Darlington Review • Vol.63 No.8 • September 2023

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Sarah Brookes | Editor

After many years away from the editor’s chair Trea Wiltshire’s gentle badgering has enticed me back for this September edition on the proviso that I could be a little edgy. But not too edgy. It’s a nice change of pace from the busy newsroom. Though since I last took the helm of this enduring publication the neighbourhood has also become seemingly busier. There are lots of new businesses popping up offering everything from pilates classes to psychologists. On the weekends a slew of bike riders, runners, hikers and day trippers head for the hills with parking spots as hard to nab as the bustling Vic Park Cafe strip on a Friday night.

Facebook page. We have chinwags over the weekend as we work our blocks. Their Japanese inspired grounds could grace the pages of Home Beautiful magazine. Me, I barely get time to mow the lawn, rake up a few leaves and my pool looks like a swamp. I like Pam and Dom so much we discussed installing a gate so we could wander more easily back and forth. I tell them don’t ever sell.

Since the start of the pandemic it felt like every other week another sale sign went up and as my neighbours sold and moved on they were replaced with new, often younger families, keen to bring up their little tackers in the Hills.

There are lots of new faces in the neighbourhood which means we farewelled some familiar faces. On a personal note I said an incredibly sad goodbye to two of the most influential people in my life, my mum Karon Brookes and my nanna Beryl Roberts who both tragically passed away last year. They were my anchor and original connection to Darlington. Between them they amassed more than a century of living in our village. To cement 2022 as my annus horribilis my dog Molly passed away three days before Christmas.

Experiencing so much tragedy in one year saw me seriously pondering chucking up a for sale sign and moving to Alaska. To escape the painful reminders lurking around every corner. Close friends, family, and the kindness of my neighbours keeps me here.

Everybody needs good neighbours. But not everybody has them. When I moved into my street in 2008 I quickly realised I was living next door to a young person with a penchant for parties and rescuing small yappy dogs. As the years went by she collected some garden art in the form of rusty car bodies.

It’s a lottery who ends up living next door to you. They may like blasting Nickelback in their backyard. They may have a fretful pooch that barks incessantly the moment they leave for work. My neighbour’s house was eventually sold and Pam and Dom moved in.

I hit the jackpot. These two are one in a million. They leave warm scones with jam and cream over the fence. They whipper snipper my front verge. They’ve annihilated a string of bull ant nests on my property. They bring my bins up when I’m away. It’s a two way street though the traffic is flowing more heavily from their direction. I give them bottles of plonk. We swap pieces of furniture before putting them on the local Buy Nothing

Long time residents Pam and Mike Tooby recently left the neighbourhood and I sat down to chat with them about their move to Darlington in 1971 from Scotland.

Mike recalls when they moved to Beenong Road with their three young sons the next door neighbours popped over with a couple of long necks and a flagon of sherry.

“They asked if we played cricket and I said no and he said well you’re just the person to join the team,” he said.

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Pam and Dom with the editor's dog Matilda.

Sarah Brookes, Beryl Roberts and Karon Brookes.

“He also told us not to lock the house when we were out because he might want to borrow something.

Pam started a babysitting cooperative in Darlington amongst the local families where no money exchanged hands, similar to one she was a part of in Scotland.

“People were always a bit short of money,” she said.

“There were 25 families in the group and you started with 25 tickets, you used one ticket before midnight and two after midnight. It was so popular that soon there were three babysitting groups with 25 families in each.”

Perhaps an idea to reinstate in this cost of living crisis.

The Tooby’s were instrumental in many community groups and projects including FODS and building the 400 seat amphitheatre at Darlington Primary School which was created with hard yakka from the children and their parents.

They were also involved in the Church of England Boys’ Society, at one stage with 120 boys and nine leaders, it was the biggest group of its kind in Australia.

“The biggest threat any parent had in Darlington was saying misbehave again and you won’t be able to go to CEBS,” said Mike.

There weren’t all the cafes and things to do we have now but there was still plenty to do back in the 80s including a film group that met once a month to watch an old reel movie and the annual Save the Children Quiz Night which was so popular it was difficult to get in.

Annual lollie haul

On the topic of popular events, what began as a small group of spooky children wandering the loop around Orange and Owen roads and Pine Terrace on October 31 has gone viral in recent years.

My first experience of this American tradition was in 2008 when I unwittingly bought a house on one of the streets on the loop. I disliked the American tradition when it arrived on my doorstep. Kids banging on the door until 9pm is not conducive to toddlers sleeping. That first year a handful of mostly older teenagers knocked on my door in search of treats, but never tricks. But as my kids got older they enjoyed the experience of trick and treating with their friends.

Fast forward 15 years and hundreds of people are coming from far and wide to enjoy the spectacle Darlington homeowners put on. Yes I’ll cop some of the blame for blabbing about it in a small article for WAtoday, the local branch of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. But the secret was already out with numbers increasing significantly year-on-year for the past five years. A couple of bags of Freddos used to suffice. In the past three years I’ve dished out in excess of 25kg of lollies. They’re gone in 45 minutes.

It’s hard to stop our streets from being besieged by children from all over Perth with our hospitable horror show being shared widely on social media. But there does need to be a focus on safety and a clear delineation of which houses are participating so those who aren’t keen on Halloween aren’t bombarded by seeking treats.

Lynne Dullard said Darlington isn’t the only community to be hit hard on Halloween with events from Bassendean to Alkimos to Byford.

“Halloween was always so beautiful and calm, a safe place to let the kids run and knock doors but as this event has gained more popularity and publicity, more and more friends and families want to come and experience it,” she said.

“There are so many villages and towns that get hordes of people descending upon them on Halloween and I wouldn’t imagine there is anything they can do about it whilst houses want to participate, which is ultimately what makes Halloween special, ►►►Continued on page 5

Pam and Mike Tooby with their sons David, Mark and Jon.

when houses go above and beyond and make these experiences and memories for our children.”

Lynne said some Darlington families do the Darlington circuit early then drive to High Wycombe and the Vines to celebrate Halloween.

“Whilst Darlington families enjoy the generosity of other towns, we too share our generosity,” she said.

“We have such a beautiful community and maybe the time has come where we have to share the beautiful place we hold so dear, with people from other communities.”

In the Town of Bassendean the council has run Keen on Halloween for the past decade. The genesis of the concept came from the Town’s youth service which found that local kids were unsure of what reception they might get if they knocked on someone’s door.

The solution was for households who were keen on Halloween to sign up to the website with a map produced to show which ones were ready to welcome kids to come knocking.

The initiative continues to go from strength to strength with prizes to local cafes and restaurants for the spookiest letterboxes and houses.

During the Darlington Residents and Ratepayers Association public meeting in August the Town of Bassendean's youth manager, Greg Neri, who oversees Bassendean's Halloween strategy, talked to locals. You can read more in DRRA’s notes in this edition but there was a growing recognition of Halloween's appeal to young families and the somewhat inevitable nature

Chris and Bea off to the World Championships

Darlington local Chris Stevens and his daughter Bea are headed to Kazakhstan at the end of August for the ITF World Taekwon-Do Championships.

The Stevens are members of Inspirit TKD Academy which has

of its occurrence in Darlington. Proactive strategies, mirroring those used by the Town of Bassendean, are likely to yield better results compared to an anti-Halloween stance.

DRRA will present ideas at an upcoming committee meeting while the Earnshaws, who collect lollies each year for those hardest hit by trick or treaters, are contemplating integrating some of the Town of Bassendean ideas into their approach.

I’m at least grateful that Halloween is just one night a year. God forbid the suburb embraces putting on Christmas light displays as seen in Jane Brook and then there will be cars and people slowly trawling the streets for a stickybeak for a good chunk of December. It’s festive but it washes out the stars in our sky, disrupts our nocturnal wildlife and let's face it we’ve been warned we are entering an era of global boiling. Give me the free celestial show the night sky puts on any day.

been based in Darlington for more than four decades. The Academy’s kids in white uniforms are a familiar sight in the village, especially around festival time. Both have been training intensively for several months with Chris competing in the veteran patterns event, and Bea, a student at Helena College, competing in the 14 to 15 year old junior pattern section. Inspirit chief instructor and Australian TKD Federation president, grand master Linda Low, will accompany Chris and Bea, the latest in a long line of world-class competitors from the club.

“Competition is stiff as there are over 900 competitors from around the world,” said Linda.

“This is the first world championship since 2019 and the Australian team is the smallest it has been for many years.

“However, what we lack in size, we make up for in indomitable spirit.”

Chris and Bea Stevens.

Shire is good to FOGO

We’ve been waiting a while to get a third bin to chuck our garden waste and household food waste in. A welcome addition for any Hills gardener battling the leaves and the weeds on their blocks throughout the year. The Shire of Mundaring will wheel out a third bin to residents from July 1, 2024.

The Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) bin service was approved by council at its ordinary meeting in August and will have broad environmental benefits by converting organic waste into compost. To date, just 64 percent of Perth and Peel councils have agreed to implement FOGO by 2025.

Shire president James Martin said food and garden waste represented the single largest fraction in a household garbage bin, reducing this from landfill was a major waste minimisation priority for national and state governments.

“Council has been working on implementing the third bin service since 2020, with the State Government encouraging local governments to take up the three-bin system by 2025 to divert food waste from landfill,” he said.

The FOGO system will mean we receive a new 240L lime-green lidded bin to tip our food and garden waste into which will then be repurposed into compost. It will be collected weekly.

Meanwhile our general 140L green-lidded waste bin will be

Rate notices on their way

Normally ratepayers would have received their rates notices in their letterbox by now. It’s delayed this year because the Shire of Mundaring is still finalising the new budget for 2023/24. It is expected to be adopted in late August/early September. The budget papers show there is $152,500 budgeted for the Darlington Heritage Walkway to recognise historical locations in the area.

In a sign that the increasing cost of living is starting to bite more families, outstanding rates and waste charges in our Shire stand at nearly $5 million (11.1 per cent) compared to just over $3 million (7.6 per cent) at the same time last year. The Shire said it is very aware of cost of living pressures on residents and is experiencing a similar impact of rising prices putting pressure on its own budget. With inflation running high I think we can expect a substantial increase on last year.

changed to a red lid in line with the Waste Authority’s bin guidelines. Which poses the question where will the old lids go? Presumably landfill.

Our green lidded bins (which will turn red) will switch to a fortnightly collection alternating with the yellow-lid recycling bins.

So will it cost us more when we receive our annual rates notice?

Martin said the overall waste costs are expected to be relatively cost neutral with higher costs to occur in collecting a third bin but it will cost less to dispose of the FOGO bins compared to landfill disposal.

Bring out your dead

The Shire’s annual verge collection is set for early September with some residents already taking advantage of the sunnier weather and having a spring clean inside and out. But changes to the current system have been flagged with the Shire looking at other options including an ondemand service for bulk waste collections rather than the once-a-year system. Skip bins are one option on the table.

The benefits of having an on-demand service is avoiding the hood looking a little unsightly for a few weeks. Although the current bulk kerb collection does provide the opportunity for people to peruse over the piles and take items for upcycling rather than ending up in landfill.

But an on-demand service has the benefit of residents getting the collection when they actually need it such as during home renovations. Such a service is forecast to cost 25 per cent less than the current bulk system and result in 33 per cent less being sent to landfill due to better sorting and recycling.

Information will be gathered by the end of 2023 so the council can consider the future of the annual kerb collection.

Ready, set, action!

The Darlington History Group is chasing historical film material for an upcoming movie being developed that showcases our neighbourhood spirit.

Geoff Barker said no matter the content, age or condition they are keen to hear from anyone with archival footage.

“Both movie and stills are sought showing local activities and places even if it is in old formats,” he said.

