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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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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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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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Remarkable Women of Guiding 2: Joan McLean

Posted on September 15, 2014 by communications254

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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Centenary goodies now available

Posted on August 8, 2014 by communications254

Girl Guides love memorabilia – everyone knows that. Just look at our camp blankets! Girl Guides WA has created some great little goodies to help celebrate and commemorate our Centenary year. They start from 80c for a sticker right up the the … Continue reading →

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Centenary Challenge Launched

Posted on July 7, 2014 by communications254

Something fun to bring us all together The Centenary Challenge is a fun and exciting challenge for Girl Guides WA members to explore the history of the movement in Western Australia. It was officially launched at the Centenary Dinner on June … Continue reading →

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