Monthly Archives: October 2014

Remarkable Women of Guiding: Susan Bennetts

Posted on October 30, 2014 by communications254

This month we take pleasure in introducing to you Susan Bennetts, one of our truly Remarkable Women. Susan’s guiding years, both as a Guide and as an adult have been spent in the South-West town of Albany. When she was … Continue reading →

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Snippets of history: Girl Guides WA in World War II

Posted on October 20, 2014 by communications254

Girl Guides in Western Australia worked hard to help out with the war effort in World War II, 1939 to 1945. Here are some of the initiatives Girl guides worked on. Helping Bombed Areas During World War II the Girl … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women: Ida Lloyd, AM BEM

Posted on October 14, 2014 by communications254

Ida G Lloyd AM BEM This post is about remarkable woman Ida Lloyd, 15 December 1914 – 15 August, 2006. Ida was born in England in 1914 where she was a Brownie and a Girl Guide.  In 1951 she and … Continue reading →

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#Jamboree100 Day 5 – Fremantle Frenzy recap

Posted on October 10, 2014 by communications254

After a fantastic week full of adventures, the Jamboree-with-a-Difference ended today in Fremantle. This post features photos contributed by the wonderful girls and Leaders of WA Girl Guides. Hundreds of Girl Guides and Leaders once again gathered together – this … Continue reading →

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#Jamboree100 Day 3 – Perth Zoo recap

Posted on October 8, 2014 by communications254

The blue and yellow crowds massed at the Perth Zoo entrance this morning and could be seen straggling … er, marching … along Labouchere Road as leaders and parents tried frantically to find parking. The girls were chatting happily and in high … Continue reading →

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Day 1 of #Jamboree100

Posted on October 6, 2014 by communications254

Picnic in the Park – recap Hundreds of girls and leaders arrived at GO Edwards Park in Burswood today for Day 1 of the Centenary Jamboree. The leaders registered their units at the registration desk, got their goody bags, and … Continue reading →

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