“The team can arrange to have the old material converted to digital format as part of any agreement to use the material.”

Has the new paint job mist the mark?

The Shire of Mundaring has painted over the bright yellow doors at the pavilion adjacent to the oval with what some have labelled a rather dull colour called Surfmist. The Shire of Mundaring, which says it is responsible for maintaining its buildings as economically as possible, defended its choice of colour for the repaint. It said the colour was made on the basis of ‘luminance contrast’ to meet statutory requirements, and to ensure matching for future repainting work is made as simple as possible. Surfmist is a standard Colorbond colour and is used on other public buildings in the Shire.

But the architects of the building said the yellow doors came with myriad benefits including making it easy for people to spot the public toilets. And from an architectural perspective,

The film has been in a development phase for the past year and is now at the stage where the production team is set to start filming events, locations, local activities and places of significance.

A script is being prepared by a local writer, background music is to be provided pro bono by a local musician and a professional Hills-based film editor is keen to assist in producing a film that is of broadcast quality. If you have any footage or stills contact geoffbarker52@gmail.com or on 0418 953 176.

the vivid colour selection was also a reference to the blossoms of local flora. The yellow had the added bonus of being less attractive to bugs and cobwebs which made the alcove easier to maintain.

A quick, very unscientific straw poll down at the oval during peak hour revealed that firstly most people hadn’t noticed the toilet doors had been painted and those that had noticed preferred the more muted tone. The jury is out.

That’s all from me folks. In the chair for the next two months is local sculptor and woodworker Ian Kay.

Sarah Brookes

Circa 1970s. A group of Darlington families participating in the first annual wattie whopping event to eradicate the weed watsonia.

From Darlington to Antarctica

According to adventurer extraordinaire Gemma Woldendorp, she and sisters Yolanta and Eva, were “freerange kids in Darlington, spending lots of time in the bush – three kids and a dog – building cubbies and discovering amazing things, because our property started and ended in bushland.” For the daughters of Lyn Wolderdorp and the late celebrated photographer Richard Woldendorp, home sat on the edge of bushland stretching above the heritage trail and those early days in the bush stirred an interest in environment, rock climbing and discovering what was over the horizon. For Gemma that led to climbing mountains in wild places and, more recently, working in Antarctica. Our thanks to Gemma’s partner Natasha Sebire, adventure filmmaker, for the stunning images illustrating the My Place article in this issue.

Not many locals have spent a night roped to a rocky perch half way up a mountain or climbed a remote island Arctic peak and then paraglided down – but Gemma Woldendorp, who grew up in Darlington, likes to test herself. The former resident revisited Darlington recently after working in Antarctica. She talks to Trea Wiltshire about her favourite climbs.

“My sisters and I just loved growing up as free-range kids in Darlington, spending lots of time in the bush – three kids and a dog – building cubbies and discovering amazing things, because our property started and ended in bushland,” recalls Gemma, daughter of Lyn and Richard Woldendorp.

While a teenager in Darlington, Gemma enjoyed her forays into youth theatre with the Darlington Theatre Players, and, dropping out of high school at 16, she studied stage design at TAFE, building sets and props for fringe theatre productions. However,

she always knew she would work in the natural world. “I studied environmental science at Murdoch University and, in the ‘90s, started rock climbing – and that showed me I could actually be good at sport, because I’d always been terrible at team sports. Climbing just felt very natural to me and I was good at it.”

Gemma met her first big mountains in Pakistan with a university outdoor club trip. “When I saw those towering peaks, I thought: I have to get up there. Our group was trying to reach the top of an unclimbed ridge, but although others turned back – and it was just me and the guide – I was so excited just being there, even though we turned back because of time. That trip fuelled my passion for climbing and I wanted to learn more,” she remembers.

Back in Australia, she looked for technical mountaineering courses and found one she could afford in New Zealand’s South Island where she learnt about crevasse rescues, how to secure

Gemma, Yolanta and Eva (in the pram) in the 1970s and (above) Eva, Gemma and Yolanta today.

ropes and use equipment like crampons and ice axes. “With mountaineering you have to start small, and slowly increase the degree of difficulty. Once you’ve learned the basics, you need to keep acquiring more skills and understanding, and that can only come from experience – and for Australians, your nearest big mountains are in New Zealand.”

Moving to Canberra to complete her environmental science degree, Gemma and her partner Natasha, a videographer/ photographer, began documenting many of their climbs. (Natasha’s films and photographs have won awards and been shown at film festivals.)

“Natasha and I had so much in common. We shared the same goals. When you climb you have to have absolute trust in your partner – you don’t want someone who is driven by ego. Initially, we were rock climbing and back country skiing, and soon we were talking about a mountaineering trip. We weren’t interested in high altitude climbing. We wanted mountain wilderness experiences, and we knew we had to start small and to plan well. You can’t rush things because if you misread the terrain, the weather and countless other things, you can get into trouble. Our first big climbs together were in New Zealand in 2000 and then in Bolivia.”

Meanwhile, Gemma’s day job – working with the Bureau of Rural Sciences, gathering field data on how forest carbon storage –became more desk based, and it wasn’t long before the pair were planning a climbing trip to Greenland, sponsored by the Australian Geographic Society and outdoor companies. “That 2006 trip to Greenland was our first big, remote expedition and we were able to research an area that hadn’t seen much climbing, so it had the potential for new routes and first ascents.” On their return to Australia, they moved to the Blue Mountains where Gemma began teaching rock climbing and abseiling to members of the Australian Defence Force, travelling interstate to army bases.

However, a long simmering fascination with Antarctica saw her applying – from 2013 onwards – to join the Australian Antarctic Division as a Field Training Officer. Success finally came in 2018 with an invitation to travel to Hobart for psychological testing

to gauge her skills in problem solving, safety awareness and working in a team. When they asked: What’s your experience with remote cold climates? She had plenty to say!

It wasn’t until 2020 and the uncertainty of Covid that a position became available: a year at Mawson Station. It was longer than she was hoping for, but she loved it! “Sure, you have four weeks without seeing the sun but then, month by month, everything is changing, there’s always something new in the landscape and you’re watching the entire lifecycle of Emperor Penguins, seals and other animals.”

At Mawson Station, Gemma had a Search and Rescue team trained to respond to any incident. She also ran recreational trips in summer, took people mountain climbing and accompanied hut maintenance teams. There were also opportunities to do bird observations, counting and sampling, and sea ice measurements for the scientists.

“I really love working with people in so many disciplines because they’re passionate about what they do, and excited to be in Antarctica. And the range of people at Mawson – carpenters, electricians, diesel mechanics – adds to the interest of being there.”

Gemma spent last summer working at Casey Station accompanying scientists working in the field. She is currently at the Australian Antarctic Division working on planning for this summer’s deep field program. She’ll be part of that program, based at a camp (accessed by light aircraft) some 500km from Casey. As we said, this former resident really likes challenging herself.

Last year, Gemma and her partner Natasha relocated to Tasmania, home of the Australian Antarctic Division – however, the move is also allowing her to realise a life-long dream: to build an offthe-grid sustainable house in St Mary’s on the island’s east coast. There’s certainly no saying where a free-range Darlington childhood can lead you!

You can read more about Gemma and Natasha’s expeditions to Siberia, Greenland, Jordan and many more destinations at: https://natashasebire.info/nunataks-home

Far left: Greenland, left top: India, left, Siberia and above: New Zealand.

Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA)

Keen on Halloween? - Greg Neri

During DRRAs August public meeting, we were fortunate to receive a presentation from the Town of Bassendean's Youth Manager, Greg Neri, a guest facilitated by Cr McNeil and Liz Dumont. Notably, the Youth Manager, who oversees Bassendean's Halloween strategy, resides in Glen Forrest and has ties to Darlington.

The meeting provided us with an opportunity to address some of the issues that emerged during last year's Halloween event. This discussion underscored the role that DRRA can play within our local Darlington community. The discussion was productive as participants shared their sentiments, rationale, and suggestions for this year's event.

As the conversation unfolded, a shift occurred in the meeting’s perspective. There was a growing recognition of Halloween's appeal to young families and the somewhat inevitable nature of its occurrence in Darlington. Throughout our discussion, a prevailing sentiment emerged that proactive strategies, mirroring those used by the Town of Bassendean, are likely to yield better results compared to a passive, anti-Halloween stance.

Building upon the insights gleaned from our discussion, DRRA intends to present ideas at an upcoming committee meeting for further refinement and to plan our future course of action.

The Earnshaws are contemplating the integration of certain ideas from the Town of Bassendean into their approach, a move that holds promise for positive outcomes.

Trees on Replacement - Owen Road

both native and non-native trees, contributing to the vibrant cultural fabric that enhances our village.

There are different perspectives on this topic. On one hand, native tree species offer ecological benefits and support local wildlife. On the other hand, non-native trees contribute to the cultural and historical identity of the village. How we balance these points is an important conversation which many of us feel passionate about.

We invite you to express your preference regarding trees in Darlington by attending our upcoming public meeting or by sending us an email with your input to drra@darlingtonvillage.org

Mundaring Deliberative Panel - MultiPurpose Community Facility

Anthony Spagnolo, the Chairperson of DRRA, has been actively engaged in the Mundaring Deliberative Panel focused on the planning and design of a Multi-Purpose Community Facility. In August, Anthony represented the Deliberative Panel before Shire Councillors, presenting community feedback on design options and discussing associated costs.

During these discussions, several key decision-making criteria were explored including:

• Maximising user inclusion

• Project delivery timeline

• Choice of materials

• Cost and financial implications

• Enhancing interaction with the Park

• Determining building scale (2 vs 3 storeys)

• Allocating space for specific user needs

• Considering future development possibilities and design guidelines

• Defining architectural style

• Evaluating maintenance and management expenses

• Alignment with the Precinct's vision

We will keep you updated as this project progresses.

Meet Julia Richardson – DRRA Secretary

The Shire has been actively engaged in discussions with DRRA concerning the replacement of the small trees on Owen Road in front of Earnshaws. The existing trees had been in poor health for a considerable period, prompting the need for their replacement.

Sue Lennard has proposed a couple of options, including planting Pink Flowering Plum or a Yellow Gum, along with consideration of native tree choices.

Throughout the year, DRRA has received feedback from residents that many value the presence of a mix of tree species in our village centre. For many, this diversity stands as a reflection of Darlington's rich heritage, as exemplified by "Pine Terrace." For most of its history, Darlington has embraced a diverse blend of

Having relocated to Darlington from Toronto in 2016, Julia swiftly embraced the village's vibrant essence. An avid cyclist, she starts her day with early morning rides along the rail trail, joining the birds in their awakening before heading to her role as the Head of the School of Management and Marketing at Curtin University. Committed to community engagement, Julia dedicates her time as a volunteer for POOPS (Pets of Older Persons), walking her newfound companion Jet. At home, she resides with her partner Steve and cherishes her feline companions, Eric and Lucy.

NEXT DRRA MEETING: 14 September, 7:30 pm, at Darlington Hall. Send through topics for discussion to drra@ darlingtonvillage.org

“Preserving the character of Darlington and safeguarding the interests of its ratepayers and residents” - Since 1909”

COMMUNITY GRANTS program

Quick Grant Round opens 15 September

Eligible community groups can now apply for up to $500 towards the purchase of small equipment, training, promotional material and any other small projects that benefit the local community.

Search for Community Grants on the Shire website for funding guidelines or phone 9290 6678 to discuss, particularly if applying for the first time.

Applications must be submitted at mundaring.smartygrants.com.au by 4pm Friday 13 October 2023.

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG)

A lot of projects, uses and issues occur in our combined village green/sporting oval that is Darlington Community Recreation Area. Our volunteer Advisory Group provides advice to the Shire on a myriad of items. As detailed last month in the Darlington Review, DCRAG delegates hail from a variety of formal groups and community representatives.

