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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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Remarkable Women: Nancy Rogers and Florence Couper

Posted on April 21, 2015 by communications254

This month’s Remarkable Women of Girl Guides WA are Nancy Rogers and Florence Couper. Here are their stories … Lee Edwards is now a member of the Perth Trefoil Guild, but her early guiding years were spent as a Ranger … 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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Remarkable Women: Judith Amey

Posted on March 18, 2015 by communications254

This month’s Remarkable Woman of Girl Guides WA is Judith Amey. Here is her story … Guiding has always been important to me.  I can’t remember when I first heard about Brownies and Guides but I was immediately drawn to it. … 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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