unable to take it to the green waste tip by yourself, or with the help of a

neighbour, can reduce it by burning small piles, mindful of the Shire burning requirements and also ensuring is very dry so not creating a smoke hazard.

Now is the time to also, as a family prepare your BUSHFIRE PLAN. A bushfire plan can help keep you and your family safe and avoid making last minute decisions that could prove deadly during a bushfire. You can visit mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au or download the My Bushfire Plan app from the App Store or Google Play or request a hard copy plan from your Bushfire Ready Coordinator at details below.

Are you and your family at risk?

You need to think about the bushfire risk to your family and home:

• Do you live in or near bush?

• Does your local area have a bushfire history?

• Do you have trees and shrubs within 20 metres of your house?

• Is your house built on a slope?

• Is your bushfire survival plan more than one year old?

Colin James | Coordinator

REMEMBER

000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & smoke sightings.

Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

The ComCen will page our members who are on duty.

For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am-10:30am. Web: darlingtonfire.org.au • Facebook: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade • Instagram: dvbfb_

Next meeting: Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Darlington Fire Station.

Despite early spring rains, as of Saturday October 1st a Restricted Burning period is in effect in the Shire of Mundaring, and a ‘Permit to Set Fire to the Bush’ will be required throughout the Shire, until the end of November (subject to environmental conditions). This includes burning of garden refuse piles during the day (prior to 6pm), and ALL ‘running fire’ burns. Please note that ALL burning is prohibited on days when the Fire Danger Rating is High, Extreme or Catastrophic, or when a ‘Total Fire Ban’ or ‘Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban’ is in place. Permits can be obtained online via the Shire of Mundaring’s website or from the Darlington Fire Station on a Saturday morning between 9am and 10am. Small amounts of garden refuse ONLY may be burnt after 6pm without a permit, under strict conditions including;

• Only one pile is alight at any time, each pile not more than one metre square

• There is a minimum 5 metre clearance around each pile

• The fire is lit AFTER 6pm, and fully extinguished by midnight

• At least one responsible, able bodied adult is in attendance at the fire, AT ALL TIMES

• A means of extinguishing the fire is available at all times (garden hose, backpack sprayer, fire trailer etc.)

Please refer to the Shire of Mundaring website for detailed information about restrictions, conditions and prohibitions.

A reminder that the new Australian Fire Danger Rating system is now active. The FDR describes the potential level of danger should a bushfire start. It provides important information so you can take action to protect yourself and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of a bushfire. You need to understand the FDR to assess your level of bushfire risk and decide what actions to take. Learn the four levels of Fire Danger Ratings and the actions you should take at each level;

• Moderate: Plan and prepare

• High: Be ready to act

• Extreme: Take action now to protect your life and property

• Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas.

For further information about preparing for bushfire go to dfes. wa.gov.au/bushfire.

With the fire season rapidly approaching now is the time to prepare or review your bushfire plan. You can prepare one here – www.mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au. Consider things like;

• Having a bushfire survival plan and practicing it with your family. Plan for various options depending on who may, or may not be at home at the time. Do you have a plan for your pets? Can you get in touch with your neighbours?

• Preparing a bushfire survival kit, including a radio, torch, spare batteries, first aid kit, woollen blankets, non-perishable food & water, mobile phone & charger and some cash. If you have pets pack them a kit too!

• Preparing your property, including creating a 20 metre asset protection zone.

• Knowing and understanding bushfire Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning alerts issued by fire services.

The Brigade has started its planned hazard reduction burns for this season. These burns are an important part of bush fire management and can provide a ‘real life’ training opportunity for our new volunteers. If you see us conducting a burn, please be mindful of our volunteer personnel and slow down around fire appliances, look out for our fire fighters, be mindful of fire hoses crossing roadways, and be very careful if driving through smoke. As a property owner, you can request the Brigade to undertake a burn on your property, and we can visit your property to discuss your issues, and provide a quote.

In coming weeks our volunteers look forward to partnering with the community at the Bonfire Night Saturday October 29th, and the Darlington Arts Festival on the weekend of November 5th & 6th. Come and visit us to find out more about what we do, and ask your questions about bushfire preparedness.

“Safety doesn’t happen by accident.” ~ Author Unknown

Ricky Harvey

CREATIVE CAKES

Councillor’s

It has been a year since Councillor Cook and myself have taken our oath of office and I’d like to sincerely thank those who have placed their trust in us. Council has now passed the 2022/23 budget.

The budget includes an upgrade to Scott St Bridge, a refit of the Bilgoman aquatic changerooms, signage for the Heritage trail and works to improve the changerooms at Boya Oval.

I’m pleased the budget makes provision for an Economic Development and Tourism Strategy, Biodiversity Strategy, and a Heritage Strategy, all important areas for our local government.

The budget includes a retrofit of a streetlights to LEDs that will allow the Shire to reduce both our utility costs and our emissions, ensuring we do our part to protect our environment. I acknowledge concerns among the community regarding any increased brightness and wish to assure residents that the retrofit will be ‘like-for-like’ and not for new or brighter lights.

The budget does include a 3.5% rate increase. I recognise that the cost-of-living impacts hurts those doing it tough the hardest. Pensioners may be eligible to claim rebates up to a maximum 50% off current rates and the Emergency Services

South Ward | Cr Luke Ellery

Levy. I encourage anyone experiencing financial hardship to contact the Shire’s rates officers.

Shire operations are also subject to rising constructions costs, fuel price increases, supply shortages of materials and labour, and a CPI forecast increase of 6.1% by year end.

Council endeavoured to implement budget measures that reduce pressure on expenses while still maintaining services our community loves.

If residents have any concerns about aircraft noise, I highly encourage them to reach out to the Perth Airport on 1800 802 584 or at aircraftnoise.com.au.

Personally, I’ve noticed louder and more frequent departures. An increase in new complaints has already been noted and this may encourage staff to rethink routes that impede on the Hills tranquility, especially considering the planned new runaway in 2028.

Lastly a reminder that October (and November) are restricted burning seasons. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to reach out to any of the councillors and we’re always happy to help.

Darlington Junior Cricket Club

The Future of Cricket in Darlington and Glen Forrest

As a result of a couple of different issues the current committees of both the Glen Forrest and Darlington Junior Cricket clubs have agreed to merge to form the Glen Forrest Darlington Junior Cricket club.

This is a result of a push from the WACA to relocate our Blaster Teams. By combining we believe we can keep the two Blaster Teams and share their time at both Darlington and Glen Forrest Ovals

It is proposed form this season (2022/23) we will be updating our social media pages and other correspondence to reflect the new club’s name. WA cricket is involved in this merger and will be assisting us in combining our two constitutions into one to represent the combined club.

When it comes to the Junior Teams we do not expect this to impact the clubs too much. A lot of people would not know but we have been sharing players to balance out teams for a number of years already.

We also hope to be able to put more teams together as we move

forward. Again this will involve playing both at Darlington and Glen Forrest Ovals. This season for example we hope to have 2 x boys under 14’s teams as well as a girl 13’s and 15’s team.

The two clubs do appreciate the history of both clubs and the efforts of previous members and life members and we will be ensuring those life members are not forgotten and are invited to future club events as usual.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact :

Chris Pivac – DJCC chris@ slatergartrellsports.com.au

Stuart Wilkinson – GJJCC glenforrestjccpresident@gmail. com

But right now we just really need to register you kids boys and girls and also the Blaster kids now so we can ensure a strong future.

It does not matter if you register on either clubs websites we just need get on and do so and keep junior cricket strong in our community.

http://darlingtonjcc.wa.cricket.com.au/

Darlington Junior Football Club

Our youngest Pre-Primary Auskickers have been learning footy fundamentals and having a heap of fun each Saturday morning with our newest coaching duo Brent and Amanda Carey. The Year 1's and 2's have been advancing and honing their skills with the dynamic Claire Bannister and Luke Hipper at the helm. Year 3 has had their first year of competitive games and have gained valuable experience playing both home and away. They have come on in leaps and bounds under coach Richelle Romasz who has coached the team since their Pre-Primary Auskick days. The older more seasoned, battle-hardened players in Years 4 and 5 have had great seasons under the expert tutelage of Kyle Quirk (Quirkie), Darren Munday, Tim Hunter and Brad Tomlinson.