Recent improvements have included:

• SOM have put a swale in the concrete below the playground water fountain to direct the water off the path and towards the tree.

• The Tennis Club have had their courts and hit-up wall painted – looks great.

• DCG have installed the mosaics in the arbour to improve accessibility

• Excess signs have been removed by SOM.

Planned improvements for the very near future include:

• SOM replacing bollards and large tree planting along Pine Terrace with DCRAG advice coordinated by Stacey August.

• New seating around the oval as per DCRAG Seating Plan.

• Replacement boom gate instead of heavy chain at the lower end access gate at Pine Terrace.

• Installation of the DaSRA Noisebin near the stairs/shelter at the Skatepark area.

• SOM horticultural plantings at the pump track/ skatepark area with input from DCRAG / DCG and LAMP group.

• The DHG’s Darlington Heritage Walk Trail head – Tribute to Early Years Garden to the west of the BBQ

• Extension of the BBQ shelter and new BBQs. Formerly the Darlington Club project, this is now looking to be auspiced by (DRRA).

• A new water fountain on the oval near the Pavilion – another great DaSRA project.

• Pathways at the Community Garden

• LAMPII – Darlington Seasonal Wetlands Environmental Restoration

• SOM consultants commencing a Recreational Facilities Informing Strategy

• and possibly, the removal of the gravel heap on the west of the Tennis courts.

Thank you to the Shire and all the volunteers who contribute to improving the recreational area group. How many acronyms did you know?

Trish Cook | DCRAG Chair

Call for artists

Key:

DaSRA – Darlington Sports and Recreation Association Inc.

DCG - Darlington Community Garden WA Inc.

DCRAG – Darlington Community Recreation Advisor Group

DHG – Darlington History Group Inc.

LAMP – Lower Area MasterPlan

SOM – Shire of Mundaring.

Darlington Arts Festival

Applications are open for all four exhibitions - Open Art, Youth Art, Junior Art and Sculpture on the Scarp. Entries for Sculpture on the Scarp close early September and mid October for the other exhibitions. Please take note of the timeframes for when your artwork is to be delivered prior to the festival and collected afterwards (if not sold). All the information and forms are available on www.darlingtonartsfestival.com

70 years old?

Over the years there has been a lot of speculation on just how long the festival has been going. Some years ago the Darlington History Group found an article in The Darlington Reporter (a precursor to the Darlington Review) that puts the first community art exhibition to be held in Darlington Hall raising money for a community cause as happening in 1954.

Following some intensive research led by Ron Stuurstraat, we have agreed that although there have been a few gaps over the years, a timeline can be established that leads to the current iteration we know as the Darlington Arts Festival. This means that this year, 2023, we are celebrating 70 years.

Ron has amassed an impressive array of memorabilia but if you have any old festival catalogues, posters, T-shirts etc. we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact DAF Secretary Chris Pemberton through admin@ darlingtonartsfestival.com

And while on the subject of our history, congratulations to the Darlington History Group for a wonderful celebration of the Lesser Hall’s centenary. Our thanks to the Darlington History Group for the photo from the 1979 festivalthe hall looks quite odd without the verandah.

Darlington Bushfire Ready Group

DFES has a phone app for your Bushfire Ready plan, and very easy to install. 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.

During winter it is time to do all the preparations around the home to reduce this potential. Clear the trees overgrowing the house, remove the hazardous materials around the house and sheds, clear your firebreaks and make sure fire trucks can access your property without any impediment.

However with some still milder days it does enable us time to get into the garden and bush surrounding our blocks and continue

to maintain those lower fuel levels around the house. In doing so it reduces the more dramatic actions required as summer approaches and also enables us to be selective in what to remove or leave to give that 20 metre circle of safety. Removing tree canopy is also easier now, whilst a cooler time.

If needing more information come down to the Fire station Saturday morning between 9.00am and 10.00am

Colin James Coordinator 0419 969 223

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Book Cafe | Tuesday 12 September | 9.30am to 11am

With guest speaker Angi McCluskey from Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support. Purchase good quality pre-loved books - all money raised from book sales, raffle and morning tea goes to Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support.

Dementia Workshop | Tuesday 19 September | 11am | Free

The Active Ageing Network is looking for volunteers for the weekly Coffee Morning roster. Please call Rachael on 9290 6683 if interested.

In this workshop learn how a dementia-friendly community benefits the whole community, understand common myths and discuss the many ways people can live well with dementia every day. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP’s are essential as there is a workshop limit of 30. Please let Tracey know by Friday 15 September on 9290 6678 or email ccbo@mundaring.wa.gov.au.

The Hub of the Hills, 8 Craig Street, Mundaring 9290 6683 cso4@mundaring.wa.gov.au | Officer present on: Tuesday 8.30am to 11.30am | Wednesday 9am to 12pm | Thursday 10am to 2pm

What’s on at the Hub of the Hills for over 55’s in September

REMEMBER

000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire and 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, September 23, 2023, at the Darlington Fire Station.

The first Restricted Burning period of the coming fire season is only weeks away, so now is the time to start preparing your property ahead of the drier, warmer weather by creating your “asset protection zone” around your home (the Shire recommends a 20m protection zone).

You should also begin to prepare, and start clearing your firebreaks, as correctly created and well-maintained firebreaks, 3m wide and 4m high, assist with access to, and the control of bush fires, and may help contain the spread of bush fires that occur. Failing to comply with firebreak regulations may result in a fine of up to $5000, and could ultimately lead to the loss of property and life. Requirements for clearing firebreaks are contained in the Shire of Mundaring’s Firebreak and Fuel Load Notice (see the Shire’s website). The Shire also provides this information, along with property inspections, through a free service provided by their Fire Hazard Inspection Officers, contactable on 9290 6696.

Another thing to do before the fire season arrives is prepare your plans for potential bush fire threats. Talk with your neighbours, family and friends, and start discussing things like;

• Preparing and packing your emergency/evacuation kits (don’t forget your pets)

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

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

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

September marks one year since the transition to the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) as part of a national project to ensure Fire Danger Ratings are consistent, everywhere in Australia. The Fire Danger Rating describes the potential level of danger should a bushfire start, and provides important information so you can take action to protect yourself and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of a bushfire.

• 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.

• Check the Fire Danger Rating each day at emergency. wa.gov.au, and monitor the site for bushfire warnings.

• Ensure your bushfire plan is adaptable for the different levels of fire danger. Your plan might include triggers for different Fire Danger Ratings. Even if your property is very well prepared, homes cannot withstand fires in Catastrophic conditions and it is too dangerous to stay.

• To create or review your bushfire plan go to mybushfireplan. wa.gov.au, or download the app.

Whilst the cooler and damper weather over the past months has meant no fire callouts recently, our volunteer members have still been hard at work preparing, planning, and most importantly training for the coming fire season. Over the past several weeks our leadership team have been conducting a variety of practical, skills-based activities including off road driving, pump operations and hose work, skills refreshers and equipment maintenance. Over the winter months our members contribute many volunteer hours, preparing to provide an emergency service to the community.

The Darlington Brigade may also be able to help if you have concerns about high fuel loads on your property leading up to the coming fire season. As a property owner, you can request the Brigade to undertake a Hazard Reduction Burn on your property by calling us on 9299 7217 or visiting the Station from 9.00am –10.30 am on a Saturday morning. An authorised officer will visit your property to discuss your requirements and provide a quote. (HRBs are subject to weather and environmental considerations) These burns also provide valuable opportunities for training, skills refreshing and development of Brigade members. If you are conducting your own burns, please be aware of weather conditions (especially winds), permit requirements if any, Fire Danger Ratings and any bans, and register your burn with DFES on 9395 9209.

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Many long time Darlington residents may fondly remember Peter Thorn from the 1960's into the 1990's. As a local real estate agent, resident, and member of the Darlington Social Cricket Club, Peter loved everything about the hills. He had many facets to his life and some are shared here.

Peter has left a significant legacy from his work as a leader in the conservation movement, primarily as president of the WA Tree Society. He is now perhaps most famously known for the unique cricket field he established in the heart of the Porongurups.

In early August, family and friends gathered in Mt Barker to farewell Peter and celebrate his extraordinary life.

His son Michael said as a youngster his dad excelled as a student at Guildford Grammar and was also accomplished on the sporting field.

“He was then keen to go to university but his father thought his talent lay in the world of commerce and found him a job with the Royal Insurance Company,” he said.

It was here he met his future wife Joan Kitcher. He fell in love with her after stealing a kiss in the safe room. They married in 1951 and had three sons, Stephen, Mark and Michael.

Michael said from the late 1940s life really took off for Peter in so many ways.

“He joined the YMCA, made lifelong friends and discovered the Stirling and Porongurup ranges."

“He deeply loved the mountains and couldn't wait to head into this rugged country for epic adventures with his mates.”

“On an attempt to climb Bluff Knoll from the difficult south side, Peter and his friend Angus Coutts had a dangerous overnight stay on the cliff face.

“Around this time Peter had an epiphany declaring that one day he would settle here."

Peter purchased a forest block in the Porongurups with a little cabin on it. It is here Michael said they had many family holidays, instilling into the boys a love of the bush, mountains and adventure.

“Dad’s business life took off after he convinced his father to lend him 300 pounds to buy a real estate business in Bayswater and called it Peter Thorn and Co,” he said.

“He did very, very well and for over 40 years his name was synonymous with ethical, personal service to his clients.

Peter's epiphany on Bluff Knoll in 1947 clearly set in motion his heart and mind to convince everyone that the natural flora of WA was unique, glorious and totally worth preserving.

“Dad had found his noble cause and a conservationist was born,” Michael said.

Peter joined the Tree Society in 1957 which became a leading conservation lobby and advisory body to the government. They influenced the formation of many reserves, national parks, including Greenmount National Park, and created better management of roadside verges so rare remnant bush could remain.

Peter, who was known to lobby a state premier or two, even convinced his father, then Minister for Lands, to increase the width of country road reserves to allow for the preservation of bush.

Michael said "I find it fascinating that whilst my grandfather was overseeing the clearing of the bush to create the Wheatbelt, my dad was doing everything he could to preserve it."

Another project for Peter and others in the Tree Society was to establish the very first wildflower nursery in WA, Yilgarnia Nursery.

Peter's service to the preservation of our state's bushland thereby protecting its unique flora and fauna was honoured in 1997 with an Order of Australia.

In the 1960s Peter's life as a father also took off as his three boys grew into becoming fellow adventurers with him. From Esperance to Augusta, from Wiluna to the Hamersley Ranges in the Pilbara, Peter took his boys on grand adventures into the wonders of this great land.

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Michael said "if we weren’t getting nearly blown up in an iron ore mine, or nearly drowned at Bremer Bay, then it wasn’t worth remembering".

In the early 70s Peter and Joan ended their marriage but not their friendship.

In 1976 he was introduced to Leslie Wainwright and the pair married in 1977. They moved to Darlington in 1979 building a distinctive residence on the corner of Hillsden and Lionel Roads. That's when Peter joined the Darlington Social Cricket Club, enjoying many years beguiling batsmen with his slippery spin and feathery flight, then foiling bowlers with his deft glances, cuts and pulls. Peter considered the DSCC to be the epitome of all that is good about cricket.

Peter retired from his real estate business in 1989 and with Leslie found a most idyllic property in the Porongurups with a small vineyard, room for Leslie's Andalusian dancing horse Donatello, and room for Peter’s field of dreams, a cricket field built 340 metres above sea level.

