Monthly Archives: May 2015

Remarkable Women: Joan Davis

Posted on May 28, 2015 by communications254

This post’s Remarkable Women of Girl Guides WA is Joan Davis, who saved a child’s life in a dramatic road incident in 1975. Here is her story. Waroona District Girl Guide Commissioner Mrs Joan Davis, did not consider herself particularly brave. … Continue reading →

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Information on GEM100

Posted on May 23, 2015 by communications254

About GEM100 – an update from the organisers GEM100 is a celebration of 100 years of Girl Guiding in Western Australia and is our opportunity to celebrate with a party and to showcase girl guiding to the public of Perth. DATE: SUNDAY 28 JUNE … Continue reading →

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Snippets from the past: Merredin’s Guide Cottage

Posted on May 20, 2015 by communications254

Merredin’s Guide Cottage In 1951 King George VI initiated a “Bridge of Service” effort and Miss Teasdale, Merredin District Commissioner, had the idea of building a cottage for an aged pensioner couple. The Rangers, Guides and Brownies worked hard to raise the money … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women: Marjory Cobb

Posted on May 12, 2015 by communications254

This post’s Remarkable Women of Girl Guides WA is Marjory Cobb. Here is her story. Marjory became involved in guiding in the same way as did many of our leaders: she volunteered to help when her daughter’s unit was in need … Continue reading →

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A not-so-crummy history … of Girl Guide Biscuits!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by communications254

Given that Girl Guide Biscuits have arrived for sale in WA, we thought you might be interested to know a little about the history of Girl Guide biscuits in our state. Here are some Did You Knows courtesy of our extraordinary … Continue reading →

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