There have been some incredible highs...high flying speccy marks, high scores and the odd high tackle. There have been many bacon and egg rolls, hot chips and sausages consumed thanks to hard-working Canteen crew Krissy, Robyn, Jaxon and Club President Brodie.

There have been some character defining moments of sportsmanship and mateship amongst team-mates and with opposition teams.

One proud moment in the club's long history was the respect and integrity shown by the Year 3 players from both Darlington Bushrangers and Forrestfield Rhinos during the inaugural Mikaylah's Match played in honour of our Year 3 Teams friend and classmate.

Both teams played with their hearts and souls and did both their clubs and communities proud. We were honoured to be joined on the day by Mikaylah's parents and by so many of their friends and family.

Another proud moment was the recognition received by one of our coaches Richelle Romasz who received an award after being nominated as an excellent female coach and role model to young players and in particular girls wanting to play the game

of Aussie Rules. A representative from the Western Australian Football Commission came out to award Richelle with a new coach's board at one of the recent games.

To all of our coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, canteen managers we thank you for the hard work you put in to each and every season. The club is run by volunteers who selflessly dedicate so much of their time. To all of the parents who always jump in to lend a hand to umpire or be goal ump, do a shift in the canteen, set up and pack down the ground, ring the siren, cut up oranges we thank you. Thank you for being a valued part of our club. Thank you for making this experience even richer for your children. We appreciate all of your help throughout season.

We are looking forward to an even bigger and better season in 2023.

There is a re-union planned for DJFC on 9th October particularly for people involved or who played for the club between 2010-2015.

Please see the DASRA page for more information.

Well that's a wrap of the 2022 football season and what a season it has been!

Darlington Sports and Recreation Association

DJFC Bushrangers

2010-2015 Reunion

For many of us, the first time we experience a sense of belonging in a community group comes with children’s sport. I am sure most don’t join with this mindset in place, it just catches you off guard. It might start with parent help in drills, or helping in the canteen and before you know it, you’ve spent five years with the same group of people and have developed strong bonds and lasting memories.

Children’s sport is an integral foundation to any community. It is where examples are set and community meet to support the growth of the child. We are fortunate to live in a place like Darlington where there are several sporting clubs, supported by a strong parent group and wider community.

Next month, ex members of the Darlington Junior Football Club are reuniting in the Pavilion for an afternoon of catch ups. It is rather fitting that this group, who first began fundraising efforts for the upgrade on the Pavilion, will finally reunite and get to enjoy using it. The afternoon will be hosted by DaSRA, and the DJFC and DSCC will use the occasion to run a bar and burger stand to raise funds to buy a combined club fridge. This is another great example of how our community groups support each other.

If you were part of the DJFC between 2010 and 2015, please join us at the Darlington Pavilion from 2-8pm, with an unveiling of the honour board and flag from 4pm.

Darlington Film

- The Importance of Community

It is really of no surprise that one of our local Darlington residents has been inspired by this lovely overlap of volunteer groups and its strong sense of belonging. It was in the middle of lockdown that Geoff Barker proposed a film be made that investigated the vibrant and inclusive nature fostered in Darlington. While portions of society suffer from disconnect and alienation, many in our village enjoy a healthy dose of connectedness and purpose. The premise of this Film is that being involved in Community has huge personal and communal health benefits.

The Film has already recruited a small group of enthusiastic

residents. Headed by Geoff, they are busily collating a program and raising the necessary funds to produce the Film for general circulation to every household in Darlington, and a world premiere next year. The Film will explore the premise we have come to know as ‘Placemaking’, something that has broad appeal and is relatable on a global scale. This is of particular interest as society develops, sometimes losing sight of these key aspects which remain an important part of humanity.

The Film project is supported by Darlington Ratepayers and Resident Association (DRRA), Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (WA) Inc (DaSRA) and The Darlington History Group (DHG). To date the group has raised $8,000 from generous local donations but an additional $30,000 is required in order to make it happen. If you would like to know more about the project, can help with a donation or know someone who would like to donate to the project, please let Geoff know - geoff@pmdwa.com/ mobile 0418 953 176.

Darlington Social Cricket Club

Game on!

Season 2022/23 gets up and running on Saturday 8th October with our fabled Brown Pots vs Silver Pots clash. This inter-club classic pits the “uppity” Silvers, living north and east of the Heritage Trail against the “humble” Browns living to the south and west.

The reference dates back to the days when steam engines used to rumble through our community and the morning winds would regularly deposit soot from the trains on the roofs and chimney pots of houses to south. Properties situated north-east of the trail did not have to put up with such inconvenience and their chimney pots remained sparkling silver!

Nowadays, the modern Brown Pots seem to unleash the pent-

up frustration of their predecessors on the cricket field and have claimed the bragging rights in this fixture in recent years. With the Silvers keen to put the Browns back in their place, we’re set up for a fantastic season opener.

The game will be followed by an epic barbeque which is always a highlight of the social calendar and gets the season off to the right start!

Our Pavilion Bar will be firing on all cylinders from mid-afternoon onwards. If there is anybody out there interested in finding out more about social cricket or keen to get involved, please come along, say hello and grab a drink.

Golf Day 2022

DSCC held its annual Golf Day at the beautiful but treacherous El Caballo Golf Course on 17th September. The Ambrose-style event resulted in moments ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, with hilarity enjoyed by all. Highlights included a near hole-in-one from Mitch Cork at the 8th, Duncan Bell’s 40-foot monster for birdie at the 17th, and Stephen Jones getting his name on one of the longest drive markers, though only until the next group came along!

Supreme Leader Jones also stole the show in the sartorial stakes, sporting a piece of headwear that wouldn’t look out of place on an Antarctic expedition.

When the numbers were tallied, the talented final group of Craig van der Laan, Brad Reynolds, Glenn Farrant and Shaun Meredith romped home with a 5 under par total.

The day was capped off by a sausage sizzle, lovingly prepared by the day’s host, Social Secretary John Taylor, accompanied by Shaun’s deadly “sweet” chilli sauce, the latter claiming just as many victims as the golf course’s well-placed water hazards!

Wendy Hardman Cath O’Reilly

Dr Karl Bailey

Dr Zuzia Zykus

Darlington History Group

Recent talk by Ron Wiggins - Working in Antarctica in the 1960s

We were delighted to have Ron Wiggins speak recently about his several stints in Antarctica as a Diesel Mechanic, starting in Wilkes Station. Ron was at Wilkes in 1965 to help plan and build Casey Station as a permanent site for Australian research. His next stint was in 1969 when Casey was opened, but he returned to Wilkes to keep it running until it was shut down. Ron worked with Glaciologists taking ice core samples over a million years old. They explored the Vandeford Glacier, one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world, moving up to 6 feet per day. The photographs of the scientific expeditions showed teams of snow ploughs using a unique system of mirrors to keep them on the correct compass bearing and direction. These vehicles towed large sleds with camping and scientific equipment to drill the ice cores. The journey to these areas for research was slow and dangerous, with crevasses that opened up to swallow up man or machine, and waves of snow that obscured dangerous falls in the levels of the ice. The wheels of the supply planes had large skis attached to land and take-off on the ice. “Booster rockets” helped them takeoff as they moved laboriously over the icy runway. As a Diesel Mechanic, Ron’s skills were used in many aspects of Antarctic research and exploration – even making bread! We thank Ron for his time to present to us a significant experience in his life.

Honour Board Unveiling Ceremony

10 September

Saturday 10 September heralded the culmination of one of the DHG’s long running projects during the pandemic. The unveiling of the Honour Board, listing those who left Darlington to serve in World War II, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam and post-Vietnam was recently held in the Darlington Hall with invited guests, most being friends and family members of the 85 service men and women being honoured.

DHG Vice Chair Cliff Burns was Master of Ceremonies, and he skillfully directed the proceedings on the day. A poignant address by Chair Val Shiell recounted her experiences working as an Occupational Therapist with Veterans in Victoria, and experiencing a loved one serving in Vietnam.