Bordering the Porongurup National Park with the forest and peaks as a backdrop, and the Stirlings in full view, Peter and Les had found their slice of heaven. Tragically it lasted only five years when Leslie passed away aged 54. Mike said these were dark and lonely years for his dad yet he still managed to stay connected to all his noble causes.

“He fell down but not apart, bless his soul,” he said.

The scenic cricket field, built on a once ratty sheep paddock on top of the property, has hosted many social matches including the Darlington Social Cricket Club.

Peter's field of dreams has been made famous around Australia through a Channel 7 documentary created just last year. It can be seen on YouTube. Search Porongurup cricket field of dreams.

Michael continues to live on the property and manage the business Thorn's Mountain Retreats. Stephen is a long time resident of Darlington.

All who knew him would agree he was a friendly gentleman with noble vision and a great sense of fun.

His motto was "a day without laughter is a day wasted".

Dandelions WA – “Spreading Kindness, Growing Hope”

Dandelions WA’s new “Kindness Kubby” in Malaga is providing some much-needed space for the preparation of thousands of essential kits delivered throughout WA to those in our community who need a helping hand.

After meeting with Dandelions WA co-founder, Vicky Young, earlier this year I was delighted to visit the charity’s new home and add to their donations for kits being prepared for Perth Children’s Hospital.

Dandelions WA is a wonderful organisation and are very worthy winners of the 2023 7News RAC Local Champions Award. This

100 percent volunteer-based charity supports West Australians in many ways including the preparation and delivery of hospital kits for members of the community who arrive at hospital without essential items, Christmas gift packs and “Kindness Kits” for children and families.

Their ‘Back to School’ backpacks have now become a significant part of their work and their upcoming ‘Back to School 2024’ campaign is expected to exceed previous years. The charity’s aim is to ensure every child at the start of the school year has all the stationery and necessary items needed to enable them to enter their classroom with confidence.

In 2021, Dandelions WA produced 220 school backpacks containing new stationery, a library bag, lunch box and water bottle. In 2023, nearly 7,000 backpacks were delivered ahead of the school year including to students living in the Hills and surrounding communities. In 2024, they are expecting to prepare and deliver more than 10,000 backpacks across the State.

Their “Back to School” campaign is a really important initiative and has enabled many students to receive, for the first-time, items that are brand-new and especially for them.

Dandelions WA is always looking for assistance whether that be the donation of goods, volunteering, or monetary support. If community members would like to support their “Back toSchool” campaign or provide any help, please visit - https:// www.dandelionswa.org.au/

A visit to the Kindness Kubby in August.

Donna Faragher JP MLC | Member for East Metropolitan Region

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DARLINGTON CHAMBER MUSIC CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

OF MUSIC MAKING with Caitlin Hulcup on September 24 @3pm in the Darlington Hall

Caitlin Hulcup was born in Melbourne and grew up in Perth where she studied violin at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. She received scholarships to the UK and Canada then returned to Perth to play viola in the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra in 1999 and 2000. She also took up vocal studies with Molly McGurk while singing in the West Australian Opera Chorus.

Caitlin was chosen by West Australian Opera to be a Young Artist in 2000, where she performed as Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly and as Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro. She then studied voice with Anna Connolly at the Victorian College of the Arts, and won the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards with the Tasmanian and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. After winning the Opera Foundation Australia Vienna State Opera Award in 2003, she performed for that opera company Enrichetta in I Puritani and Annina in La Traviata in 2004.

Caitlin made an impression on the international opera scene in 2007, when she replaced Angelika Kirchschlager, who had laryngitis, as Handel’s Ariodante in London and Madrid. The Financial Times wrote that: she rode the fearsome coloratura of her great Act 1 aria with aplomb. In “Scherza infida” she wrung our hearts, while “Dopo notte” showcased her open-heartedness as well as her brilliant way with the da capo decoration.

During the 2010–11 season, she was a principal singer at the Vienna State Opera. In 2012 she performed in two newly staged productions, singing the role of Donna Elvira in Valencia and Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier in Florence. She also performed Cyrus in Belshazzar with Les Arts Florissants in a tour of France, the UK and Spain.

In 2013, Caitlin repeated the role of Donna Elvira in a new production by director Lorenzo Mariani. She sang Calbo in Rossini’s Maometto II for Garsington Opera under David Parry and then returned to the role of Octavian, performing for the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow under Vassily Sinaisky.

In 2014, Caitlin performed the role of Cesare in Vivaldi’s Catone in Utica at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, Alceste in Admeto in the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. After teaching singing at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 2019 she took up a position as a Professor of Voice at the Universität der Künste, Berlin, in 2021.

And now, on September 24, you can hear this internationally acclaimed mezzo soprano in the Darlington Hall accompanied by our wonderful Darlington Ensemble (below).

The concert programme will include Brahms’/Reimann’s 5 Ophela-Lieder, arranged for voice and string quartet; Diepenbrock’s Berceuse for voice, piano and cello; Brahms’ Two Songs For Voice, Viola and Piano Op91; Strauss’ Morgan! Op 27 No 4 arranged for voice, violin and piano; Chausson’s Chanson Perpetuelle Op 37

As usual the ticket price will include the “slightly decadent” afternoon tea but there will be the added bonus of celebratory champagne to mark the marvellous milestone of 20 years of music in the Darlington Hall. Tickets available from humanitix.com/au

Graeme Gilling, Sally Boud, Zak Rowntree, Semra Lee and Jon Tooby are the Darlington Ensemble.

Glen Forrest Bridge Club

Spring is here, a time of regeneration and new growth. What a great time to take some new actions on your thoughts about joining the Glen Forrest Bridge Club. The Bridge club is located at the Sports Club in McGlew Road, Glen Forrest. There are many reasons to join the club here are just a few:

• We are a friendly and supportive club. This is important, because many people new to bridge may feel intimidated at the prospect of being a beginner in the game.

• The stimulation of playing bridge and socialising is very good for the brain. Who would not appreciate that?

• Membership fees are very modest at $40 per annum with low session fees.

• Your membership to the bridge club also includes membership of the sports club so you may attend for social events to play bowls or pool, have drinks or light refreshments at the bar.

• For serious players we are a member of the Australian Bridge Federation, so you can earn points.

• Get to know other bridge players and make new friends. Come and give it a go at Glen Forrest, learn, refresh your skills, or just play. We look forward to meeting you. Regular sessions are held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, learners/ social session Wednesday morning.

Sessions Wed 9.30 -11.30, Wed afternoon, Mon afternoon.

Telephone Bev 0437 817 359 or Fred 0417 913 468 if you would like more information.

Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre

Submit to our Annual Short Fiction Competition

Deadline: 2.00pm AWST, 6 September 2023.

YOUTH (up to 17 years): Free, limit of one entry per person.

ADULT (18 plus): $10 per entry, no limit on entries.

The KSP Writers' Centre is proud to present this annual short fiction competition for Australian writers, which is FREE for youth to enter thanks to sponsorship from the Shire of Mundaring. Judges will be looking for good quality original, unpublished writing with engaging characters and a compelling narrative. All fiction styles and themes are acceptable. Results will be announced at an awards ceremony in December.

Submit to our Annual Poetry Competition

Deadline: 2.00pm AWST, 27 September 2023.

YOUTH (up to 17 years): Free, limit of one poem per person.

ADULT (18 plus): $10 per poem, no limit on entries.

ANNETTE CAMERON: $10, limit of one poem per entrant.

The KSP Writers' Centre is proud to present this annual poetry competition for Australian writers, which is FREE for youth to enter thanks to sponsorship from the Shire of Mundaring. Entries must be original and unpublished. All poetry styles and themes are acceptable. Entries must be unpublished, original, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Writing Workshop: So You Want to Write Poetry Using Found Word Objects, Saturday 16 September 2023, 1.00-4.00pm.

In this workshop, facilitator Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon will display her skills as a published found poetry artist to show

writers unexpected ways of experiencing and creating poetry using found objects. Natalie is a writer and educator from Fremantle, Australia. Her work has appeared in Meanjin, Griffith Review, Australian Poetry Journal and Writer's Digest. This workshop is suitable for writers of any age and any experience level. Tickets: $35 KSP members, $50 non-members.

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

VOTE FOR ACTION FOR SHIRE PRESIDENT

Paige Mc

As Shire President I will work together with our Community to:

• PRESERVE Darlington’s iconic village character and heritage

• ENHANCE Darlington’s renowned artistic identity

• PROTECT Darlington’s environmental beauty

I respect and support the power of community, and welcome open conversations to deliver improvements that truly reflect the aspirations of the Darlington community. Your VOTE for me as President will ensure an exciting, sustainable and 100% community focussed future for the Shire of Mundaring.

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society

The name Boya was not the first name suggested for the small settlement located southwest of Darlington. The initial name proposed was Yan-Yeen, derived from an Aboriginal word meaning bachelor, boy, or unmarried. However, this was rejected because a place with a similar name, already existed in Victoria. Another local Aboriginal name, Boya, meaning rock or stone, was chosen. It was later discovered that the Aboriginal name for the area was Nyeedoup, and the subtribe who had lived in the hills was known as Boya Ngoora, sometimes spelled Boya Ngura.

Boya came to prominence just as the Fremantle Harbour Scheme was coming to completion. The premier, John Forrest, was unhappy that Albany was the only deep-water port in WA and demanded that a harbour be built in Fremantle, closer to Perth. The task was given to the engineer-in-chief, C.Y. O’Connor. The project began in 1892 and the inner harbor was deepened by dredging and two limestone moles were built. These materials were unable to resist the relentless wash of the sea so it was decided granite blocks would be used. Project engineer, Alexander S. Anderson, was tasked to locate a repository of granite and establish a quarry.

Anderson did not have to travel far to find suitable deposits of granite, selecting a site in the hills to the east of Perth, now known as Boya. In geological terms, the oldest rocks are those of the Darling Plateau and can be traced back some 3340 million years.

A shanty town swiftly sprang up at the location chosen by Anderson. By July 1901, little huts made of hessian and iron,

housing around 150 workmen, were scattered around the site which lay to the south of the existing rail line. Boya had a general store and several rough boarding houses, as well as the everpresent problem with sly grog shops and drunkenness inherent in camps of itinerant workers.

There is much more information on the locality of Boya. Drop into the Mundaring Stationmaster’s House and see for yourself the uniqueness of the Mundaring Shire.

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc 3060 Jacoby Street, Mundaring 6073 Ph: 9295 0540 E: mhhs@mundaringhistory.org

Rotary Club of Midland Swan Valley (Swan Rotary)

Positions vacant

Swan Rotary has several membership positions available with immediate start for suitable applicants.

What will you get:

• opportunity to join in community and or international projects

• serve and give back to the community

• make new friends

• professional networking

• leadership development

Some activities Swan Rotary is involved in:

• Bassendean monthly Markets (next one Sunday 24 September 9.30am to 1.30pm).

• Small Mob Shearing Day

• Bullsbrook Seniors Christmas Lunch in conjunction with City of Swan

• Sip and Crunch at Clayton View Primary School

• Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Scholarship (we sponsor an indigenous medical student)

• Bali School Kids (we sponsor two children to attend primary school)

All applications or request for further information please contact Betty Pitcher: Mob. 0408 912 101 or Maureen Houlihan: Mob. 0421 505 576.

• Swan Rotary is establishing a community garden to enable access to fresh nutritious food for those who are unable to obtain them.

• Supporting initiatives relating to domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness.

• Polio Plus (elimination of polio in the world).

Darlington Bushwalking Series

Contact Details

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

August Walks Completed

 Bells Rapids and Mount Mambup- What looked like rain disappeared and it was another perfect walking day. 31 walkers got to the morning tea break overlooking the massive and beautiful Swan River/Avon River Valley. However there was a heavy mist and no view. Then like some kind of miracle the clouds magically parted and lifted like a curtain at an Opera, to reveal a magnificent panoramic view of the valley.

