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DECEMBER/JANUARYJUNE / JULY 20192018 26 Plantation Drive Bentley WA 6102 Phone: (08) 6250 0000 Fax: (08) 9470 2017 www.swancare.com.au

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Tidings Magazine is a bi-monthly publication produced and printed on behalf of the residents at SwanCare. Material deadline for advertising is the 7th of the month preceding each bi-monthly edition. To book advertising or for SwanCare development update - See Page 6 information regarding rates please contact SwanCare on 6250 0032. Please supply editorial contributions as a Word document electronically CEO’S COLUMN to [email protected]. Hard copies of articles can be handed to 4 From Graham Francis reception in the main Administration offices at Bentley Park and Australind Rise Any supporting photographs may SWANCARE HAPPENINGS be supplied electronically or as 4 Reports straight from hard-copy prints. SwanCare to you Disclaimer In good faith SwanCare accepts articles, a small selection of AUSTRALIND SNIPPETS advertisements, and other content A mammoth Biggest Morning for Tidings. However, the opinions 8 Tea success and claims expressed in articles and advertising materials presented in Tidings are those of the authors and the advertisers respectively, VILLAGE HAPPENINGS and do not necessarily reflect the views of SwanCare, unless stated. 9 Happenings close to home No responsibility is accepted by SwanCare for the accuracy of information contained in the articles or advertisements. WHAT I KNOW 13 'A Natural' by Cecil Cahill Cover image: SwanCare resident Glenice Sanders

2 SwanCare Johanna de Graaf 102 years young - See Page 22 Meet Don Pederick - See Page 18

SwanCare development update - See Page 6 How to help a VIP (vision-impaired resident) - See Page 12 Rose pruning - See Page 27

QUIZ NOTICEBOARD A crossword and word search all General Notices 14 24 in one by Sue Lewis

RECIPE & BOOK REVIEW RESIDENT STORY Scrambled tofu by Teresa Strelley. Glenice Sanders 16 26 Penny reviews 'On a Beautiful Day' by Lucy Diamond

RESIDENT STORY GARDENING UPDATE 18 Don Pederick 27 Rose pruning

RESIDENT STORY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 22 Johanna de Graaf 28 Your questions answered

RESIDENT STORY IN THE AREA 23 A chat with Chris Holden 30 Local area happenings

Tidings Magazine 3 CEO’S COLUMN SwanCare News

SwanCare Wins Silver in Employer of Choice Awards

Some of you may know that I recently experienced quite a challenging illness. Fortunately, I am in recovery and counting my lucky stars. In times like this one really gets a true appreciation of what is important and valued, and right SwanCare has been awarded Silver, in the HRD now I am feeling so blessed to be Employer of Choice Awards in the category for 100-499 working for an organisation that employees, as well as a top performer in the Training and has such an amazing community, Professional Development, Access to Technology, and consisting of staff and residents Health and Wellbeing categories. who are caring, considerate and genuinely supportive of each other. The annual awards, run by Human Resources Director magazine (HRD), seek to identify employers of choice I write this on National Palliative based on a survey of anonymous employees across Care week, an annual event to raise Australia. From January to February 2019, staff rated awareness and understanding about their organisation in areas such as career progression, palliative care in the Australian diversity, inclusion and recognition. community. This year's theme asks the question - What Matters Most? SwanCare General Manager of People and Culture Fiona At SwanCare we are fortunate Miller said the award has come at an important time. to have the ability to offer our “For us at SwanCare, achieving Silver in the Employer residents palliative care services. of Choice Awards is a recognition of our tireless efforts This enables comfort over time, - not only over the years, but particularly over recent as people receive end of life care months, as the Aged Care Inquiry has cast a shadow over in familiar surroundings with our industry,” she said. “This award is really significant supportive staff and in the company to us because it’s based on anonymous survey responses of friends and family. from our employees. Our goal is to be recognised by our own people that this is a great place to work, because if What matters most, to you? we get that right, we are going to be making our residents For me, I feel that having connection happy too,” Fiona said. and support around you is fundamental. I am so proud to be “We are so proud of our employees as they are the reason part of SwanCare community and that SwanCare is such a fantastic place to work. It’s fortunate to be surrounded by such wonderful that we are recognised not only within our a great bunch of people. immediate circle, but also nationally.” Graham Francis, Fiona praised the Training and Development and the SwanCare CEO People and Culture teams for their hard work, which is so appreciated that staff report a 94.6% satisfaction rate.

4 SwanCare Why is my Internet slow when I turn on my computer? By Colin Manes, SwanCare ICT Manager Imagine, you’ve just found a spare half hour during the day, made your favourite cup of tea and are just sitting down in front of your computer, ready to get online and catch up with family across the world. Except, your Internet is frustratingly slow! You eventually give up and decide to come back sometime later, and find your Internet is now much faster. This is a regular occurrence that the SwanCare IT team is experiencing with our residents. The good news is that most of the time, it’s something that’s easily solved. What we’re finding is that most of our residents are beginning to use Windows 10 on their computers. When you first turn on your computer, Windows goes onto the Internet and checks for updates, downloading any that might be there. If you regularly use your computer (ie. daily), this would only occur every now and then. However, if you only turn on your computer every few days to use it, this means every time your computer will be busy trying to download the latest updates. This then causes the frustrating, slow Internet speeds until the updates have finished downloading (typically 30 to 60 minutes). So how can you avoid this? We’d recommend a few ways to tackle this issue: • Turn on your computer ahead of time from when you plan to use it. For example, you might turn on your computer in the morning when you plan to use it later that day. • Leave your computer on for a few hours every week. You might plan to make it a habit to turn it on every Wednesday and Swan Grocery Store leave it on during the day or overnight. New phone number: 9470 6021 OPEN 8AM-4PM MONDAY-SATURDAY • Use your computer daily – this will mean most days the Internet will run at normal (closed Sundays and Public Holidays) speed, and only about once a week will you Tien and Phoung notice slow Internet. welcome you! • And as a last resort, consider upgrading • Home deliveries available across your Internet plan to a faster speed. Faster Bentley Park (minimum $15) speeds will mean that the updates will • Range of freshly prepared download faster and also more easily allow salads, fruit and vegetables. your own Internet usage to work alongside the updates downloading. • Everyday products at a great price.