Keynote Speaker Colonel Craig Madden described the role the Military Services have performed in the past up until the present day. It was fitting that Australia has just celebrated 75 years of peacekeeping activities worldwide since WW2, highlighting the important role the services have played. More recently they have been involved in assisting during the COVID pandemic, in the health system and nursing homes. We have also seen their role augmented during the more recent bushfires and the devastating floods.

Shire President, Cr James Martin unveiled the Honour Board, ably assisted by Val Shiell. The final part of the ceremony was the Last Post, followed by a minute’s silence then Reveille, by Trumpeter Stephan Madden. This was executed with great skill and proved to be a very moving part of the ceremony.

After the formalities there was a lot of catching up to do between family and friends who, in some cases, had not seen each other since Darlington days. The Arkell family the largest contingent

who attended, with one coming from Darwin. We were pleased to see several ladies aged between 90 and 100, widows of the WW2 service men, were able to attend.

The new Honour Board is hung alongside the WWI Honour Board in the foyer of the Darlington Hall. We extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Archivist Lyn Myles who managed this significant and long overdue project, developing a wide network of friends and relatives of the 85 service men and women. Lyn will coordinate access to the photographs taken on the day by photographer Michelle Jack – phone Lyn 9298 8604.

Wednesday 12 October 7.15pm AGM

7.30pm Guest Speaker Sally Herzfeld - "Darlington Girl Goes Outback"- Darlington Lesser Hall, Owen Road

Immediately after our AGM, Mrs Sally Herzfeld will engage us with her stories as an Outback Teacher in Wyndham, Port Hedland and in remote missions. She will talk of her experiences in retaining, training and mentoring staff as well as the challenges of racism, of resource availability, and the achievements of teaching Aboriginal children in the 1960’s. Light refreshments will be served after Sallys talk.

Gold coin donation appreciated. Please register your interest: publicity@dhg.org.au OR phone Val Shiell 9299 6868.

Bric-a-Brac for Darlington Arts Festival Stall

Bric a Brac is still needed for our fundraising event at DAF in November. If you have donations, please contact Lyn Myles email myleslc@bigpond.com or ph 9298 8604.

Share the Heritage: Become a Member for just $5!

Visit dhg.org.au for details, or phone Val 9299 6868.

DHG Committee Members: immediate left of Honour Board is Archivist Lyn Myles, immediate right is Chair Val Shiell and Vice Chair Cliff Burns.

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ONLY 2 WALKS REMAIN THIS SEASON

The 2022 Programme is almost over for this season. Last chance to enjoy a Group Walk in our magnificent bushlands and wonderful displays of wildflower (some featured below).

VARIETY OF WALKS COMPLETED

Since the last report the Walking Group enjoyed 2 excellent Adventure Weekends taking in Mukinbudin (280km north-east of Perth) and 4 of the magnificent and massive granite monoliths in the area. The completed Sunday morning walks included some excellent walks in the hills and a wildflower walk through the back-tracks of Kings Park and WA University. Once again the wildflowers have proven that walking in the local bushlands at this time of the year is a wonderful treat. (Photo is of the Kings Park Treetop Walk).

“MUKINBUDIN AND THE BIG ROCKS” ADVENTURE WEEKENDS - GREAT SUCCESSES

Two amazing weekends

Friday:......Arrive, Soup, Finger Food, Drinks, Weekend Introduction, Walks Briefing and social evening.

Saturday:..29 and 30 intrepid walkers climbed all over 2 of the magnificent granite monoliths (photo at the top of Beringbooding Rock). Night-time activities included excellent meals at the Mukinbudin Pub. It was a most enjoyable social evening.

Sunday:....Another 2 walks, this time over the Eaglestone Rock and the Billyacatting Rock. Wonderful panoramic views from the tops and the rock formations alongside Lake Brown were very weird indeed.

In the evening we enjoyed a Wind-up, BBQ, local music entertainment and an unbelievable social evening with side-splitting laughter and fun when “questionable bad behaviour“ was rewarded with equally questionable punishment.

Monday....We packed up and some of us visited the local “Community Shed” which proved to be most interesting.

Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series

2 WALKS REMAIN FOR SEASON 2022

Sun 2 Mahogany Creek Bushlands & Strettle Res. Oct Sun 9 Darlington Heritage Trail & WIND-UP/BBQ when the Awards are bigger than the Oscars

Swan Rotary Club of Midland Swan Valley

What is Rotary and what do Rotarians do?

Rotary International is a humanitarian service organization which brings together business and professional leaders to provide community service, promote integrity, and advance goodwill, peace, and understanding in the world. It is a nonpolitical and non-religious organization.

Rotary was founded in Chicago in 1905 by Paul Harris and now there are over 46,000 member clubs worldwide, with a membership of 1.4 million individuals, known as Rotarians.

Your local Swan Rotary, which is based in Midland runs and supports many both locally based, national and international projects.

Some of the international projects are:

POLIO PLUS – Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years and the goal is ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.

BALI SCHOOL KIDS – together with Rotary Club of Bali-Denpasar we work to foster genuine international goodwill in a very personal way. This is achieved by helping village children access primary school education.

SHELTERBOX – Swan Rotary supports “ShelterBox” which is an international disaster relief charity that provides emergency shelter and other aid items to families around the world who have lost their homes to disaster or conflict.

Some of the national projects are:

AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH – provides funding for rural and indigenous medical and nursing student scholarships. Also provides funds for research into mental illnesses and Swan Rotary is providing a scholarship to one indigenous medical student.

NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM – is a summer school programme dedicated to year 11 students who are heading into year 12 and are thinking about a career in science, engineering and related disciplines to major scientific institutions and researchers. Some local projects are:

ROTARY BUSHFIRE APPEAL – Swan Rotary raised over $5,000 to contribute to the Wooroloo - Gidgegannup bushfire as well as providing “tool libraries” in these areas. This is an ongoing project of support to the local communities whether it’s through CWA or the local “men’s shed”.

Dreambuilders and Midlas are two of the many local organisations that is supported by Swan Rotary.

Clayton View Primary school – the club provides funds for the purchase of fruit and vegetables for after school activities.

If you like more information about Swan Rotary or any of our activities, please give Betty Pitcher a call on 0408 912 101

Hovea Ashram

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

The Ashram welcomes you to attend the regular Tuesday evening meditation and discussion sessions. We start at 7 pm. You can attend in person or join the many others who attend by phone.

Those seeking some “time out” for reflection can stay at one of our several accommodation units. You can stay for one night, one week, or whatever suits.

Queries to Manita Beskow: P: 0419 043 768 E: mani1@iinet.net.au

Ashram Address: 805 Margaret Road, Hovea.

Visit our website for more information on workshops and activities: universalgreatbrotherhood.org.au

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Upcoming events:

Saturday 8 October 2 till 4

Saturday 15 October 10 till 12

Sunday 16 October 2 till 4

Sunday 27 November 10 till 12

Dr Lizzie Finn: “Community engagement in land restoration and environmental action”

“Discover more about 1001 Arabian Nights: This week, understanding “Sinbad the Sailor”

Griff Morris: “How your home can support your intention to live a more sustainable and healthy life”

Sheila Cowburn: “Lileth: Reclaiming the Dark Feminine”

Meditation and discussion group, all welcome May your inner peace become the peace of the world

Every Tuesday at 7pm

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Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc.

Queen Elizabeth II

This week our media is full of images and stories on Queen Elizabeth's life and death. We thought we would show you the pictures we have in archives on the Queen's drive through Mundaring in 1954 on her way to Northam.

At the start of 1954 the country was already planning for the Queen's first visit to Australia. This was slightly tempered by the outbreak of Poliomyelitis (Polio). Polio is an infectious and sometimes paralytic disease. Amongst other measures, people were encouraged to wash their hands and the gathering of crowds was discouraged. Even swimming lessons at Lake Leschenaultia were cancelled.