 Berry Reserve Waterfalls and Noble Falls- Recent rains made these magnificent waterfalls and cataracts a spectacular picture. Berry Waterfalls are not well known and are like a hidden gem in the Avon Valley.

 John Forrest National Park, Jane Brook and National Park Falls- It is always a delight to walk through the Park’s bushlands. The wildflowers were a real treat showing off their colours and huge variety.

 Farmland and Mokine Nature Reserve- This was a very different as we walked through a farm at Mokine. Then further on to Mokine Nature Reserve with its peculiar rocky breakaway formations.

Only Six Walks Still Available in 2023

For the next Six Walks consult the Programme below.

A big Group of Walkers at Berry Reserve Waterfalls. Walking Quotes Worth Reading:

 Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me ; I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend. (A. Camus)

 You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, in any direction you choose. (unknown)

 I walk slowly but never walk backward. (Abraham Lincoln)

 People say that losing weight is a walk in the park. Is that a solution or a problem?

 I have two doctors, my left leg and my right. (G. M. Trevelyan)

 Don't think you're on the right track just because it's a well-beaten path. (unknown)

 Don’t ask me why I walk, ask yourself. (unknown)

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Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list to receive all the new information hot off the press.

See you on the track.

Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696

Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series

Residents invited. Six walks left in the 2023 Programme. First in, first served. Book as many walks as you wish.

We don’t need to walk fast. We just need towalk.

For programme, info. & bookings: Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au

Phone: Cliff Burns 9299 6696

Sun. 3 # Banyowla Reg. Park, Water Channel

Sun. 10 # Alp Road Reserve Sawyers Valley

Sun. 17 # Sullivan Rock, Mt Vincent, Mt Cuthbert Sept. 22 – 25

JOLLY JURIEN JAUNT ADVENTURE

Sun. 1 # South Darlington Bushlands

Sun. 8 # Wandoo Nature Res & Susannah Br. Oct.

Sun. 15 # Lesmurdie Falls & WIND-UP

Baha'i Community of Mundaring

Those who have faith in God are often criticised for lacking reason. The very word ‘faith’ suggests a belief in the unknown, something science can neither confirm nor deny, thus faith can all too easily be dismissed as superstition or selfdelusion.

The Baha’i teachings strongly call for the use of the rational mind and the heart and soul when seeking spiritual meaning.

“Consider what it is that singles man out from among created beings, and makes of him a creature apart. Is it not his reasoning power, his intelligence? Shall he not make use of these in his study of religion? I say unto you: weigh carefully in the balance of reason and science everything that is presented to you as religion. If it passes this test, then accept it, for it is truth! If, however, it does not so conform, then reject it, for it is ignorant...

Put all your beliefs into harmony with science; there can be no opposition, for truth is one. When religion, shorn of its superstitions, traditions, and unintelligent dogmas, shows its conformity with science, then will there be a great unifying, cleansing force in the world which will sweep before it all wars, disagreements, discords and struggles — and then will mankind be united in the power of the Love of God. “ Baha’i Writings. Along with our co-hosts of ‘Bridges to Peace’, we are delighted to invite you to join with well-wishers from many faith backgrounds for an uplifting multi-faith gathering as we explore the theme of Faith & Reason. We’d love to see you on Sunday 3 September at 4pm to share prayers for all humanity in St Cuthbert’s Church followed by reflections, conversation and afternoon tea in the meeting hall. Everyone is welcome at this child-friendly gathering and we honour diversity.

Craft is at the core of many CWA group activities. Members regularly bring crafts to share and we often knit, sew or craft together. We also donate a wide range of handcrafted items to local causes. In the last month, members have gifted a wide range of items including beanies and jackets for premature babies at King Edward Memorial Hospital, adult bibs, fiddle muffs and knee rugs for residents in local aged care facilities.

We also handcraft items for sale at our market stalls. Come and find us at Mundaring Garden and Farmers Market on Saturday 30 September to see what we have for sale and find out more about our branch. The proceeds from the sale of handmade items are donated to local good causes.

The Country Womens Association of WA is a not-forprofit, volunteer operated, women's organisation aiming to improve the wellbeing of all people, especially those in country areas by promoting courtesy, cooperation, community effort, ethical standards and the wise use of resources.

Forrest Darlings is a modern branch of the CWA of WA which meets monthly at the Darlington Pavilion. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Membership is now half price until the end of the year ($35). For more information about joining or visiting contact Kate Herren (President) on 0452 644 248 or follow Forrest Darlings on Facebook.

Darlington Playgroup

With the welcoming of Nyoongar season Djilba or first spring, we have been spending more of our mornings out in the sunshine playing on the play equipment, riding bikes around the bike track and doing plenty of gardening! Bolton tree service generously donated a load of mulch to our playgroup which the children enthusiastically scooped, wheelbarrowed and spread with the help of their parents.

Playgroup is looking for Expressions of Interest for a Darlington Primary Kindy 2024 session which will run in Term 4. If you have a child starting kindy next year who would like to meet some potential classmates, please feel free to email us so we can add you to the list.

Darlington Family Playgroup is currently running sessions on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings, plus Bubs Club on Wednesday afternoons. We have recently welcomed our friends at Sugargums playgroup, run by Treetops Montessori school to share the wonderful facilities we have to offer. They are running their Montessori based sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. If you are a parent or know a parent of children aged 0-5y who would like to come along to one of our sessions, or enrol in a term, please contact us.

Facebook: Darlington Family Playgroup

Email: darlingtonfamilyplaygroup@hotmail.com

Darlington History Group

DARLINGTON HALL CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

The centenary celebration was a delightful and memorable event, filled with a mix of historical elements and enjoyable activities. The fortunate weather and the connections to the past seem to have made it a special occasion, similar to the ideal conditions under which the hall was opened a century ago.

Welcome to Country: Shaun Nannup, a respected Noongar Aboriginal leader and the director of Wisdom in Your Life, began the program with a Welcome to Country. This gesture is a meaningful acknowledgment of the indigenous heritage and presence in the area of Darlington.

Home videos from the Gare families dating back to the 1940s and 50s were showcased, offering a glimpse into the past. The event featured performances as well, including a skit from the 1970s P&C Cabaret night presented by Sally Herzfeld, her sister Susan, and the Darlington Primary School Choir conductor. The ceremonial cake cutting was carried out by three octogenarian schoolfriends: Sally Herzfeld, and twins Delys and Helen (nee Williams). The cake was then shared among the attendees. The afternoon tea was provided by the Mundaring Rotary Club of whom one member is also a member of the Darlington History Group. The food catered for all tastes and was enjoyed by all.

After all the formalities and with such wonderful weather, Sally moved the event outside to instruct old and young into the joys of Maypole dancing.

Photographer Michelle Jacks captured the day's events, and the resulting photos will become a valuable addition to the DHG archives. Attendees will also have the opportunity to obtain copies of the photos.

Two interesting displays were featured. Sally Herzfeld presented a tapestry created by her friend and fellow Quaker Molly Skinner, depicting the view from Molly's home in Darlington (Molly cowrote a book with the famous author DH Lawrence). Another display involved Gary Pilmoor sharing a piece of colorful green and orange striped canvas fabric from the outdoor Picture Theatre's deck chairs. This theater, initially run by the Younger Set in the 1950s, had a significant role in the community until television became more popular.

The festivities left attendees entertained, well-fed, and tired from the day's activities. The general sentiment was that the celebration was a success and had been thoroughly enjoyed by all. Sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to all the coordinators for

dedicating their time and energy to arrange the festivities. It was truly wonderful to witness the presence of numerous individuals from both our current community and those who had departed and returned specifically for this occasion.

FAREWELL WIM BOISSEVAIN

DHG Chair Val Shiell and Secretary Rob Borsje had the privilege to work with Wim Boissevain when DHG were compiling information for our publication "Arts on the Edge". At that time Wim was still living independently in a small unit, and attending the gallery space in Glen Forrest he shared with other artists, continuing to produce artworks. You can read our full tribute to Wim on our website and our Facebook.

GUEST SPEAKER PROGRAMME RESUMES WEDNESDAY 13

SEPTEMBER @ 7.15PM FOR 7.30PM START

“HISTORY OF THE HELENA VALE RACECOURSE”

Established in 1898 on 160 acres of scrub, Helena Vale Racecourse was funded by a syndicate of up to 20 people, mainly businessmen from Midland, Guildford, and Perth. With stables, yard, grandstand, and track, it entertained locals and visitors. Join Matthew Pavlinovich from Midland Historical Society to learn about the racecourse's history, from inception to its 1969 closure. Gold coin donation appreciated.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER @ 6.30PM SHARP | DARLINGTON LESSER HALL

It's time for our AGM! Join us for the Annual General Meeting before the October Guest Speaker event. If you're interested in joining the Committee or learning about our year's accomplishments, please attend. After the meeting, enjoy a talk by Guest Speaker Lorraine Clarke. More info in the next Darlington Review or on our website.

SIZZLING SIZZLING SIZZLING! PUT A SNAG ON THE BARBIE AND HELP DHG RAISE FUNDS ON 16 SEPTEMBER, 2023

DHG will be at BUNNINGS cooking up your favourite distraction of why you really are at Bunnings. Come down and give us your coin.

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We're a non-profit group with members of all ages. Many stay updated via newsletters and emails, while some actively plan, prepare, and research. We've undertaken many projects and have more in the works. If you would like to be involved in Sharing the Heritage, contact Cliff for more information 9299 6696.

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service

Upcoming Events

We are pleased to be hosting the following two workshops presented by Midvale Hub Parenting Service Perth (North East) at Boya Library in September:

Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Development

Thursday 14 September, 10am-11.30am

This workshop is for parents of children aged 0-4 years. It aims to support parents to gain an understanding of their child’s emotional development and how to effectively respond to emotional experiences. Learn more about your child’s developing brain; social and emotional development of your child; building on your attachment; how to respond to your child’s emotional experiences. Bookings essential at https://140923am.eventbrite. com.au. (Parents may bring babies under 5 months, but this session is not suitable for children to attend.)

Introduction to the World of Mushrooms with Simon Kurieta Boya Community Centre, Thursday 14 September, 6pm-7pm

Simon Kurieta is a mushroom cultivator and educator who runs MycoCasa – a local urban mushroom farm based in the Perth Hills. In this session, he will walk us through the amazing world of mushrooms and share the basics of mushroom cultivation, discuss the benefits of medicinal mushrooms and explore the important role of fungi in our ecosystems. Bookings essential at https://140923pm. eventbrite.com.au.

Acacia House with Vivien Stuart –Author Talk Boya Community Centre

Monday 18 September, 10.30am-12pm

Hear Vivien Stuart talk about her beautifully told story of three nurses from three very different backgrounds. Shortlisted for the TAG Hungerford Award and the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award, Acacia House follows the personal and professional experiences of three women from Ireland, South Africa and South Australia who nurse at a hospice in Perth. Vivien shows how caring for those at the end of life also entails care for the living. Bookings essential at https://180923b.eventbrite.com.au.

Ben Wyatt In-Conversation with Author Steve Hawke on The Brothers Wolfe Boya Community Centre

Thursday 31 August, 6pm-7.30pm

Join us in hearing author Steve Hawke discuss his new novel, The Brothers Wolfe, with Ben Wyatt, former WA Treasurer. The Brothers Wolfe is a complex story of family relationships, secrets, greed, and the ties that bind. Bookings are essential at https://310823b.eventbrite.com.au.