Tidings Magazine 5 SwanCare News

SwanCare Developments Boulevard SwanCare’s major development project is • Adie Court carpark structure 90% progressing nicely with the Leisure Precinct complete, asphalt works to be completed and new care facility, SwanCare Ningana, • Footings for Shade Structure (Porte taking shape. Cochere) to Adie Court pickup area Here’s a quick summary of the latest complete development news: • Power substation complete and energised • Sound Pavilion steel erected Leisure Precinct • Light Pavilion footings completed Project tracking to schedule – completion expected October 2019. Remaining works yet to commence: • Community Pavilion (Bowling Green Multi-Level Carpark Pavilion) • Two upper levels open to residents who • Parking off Wootliff Way have temporary reserved bays • Landscape and hard surface works • Lower level expected to open at project completion (October)

Maintenance Workshop Leisure Centre • Siteworks due to commence • Structural steel for Leisure Centre roof • Project scheduled for completion 6 to 8 being installed, roof cover to follow weeks following commencement • Fitout of Lower Ground of the Leisure Centre underway Ningana Project slightly behind schedule – November/ Cultural Centre December 2019 completion expected – opening early 2020, • Cultural Centre fitout 70% complete, currently used as site offices for builder • Concrete structure complete • Structural steel for roof to be installed Mavis Cleaver Court • Fitout on lower levels commenced • Mavis Cleaver Court – Demolition of four apartments 90% complete, fitout to commence. Services install commenced.

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Tidings Magazine 7 Australind Snippets

A Mammoth Biggest Morning As always, our event this year was a true Tea Success! team effort. Thank you to everyone from our community for the many willing hands who By Margaret Robinson, SwanCare Australind Rise helped out across the morning. It was another mammoth effort from our I am happy to say, for 2019 the SwanCare Australind Rise community in May, which Australind Rise Community has raised just over hosted its fifth successful Australia’s Biggest $7,765 to give to the Cancer Council towards the Morning Tea for the Cancer Council. essential research funding, services, support and advocacy they provide to those affected by Sheer hard work leading up to the event cancer. resulted in everything running smoothly on the day. In the five years we have been hosting our Biggest Morning Tea, our small community has Heartfelt thanks go to residents, Janice raised over $35,000! Harewood and Kaye Scott, for their dedication and commitment over these past many weeks. It was particularly challenging this year approaching local businesses for donations but at no time did our two seasoned coordinators show defeat! Thanks to both ladies, we were very fortunate to gather amazing raffle prizes for the delight of our guests. Many residents also donated quality items to be raffled or gave funds that could be used to purchase what was needed to ensure there ABMT organiser Kaye Scott with Australind Rise was something for everyone amongst the resident Ross Garrow magnificent prizes. Then there was the morning tea. As in previous years, the beautiful spread was very well received - an example of genuine country hospitality. Thank you to everyone for your generous and delicious contributions. With many returning this year, we think that our 80+ guests must enjoy themselves immensely at the SwanCare Australind Rise Biggest Morning Tea, as there was so much Some of the special guests laughter and good fellowship throughout the morning. Thank you to Kerry Lucas for the outstanding job he does as our MC. He keeps In closing, and from our hearts, a big thank the mood elevated, and the generous donations you to Janice, Kaye and Kerry who work so coming in as he encourages the highest bids for hard on our annual fund-raising event, and to our auction items. Thank you also to Kerry for everyone at SwanCare Australind Rise for an the generous support in boosting our funds tally extraordinary result for such a worthy cause. every year through the Bunbury Car Dealers Group which also provided us with our grand raffle prize.

8 SwanCare Village Happenings

Bentley Park Social Club Will it be Cooking or Gardening, Committee or Something Else? Bentley Park Show - October 26th 2019 The Committee has been very busy organising the 2019 Show. There will be a “new look” this year as we have upgraded the Information Banners to the SwanCare blue colour. Most of the sections are the same with a couple of omissions of sections that have not had entries for the last two years. These have been replaced with sections that have been more popular. If you wish to enter an article that does not have a section it can be entered into “Any Other” category. If there is any confusion The Quiz Night held in the auditorium on 6 April was a huge success. It was most pleasing do not hesitate to call me. to have 90 people struggling to find answers to We are hoping to have more entries in the 80 questions. Cooking categories this year. Last year Quiz Master Pat Wadsworth's questions there were quite a few entries from the male touched on a variety of subjects which resulted residents and I really hope that continues this in a very close competition. year. Give the ladies a run for their money! Table 11 with Brian and Sandra Dale, Gwen It is time to be thinking and preparing to enter Howard, Carol Pirie, Joan White and Rita your front garden for Best Garden 2019. The Jones were the outright winners. Each player plaque would look really good at your place! received a $40 Coles/Bunnings voucher. Sue and Karysa from "Hair on Swan" donated a $30 voucher which was won by Jenny Dawson. Laurie Hudson's skills with the electronic scoreboard and with the scrutineers George Small and Bob Whitney checking answers, the evening ran very smoothly. Several residents have asked the Committee to organise another Quiz Night this year, however, due to a full complement of concerts 2018 Best Garden Winner (11) between now and Christmas it has not been possible. The Committee will consider holding two quizzes next year. There were some very interesting exhibits for Recycling last year; we are hoping this trend Harry Williams, President continues. This is your Show, residents, to let people know that retirement is not an ending but a beginning……to enjoy life on your terms! Maureen Grickage, BPS Coordinator 2019 Ph: 6250 0580