The Queen and Prince Phillip were to spend seven days in Australia and 60,000 schoolchildren were meant to gather at Claremont Showgrounds. This gathering was cancelled due to the health concerns. Instead, the health authorities agreed that groups of schoolchildren should assemble along the roads that the Queen's entourage was to travel.

On the 8th February each child was given a Union Jack flag to wave as the Queen drove past. The date for the entourage to visit Mundaring was the 31st March.

The royal couple left Government House at 10.20am and were scheduled to arrive at Northam for an official reception at 12.20pm.

The Mundaring townsite was decorated with Zamia palm fronds and flowers of many colours. Because of the many positive diagnoses of the virus, only children from Mundaring, Mundaring Weir and Parkerville were permitted to gather at Mundaring with gaps of nine metres between each group. Glen Forrest and Darlington children gathered at the junction of Darlington Road and Great Eastern Highway.

The entourage sped through Midland, Mundaring and Chidlow where it slowed down to allow the tuberculosis patients at the state Sanatorium in Wooroloo to see their Queen.

After the receptions at Northam and York, the group stopped on the side of the York Road and a picnic rug was laid down to allow the royal couple to have a cup of tea under the shade of some jarrah trees.

Next General Meeting

2pm - Saturday 19th November

Boya Community Centre, Scott Street, Boya Guest Speaker – Dr Jan Baldwin

Talking about the Spiritualist Movement Spiritualists, seances, and spies: A glimpse into other worlds Afternoon Tea for a gold coin donation

Soroptimist International of Helena

It has been a relatively quiet month for our club, but we still held Saturday afternoon Mahjong fundraising while learning how to play or improve our play and had 11 participants at the last one. Please contact us if you are interested.

8th September was World Literacy Day and to mark this day, some Soroptimists read to their grandchildren.

We also marked World Gynae Day on 10th September when a member of our club held a “Red Knicker Day” event in Kings Park to create awareness of Gynaecological Cancers.

We have identified one school so far to be the recipient of a “Bee Hotel”. This important environmental project will see four local primary schools who have established gardens, be given a “Bee Hotel” to accommodate native bees in safety and prevent their decline.

We have arranged a speaker for our dinner meeting in September and have a few interested prospective members coming along to hear her and to find out about our club. She

is the new Environmental Sustainability Officer for the City of Swan, Aimee Kontor.

3rd October is Soroptimist International Friendship Day and we are arranging a get-together for this.

If you would like to know more about what we do both here in WA and internationally, and think you might be able to help us, please don’t hesitate to contact us on email or by phone at any of the following numbers.

0422 981 657 | 9274 4743 | 0417 179 761 sihelena@siswp.org

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ELIZABETH BUTTFIELD

Real Estate Settlements

When buying or selling, you have the right to nominate your own representative in the settlement process.

I practice as a solicitor and offer a personal, professional and fully independent settlement and conveyancing service.

Competitive fixed fee arrangements apply, with discounts of up to 50% off the official scale

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Forrest Darlings CWA

Plans are now in full swing for our stall at the Darlington Arts Festival in November. We will have a wide range of handmade crafts and CWA merchandise for sale including the popular CWA cook book. Please come and visit our stall, meet members of our branch and enjoy the crafts on display.

We warmed up for DAF with a stall at the end of August at the Mundaring Garden and Farmers Market. Thank you to everyone who visited us there on a cool morning and bought gifts for Father's Day. This weekly market has become a popular feature in Mundaring with a wide range of stalls selling crafts, plants and produce. Check it out on Saturday mornings near the Sculpture Park. Thank you also to Bendigo Bank in Mundaring for the loan of their community EFTPOS machine for the weekend - this is such a helpful community initiative which allows not for profit groups to have access to a free EFTPOS machine for special fundraising events.

On Sunday 18 September, Forrest Darlings were represented by our president, Kate Herren, at the International Peace Day

event at Darlington Hall. This was a wonderful community event co-organised by our own Sally Herzfeld, and another chance to show off our beautiful banner, which has now been hand painted by Lorita.

Monthly Meetings

Meetings of the Forrest Darlings CWA branch take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm at Helena College (Darlington Campus on Ryecroft Rd). They might involve learning a new skill, sharing our crafts or hearing from a special guest speaker. New members and visitors can always be assured of a warm welcome. Membership is now half price until the end of the calendar year - just $35.

For further information please look up Forrest Darlings CWA on Facebook or call Kate Herren (President) on 0452 644 248.

Child Development Services to be examined

I have written in previous editions of the Darlington Review about my call for greater investment in the early years and the need to establish a parliamentary inquiry to examine child development services in Western Australia.

This call has been in response to the significant and increasing wait times children are currently facing to access these services through the Department of Health.  This is certainly not a reflection on the hardworking specialists and staff working across these government services but rather is a reflection that the system is completely overloaded.

Responses to questions I have asked in Parliament consistently show unacceptably high wait times for children accessing services in both metropolitan and regional Western Australia.  For instance, there are currently 5,944 children on a waitlist to see a paediatrician, 5,154 children waiting to see a speech pathologist, 1,722 children waiting to access a clinical psychologist and 3,739 children waiting for an appointment with an occupational therapist in metropolitan Perth alone.  By any measure this is not good enough and it is clear a focussed inquiry is required.

I am therefore pleased to report to you that I have now successfully moved a motion in the Legislative Council to establish a Select Committee to examine child development services in Western Australia.

Children and their families are waiting far too long to access critical paediatric and allied health services in this State.  This Committee is an important outcome for these families and the many organisations, including the 3750 signatories to a parliamentary petition, who supported my call for its establishment.

Thank you to Community Kindergartens Association President Jo Matthewson for starting the petition and to everyone who signed and added their support for this Committee.

More information about the Select Committee can be found at www.parliament.wa.gov.au

Donna Faragher

JP MLC | Member for East Metro

Design + solutions

Steve

Onya Sale - Half Price

We have been stocking ONYA recycled plastic Produce Bags, Shopping Bags and other Goodies as part of our support of ONYA’s “Save the Oceans” effort. We are running out of space and have decided to focus on our recycled computers plan.

Grab a bargain and give plastic bags a miss.

iPhone Case Clean-Out

All iPhone cases from iPhone 5 to 11 are less than half price. LifeProof, Moshi, Otter Box, Case-Mate & 12 South $5 to $50

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The Apple Studio has arrived.

(Its display is due on Aug 31st)

Hwy,

Come in and have a play with our new MacStudio. Its speed and capabilities are best appreciated in person. In addition, we now have in stock, portable ThunderBolt Drives up to 3 times faster than USB-C. We can help you feed your need for speed !!

Security concerns? Give us a call. We assist people every day 08 9274 7111

Tel: 08 9274 7111 Mob: 0410 501 441 email: info@macs4u.com.au

With computer purchases, we still offer free lessons, take trade-ins and do free Mac to Mac data transfers

Established online in Darlington July 1, 2000, the Macs4u Retail Store opened in Midland in 2003. We’ve been offering friendly, local support to Apple owners and prospective owners for over 21 years.

Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre

Upcoming workshop

So you want to... Explore Narrative Voice

When: 1 - 4pm AWST, 12 November 2022

Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members

Target Audience: Adult writers with an existing interest in writing; the workshop will be run as a fiction-writing workshop, but poets and writers of creative non-fiction are also welcome.

In this workshop, Katie Hale, KSP’s Emerging Writer-in-Residence will explore the possibilities of narrative voice, and how this can shape our writing.

The narrator leads us into the world of the story and shows us around. To create a narrative voice, we need to understand how the world looks, feels, smells, sounds and reacts to the narrator. During the workshop, we will push our own creative boundaries by exploring unconventional angles of storytelling, and experiment with writing the non-human narrator – from animals to objects. To do this, we look at examples of other ‘thing narratives’, such as Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief and Tibor Fischer’s The Collector Collector, as well as unconventional bodies, such as in Daisy Johnson’s Fen.

Katie Hale is a MacDowell Fellow, Northern Debut Award winner, and Gulliver Travel Grant recipient. Her debut novel, My Name is Monster (Canongate, 2019), was shortlisted for the Kitschies Golden Tentacle, and her short fiction has been long listed for the Exeter Prize, the Galley Beggar Press Prize and the BBC National Short Story Award. She is the author of two poetry pamphlets, and her work has appeared in publications including Mslexia, Under the Radar and Poetry Review. In 2021, she won the Palette Poetry Prize.