Emotion Coaching Your Child

Thursday 21 September, 10am-12pm

This workshop is for parents of children aged 3-10 years. It aims to support parents to gain an understanding of the types of emotions present in ourselves and our children, and how this can be supported within the home environment to develop emotional intelligence. Bookings essential at https://210923b. eventbrite.com.au.

(Parents may bring babies under 5 months, but this session is not suitable for children to attend.)

The

Nature of the Jarrah Forest event with Eric McCrum

A 100-strong audience enjoyed hearing Eric McCrum OAM and Janine McCrum discuss their wonderful book

The Nature of the Jarrah Forest with writer Elizabeth Lewis at Boya Community Centre. Elizabeth commented that once you read this book, you will never walk in the bush in quite the same way. It explores and demonstrates the countless intricacies binding living things, from flora, to mini-beasts, birds, and larger animals. Eric and Janine’s passion and joy for the natural environment was so evident, and their message of our responsibility to it, both to understand and to conserve it, was eloquently communicated. The book has been almost ten years in the making, with Eric's daughter Janine, an environmental photographer, collaborated with Eric. We were inspired, enlightened and challenged! Copies of the book can be purchased at the Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre, as well as online or other locations listed at http://www. vividpublishing.com.au/ericmccrum

Story and Rhyme Time Take a Break for the September school holidays

The last story and rhyme time sessions at Boya will be on Friday 22 September. Sessions resume at Boya on Wednesday 11 October. The last story and rhyme time sessions at Mundaring Library will be on Thursday 21 September. Sessions at Mundaring resume on Tuesday 10 October.

St

St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church

cnr Darlington Rd and Hillsden Rd, Darlington

Cuthbert's Anglican Church | cnr Darlington and Hillsden Roads, Darlington

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

Welcome to St Cuthbert’s , where views are diverse and friendships run deep

ST CUTHBERT’S BOOK CLUB

COME FOR THE BOOKS AND STAY FOR THE FRIENDS

The particpants in the St Cuthbert’s book club read an eclectic mix of books in the course of a year. At the monthly meetings they discuss, dissect, disagree and delight in a wide variety of current and classic novels.

Over the past twelve months they have ploughed through an 800 page Ken Follett tome, Never; romped through a good ol’ crime novel, To Kill A Troubadour; and learnt a lot about leprosy and the NSW and WA lazarets (places for people with infectious diseases to live on a long-term basis) through Eleanor Limprecht’s excellent novel Coast

Other books recently enjoyed include the beautifully written Locust Summer by David Allan-Petale, The Godmothers, The Cookbook of Common Prayer, Midwinter Break, The Good Sister, The Unusual Abduction of Avery Conifer and Elizabeth Finch. This varied assortment of books resulted in lively discussions on all sorts of subjects.

As ever, Book Club is all about reading books that you may not necessarily read and (possibly) experiencing the pleasant surprise of actually enjoying them. Then, of course, there’s the social interaction, the wine and the nibbles that all play a significant role in the enjoyment of the occasion.

Book Club meetings are held in the St Cuthbert’s Parish Centre on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm (although occasionally this may vary) and all are welcome. Email info@hillsanglicans.com if you require more information or just come along and find out if it’s a good fit for you. Nancy Johnston.

DIARY DATES

GODLY PLAY: Every Sunday @ 9am in the Parish Centre

MAINLY MUSIC: Tuesday @ 9.30am in the Parish Centre

WORSHIP IN THE STYLE OF TAIZE: Sunday 3 September, and the first Sunday of every month, at 6.30pm. Enjoy chant, meditation and scripture in a candlelit church

Rector: The Rev’d Julie Baker

T: 0459 471 894

E: rector@hillsanglicans.com

Parish Office: 6292 0074

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

C.S. Lewis

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Vote John Daw 1 for Mundaring Shire President

A VOTE FOR ME IS A STRONG VOICE FOR YOU

This is the first ever Mundaring Shire Presiden3al elec3on by popular vote using the op3onal preferen3al vo3ng method. Ballot papers from the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) will arrive by post. It is a postal elec3on, so please mail your vote well in advance of the 21st of October elec3on day.

As an experienced Councillor and former Shire President, I have always and will con3nue to strongly support projects and amenity improvements in Darlington such as the new Pavilion, Arbor, Community Garden, and overall Lower Area Master Plan. I remain very suppor3ve of the Darlington Arts Fes3val and all the other cultural, heritage, environmental and ar3s3c ac3vi3es in the Darlington community.

I am very commiPed to protec3ng the Hills lifestyle and environment from inappropriate development.

be angry

The first time I got angry, I actually yelled at him - I yelled because I thought He broke a promise He had made I had been praying for someone who needed protection. One night I was pleading for this person in prayer: I was so overwhelmed with anguish and I was crying dee Christian and I wa because I didn’t b anything God cou answer my prayer. audible, firm, yet ca clear that I turned towards where it ha words were “I will filled with trust and God would make it s

Fast forward to som was given the new hadn’t been pro previous fears had that moment I y breaking His promise to me I couldn t understand what was happening. The person I loved hadn’t been kept safe and the God I was learning to trust had broken His promise I was devastated

Fast forward again to the middle of this story Where a complex set of exhausting events, including an arduous court hearing, an impossible, but hoped and prayed for outcome, brought about complete and absolute protection for this person. In which, by an interesting twist and provision of God, it turned out this person had actually been protected all along and now through the courts, and by God's hand, was able to go forward protected and provided for His audible words had been true and have remained true for the many, many years that have followed

The second time I got angry was when He asked me to do something that I knew I couldn’t do It wasn’t possible with much in my way, including a health issue And how dare He ask me anyway right - love doesn’t ask a

what He would have to do to prove it Well you can guess what happened He took up my challenge, did the thing and I then, in awe at His precision and determination, decided to say yes to His request and I stepped into the seemingly impossible and I found that He provi ded everything I needed to do the thing that

giver of Life and has made a way of escape from hell and it is His desire, much more than my own ever could be, that no one ever enter into that place. He was right, He was good and He was glorious. God desires mercy not sacrifice and it has never been His will that anyone should perish. He doesn’t take any pleasure in the death of the wicked, it His deepest desire that all people ever born would turn to Him and live.

He had asked. It soon became my very favorite thing to do and still is. How beautiful it is to be in the care and provision of the Living God!

The third time my anger rose was a time I knew He had an answer but I simply felt I wouldn’t be able to trust Him with it. I was a young and passionate Christian. I wanted everyone to know and love God like I did and I felt I was equipped to convince everyone to see Him as I had experienced Him to be. I excitedly got to sharing about Him with someone I loved and we talked for a few hours. At the conclusion of it all she said “Quite simply, I could never believe in a God who sends people to hell.” I had nothing. All of a sudden my God, who I loved, looked like a malicious and malevolent dictator.

Maybe she was right - who could believe in a God like that - let alone love Him. I drove home that night angry and upset because I had no answer for her that could make God look good. I felt like I was beating my hands on His chest

These stories are from my past. I won't have any more stories about anger at God. They won't occur again because I, who walked with God in immaturity and audacity back then, have now grown to know Him in maturity, reverence, honor and trust. I can quite confidently say that God has been a very, very good teacher and revealer of His character and who He really is and He is my ever present help. I truly believe that I will never feel anger towards Him ever again. I’ve been tested, I’ve been tried in a myriad of things in life and nothing has roused my anger towards Him ever since.

God has shown Himself to be worthy and faithful and true. No matter my lot I always walk in the comfort and provision of God. I have such an intimate walk with Him that in each and every moment of my life I am ever so familiar with who He is amongst the everything. I am so confident in His ability to use every single situation in my life for His good purpose that I can be found to give thanks even before final outcomes are seen. I always walk with expectation and hope and He regularly hears me say “God, once again, you’ve got a job to do and I look forward to seeing exactly what you are going to bring about.”

Once upon a time I trusted God! Well to be accurate I should write every upon each and every time I trust God…. and turns out each time I am right, absolutely and utterly right to do so.

Sandra Parish

Bridal Creeper

Bridal Creeper (Asparagus asparagoides) is a declared pest in Western Australia by the Agricultural Department, and a weed of national significance. Originating from Ethiopia, Swaziland and South Africa, and left unchecked, has the capability of completely smothering native vegetation. Bridal Creeper was introduced in Western Australia as a garden plant in the 1870’s, to be used as an ornamental, and for floral arrangements.

In Glen Park Reserve, Bridal Creeper was one of the first weeds tackled, because in some areas it was beginning to smother the natural vegetation. Initially we dug it out, but quickly realised this method only disturbed the soil, making it easier for other weeds to take its place.

Currently we have this weed somewhat under control in the Reserve, whereby we can now rove around and snap off any new growth. Over time, this method has the impact of exhausting the corms below ground. Do this before the berries turn red, at which time birds ingest them and spread seeds.

If using a chemical spray, the Agricultural Department recommend using either Glysophate and/or Metsulfuron methyl Bridal creeper control | Agriculture and Food. Spraying is only advised in open areas to avoid ‘off target’ spraying.

A Bridal Creeper biocontrol rust fungus puccinia mrysiphylli was introduced in 2000 and is now an effective control. If rust is present, either leave the plant for the rust to work its magic, or snap off the growth and leave it on the ground. The spores will remain over summer, ready to attack the plant with the autumn rains.

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

‘Tis the Wildflower Season

Firstly, I am including a photo of the beautiful grevillea we planted eight years ago to celebrate Pauline McGuinn's 100th birthday and I met Pauline and her daughter on the reserve this week, admiring her plant. I promised to send her  from us at FODS and all who admire this plant and read the plaque. Lovely to see you, Pauline.

Many of us will travel to see the displays of Everlastings but really there is so much to see around our home in the Hills too. As the Hovea and small local wattles finish, there comes an abundance of others, too numerous to mention here; my favourite is the little Donkey orchid. Do walk out and seek them out and even a walk

around the Station Reserve has many beauties to find. As I write the Leschenaultia is starting and Prickly Moses and Hypocalymma Angustifolium look splendid on the reserve and are local heroes. I see Painted Lady Orchids putting up their flower spikes as they spread around the reserve following mulching work.

Speaking of mulch, don’t the Darlington Road edges of the reserve at Glen Road and Owen Road look smart? Much hard work went into spreading newspaper and mulch recently to suppress the weeds to achieve this result so a big thank you to Robyn, Chris, Graham, Susie and Richard for the shovelling, barrowing and spreading.

Other FODS have made great inroads into weed-pulling in other areas and of course further work by our friend Peter Day has made that part easier. We can achieve a lot when we get so many willing workers turning up on a Sunday morning.

We WILL win the battle of the weeds again this year as we hope you all will in your gardens. Have faith!

Diane

From left: Pauline's Grevillea, Prickly Moses and Donkey Orchids near Nyaania Creek.

Left: Bridal Creeper corm, above, Bridal Creeper with mature berries.

Who You Are Makes A Difference in many more ways than you think!

The Garden’s M.A.D. Sue has got me thinking. I mentioned M.A.D. Sue’s (pictured right) new name (M.A.D. = Making A Difference) in the July 2023 Darlington Review. Yet it seems every day in our Darlington Community Garden someone is doing something that is Making A Difference. There are lots of M.A.D. People among our village neighbours!

This is so refreshing and energizing as there is a sad ‘culture’/ belief out there that there are so many things that are long and arduous or indeed hopeless to impact and change.

Just check out M.A.D. Sue’s current ‘exploits’ who keeps on tending to and beautifying/greening so many spaces and making big changes around the Village, like:

• The much-loved Pansy/Viola annuals are doing well and hopefully if the pesky 28 parrots leave them alone will still be at their best for this year’s DAF!

• The pink & white everlastings at the Post Office growing beautifully, soon to be in full flower and to be photographed and entered into Lucinda’s Everlastings (seed supplier) annual photography competition. Please put Darlington ‘on the map’ and submit any photos you take.