Tidings Magazine 9 Village Happenings

News from the Village Residents Advisory Council It has been a busy time for Council members missed them. due to the need for a review of the Council’s Terms of Reference. New WA Government In June, Shirley has arranged for two speakers regulations for retirement villages have on the topic of “Entering residential care”, stipulated that elections for Advisory Council and in July the topic will be “Let’s talk about members must be conducted annually. This carers”. meant that Council members needed to Looking forward to seeing you all at the next discuss and decide on various aspects of the meeting. Terms of Reference, before they were re- written to be consistent with the SwanCare Ellen Clair, Chairperson. Constitution and related documents (a big thank-you to Graham and Karen for their assistance with this). March Meeting We decided that nominations for Council will Speaker: Dwayne Rapley, Key Account now be called in September of each year. The Manager, Cleanaway current number of councillors is 6. If there Topic: ‘Solid Waste Services WA re Cleanaway’ are more than 6 nominations, then an election will be held in October. Dwayne began his presentation by giving an overview of the pros and cons of recycling and The Council members would like to encourage Cleanaway’s role in the business. Following village residents to consider nominating for are some highlights of the information. Council. The VRAC is an important conduit for information exchange between residents Items in Bags: Any recycled items contained in and the SwanCare Executive and Board. plastic bags will be rejected. So it is important to empty items from the bags before putting them into The most obvious VRAC activity is the the recycling bin. monthly coffee morning meeting, where residents may raise any issues or problems Glass: Glass can be recycled. It is crushed and becomes relevant to village life for discussion. These a part of the road construction in the form of road issues are then taken forward to a meeting base currently used in WA. with SwanCare management the following week, and remain under discussion until Before recycling: resolved. Residents are also encouraged to • Empty any recyclable containers of liquid and food. suggest new ideas about ways to improve Then rinse containers. village activities and amenities. • Removal of labels and staples from paper is not An important feature of these meetings necessary. are the speakers which Shirley organises each month. Paul’s monthly updates on the • Be sure to remove plastic lids. progress of the building projects have been Dwayne then gave two lists which were noted very informative (I think that we are all in pamphlets sent to the village and left in the looking forward to the opening of the new Auditorium lobby: 1) Items not for recycling in carpark!). Cleanaway bins in the Village, 2) Items which In this edition of Tidings we have provided can be recycled in Cleanaway bins. a snapshot of two interesting presentations If in doubt about any item, put it in the general waste provided in March and April, for those who bin. Keep lists in a handy place.

10 SwanCare April Meeting Duncan gave a visual presentation of the new Curtin Bus Station and existing bus routes. Speaker: Duncan Ellis, Network and System Planner, Transperth There are only minor changes to routes coming through the village. A map is available Topic: ‘The new bus station at Curtin if you wish to see the changes. University and new bus routes’. Transperth Info Line: Call 13 62 13 Duncan began his presentation by advising everyone of the Transperth Information Phone App: There is a Transperth App you Telephone Number for any enquiries can download from the iPhone App Store or regarding timetable information or to plan Google Play Store onto a smartphone, which your journey. has all bus, ferry and train timetables as well as the ability to plan public transport journeys.

Fish 'N' Chips on Stratton Fish N Chips on Stratton is held on the first Friday of every month. Bookings are available What a great concert we had in May, and what on the day for the following month or by a wonderful celebration for Mother’s Day. Jay contacting Lesley on 6250 0590. Weston as usual was outstanding and had everyone mesmerised. You could have heard a See you in the Auditorium soon! pin drop! Fish n Chips on Stratton Committee. On Friday 7th June we will be celebrating W.A. Day with our entertainment being the Two Tenors.

Tidings Magazine 11 Village Happenings

How to help a VIP By Jenny Dawson Would You Like to Lend an Arm? You may or may not know that there are several vision impaired residents (or as we call them, VIPs!) in our wonderful village. It’s obvious if they have a white cane or guide dog, but that isn’t necessarily the case for some. Living with a vision impairment means that we have extra challenges to deal VIPs Jenny and Trevor Dawson with - one of the biggest is moving around our village, especially when there is extra noise like you to do it, and Trevor and I are always and changes to the environment because of happy to answer any questions you may have. construction etc. By the way, don’t forget to tell us who you are Some of you have told me that you would like when you say hello, because you know we’re to assist but you are not sure what to do or if hopeless at recognizing faces! you should interfere at all. Here are some tips to make everyone feel more comfortable about helping each other. 1. It is always fine to ask if one of us needs Handicraft Group help but please do not insist on helping Thank you for the support for our May stall if we want to do it ourselves. Please do for without your presence we would not have not be offended if we do not need you made $800. It will go into something for our today, because we might need your help care centres. tomorrow, if we are having a difficult day. 2. Ask if you can assist and can you lead the person. Some of us will just walk beside you, but others might like to hold your elbow. It needs to be the VIP’s choice. 3. The correct way to lead a VIP is that we hold on to your elbow (please do not link arms). If you have a cane or walker please let us know so we can compensate. Remember we may not be able to see this. 4. When walking along, please say if you are going up or down stairs or ramps or going through a door or narrow space, or that the We meet Monday afternoons 1pm – 3pm, 2nd path is uneven and/or there are potholes floor Admin Building in the Handicraft Room. there. All welcome. Gifts and craft items are for sale when we are open. Come and browse and come You need to step up or down first, so we get an and see what we are doing. idea re distance. Wendy Paull, Coordinator, 9470 1966. This is a very quick overview and if you forget what to do, just ask the VIP how they would

