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Snippets from the past: Girl Guides WA’s Cenotaph Flag
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
WA State Conference: Leading Women
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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Remarkable Women of Guiding: Susan Bennetts
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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Remarkable Women: Ida Lloyd, AM BEM
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
#Jamboree100 Day 5 – Fremantle Frenzy recap
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
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
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
More Jamboree News
Picnic in the Park update We have some updates to the Picnic in the Park (Day 1 of the Centenary Jamboree) for you. The confirmed activities are: Abseiling and rock climbing Old fashioned races and games Inflatable Obstacle Course Visit … Continue reading
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Remarkable Women of Guiding 2: Joan McLean
Many of us have known Joan McLean during the forty years of her involvement as an adult member of Guiding in Western Australia. Joan became a Unit Leader in 1973 and then joined the Lone Guides in 1979 spending many … Continue reading
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Jamboree Update: Days 2 & 3 Rottnest and the Zoo
Rottnest Island We have 185 members registered to take over Rottnest Island on Tuesday October 7, 2014! Can you imagine that many Girl Guides heading over on the ferry and then zipping around the Island for the day? What to bring … Continue reading
100 Years of Girl Guides in WA 