For more information on our residencies, competitions or other activities please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre. com or phone the office on 08 9294 1872. KSP Writers’ Centre is proudly sponsored by the Shire of Mundaring.

Katie Hale

Darlington Community Garden (DCG)

Ways to join in Darlington Community Garden

NEW MEMBERS very welcome. Join here - https://www. darlingtoncommunitygarden.org.au/ join-us-1

• GARDEN BUSY BEES: Saturdays 9am

Feeling grateful at the Springtime abundance and generosity our Darlington gardens and surrounding bush gift to us. How blessed we are to have so many old and varied gardens ... whether it's veggies and herbs, cottage gardens, native plants or fruit or nut trees.

How about take a moment and imagine the smell of your favourite spring perfume(s) and recall the picture of your favourite flower(s) ...what’s yours? Maybe the heady perfume of jasmine or jonquils or the fields of freesias, perhaps sweet-smelling citrus blossoms ... so invigorating and uplifting. Maybe you love our native plants or veggies best.

And hey, have you seen the beautiful little violas and sweet peas in front of the Post Office thanks to lovely Sue L? Or the everlastings on the corner of Brook and Glen Rds or those in front of the Hall or maybe it’s the bountiful veggies growing at the DCG site? Also wondering whether you had a chance to stroll through the Garden Masterplan in last month’s Review? What did you think? Let us know.

• Have your say on our DCG FACEBOOK page - https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/218148335647263

• ARBOUR MOSAIC PROJECT led by SALLY HERZFELD 0478 620 145

• Bendigo Community Bank RAFFLETICKETS. WIN the $20,000 CASH PRIZE while helping us make $$$ needed to fund our next projects.

• TIP TRIPS FUND RAISER: GREEN WASTE & RUBBISH REMOVAL$50 donation to DCG per trailer. Bookings SHELTON 0452 541 069

• CFC - CASH FOR CONTAINERS BINS at the back of the Liquor Store car park OR DCG number at the Collection Centres is C 1033 0258. We pick up quantity

HIGHLIGHTS

by Max Peglar, unveiling some samples of the design for the mural for

Wagon led by Megan Byrne, major rock shifting/rearrangement and donation of a model train by Vince Austin.

UPCOMING

• REQUEST/CHALLENGE: Will you commit to never throwing away CFC’s?

• RECYCLING HUB & BOTTLE TOP Collection - Drop off last Friday of the month at the Pavilion or Wagon. ENQUIRIES Kate 0452 644 248

• Find things Garden/PRODUCE related on the DCG TROLLEY under the pines near the playground. Bring your surplus and take what you can use.

• FOR HIRE - VINTAGE CROCKERY and bright & beautiful BUNTING –Trish 0409 479 551

CAN YOU HELP WITH:

• Discounts/Trade Accounts/ Sponsorship with Local Suppliers of materials for DCG.

• TRADES PEOPLE NEEDED: Big ROCK MOVER, SECURITY SYSTEM installer & Wagon Roof PAINTER. CALL Trish 0409 479 551

Friends Of Glen Park Reserve (FOGP)

The Little Creatures in Nature

When we wander through the bush or our gardens, do we stop to look and wonder at the small creatures such as the little lizards, spiders, bees, caterpillars and other insects? They are tiny creatures but are essential in maintaining the biodiversity of our planet.

They pollinate the flowers as they move from flower to flower and plant to plant. (This makes them very difficult to photograph!) They are essential links in the food chains and life cycles of nature.

Friends of Glen Park Reserve are continuing to work as busy as bees during the sunny and the dull days of winter and spring, eradicating weeds in Glen Park Reserve.

Our practice is to limit the amount of herbicide used to eradicate the weeds as we are aware that

herbicides can harm or kill spiders, insects and other small creatures, and possibly drift into water courses and onto the native vegetation.

Instead, our preferred methods are to dab or wipe the weeds which have a bulb, such as freesias and hesperantha, with herbicide. For the grass weeds, such as wild oats and cape weed that have germinated from seeds, we prefer to hand weed or whipper snip. Bridal creeper remains a challenge. We continually break off the stems to eventually exhaust the corms, and to remove the berries before the birds can eat and spread them in their droppings!

While busily working to eradicate weeds, we always remain focused on preserving the natural fauna and flora, including the little creatures of nature, in Glen Park.

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

Darlington Arts Festival is just around the corner

Isn’t it hard to believe that the DAF weekend is approaching fast. We are still weeding furiously on the Station Reserve, as we always have to in Spring, but we are also starting to get the reserve looking it’s best for the Darlington Arts Festival ‘Sculptures on the Scarp’. We will be mulching as many of the areas where the sculptures will be placed as possible so that the bush setting works its magic for them.

Another celebration of note is for Pauline Mcquin whose beautiful grevillea is in full flower for her September birthday;

her 108th birthday! This grevillea was planted to commemorate her 100th birthday in 2014. Have a look - it’s located near the picnic table near Glen Road. Happy Birthday, Pauline.

Dick's grevillea.

Catspaws.

Just as beautiful is this second grevillea planted to remember Dick Sayer, our late friend and enthusiastic FODS; I am sure he would have loved it.

Wandering FODS, Jane , sent this photo from Eneabba this week. I hope lots of you can get out and about to see the wild flowers this Spring; the bush around Darlington has lots to offer.

DianePauline’s grevillea.

1st Darlington Scouts

Joey Scouts ages 5-8

Cub Scouts ages 8-11 Scouts ages 11-14

Venturer Scouts ages 14-18

Rover Scouts ages 18-25

Adult Volunteers ages 18+

Meet our Group Leader

We’re pleased to introduce our new Darlington Group Leader Kerry Duncan, a Hills local.

Kerry has been a Cub Scout Leader since 2009 and was involved in the Girl Guide Association for 21 years prior to this. Some of her favourite experiences in scouting over the years have been seeing young people grow and develop their full potential through the exploration of the outdoors, camping, challenging activities and leadership opportunities.

She looks forward to helping the Darlington Scout Group and encourages you to get in touch. Come and meet our team at the Darlington Bonfire or other events in the community. We are looking for keen enthusiastic people to help our youth development.

Cubs

Over the holidays, some of our Cubs (8-11 year olds) will be at Enduro, joining over 1000 Cub Scouts, Guides and Supporters from all over state! Enduro is an action-packed four days of camping, activities and adventure.

After COVID restrictions for the past two years, everyone is excited to be adventuring in big groups again.

Scouts

Our Scouts have been practising their cooking and tenting skills with a recent camp.

Who remembers these jaffles over a campfire?

Community Bonfire

Scouts WA will be joining the Darlington Community Bonfire on Saturday 29 October, with some exciting entertainment for the young and energetic!

Venturers

Venturers recently participated in Mission Impossible, a weekend regaining competition for aged 14+. Themed, dressed-up teams completed multiple challenges at bases, then joined together in the evening for music and fun. Happy winners!

Mundaring Rotary Markets

Our group will be selling Cadbury fundraising chocolates at the lovely Mundaring Rotary Markets on 9 October, so drop by and see us, we appreciate your support.

For information contact membership@darlingtonscouts.com, or www.darlingtonscouts.com, or the Darlington Scout Group Facebook page

Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides

Inspiring girls to develop leadership skills and make positive contributions to their community

Earlier in the year, the Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides wrote to Queen Elizabeth II, congratulating her on her Platinum Jubilee. Now, as we mourn the passing of Her Majesty, the Darlington Dibbler Guides were both deeply saddened and thrilled to receive a letter from Balmoral Castle thanking each girl for their kind messages. It was postmarked two days before she passed. How special for our girls, they will treasure their letter.

The guides have been very busy this month. Among the activities, they have enjoyed a rock climbing afternoon at Adrenaline Vault in Belmont and cooked damper on the campfire with dads for father’s day. The girl guides also had fun at their weekend camp at Our Barn in York. The weather was perfect and they enjoyed many outdoor activities such as archery as well as plenty of craft and a disco night. Some of the guides also attended State Campfire in Floreat for a sing along.