12 SwanCare What I know

A Natural By Cecil Cahill My brother Harry was a pretty good soccer player but also played hockey for Pembroke Wanderers, a Club in Dublin running about six men's and even more ladies’ teams. He didn't hit any great heights in his outfield position on the hockey team but after playing a game for the second team in 1951, things took a dramatic change. Having showered and changed, he was just leaving the ground as the first team Cecil (right) with brother Harry in 2008 was about to take to the field, when news came through that the goalkeeper had been involved in an accident on his way to the ground and number of Irish players joined the Welsh, would not be playing. A hasty decision had to Scottish and English to make up the Great be made and the selectors, knowing Harry's Britain team at Olympic Games and other soccer skills and particularly his fitness, asked competitions. him to fill the vacant position. He had never In 1954, after receiving his first cap, a motor filled the position before, even in a social game cycle accident left him with a broken leg which and his soccer skills were in any position but set him back for most of that year but once goal. recovered, he was back on duty for Ireland. By chance, one of the Irish Selectors was at the Harry gained 35 caps for Great Britain and game and was impressed enough by Harry’s represented them in Rome 1960, Mexico 1964 performance, to include him in an upcoming and Tokyo 1968, where they just missed out match to help select the Leinster team. The rest on the Bronze medal. It was, as mentioned, is history. an extremely rare thing in those days for an Irishman to play in a Great Britain team and He retained the goalkeeping spot for Pembroke it only came about because he held a British Wanderers team and a month later was passport. selected to represent Leinster in the Inter Provincial Championships. In that same year, During his career, his employers moved him 1951, he became the Republic of Ireland's triple to Northern Ireland and later to a number of jump champion and was selected for the 1952 English cities, forcing him to change clubs. At Helsinki Olympic Games but unfortunately one stage in the 1960's, he found himself living Ireland couldn't afford to send a team so all the in Coventry and training with Coventry City athletes missed out. Football Club, where the manager, Jimmy Hill, was impressed enough to offer him a contract: He received the first of 74 caps for Ireland in however hockey held him to the end. After 1953 and represented the country for the next retirement from hockey and in his fifties, he twenty years - most of these years wearing still managed to complete three marathons. minimum protection, quite unlike the present set up. Nowadays, multiple caps can be He would certainly not have wanted to be won in tournaments prior to the Olympics referred to as a legend, but I think he was. and in other special competitions but then But what was really incredible, was how this International games, for financial reasons, sporting life only happened because of a motor were confined to games against Scotland, accident on that particular day and at that England and Wales, making the winning particular time. of caps much more difficult. Unlike Soccer Harry was my only brother and died a few and Athletics which had two Irish teams - years ago. Otherwise he wouldn't let me write Northern Ireland and The Republic - hockey this! had one team, Ireland. An incredibly small

Tidings Magazine 13 Noticeboard Care, Advice &Value 7days, 8am - 8pm Gardens Did you go to Bicton Primary Joanne Doris Alex Farhana Tam Please note that the reticulation has School? now been turned off for winter and will We are looking for past students of Bicton be turned back on in September, as per Primary School, View Terrace, Bicton, WA. Government rules. During winter, Scott and Sid will be working on the system so An anniversary reunion is planned Trang Debbie Rachel Lydia Sue that it is all ready to go in spring. for Saturday, 9th November, 2019 - an afternoon tea from 1pm to 4pm to celebrate Also, the gardeners will be using a new 115 years of the school. organic herbicide on the site that has a strong odour but only for the first couple of Interested? Questions? hours. Phone Thelma – 6250 0574 Cheryl Megan Carina Gerald Michelle

Battery Recycling Are You Looking For A Gift? Did you know that batteries and Come and check out the Handicraft Group! fluorescent light globes should Negina Hunter Alyce Sam Mitch not go in the rubbish bin as they We have hand towels, coat hangers, toys contain materials which will and lots more. pollute the Earth? We are open Mondays 1pm- 3pm (except You can recycle batteries (all except car Public Holidays), Handicraft Room, batteries), spectacles, mobile phones, 2nd floor Administration building. hearing aids, printer ink cartridges and Coordinator, Wendy Paull A warm hello from the St James Newstart Pharmacy team! We are here fluorescent light globes (not tubes) at these Phone: 9470 1966 locations across the Village: to help you with our friendly service, professional advice and low prices. Webster-Pak® Pharmacist consultations Blood Pressure testing • East of Adie Court in Richard Cleaver OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • • • Lodge near the letter boxes. Swan Village Bowling Club • Free Home Deliveries • NDSS Sub Agency • Medical Certificates • Plantation Apartments foyer and the The Club has now moved to the indoor Administration building foyer. FREE DELIVERY SERVICE – DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR, 7 DAYS A WEEK bowling rink under Richard Cleaver Lodge. SENIORS’ DISCOUNT 10% · Monday to Friday − place orders for script or non-script items • West of Adie Court in rubbish rooms Our noticeboard has also been transferred in our Script Boxes (see below) or phone the pharmacy before next to the laundries. to a spot near the entrance to this rink. 3pm for same day delivery. Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays − phone the pharmacy • Drummond Apartments foyer and The next outing will be our annual · before 3pm for same day delivery. Mavis Cleaver Court near the notice Christmas in July luncheon, at the Yanchep OFF BLACKMORES VITAMINS 25% For deliveries outside of regular delivery times, please phone the board. Inn on Thursday 4th July. Check the notice · pharmacy to arrange a special and prompt delivery time for you. • Akora Apartments. board for details of the lunch and bowling times. SCRIPT BOXES: • Waminda near the reception desk. 1 Administration Building 2 Akora Apts 3 Drummond Way Apts Jim Leavy, President UP OFF NON-PBS SUBSIDISED TO % PRESCRIPTIONS 4 Grocery Store 5 Mavis Cleaver Court 6 Medical Centre Foyer Your help is greatly appreciated. Phone: 6250 0555 50 7 Plantation Apts 8 Richard Cleaver Court Allan Manning

