Tag Archives: Centenary Girl Guides

GEM100 wrap-up

Posted on June 29, 2015 by communications254

This post contains a LOT of photos! See if you can find yourself and please leave a comment if you do. First some thanks: 1. Thanks to the organising committee for a spectacular job of creating a memorable event for … Continue reading →

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GEM100 is almost here

Posted on June 26, 2015 by communications254

Just a quick post today to wish all the members past and present a happy 100th birthday for Sunday! We’re finishing up our big year of centenary celebrations this Sunday with a street party in Forrest Place, Perth. We are … 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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The big finale – Centenary Closing

Posted on April 1, 2015 by communications254

GEM100 has landed! AMENDED 13/4/15: You can now register for this event until May 8, 2015. We anticipate this event to be the biggest one of our Centenary year. It’s particularly special because it takes place on Saturday June 28 … Continue reading →

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History Snippets: Girl Guides become sharp shooters in 1915

Posted on March 11, 2015 by communications254

A fascinating news story from Dongara WA one hundred years ago… A very successful concert and dance was held in connection with the Dongara Operculum Girl Guides. This company was the first formed in this State having been inaugurated six … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women: Paddy Firstenberg

Posted on February 17, 2015 by communications254

Continuing the Trefoil Guild’s celebration of Remarkable Women of Guiding for the centenary year, this month the spotlight is on Paddy Firstenberg… Paddy’s love of Guiding began in Ireland where she joined the movement as a Brownie in Tipperary. As … Continue reading →

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Warara International Lones Camp 1983

Posted on December 15, 2014 by communications254

Part of celebrating our Centenary year is looking back at some of the wonderful WA Guiding events, people and activities of the last 100 years. On this blog, we’ve added photos in albums dedicated to each decade in our gallery … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women of Guiding: Brenda Hamlett

Posted on December 8, 2014 by communications254

As part of the centenary of Girl Guides WA, we are showcasing women who have made longterm and significant contributions to Girl Guiding in Western Australia. This time, we’re featuring our current State Commissioner, Dr Brenda Hamlett. Brenda has filled many … Continue reading →

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Snippets from the past: Girl Guides WA’s Cenotaph Flag

Posted on November 26, 2014 by communications254

There was pride and excitement in 1931 when Lady Baden-Powell brought a Cenotaph flag to Australia. The Cenotaph is a war memorial situated on Whitehall in London. It is an empty tomb in memory of all service people who have fought and … Continue reading →

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WA State Conference: Leading Women

Posted on November 11, 2014 by communications254

State Leader Conference 2015 Celebrating women and leadership over the past 100 years As you know, June 2014 – June 2015 is a celebration year to mark the centenary of Girl Guides Western Australia. The motto for the centenary year … Continue reading →

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