• St Cuthbert’s verge (cnr Darlington & Hillsden Rds) is a real treat this time of year. Careful species selection,” smulching” and targeted summer watering via soakwells have made all the difference here.

• And not to be deterred, a similar patch of (twice sown) everlastings on St Cuthbert’s verge was chomped by unknown varmints and was replaced with kangaroo paw varieties with crushed eggshells to deter snailey/sluggy types.

Since Sue’s notes about “smulching” quite a few 6070 gardeners have contacted her regarding their success with this technique. A reminder that Sue offers home visits (especially new residents) to walk/talk/give a guide through their gardens/worm farms/ compost heaps, etc for the price of them signing up as members of DCG giving unlimited access to her support. Annual membership fee is $20 so a great reason to join. Also happy to respond to questions - lennardsue@gmail.com

And Super Sally Herzfeld as the leader of the Mosaic Project is another M.A.D Person. There is a lot of buzz around as we are at the exciting “completion” stage of the laying of the mosaics and paving under the Arbour and so, so many have been, and still are contributing. See May 2023 Review for detail about this project. Sally had the vision of the community working together and as Rosie Logie commented - “I thought I knew what determination was until I met Sally”, and Shane Bailey - “an amazing achievement.

You truly are amazing at what you do. Showing us all how to do community.” And others ~ “unwavering dedication”, “a beautiful gift”, “a momentous effort and milestone”.

Hundreds of people across the generations have been a part of creating this remarkable community venture. Each tile is a work of art as is the whole paving.

And there are enormous costs for the Mosaic Project. Approx $11k for labour, $850 for paving bricks (with 50% discount from Midland Brick as well as donation of 500 slabs for the tiles) and $935 for crushed brick, plus other materials & supplies. Totalling around $13,500 less $7k in Grants ($5k thanks to Bendigo Bank and $2k matching grant from Mundaring Shire) we need to raise $6500.

So step back Sally and step forward our formidable Legend M.A.D. Shelton (pictured), our RAFFLE & Fund-Raising Team Leader. We are again thrilled to participate in the generous Mundaring Bendigo Community Bank Raffle

The Bank are so incredibly supportive of community donating $25,000 in prize money. Community groups sell the raffle tickets for $5 with 100% of ticket proceeds going directly to each organization to fund their projects. Because of Shelton’s extra efforts the last two years we have been the top money raising group by far in the Hills and in 2022 sold the First Prize ticket of $20,000 and he is putting everything into it again. This year we have earmarked funding the Mosaic Project.

This is where YOU can contribute and make a difference

It takes a village... Buy tickets and/or help sell them. Contact Shelton on 0452 541 069. Card facilities are available. Keep a look out around the village for Shelton and his cheery smiling face. Many thanks in advance and remember you do make a difference.

We have been blessed with so many people (and organisations) making many varied contributions of materials and their time and skills, too many people to individually name here, but do know you are very valued. And we do want to name and send many thanks to The Darlington Club for their recent generous $1000 donation.

SATURDAYS 9am GARDEN BUSY BEES

SUNDAY 10th September (2nd Sunday of month)

Come meet the Team in the garden where you will find many more who are making a difference. NEW MEMBERS can just show up or join here - https://www. darlingtoncommunitygarden.org.au/ join-us-1

From 4pm PLANT & PRODUCE SWAP - Bring produce, seeds, cuttings, plants, herbs, jams, etc & plate of food & drink to share.

From 5pm - DRUMMING CIRCLE & Yarning around the campfire

There’s lots to interest all with a variety of new and exciting projects before us. And yay Springtime is nearly here with many opening buds blossoming in the orchard on the fruit trees planted in Autumn. Cheers Susie & Co.

Darlington Junior Football Club

The end of August marks the end of the junior footy season for 2023 and what a season it has been. It has been amazing to watch the kid's confidence and skills improve each week as well as watch their enjoyment while playing Australia's favourite game.

Thank you to all of our coaches, assistant coaches, team managers and committee members for all of your hard work throughout the season and your dedication to the kids and the club.

Thank you to the parents and supporters for braving the winter weather and coming down and supporting your children rain, hail or shine.

Thanks to the parents always willing to dive in and lend a hand by umpiring, setting up the ground, scoring and cutting up oranges. Your

contributions no matter how small do make a difference.

To our amazing canteen volunteers for keeping those sausage sizzles and bacon and egg rolls coming throughout the season. Thank you for all of your hard work. You are the backbone of our club.

Lastly to our players thank you, to you kids who go out there every week and give everything. Those players that train and play with their heart and soul and no matter the result always come away with a smile on their face. You always play in a way that is a credit to your parents, your club and the game. You make us proud every week Bushrangers! We are looking forward to celebrating you all at the end of season club windup.

Good old Darlington forever!

All our sections from our five-year-old Joeys to our 17-year Venturers have been enjoying adventure, fun and friendship, which is what Scouts is all about.

Joeys: Joeys have been learning all about 100 years of Scouting in Darlington, though back then it was only for 10-year-old boys – now it’s open for when you start full time school, and goes through until you’re 18, for both boys and girls! Joeys also learned about fire, and built their own campfires.

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+

Scouts: Scouts have had two overnight winter hikes in tough conditions, learning resilience, decision making, team work and persistence, while still coming out smiling!

Cubs: Cubs have camped by the river, built river craft, launched rockets, got knotted up, and covered lots of scouting skills.

Venturers: From attending the annual Scouts WA Venturer Ball where they glammed up and danced until midnight, to a different kind of late night with an overnight orienteering course, Venturers have had some fun in the past month!

Darlington Scouts are open to boys and girls, comprising four sections:

 Joey Scouts (age 5-8)  Cub Scouts (age 8-11)

 Scouts (age 11-14)  Venturer Scouts (Age 14-18)

Friends of Boya Trail: Members of the group joined a rainy Saturday morning helping plant tree stock with the Friends of Boya trail volunteer group –wet, muddy, fun, doing a little bit for the environment, and learning about revegetation.

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

You are welcome to come along for a couple of weeks before making a commitment to join.

Darlington Venturers also have their own Instagram page, so if you are over 14, and interested if what they do, please look them up: @darlingtonventurers

Classifieds

GARDENING, pruning, weeding, mulching, whipper snipping, gutters cleaned, general tidy up. Phone Geoff 0409 088 936.

60+ DANCE CLASS, MONDAYS

9.30am Darlington Hall, cost $15. All welcome, no experience needed. Contact Lynne 0409 520 023.

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Soroptimist International of Helena

For the Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin, clubs from around the globe were invited to provide a poster showcasing a project. Helena’s poster showcased the support we have given to the KYSB since 1998.

The Kalamunda Youth Swing Band, like SI Helena, has been an integral part of the community for over 30 years. The band has been the starting point for several young people from the hills. The poster shows one of our Scholarship recipients, Isabella Bormolini. Isabella is currently a Master of Music degree at UWA in Perth.

From Isabella – “If I have any advice for people, especially women, it is to say "music is a powerful form of education that can change your life and the lives of others around you".

Club member Katherine accompanied the poster to Dublin and was able to speak to delegates about the program. You can see the poster on our Facebook page.

Several members attended the launch of Swan City Councillor, Rashelle Predovnik’s Mayoral Campaign. It is inspiring to support women in leadership roles. This is the first year the voters rule elect to mayor directly. Previously the mayor has been elected by the council members.

We again contributed to the Swan City Youth Service’s “Noodle cup wall”. Member Fay presented 50 cups to the service at the centre in Midland.

Serving the community for 39 years.

Find us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/SoroptimistHelena

Robyn

Cain | SI Helena Publicity Convenor sihelena@siswp.org

Darlington Primary School

The Music program at Darlington Primary School provides a variety of opportunities for students to display their potential in many different musical genres through classroom Music lessons. Each week students learn about and develop skills through musical concepts of Beat and Rhythm, Tempo, Pitch, Melody and Harmony, Dynamics, Timbre and Form.

They are afforded opportunities to share their skills through performance, presentation, and display either within the classroom music program, to their peers in other classes, at whole school events or to the wider community.

Students learn to respond to and interpret music appropriately dependent on occasion, place, and time.

• School Band Program – a contemporary band program which combines guitar, keyboards, drums, bass guitar and vocals. These students rehearse once weekly for an hour, to learn about teamwork, musicianship, and performance skills to present at whole school events (annual concerts, assemblies) and community events (Darlington Arts Festival, Sundowners, bi-annual Hillbilly Carting festival). This program has produced many talented students who have gone on to pursue careers in their field of expertise.

• School Choir – a 50 voice choir rehearses fortnightly to present performances at whole school events (assemblies, Anzac Day services, graduations, end of year concerts) and community events (One Big Voice festival, Sundowners, and this year at Crown Theatre as part of the WA government Schools Make Music Concert Series)

• Instrumental Music Schools Services (IMSS) – where government schools teach selected students who show aptitude and potential for learning an instrument. Currently instrumental programs running at Darlington PS include classical guitar, brass, and clarinet. Opportunities are provided for those students to showcase their talents at selected events throughout the year.

• Community Singing group – a parent-run group of students (and sometimes their mothers!) who just enjoy singing. They sing before school on a Wednesday and present a couple of times a year at school assemblies and events. They sang at the Darlington Hall Centenary on 19 August.

• Drumming Club – run by the school Chaplain after school to develop confidence and teamwork.

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Pre-Kindy - Year 12 Join us for the Journey

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MCC is blessed to offer a rich and holistic educational experience for young learners. These include:

• Bushwalks and connecting with God's Creation: Incorporating outdoor experiences like bushwalks provides children with physical activity and fosters a deep connection with the natural world. Exploring nature stimulates curiosity, observation skills, and a sense of wonder. It can also instil values like respecting the environment and understanding God's creation.

• Learning through Play: Play is crucial in early childhood education. It allows children to explore, experiment, and make sense of the world around them. Children develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through play. Play-based learning encourages creativity, problemsolving, and critical thinking, all of which are essential for a well-rounded education.

• Explicit Teaching of Language Skills: Early years are a critical period for language development. Explicitly teaching language skills helps children build a strong foundation in communication, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. Activities such as storytelling, conversations, and exposure to diverse texts contribute to language enrichment. A targeted program to build oral language skills is offered from Pre-Kindy.

• Science of Reading: The Science of Reading emphasises evidence-based practices to teach reading effectively. This includes phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Understanding how children learn to read and tailoring instruction accordingly can significantly improve literacy outcomes.

• Talk for Writing: Talk for Writing is an approach that combines oral language development with writing skills. It involves three stages: imitation, innovation, and invention. During the imitation phase, students learn a text model by heart. In the innovation phase, they adapt the model with changes. Finally, in the invention phase, they create their own original pieces. This approach nurtures creativity, language proficiency, and writing confidence.

• Heggerty: "Heggerty" is a program developed by Dr. Michael Heggerty that focuses on phonemic awareness instruction for young learners. Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken language. This skill is foundational for learning to read and write.

• Peggy Leggo: The Peggy Lego program is a systematic way to teaching prewriting patterns, which form the basis of all letters of the alphabet. Peggy Lego breaks down letters into seven pencil movements and then supports students to learn correct letter formation with these patterns.

• Animal Fun: Animal Fun is a movement program to help kids aged 3-6 years to improve their gross and fine motor skills and social skills. It was designed by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists from Curtin University’s Health Sciences Faculty.

Integrating these components creates a holistic and effective early years teaching approach. We aim to create a learning environment that nurtures academic skills and a sense of wonder, empathy, and connection to the world around us. Commitment to outdoor experiences, play-based learning, language development, and evidencebased practices will undoubtedly have a positive and lasting impact on the young minds enrolled in our Early Years Program.