Joanne Abetz B Pharm MPS 16A Chapman Road, St James, WA 6102 T: (08) 9361 6101 F: (08) 9472 1764 E: [email protected] W: stjamesnewstartpharmacy.com.au OPEN 7 days, 8am - 8pm 14 SwanCare

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FREE DELIVERY SERVICE – DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR, 7 DAYS A WEEK SENIORS’ DISCOUNT 10% · Monday to Friday − place orders for script or non-script items in our Script Boxes (see below) or phone the pharmacy before 3pm for same day delivery. · Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays − phone the pharmacy before 3pm for same day delivery. OFF BLACKMORES VITAMINS 25% · For deliveries outside of regular delivery times, please phone the pharmacy to arrange a special and prompt delivery time for you. SCRIPT BOXES: 1 Administration Building 2 Akora Apts 3 Drummond Way Apts UP OFF NON-PBS SUBSIDISED TO % PRESCRIPTIONS 4 Grocery Store 5 Mavis Cleaver Court 6 Medical Centre Foyer 50 7 Plantation Apts 8 Richard Cleaver Court

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Glenice with her good mate Wally

Radio Lollipop is a unique charity which How does it operate? operates every day of the year for sick children Volunteers visit the children’s wards and in . It originated in the UK in 1978, has interact with them by playing games with them, spread worldwide and is now an international reading stories and singing or ‘playing the fool’, children’s charity with volunteers providing to encourage a smile or a laugh from a sick child, care, comfort, play and entertainment for who is often totally overwhelmed by their whole the children and their families. In 1985, experience in hospital. ‘Bed Bound’ children Radio Lollipop began at Princess Margaret Hospital in , with programming based are also specifically visited by the volunteers, to on the children’s requests. It also provided ensure there is quality time for children of all live broadcasts to Fiona Stanley, Murdoch, ages and stages of health. Armadale, Rockingham, and Kalgoorlie . Local volunteer Now its base has been transferred to the new Perth Children’s Hospital, where the One of the very staunch volunteers for this children are still encouraged to ring the DJ, group, is Village resident Glenice Sanders, who requesting favourite songs or to talk on air, has done a massive amount of community join in competitions or perhaps become the service over previous years, ably supported announcer! and encouraged by husband, Colin. However, Glenice says as soon as she discovered Radio

16 SwanCare Lollipop after moving from Dowerin, she felt that she had found a perfect outlet for her energy, enthusiasm and commitment. She and Colin (and Paris, their little dog) currently live an interesting life surrounded by wigs, hats, fluffy animals, soft animals, wind-up toys, books and other items, including Wally, a very tall and lanky monkey who smiles all the time. These items are used continuously in encouraging smiles and relaxation from the sick Glenice with her Radio Lollipop friend Rose Turnbull children and their parents, with the nursing staff also ‘sharing the love’. Before Glenice moved to Bentley, she was the Co-ordinator of Radio Lollipop at Murdoch Hospital and since she and Colin moved to SwanCare over five years ago, she has continued to spread, with her co-worker, Rose, the wonderful concept of Radio Lollipop. Both have served with Radio Lollipop for more than 17 years.

Beside guest speaking, Glenice now spreads the Glenice's friend Glenys Varvel has made over word about Radio Lollipop by giving each child 7,000 bags for Radio Lollipop visited in the hospitals, a little gift. The response has been amazing! People inside the Village, and outside - as far away as Busselton - knit and crochet beautiful toys, scarves, slippers, beanies, rugs and so much more. One lady has made over 7,000 beautiful, small fabric bags for the kids to keep their goodies in - an amazing effort and a huge thank you to all from Glenice - who then packs these gifts into large bags and sends them off to the respective hospitals.

Glenice says: "THANK YOU AND Some of Glenice's animal assistants GOD BLESS YOU ALL!"

If you wish to find out more about this charity, perhaps with an interest in donating to Radio Lollipop or becoming a volunteer, and are not nervous of stuffed animals which bark, cheep, howl or twitter, please get in touch with Glen at the Village, or Radio Lollipop on 9340 8835.

Tidings Magazine 17 Resident Story Meet Don Pederick – Christian Minister

By Shirley Barnes

initially by sulky (horse-drawn cart) under the control of older cousins. As the children aged, they were permitted to walk the distance through an adjoining property (around 20 minutes usually), following a track marked out by his father - but the attraction of catching tadpoles in some puddles was often irresistible, causing the adults to look for them when they were late; being totally unimpressed by their excuses and resulting in punishment by a Mum with fire in her eyes!

