Local WWI memories to be preserved in museum

Local WWI memories to be preserved in museum

A Red Cross bag, a Bible and a handwritten diary with personal memories of WWI have been donated to a local museum to be preserved for future generations.  Alison Wholagan, the daughter of Claude Marsh who joined the war efforts in France as part of the 16th Battalion...
A fond farewell after four decades

A fond farewell after four decades

When Anne Lindorff first started her teaching career there was no such thing as computers, Internet or interactive whiteboards.  Classrooms were filled with encyclopaedias, pens and paper, cassette players and microphones.  Fast-forward 42 years and Mrs Lindorff has...
Four decades of celebrations for local kindergarten

Four decades of celebrations for local kindergarten

The 40-year journey of a kindergarten was celebrated last weekend as past members and the current committee came together to applaud its achievements.  The Byford Community Kindergarten hosted a wine and cheese night for a strong crowd, which featured photographs of...
Encouraged to vote on local ward review

Encouraged to vote on local ward review

A ratepayers group is urging residents in the Serpentine Jarrahdale to take the time to look over a review of the shire’s ward boundaries before it is too late to have a say.  Residents have until December 7 to submit their submissions to council in regards to five...
Children go wild about meeting their idols

Children go wild about meeting their idols

Perth Wildcats veteran guard Damian Martin and 25-year-old new recruit Mitch Norton took to the court recently for a basketball activity of a special kind.  The activity, which was held at Armadale Arena last Thursday, was organised by The Fathering Project and...