Tag Archives: Girl Guides

Remarkable Women: Pat Goodheart

Posted on November 2, 2015 by communications254

This Remarkable Woman of Girl Guides WA is Pat Goodheart. Here is Pat’s  story. As a Mother of a potential Brownie on the waiting list, I started my Guiding career in 1965 as a Unit Helper with Ida Hetherington and the 1st Applecross … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Mel in Switzerland!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by communications254

One of our own WA girls is doing a volunteer stint at Our Chalet world centre in Switzerland at the moment, and she sent us this story about her experiences so far: Ever since I was a little Girl Guide, … 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 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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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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