Judy and Don on their wedding day The relationship between teacher and students was good, with 14 students in total at the school while Don was there (four actually in his class!). His family came in search of gold but what was The classes ranged from Infants to Grade 8, and found was far richer. Don’s father, William, was some students achieved scholarships to High born to a farming family at Gawler River, South School from ‘the bush school’. Australia – the fifth of eleven children born to John and Mary Pederick. He came to Western Don finished Grade 8 there, then attended the Australia in 1896 to join the gold rush around Narrogin School of Agriculture, leaving at the Kalgoorlie and Menzies but selected land near age of 15 to work on the family farm. Certain Wagin in 1902 and eventually occupied the chores were his, such as: milking cows, chaff farm in 1904. He married Margaret in 1906 but cutting and feeding the horses. He also drove an they had no children and she died unexpectedly eight-horse team to put in the crop - ploughing in 1923 after surgery. He then married Win in and seeding. He bought a disc plough and a September 1924 when he was 50 years of age combined cultivator/seeder to make the task and she was 27 years old and both were active easier. At harvest time he drove horses and members of the Wagin Methodist Church. By the harvester, unloading grain in three-bushel that time, Will had built a house with thick walls bags at the wheat silo. There was also the need made of local stone carted from a nearby hill for a continuous watch over the sheep with the on the farm: it was composed of 10 rooms, with assistance of his horse, Laddie, and his dog, verandas all around and he was always very Teddy, and the shearing, crutching and lambing proud of it. seasons were always hectic. There were always maintenance jobs, of course, including fixing Don, the eldest of six children, was brought up fences and controlling rabbits through shooting, on the farm in the district of Norring, about trapping, poisoning and fumigating burrows. three kilometres from the Norring Lake, and about 16 kilometres SW of Wagin. The family In his spare time (!), keeping poultry was shopped in Wagin but the one-teacher school Don’s hobby – ‘broody hens and chickens was three kilometres away and transport was hatching’. He eventually used two kerosene-

18 SwanCare Don Pederick wearing the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal he received for services to the Church and the community

operated brooders to breed 200 x day-old societies for all age groups, and they soon were chickens annually and had a good-sized flock accepted as part of a growing ‘church’ family. At of Australorps - selling laying pullets across the an Easter Camp at Glen Forrest in 1947, with a State, plus dozens and dozens of eggs each week strong gathering of 400 youth, Don felt the call for a steady income. of God to be a minister of the church, so offered himself for the training required. He conducted By the time he was 21 years old, Don was the his first service at Waterman in June, took only one interested in the farm, with the others his lay preacher’s examinations and was duly moving away for education and employment. accredited in February 1948. As his father was 72 years old in 1946, it was decided that it would be a good idea to sell the Don then enjoyed attending educational and farm and move to Perth, although probably with preliminary theological studies at Wesley some misgivings from the seniors. By March College in Adelaide and also in receiving letters 1947, the family was relocated to an 11-acre from other young church people who were market garden in Gwelup as houses in Perth encouraged to write to those who had moved on. were very scarce. He returned home at the year’s end, apparently with ‘a big smile on his face’. Then at the annual His parents were dedicated Christians, always beach picnic at Waterman’s Bay, Don took up a active participants in Church life and they self-appointed job ferrying some young ladies joined the North Leederville Church because from the beach to the bus as pillion passengers of its youth component, which was strong on his motor bike - one of whom happened to be in training young people in leadership, with

Tidings Magazine 19 Resident Story

one of the letter writers, Judy, and he mustered devoted to each other, their family, their all his courage to ask her for a date to a local film community (particularly the young people in (called A Date with Judy!) on New Year’s Eve the area) and their calling. Their appointment 1948 which led to a whole new way of life! After to Merredin actually seemed to set the tone for the deaths of her mother and her father, Judy their future, as they moved their increasing then completed her hairdressing apprenticeship family from manse to manse: Evan was and also felt the call to God for full time service born in November 1955, Meredith in June and commenced nursing training at PMH for 1959, and Trenna in May, 1961. They added Children in 1950. personal touches (including paint to various walls in their current home and generally Don had now completed two years study in improved conditions within), both took up Adelaide, was received as a candidate for the major leadership roles within the general ministry in February 1950 by the Western communities plus Judy looked after the children Australian Methodist Conference, and and the house while Don held church, funeral appointed as a probationary Minister to the and wedding services in the towns within Dangin Circuit which included Quairading, to each Circuit, assisted by local lay preachers. take effect from April that year. Judy and he They oversaw the building of a new church became engaged before the end of the year and and renovations and extensions to others, in 1951 Don became an inaugural student at supported their communities, watched small the newly formed WA Barclay College in Perth. towns discover economic bases and expand, and After two more years of study and passing all enjoyed each new experience. exams satisfactorily, he applied for permission to marry Judy and they were wed on 19th March Meanwhile, the vegetable growing was 1953 at the Wesley Church in Perth – the bride gradually becoming too much for his father, and wearing a gown and headgear fashioned by several moves were made. Will died in 1962 aged herself. 88 years while Don and family lived in Narrogin. Don’s first appointment was to Merredin in In 1969, Win moved to Rowethorpe Retirement 1953, which they reached in a newly purchased Village in Bentley and adapted well to life there 1934 Chevrolet car. They arrived on Friday, among friends, with Don’s family able to visit 17th April, quickly unpacked and were straight often as they had now moved to Cottesloe. Win into work, as there was a wedding couple died suddenly in 1972, which was a shock to to interview that evening followed by their everyone but also a time of thanksgiving, as marriage on Saturday, and two church services they celebrated her life story and her return to to be conducted on the Sunday! While Don was God and her husband. a little apprehensive, he was also buoyed by a Don was transferred to the Collie Circuit in new sense of teamwork with Judy – and a few January 1964, which the children have always pieces of their own furniture plus a couple of nominated as ‘the place they grew up’ and as all coats of paint, added a personal touch to their the children by this time had their particular house – and they both soon found themselves chores, so they worked as a family unit. Here, involved in community affairs as well as Church Bethwyn at the age of 10 years, learnt to groups. The Circuit included other towns such play the church organ and has been a church as Southern Cross, Bullfinch and Walgoolan. organist ever since. She also won a scholarship Their first child, Bethwyn, was born in to Methodist Ladies College, while Evan won a December 1953, two years later Don was scholarship to Wesley College in Perth. In 1969, ordained as a fully trained minister in Wesley the family moved to Cottesloe and the younger Church, Perth, and so began two life times girls attended the Cottesloe State School.