We welcome new girls aged from 7-12 years. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – on Glen Road, Darlington on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm during the school term.

If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Karen on 0403233907 or enquire at Girl Guides WA.

Baha’i Community of Mundaring

Darlington Baha’is were represented at last month’s United Nations International Day of Peace celebration spearheaded by Darlington’s beloved Sally Herzfeld. Aziz and Grace Kiani joined with their classmates from Treetops Montessori School to sing ‘Light a Candle for Peace’, a song first sung in 2009 for the 24-hour Sing Peace Around the World project.

Elaina and Mair Davies spoke on ‘Shaping Peace: A Family Perspective’. Drawing on the words of Baha’u’llah and ‘Abdu’l Baha they took the audience on a journey from initially questioning their own ability as young people to influence world affairs, to realising that change begins with individuals and that it is within the family that we can truly learn the virtues such as sacrifice, forgiveness and loyalty. It is also where we are, perhaps, tested the most.

They discussed how the love and peace felt within the family can be extended to all those with whom we come in contact, overlooking faults and finding a common point of unity. They touched on concepts such as whether conflict is part of human nature, the inevitability of peace, the value in bringing oneself to account each day, having an outward expansive focus, searching for truth and unity in diversity. They concluded that ultimately, it was they themselves who are responsible for shaping peace, despite their sisterly squabbles!

If you’d like to explore the Baha’i vision for global unity further, we hold regular study circles at homes in Darlington, Glen Forrest, Mahoganny Creek and Mundaring. These are welcoming spaces to study and have spiritual conversations with friends from diverse backgrounds. All are welcome. More details on our Facebook page and website.

Mundaring Baha’i Community mundaring@wa.bahai.org.au

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

St Cuthbert's Anglican Church cnr Darlington Road and Hillsden Road, Darlington

October is a super busy month in Darlington but we hope you and your furry/scaley/feathered pets will join us on the front lawn of St Cuthbert’s for the Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday 16 October at 9am. This fun, outdoor service is a great event for the animal lovers in the community. Grab a rug and find a place on the grass, enjoy the service and stay for morning tea. You’ll leave feeling great! Make sure it’s in your diary.

Welcome to St Cuthbert’s where all creation matters

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

WORSHIP IN THE STYLE OF TAIZE

Sunday 2 October, and the first Sunday of every month, at 6.30pm

Enjoy chant, meditation and scripture in a candlelit church

B LESSIN g OF THE A NI m ALS SERv ICE

Sunday 16 October at 9am

BOOK CLUB

First monday of the month @ 7.30pm in the Parish Centre

3 October: Locust Summer by David Allan-Petale

7 November: To Kill a Troubadour by Martin Walker.

mAINLY mUSIC TERm 4

mainly music will resume on Tuesday 25 October and finish up for the year on Tuesday 29 November.

EvENSONg FOR ALL SAINTS DAY

Sunday 30 October 7.00pm

Enjoy the ancient custom of evening prayer sung by the St Cuthbert’s Choir and Friends. The service is followed by a delicious champagne supper.

FESTIvAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

Sunday 5 December 7.30pm

Claim the date for this iconic annual event at St Cuthbert’s.

Rector

The Rev’d Julie Baker

T: 0459 471 894

E: rector@hillsanglicans.com

Parish Office: 6292 0074

THE SCY’S THE LImIT

Young people of secondary school age in our parish gather as St Cuthbert’s Youth (SCY) on Sunday afternoons; senior school and university students meet on Sunday evenings. Each gathering includes afternoon tea or supper, some games or activities, a time of spiritual reflection and some work for justice and peace.

Dates for Term 4 2022 are: October 23 and 30, November 13, 20 and 27

Email: info@hillsanglicans.com

Mail: PO Box 77 Darlington, WA 6070 Australia Services: 9am Sunday

Find us on Facebook at Hills Anglicans Website: www.hillsanglicans.com

Your local Darlington electrician

Advice, supply, installation and maintenance

All types of electrical work, all jobs big and small Servicing the Perth Hills and Metro area

For a free visit to discuss your electrical needs, contact:

Aaron Hearne

Owner/Electrician

m 0408 930 458 e aaron@alphazetaelectrical.com.au

Located in the newly renovated Darlington Estate Winery’s cellar door space...

Located in the newly renovated Darlington Estate Winery’s cellar door space in the Perth Hills, DEW’s is cheeky, quirky and unique space with a focus on authentic and quality food (think BBQ, smoker, grill and wood fired oven where only the best will do), and drink from the best coffee in the hills in the morning, to a wide range of craft beers, boutique wines and curated-withlove whisk(e)y collection and service, DEW’s aims to be the place to be for our lovely locals, and/or the food and drinks travellers alike.

Dew’s Coffee

Thur to Sun: 6.30am - 2.30pm

(coffees/small baked goods only for now)

Dew’s Cellar Door & Grill

Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm (lunch and dinner)

Sun: 11:30am - 5pm

(long lunch, wood fired pizzas only from 3pm to 5pm)

Bookings encouraged but walk-ins welcome!

Please note: DEW’s

1495 Nelson Rd, Darlington WA 6070 • (08) 9299 6268

darlingtonestate.com.au

W H A T D O E S G O D A S K O F U S ?

because we stand upon all the promises of God.

replied that way, but in truth it enters you into the greatest battle of your life and can hold the greatest of earthly costs, while also giving you the greatest joy.

To be a Christian has us choosing to lay down everything of ourselves in order to take up everything of God.

God asks us to deny ourselves, to follow Him, to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly, to love Him, to abide in Him, to trust in Him, to love others enemies included, to serve, to persevere and much more. But His greatest request is for us to know Him and be known by Him, to walk in relationship with Him each and every moment of our day, so that we learn how to Live – because we walk alongside the giver of Life.

Most of us love a ‘good triumphs over evil’ movie. We enjoy seeing the enemy defeated. Scripture holds a more intense story than a good movie, considering it was written long before fiction was historically known to even exist. It leaves most fictions wanting, because we all know real life trumps fiction. God says Christians need to be strong in His power, putting on an armour that equips them to do all of the above things that God asks of them. It explains

GOT QUESTIONS?

ISN'T HELL JUST A FEAR CAMPAIGN?

Some may think so, until they actually look at what God says about it.

Firstly God doesn’t tell people to be scared of hell – rather to fear the One who can send you there.

Secondly it is not God’s will that any person ever enter into hell and implores us to choose the way of escape from it.

Thirdly God created hell for the devil and his demons and hasn’t made a way of escape for them as He has for us. But why fear God? Because God tells us that to fear Him is to hate evil. (Prov 8:13.)

heavenly places. describes putting on the armour to withstand evil and to be able to stand firm.

Dress well for victory. Defeat is for the unclothed.

God asks us to put on His armour, decribed below, because Christians enter into the greatest battle of all time.

Gird our waist with Truth - Once we see the truth of God we are able to love Him with all sincerity and without corruption. With truth we see what God sees, we hear what He hears. Truth becomes our shield and allows us to take refuge in God.

Breastplate of Righteousness - We have been purchased at a price – we are no longer slaves to sin but to righteousness. We are clothed in Christ. Because of righteousness we are heirs to the Kingdom and receivers of all God has to offer. Righteousness brings quiet assurance as it guards our hearts.

Shod your feet with the gospel of peace We can love our enemies because God first loved us. We can trust the next step of every moment because we know our feet are being led with purpose and in victory. We can walk with humility, justice and mercy because that is what God has done for us. We can stand firm

There is something beautiful and simple about this - once we hate the things God hates we turn from them and begin to love the things He loves and there we find a beautiful way of living.

On a personal note, I prayed a foolish thing once. I asked God to give me a glimpse of hell so that I knew what I was hoping to save people from. A prayer that was soon answered and I found myself living through an experience that was like enduring hell on earth. It was excruciating to say the least.

