A cuppa with a purpose

A cuppa with a purpose

There was plenty of chatter at St Aidan’s Community Centre earlier this month as a group of seniors met for an informative morning tea event. The free event on August 12 was hosted by the Anglican Parish of Serpentine Jarrahdale and was supported by the Shire of...
Priceless collection needs a new home

Priceless collection needs a new home

The clock is ticking on the future of an extensive collection of shearing memorabilia with its owner currently looking for a new home to house the priceless articles.  Trevor Keating arrived in Western Australia in 1968 as a 16-year-old boy eager to work.  A shearer...
Courts to undergo testing

Courts to undergo testing

Byford’s shire-owned tennis courts will undergo specialised testing to determine a way forward in fixing its damaged surface.  Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale councillor Bill Denholm put forward a motion at Monday night’s ordinary council meeting which asked the chief...
Dads ready for Olympics 

Dads ready for Olympics 

Jarrahdale Oval will be abuzz with plenty of old-fashioned games later this month with the entire community invited to join in the family-friendly fun.  Hosted by the Jarrahdale Community Collective the Father’s Day Dad Olympics will be held on August 31 and will...
Open house party for 100th celebration

Open house party for 100th celebration

Daphne Rhodes celebrated a milestone birthday in style at the weekend with several visits from her ever-growing brood.  Born in the south-west town of Yarloop on August 18, 1919, Ms Rhodes moved with her family to Chittering where she grew up and later married her...