20 SwanCare the gospel, and equally importantly, cared personally for his people. He also always loved good hymns, so music played a large part in making the services attractive while presenting the faith they lived, which was also a big attraction to young people. He believes that while he has made many mistakes, he has always tried to do his best and a minister never really retires. He left an active ministry in the Busselton Church on Sunday 5th June 1990, with Don with wife Judy a wonderful time of jubilation and thanksgiving at a special service and two weeks later, he and Judy set off for two months holiday overseas After five years there they moved to South Perth and came home enriched and refreshed. and Don was pleased to welcome a partner, Alex Murray, and a shared Circuit. In 1975, Don was They bought a house they had admired for a elected as the Secretary of the annual Methodist long time, and Don was also approached to Conference and the following year appointed do some part-time volunteer work as a Silver as President, leading into a union with the Chain Hospice chaplain. For 12 years he enjoyed Congregational and Presbyterian Churches; i.e. a wonderful chance to work with a team of the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June, 1977. doctors, nurses and other health professionals in caring for those who were terminally ill, in It took a lot of work before that date and their own homes. It was a great opportunity afterwards, but Don believes they have won for Don to learn, as well as to give, and to make respect for a national church with ‘honesty of deep friendships while supporting the sick and approach and integrity of purpose'. He was also their supportive and grieving families. awarded the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal for services to the Church and the community. He joined the Kingsley Probus Club, acting in several committee positions, and for 10 years Soon after this, Judy and Don decided to travel also regularly assisted in various locations at around Australia on their accrued long service Sunday Services. Judy and Don attend Wesley leave for three and a half months, with a couple Church in Perth – where they were married of friends and one car and one caravan. While and Don was ordained - and moved to Bentley they had had short, family breaks over the years Park Retirement Village in 2004, as it offered at the beach and inland, they had a great holiday amenities and activities they appreciate and/ this time enjoying everything, especially their or believe they may need in future, as well as friends’ company, and meeting new people. providing opportunities for assisting others and After eight years at South Perth, they answered enjoying good friendships. a call from the Busselton Parish and returned to Most of their family of four children and their country living in 1982, managing to double the spouses, eleven grandchildren and seven great- attendances at the Church services, especially in grandchildren are in regular contact and able the holiday periods, including caring for single- to visit often. All in all, Don and Judy are very parent families and offering support for the happy in retirement within the Village with disadvantaged. its security of residence and care, a stable and Don notes that he had always put a strong growing faith in God, and the belief that they emphasis on preaching in his services, tried are very fortunate to have so many of their always to clarify the scripture while presenting family within easy reach.

Tidings Magazine 21 Resident Story Johanna de Graaf, 102 Years Young

By Cecilia Bray, Personal Carer at SwanCare Waminda

Johanna de Graaf was born 9th of January 1917 and met and married her husband Willem. They had four boys, Bill (Willem), Gerrit (Gary), Franklin (Frank) and Johan (John) when they migrated to Australia from Holland on the 5th of October 1950 and moved into the friendly neighbourhood of Carlisle, where they then had their 5th son, Ronald. They stayed in Carlisle for many years before moving to the area of Victoria Park. Johanna’s husband Willem passed away in 1993. Their five boys all married and had children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. These two beautiful people have created many lives, as there is a total of 55 direct descendants: 5 sons, 12 grand children, 30 great grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren, with another one on the way making it eight. ‘It is such a very rare thing in life to be able to meet your Johanna with Great, Great grandmother or great grandmother but we are just so lucky Grandchild Leah and fortunate to be able to introduce our 5th generation to the 1st generation. Oma or “Old Oma”, as the great, great grandkids call her, is still as strong as ever!’

Five Generations! Recently, Johanna was visited by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild! Here’s Johanna with baby Leah, Jess, Doreen and Andrea.