Treetops | A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School

What makes students feel like they belong at Treetops?

In a recent student survey completed in August 2023, an overwhelming majority of students in Years 3-12 answered that they often or almost always feel like they belong at Treetops. This feedback is gathered each year and taken into account by our staff and school board in planning and adjusting to better serve our developing community.

Cultivating an environment where students feel a sense of belonging is largely at the heart of that development and part of our intention at Treetops. It also plays an important and foundational role in the learning process.

“Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.”

Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

such as the still life art display and the origami flag piece for Reconciliation Week. These collaborative exercises allow students an opportunity to see their work as part of a larger whole and encourages them to see the value in both their individual and group efforts.

Treetops’ unique environment, teaching style, and implementation of Montessori principles encourage a sense of belonging by promoting acceptance and encouragement of the individual. This is achieved through key elements such as smaller class sizes, freedom of movement within the classroom and a constructive or “discovery” model of teaching, where students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction. These methods are articulated through our ethos:

“Treetops holds at its core the value of each individual child as a learner who is at the centre of the learning process. As a community, we exist to facilitate the best possible educational outcomes through shaping our programmes in response to individual point of need.”

In encouraging more of this sense of belonging, students often visibly see their work come together, as seen in projects

Activities, like our lunchtime activities, promote a sense of belonging and a real sense of community by encouraging students to nurture their interests whilst they interact with others outside of their cohort. Experiences such as these are not uncommon at Treetops and they assist in developing real life social and relational skills that our students carry right through and beyond the school environment.

Each of these elements of a Treetops education combined, give truth and meaning to our intention of ‘Preparing the individual to make a world of difference’ and support our students in growing and identifying as valuable, individual members of our society.

Tanika Dobosz

Silver Tree Steiner

On Tuesday the 1st of August, all the parents were welcomed into the Class One classroom for a very special reason. The room was beautifully decorated with flowers, the children’s books laid out wonderfully on the carpet and all the children were singing "Nidja Nyoongar, Boodjar Koort" in eight languages when the parents quietly entered the room. It was then, that I started to share a very special story.

A very, very long time ago the Ballardong and the Whadjuk people had a special meeting right here on the hill where our school is built. They enjoyed trading food and beautiful shells, they loved sharing stories and songs. It was a very unique meeting, a special Mandja as it is known in Nyoongar language, right here on the hill where our school stands.

On that very same hill, 28 extraordinary children came together in Class 1 at the start of this year. They were kind and welcoming, as were their parents. The children in Class 1 came from various places, they came from the local boodja, like the Ballardung and the Whadjuk people, some came from countries far away, they traveled oceans to get to this very special place in Parkerville, some even had to travel several oceans to get here.

This group of children loved learning, they loved sharing their stories, their songs, their food and their language. So once more in time, there was a special meeting, a Mandja, a unique gathering happening, right here on this hill.

When John Alexander, the Noongar elder who is connected to our school, was here earlier in the year for Reconciliation Week, we were lucky to have him come into our classroom. John thanked us for singing Noongar songs, he thanked us for learning his language and then he shared something very important with us.

John Alexander asked us if we could look after all these different languages, the different songs and different cultures that we all bring to our class. He said it was so important to share, to acknowledge each other’s differences, to appreciate them and celebrate them. And so important to bring them together right here, on this very special boodja, where our school sits.

I believe that in that moment, we all made the commitment to become the best version of ourselves. We will rise to be kind, to be loyal friends and bring much goodness into this beautiful world! We will spread kindness into the world and let it rise, go up: yira!

And for the beautiful Class 1 children, from this moment onwards, we will be known as the YIRA MANDJA class!

Class 8 have just finished their first foray into the fascinating and wonderful world of art history. The four weeks of intense study for two hours every morning, called the "Main Lesson", is an ongoing feature throughout the year 1-12 experience at a Steiner School.

The Art History Main Lesson allows students to delve into and appreciate examples of fine art, which depict the development of human consciousness. By looking at representative works of art from early to modern civilisation in a chronological sequence, students appreciate the pendulous swing of the canons of beauty over the centuries.

Our journey took us from Palaeolithic times into Ancient Egypt with students beginning the four-week intensive, by creating clay fertility goddesses, similar to those found in many matriarchal indigenous cultures. The class delved into prehistoric caves from around the world, where we examined the wonderful cave paintings, mostly of magnificent animals such as bison, deer and

felines, which were left behind by ancient ancestors. From the Palaeolithic world we jumped through time to Ancient Egypt where we examined some of the superb paintings, sculptures and carvings created by the Ancient Egyptians

This intensive period of study aligned with the WA Museum’s Ancient Egypt exhibition, and the lessons culminated with a visit to the museum which the students enjoyed immensely. Students demonstrated their artistic abilities through original pieces of art, showcasing their own creativity, as well as recreating some of the works of art from both the prehistoric world and Ancient Egypt. Students were challenged to create a title page that merged aspects of the prehistoric world with Ancient Egypt.

The study of art, which students will return to over the coming years, cultivates a refined sensibility, appreciation of beauty and a rich vocabulary of art language.

Marloo Theatre

Lighthouses, Bridges and Daughters

Marloo Theatre’s 2023 ‘All Sorts’ One Act Season

One Act Plays are a fascinating theatrical format. Whilst full length plays generally match your standard film length (generally anywhere from 90-150 minutes), one acts are the equivalent of a short film, aiming to capture the hearts, minds and attention of audiences in anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes. Within that ‘bite sized’ timeframe, some incredible stories, characters, relationships and experiences can play out on stage. Marloo Theatre’s One Act Season has long been a wonderful opportunity for writers, directors and creatives to try out new ideas, test the waters and produce some incredible work. Last year, the season featured airline cabin dramedy ‘Now Boarding’ directed by Rebecca McRae, the poignant cross-generational ‘A Long Trip’ directed by Belinda Beatty and the absurdist comedy ‘No Dying In The House’ written and directed by Sean Wcislo. The unique nature of the 2022 One Act Season was evident in the fact that all three plays were presented by debut directors, one of whom also acted as playwright in the debut of an original work.

This September, the one act season at Marloo Theatre returns as the ‘Darlington Theatre Players’ present ‘All Sorts’. The name stemmed from the vast contrast between the three shows on the bill this year, celebrating the fact that despite their differences, their ‘flavours’ compliment each other beautifully, truly providing ‘something for everyone’. We break down each show in this Season Preview.

Too Many Daughters

Written by Claire Epstein

Directed by Taneal Thompson

For fans of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ our showcase of one act entertainment will open with period comedy ‘Too Many Daughters’. Taneal Thompson has directed this light ‘tongue firmly in cheek’ parody which plays on the classic tropes of Jane Austen, drawing in particular from ‘Pride and Prejudice’. There is the Mrs Bennett type, Florence Ashworth (Rebecca McRae), who will do anything, including multiple fainting spells and near death experiences, to find suitably rich suitors for her small army of daughters. Nicolas Ashworth (Paul Cook) is downtrodden and very much in ‘yes dear’ mode as the patriarch of the family. With multiple suitor visits, horse related accidents and a terrifyingly funny Dowager Countess (Candice Preston), will the daughters find their matches and a true happily ever after? A brilliantly sharp script with wit and flair, this short comedy is sure to leave people smiling.

Also Featuring: Evie Jagot, Chloe Wiggers, Brianna Thompson, Meg McKenzie, Gavin Crane, Sophie David, Kieran Ridgway, Chris McRae, Tim Jagot, Georgia Stidwell, Sienna Stidwell and Olivia Keary.

Wickie On The Wind

Written and Directed

by Chris McRae

An original script making its theatrical debut in this season is Chris McRae’s ‘Wickie On The Wind’, which can only be described as a historical ghost story. Chronicling true events and portraying real historical figures, this nautical drama is set at the Point King Lighthouse in Albany.

Point King can be found on the north shore entrance to Princess Royal Harbour and was the first navigational light for the port of Albany and the second lighthouse built on Western Australia's coastline. The play chronicles the plight of John Reddin (Grant Malcolm), the Point’s final lighthouse keeper in 1911, before technology brings an end to his watch. The story of Hamelin Bay yachtswoman Jennifer Smith (Alexandra D’Ulisse) soon plays out nearly 80 years later. As she finds herself in distress in the waters of Princess Royal Harbour, a guide appears on the bow of her vessel. Could it be the keeper from years past? A wickie on the wind? A local story with a supernatural undertone, this short play is sure to delight lovers of history and ghost stories alike. Also Featuring: Harper Ranger.

One Lane Bridge

Written by Steven Gregg

Directed by AJ Giltrow

Assistant Directed by Ellien Warden

From comedy to drama and finally to thriller. ‘One Lane Bridge’ will not just have you on the edge of your seat but possibly cowering under or behind it. Director AJ Giltrow has assembled a talented young team to tell this chilling tale. This cleverly told ‘single location’ one act sees 16 year old Eli (Keaton Humphries) driving along a winding road through a mountain canyon. Soon, he collects an unknown passenger Samantha (Jess Wilkins) and their conversation soon turns to dark, scary stories. What follows is a chilling mix of psychological thriller, genuine fear and shock as Eli wonders what is at the end of the road. With some innovative staging and technical aspects, ‘One Lane Bridge’ will be a thrilling conclusion to the one act bill this year.

Also Featuring: Sean Wcislo, Beau Van Der Beeke and Peri Watson. With three incredibly different and exciting shows, seasoned and new directors, established and debut performers and a fresh, talented technical crew, ‘All Sorts’ is set to be an absolute treat for audiences. All three shows feature at each performance and with tickets only $10, there has never been a better time to catch a show at Marloo Theatre.

‘All Sorts’ featuring Too Many Daughters, Wickie On The Wind and One Lane Bridge runs from 8th-16th September at Marloo Theatre in Greenmount and tickets are available at www.trybooking.com/CJPCC

SHAPING PEACE TOGETHER

A celebration of the International Day of Peace. There will be entertainment and short speeches and then we will make a circle with our banners and take some photos for publication. The theme is about Shaping Peace Together in the home, school, community and world This is now an annual event.

WHEN: SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER | 3.00-4.30PM

WHEN: SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER | 3 - 4.30 PM

WHERE: Darlington Hall and the lawn in front

WHERE: Darlington Hall and the lawn in front

WHO: Representatives of various groups and individuals who would like to join people from all around the World in helping to spread this message

WHO: Representatives of various groups and individuals who would like to read this message

Organisations involved:

Organisations involved:

UN Association of Australia (WA)

Treetops Montessori School

UN Association of Australia (WA)

Helena College

Darlington Primary School

Treetops Montessori School

The Universal Great Brotherhood Australia

Helena College

Baha'i of Mundaring

Darlington Primary School

Darlington Review

Swan Harmony Singers

The Universal Great Brotherhood Australia

St Cuthberts Anglican Church

Baha'i of Mundaring

Quakers

Alternatives to Violence Project

Darlington Review

Brahma Kumaris Glen Forrest

Swan Harmony Singers

St Cuthberts

Anglican Church

Further information: Sally Herzfeld: sallyherzfeld@ozemail.com.au

Websites: https://peaceoneday.org/Main/Events?p=PeaceDayLive2023 https://internationaldayofpeace.org/

Quakers

Alternatives to Violence Project

Brahma Kumaris

Glen Forrest

Further information: Sally Herzfeld: sallyherzfeld@ozemail.com.au

Manita Beskow: mani1@iinet net au

Websites:https://peaceoneday.org/Main/Events?p=PeaceDayLive2023 https://internationaldayofpeace.org/

Websites: Peace One Day: https://www.peaceday2022.com/events/peace-one-day/ International Day of Peace: https://internationaldayofpeace org/

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