Interestingly enough though, one of the most important things I learnt from that experience was that God isn’t running a 'fear campaign' to try and encourage

Sunday service 9.30am

Lunches Monthly

Meetings Wed 8.30am

Studies weekly

The Shield of Faith - It quenches all the fiery darts of the enemy. It allows us to trust Gods ways above our own. It enables us to know God’s promises are faithful and we see Him actively at work. Faith can move mountains. Our faith justifies us and we have peace with God – nothing can come between us and Him. Faith causes us to stand firm while Christ, who is the Author and perfector of our faith, shapes, changes and leads us.

The Helmet of Salvation - Salvation gives us Life. Life from the dead. Returning to us that which Adam and Eve had lost. Our heart and mind will be conformed to God’s likeness because we have salvation. He will direct our thoughts and desires. Through the helmet of Salvation we have the Life of Christ running through our veins and His blood is upon our head in place of our own.

The Sword of The Spirit - Which is the Word of God. It is the discerner of our hearts, our helper, gift giver, counsellor, comforter and teacher. The Word feeds and shapes us; it provides us wisdom, leads us and protects us. It allows us to speak with wisdom, effectiveness and in power to testify to the truth of God.

And we find ourselves equipped to stand firm, no matter what may come.

people to run away from hell. He is actually running a LOVE campaign and wants people to see that He is the One that we should be running towards.

So now my prayers are different, wiser and safer. I quite simply pray “Show me a glimpse of who you are God so that I can show people Who they should be running too and not what they should be running from.’ And He too has answered this prayer and I have found Him to be the most glorious, awesome, beautiful, loving and majestic place to run to.

If you have a question email us and we will include it in the next Darlington Review.

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Sandra Parish

Mundaring/Midland Junction Arts Centre

Mundaring Arts Centre | 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) 9295 3991 | mundaringartscentre.com.au

Tue - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm

Mundaring Arts Centre's current exhibition, The Sum of Us exhibition showcases the work of a group of students brought together by a botanical art course with artist Margaret Oversby.

The group continued to meet after the course, allowing the pursuit of their passion and exploration of various styles of botanical art. Margaret has since passed away. This exhibition acknowledges her role in the formation of this diverse,

supportive, and talented group, with a selection of her works on display.

Opening 7 October, Transpositional celebrates the interdisciplinary arts practice of partners in life, artists Hans Arkeveld and Joan Johnson. With arts careers spanning decades and the use of vastly different materials, this exhibition highlights poignant recurring personal and societal themes. Significantly, they are linked by their exploration of the iconic, historically loaded symbol – the wheel.

The Sum of Us and Transpositional are on display until 26 February 2023.

Entries are now open for the Cultivate Photography Competition and Exhibition, presented in partnership with the Shire of Mundaring and Mundaring Camera Club.

Entrants are invited to create new photographic works that respond to the notion of cultivation, encompassing Ideas, Place and Flora.

Submit up to four photographs for exhibition and be in the running to win fantastic prizes. Entries close midnight 24 November 2022 (AWST).

Midland Junction Arts Centre | 276 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Cale St) 9250 8062 | midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au Wed - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 11am - 3pm

Presented by the West Australian Quilters Association (WAQA), stitched and bound is a biennial, juried exhibition featuring works by West Australian artists that challenge conventional quilting. The exhibition will be showcased at Midland Junction Arts Centre until 5 November before embarking on a tour of 5 regional galleries across the State.

Forty five works by 38 artists have been selected for their skillful combination of traditional and unconventional quilted forms, pushing boundaries and making statements using progressive materials, ideas and techniques.

The exhibition will be complemented by an extensive public program, including a diverse range of quilting and textile workshops for both adults and children. In addition to the workshops, twelve talented textile artists, ten of whom have work in the exhibition, will undertake residencies at Midland Junction Arts Centre. They will be working on a collaborative project until 9 November, with the support of WAQA’s major sponsor Handcrafters House, who is generously donating materials and equipment. Visitors are encouraged to drop in during gallery hours to discover new tips, interesting techniques and be inspired. For workshop and residency details and times, please visit the website.

Louise Wells, If the Walls Could Talk, hand dyed silk organza, silk, wool, machine stitched, hand stitched, 61 x 61 cm.

Joan Johnson, Waste can be Beautiful, 2022, aluminium cans, wood.

Shire of Mundaring Library Service

Mundaring Poetry Competition 2022

Shire of Mundaring Libraries and KSP Writers' Centre are pleased to announce the Mundaring Poetry Competition 2022!

The theme this year is "New leaves, unfurling". Writers may submit up to three poems. There is a limit of 50 lines per poem. The competition is now open and closes on Friday 21 October 2022.

It is free to enter, and open to residents in Western Australia aged 18 years and over. There is a prize of $300 for the winning poem. For information and entry forms visit https://bit.ly/munpoetrycomp.

Skimming Stones with Maria Papas Author Talk Boya Community Centre, Monday 17 October, 6pm

Maria Papas (pictured right) will discuss her book, Skimming Stones, which won the 2020 Hungerford Award. A novel years in the writing, and born out of personal experience, it is a deeply moving story which will remind you of the power of human connection.

Set in a paediatric oncology ward and at Lake Clifton in Australia’s southwest, Skimming Stones is about a nurse named Grace, who on the one hand cares for and guides her young patients, but on the other must navigate her own past as a child who once bore witness to her sister’s leukaemia. Skimming Stones explores the lifelong effects of childhood illness and trauma. It’s a novel about families, and the ways people within these families love and break until finally they begin to recognise what they have all been through. Bookings essential at https://171022b.eventbrite.com.au.

Get Online Week – Try One Thing!

Get Online Week 2022 has the theme of “Try One Thing”. Aimed at getting older Australian more comfortable about getting online and using technology, the libraries are hosting two events.

Try…Listening to Podcasts

Boya Community Centre, Friday 21 October, 1pm-2pm

Keep hearing about podcasts but not sure how to access them, or what to listen to? Join podcaster Amanda Kendle (pictured right) for this handson session and leave with the ability to find, download and listen to podcasts, along with some suggestions on great podcasts to start with. Important: You'll need to bring a fully-charged smartphone or tablet to join in. Bookings essential at https://211022b.eventbrite.com.au

Try…Making Instagram Reels

Mundaring Library, Saturday 22 October, 12.30pm-1.30pm

Instagram isn't just about pretty pictures any more: it's about engaging videos as well. While Reels might have started out being full of TikTok-style dances, now you can see Reels of all kinds of action. Join social media consultant Amanda Kendle to learn tips on making Reels and have the chance to actually try it out. Important: You'll need to bring a smartphone with the Instagram app downloaded and have an existing Instagram profile to get the most out of this workshop. Bookings essential at https://221022m.eventbrite.com.au.

Move, Improve, Remove – Stay on Your Feet with Injury Matters

The ‘Move Improve Remove’ presentation covers all of the Stay On Your Feet® key messages for preventing falls. We are hosting two events:

Boya Community Centre, Monday 31 October, 10.30am –Bookings essential at https://311022b.eventbrite.com.au

Mundaring Library, Wednesday 2 November, 10.30am –Bookings essential at https://021122m.eventbrite.com.au.

Information covered at these sessions includes:

• Information about why people may fall

• ‘Move Your Body’, including building balance and strength

• ‘Improve Your Health’, including managing medications, nutrition, and a healthy mind

• ‘Remove Hazards’, including home safety, hazards in and around the home, safe footwear, and eyesight checks

• Tips and strategies for preventing falls

• Information about the health professionals who can help you prevent having a fall.

Pottymouth with Mick Devine Author Talk Boya Community Centre, Monday 24 October, 10.30am

Mick Devine will present excerpts from his book, Pottymouth – the poetry, pictures and urban legends that kept him sane when he became a father. He writes, “You see, kids, although I always turned up to those McDonalds’ parties and school concerts, sometimes I wasn’t all there…Pottymouth contains the sort of stuff I was thinking about when I should have been minding the kids.”

Mick Devine trained at St Martin’s Art School in London. He has designed for London’s National Theatre, The Theatre Royal Stratford East, and his clients include the London stock Exchange, The Paris Opera House, Albert Hall, and more. Also an artist for Disney in the past, Mick is a published writer of poetry, plays and short stories, and has taught art for many years. Bookings essential at https://241022b.eventbrite.com.au

Welcome to another month at Garrick Theatre!

When Dad Married Fury, written by David Williamson, and directed by Lynne Devenish, opened on Thursday 15th September for a limited two week run. The cast and crew have been magnificent, rising above all of the difficulties, from having the season cancelled at the beginning of the year, to COVID and injury playing havoc as they neared their opening date in September. Audiences have really enjoyed this brilliant Australian play which was fast paced and very entertaining.

The actors were amazing. As is often the case, Williamson’s script called for multiple entrances and exits and a variety of settings.

With the use of a couple of couches, a slide show and some cubes, director Lynne Devenish showed that simplicity can be so very effective in conveying place and mood.

After so long waiting to ‘tread the boards’ the cast rose to the challenge of having such a long lead time until performance.

Their delivery was fresh and vibrant and their characterisation was spot on. Stage Manager Karen Woodcock did a fantastic job of ensuring the show flowed smoothly and everyone and everything hit their mark without pause.

All in all a triumph for everyone involved.

To end our 90th year, Garrick Theatre is proud to present “Bernie’s Olde Tyme Music Hall” a traditional Music Hall show in honour of the late Guildfordian and Master of Ceremonies Sir Bernard Doyle.

Devised and directed by Dame Kerry Goode, the show will be laden with jokes, skits, dance,music and songs performed by some very wellknown and award-winning actors from the Garrick Theatre in the traditional style of the late 19th century, whilst toasting Her Majesty Queen Victoria.

Audiences will be encouraged to participate in the melodrama “Ladies Who Wait”, written by Yvette Wall, for the Short and Sweet Festival in May this year in which it won second place.

Garrick Theatre

Yvette has kindly agreed to write an extended version for the Music Hall.

The Olde Tyme Music Hall orchestra will consist of our talented musicians Mr Christopher Steicke and Mr Kieran Ridgway

This season is going to be so much fun, with audience interaction, the chance to don your glad rags and enjoy an original yet true to its roots music hall experience.

So do come along and have a drink or two, glitter in your glam, sparkle with your tiaras, singalong as we all go back to the Old Bull and Bush.

Parkerville Steiner School

Creative Ways to Make a Difference

In Steiner schools, it is common for Class 9 students to do an individual project that stretches them to look out into the world and find ways of being of service. Sometimes this might be collecting items for the Homeless, busking to raise money for charity or making items to raise awareness for a cause.

Last Friday, Isla Southall came into Class 7 at Parkerville Steiner College to share her Class 9 Project. She expressed her concern for the impact of development on the natural environment generally, and how this made her consider the plight of the black cockatoo, more specifically. Numbers of both Carnaby’s Cockatoos and Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos are dwindling, and this is due to their loss of habitat, with less food available, and fewer ancient trees with the large hollows necessary for nesting. Isla researched various designs for artificial nesting boxes that would appeal to black cockatoos and went about creating such a box. The Class 7 students couldn’t believe how high the box sits in the trees, and one child remarked, “That must be why the trees need to be hundreds of years old.”

Isla connected with Silver Tree Education Assistant, Tahnee Moore, who has been raising awareness about the decline of the black cockatoo populations and is now organising a fundraising event to be held on October 2nd at the Darlington Estate Winery. On this day, attendees can purchase art inspired by black cockatoos created by local children and young people who are concerned about the dwindling numbers. Funds raised will go towards the production of a documentary called Black Cockatoo Crisis, by filmmaker, Jane Hammond which it is hoped, will further raise awareness of the situation for these majestic birds.

After showing the Class 7’s her cockatoo nesting box, Isla displayed an acrylic painting she painted of a female Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo. She then led the class to paint in watercolours their own image of a black cockatoo, from simple graphite sketch, to adding detail, layer by layer. She was assisted by three very kind Class 11 Steiner school students who were all serendipitously undertaking Community Service work at Silver Tree Steiner School that week.

At Silver Tree Steiner School, the Class 1 children have been immersed in the world of Mathematics and the Four Processes. Through story, they have been introduced to the Gnomes Tulip Times, Prince Divide, Millie Minus and Paddy Plus, who live in the numerically exciting land of Numeria! Each Gnome has been created to bring certain qualities, as well as the Mathematical Process elements to the class. The qualities are drawn from the four temperaments that Rudolf Steiner poses as being a colouring of a person’s personality (sanguine, melancholic, choleric and phlegmatic).

Every human being presents to us as a riddle when we encounter them, and Rudolf Steiner believed that human nature inherits not only heredity traits and influences, but also certain characteristics that unfold from the very being of the child and

Silver Tree Steiner School

their own unique expression. The Gnomes bring one of the four temperaments which allow the children to hear stories that they might recognise elements of themselves.

For example, Tulip Times is a sanguine temperament. Tulip lives in a town called Mul De Plier with her foster parents. She loves to play outside chasing butterflies and collecting flowers and has 125 books in her bookshelf! Although she has so many books at her disposal, she has only ever read the front page of each book. She often flits from one activity to another, can be easily distracted and adores animals. She knows that all of her knowledge will be used one day and so she continues to gather little bits of everything she experiences. Her sanguine personality shines through every activity that she brings to the children, who begin to subtly experience that this type of personality brings joy, spontaneity, energy and love for others. Tulip multiplies to create more for a nearby little village where all the faces of the children and parents are sad as they have no crops for food. This method provides a different take on the standard application of multiplication which can lead to a feeling of greed in the human being by gathering more and more. Through this important experience, the Class 1 children who may fall loosely or strongly into the sanguine temperament, feel comfort, a sense of belonging, and a call towards the noble when they hear these stories. Further reading about the temperaments can be found in many of Rudolf Steiner’s lectures and are particularly fascinating to read in regard to Education.

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Treetops Performing Arts Night

Treetops held its annual Performing Arts Night on Friday 9th September. With each new year, this event never ceases to impress. This year, Treetops re-introduced Secondary Dance, and for the first time, had Primary and Secondary Drama items. Jamie from ‘Schools Go Dance’ once again partnered with Treetops to create these items. The evening also showcased the amazing talent of our students who participate in the school’s peripatetic and school-based music programmes.

One of the great many highlights of this event is seeing students who are otherwise quite shy or reserved, transform into someone else on stage. This was especially the case for our Secondary School items.

Having a parent item again was a delight. This is a very ‘Treetops’ thing to do that is not evident in many schools. The value to our students in seeing their parents, along with other adults, clearly enjoying performing is immeasurable. Treetops has a great depth of creative talent in our parent body, and their rendition of ‘I’ll Be There for You’ by The Rembrandts was excellent.

This year the school sold a record number of tickets for our Performing Arts Night. It is really encouraging to see the strength of our Performing Arts Programme, and we can all look forward to seeing how it continues to thrive in the years to come.

Stuart Harris | School Principal

The Darlington Club

Spring is now with us and we enter the busy time of the Darlington social calendar. The Club has again volunteered to provide the sausage sizzle at the community bonfire to be held on Saturday 29th October. As the sausage sizzle will be a fundraiser

Coming events:

The Club opens at 6.30pm every second Friday at Darlington Lesser Hall. BYO drinks and nibbles.

October 7th

Closed school holidays.

October 14th

Closed school holidays.

October 21st

Closed school holidays.

October 28th

Moving furniture from hall. Food and drink provided for all willing workers. Please contact Sue if you can assist. Move commencing 4.30pm.

October 29th

Sausage sizzle at community bonfire. Willing workers please contact Sue.

November 4th

Closed for Darlington Arts Festival.

November 10th

Move furniture back into hall.

The Darlington Club

with all proceeds going towards revamping the community barbecue near the hall we seek your generous support. Also, the DVBFB has again offered the fire shed door in which to run the sizzle. Thank you “vollies”.

For more details contact Sue on 0439 273 213 | email oshadhi@iinet.net.au or Marg Barker on 0417 183 826 | email margaret@pmdwa.com

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