22 SwanCare Resident Story A Chat With Chris

An ex staff nursing when management wouldn’t hesitate member- to let go those staff who were unable to work turned-resident, certain shifts. “Workplaces have become much and one of the more family friendly with more flexibility and many valued opportunity for casual, part time or night duty,” volunteers at she said. SwanCare, we sat down with Chris said nursing was a good job to Chris for a chat. complement having children, and as a young mother she often worked night shift so that she Celebrating could still be available in the day for her family. both Mother’s Now a parent of four adult children and eight Day and grandchildren, Chris’s long-connection with International SwanCare has continued, with her daughter Nurses’ Day Stephanie starting her career as a Carer and on May 12 this then becoming a Registered Nurse at SwanCare year, called Tandara, and her granddaughter’s nursing for a chat with work experience at SwanCare, inspiring her Chris Holden, to undertake nursing training at Edith Cowan a retired nurse University. who dedicated Chris Holden 22-years While acknowledging her family members have of service followed in her footsteps, modestly, Chris would to SwanCare Tandara, and a mother who has not take all the credit, “(My daughter’s) caring inspired nursing careers in both her daughter nature steered her in that direction as well, but and granddaughter, who have also worked at the staff at Tandara, certainly gave her good SwanCare. grounding for her nursing future,” she praised. Chris started her hospital-based nursing Now settled into retirement, three months training in Adelaide in 1964, and since then ago Chris and husband Michael made the has worked through the ranks and retired as move to the village at Bentley Park. Chris said Acting Manager at SwanCare Tandara in 2017. knowing the availability of ongoing care onsite During those years the nursing profession has at SwanCare was an important factor in their experienced many adjustments, including a decision and they couldn’t be happier. shift towards a more family friendly workplace. “It just feels like coming home! Having worked “A lot of changes in nursing have been for over at Kingia and Tandara for all those years, the better,” Chris said. “There is a much more I still see people around who I have known for relaxed atmosphere, in a way, whereas when I a long time. It is so nice when you go for a walk trained it was a real old-matron-style, “Stand to around and, particularly when I volunteer at attention!” Now you still expect that courtesy, Kingia, that the staff still recognise me - even but the style is quite different.” Reminiscing after two years! It is really quite nice.” on her hospital-based training, Chris explains Encapsulating her long and satisfying career, there is much better support between nurses Chris said warmly, “You meet some amazing nowadays, than there was more than 50 years people along the way who have been great ago when she began. She recalls her early mentors.” As indeed, Chris is surely one!

Tidings Magazine 23 Quiz

Thank you to Sue Lewis for contributing this edition’s Clues quiz. It’s a Crossword and Word Search in one! 1. An estate on which crops are grown All answers are streets of Bentley Park. 2. A cape As this is a difficult quiz we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win $20 3. An extinct white hunting dog Sophia's Cafe Voucher. Drop your completed Word Search to SwanCare Administration 4. Protective fire clay boxes Reception to be in the running! 5. Surname of a British naval officer Entries close Friday 12th July 2019. Answers will be published in the next edition of 6. This wood only grows in south west WA Tidings. 7. Derived from the old English “Haye”

8. A bus goes along here Hi there residents! 9. National Park south of Mundaring Would you have time for a chat – and a cup of tea or coffee? Are there any 10. Our CEO residents interested in talking to me about their previous life – or parts 11. A surname there-of? 12. Karl ______, a golfer Did you live in one or more unusual locations that you would like to tell 13. Welsh surname: “Son of Hugh” others about? 14. A doctor’s surname Did you have an unusual job or jobs? 15. A doctor’s surname Do you have some special interest or hobby that you would be interested in 16. A Roman statesman telling others about? 17. A model of car made by Mitsubishi Or would you like to tell me about your favourite recipe/s – savoury or sweet? 18. A Scottish surname

Note: I am always interested in what 19. A town known for tall Karri trees other people have done over the years and how they came to live with us in 20. A girls name or surname this great Village and you may have seen some stories already in the Tidings. 21. A boys name or surname

In this instance, I will be acting as a 22. A shrub or tree reporter for the Tidings – and promise to treat you very kindly. 23. A boys name or surname

Please call me on 625 0058. 24. A Scottish name I await your call, 25. Water that drives a mill wheel Shirley Barnes 26. A German name

24 SwanCare Word Search

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Tidings Magazine 25 Recipe & Book Review

Scrambled Tofu Penny's Book review

Teresa Strelley, Diversional Therapy Coordinator “On a Beautiful Day” by SwanCare Kingia/SwanCare Tandara Lucy Diamond

Published in 2018 This recipe is quick and easy - great for breakfast/brunch. Lucy Diamond is a pseudonym used by Sue Mongredien, an English author who grew up in Nottingham.

As Sue Mongredien she has written several children’s novels.

As Lucy Diamond she writes Adult Romances and General Fictions.

I have selected ‘On a Beautiful Day’ because I feel it will interest some of our readers who like a lighter but just as enjoyable story. It is 1. Tofu usually comes packed in liquid so vastly different to the other one ‘A Diamond to keep the scramble from getting soupy, in the Dust’ by Frauke Bolton-Boshammer wrap the block of tofu in several layers of that was reviewed in April / May’s Tidings. paper towel, then weigh it down with a heavy pot for 10 - 15 minutes to press the ‘On a Beautiful Day’ is a novel set in moisture out. about four friends meeting for 2. Saute 2 spring onions in olive oil, stir a birthday lunch, when a shocking accident in a can of chopped tomatoes and the happens metres away. This acts as a catalyst crumbled tofu. for each of them. 3. Season with salt, pepper and a It is a novel about the startling and tablespoon of turmeric. unexpected turns life can take and above all 4. You can also add mushrooms, spinach, or the friendships that we have, a ‘chick lit’ novel any other vegetable you want to this dish. of everyday women and their lives.

Enjoy! I found it a nice book, ideal for some light reading.

It is on our shelves in our own Bentley Park Library.

26 SwanCare Gardening update

Rose Pruning By the Gardens Interest Group

Some advice is to wait until new growth before fertilising, others say every 6 to 8 weeks from spring. Whichever you choose, an organic slow release fertiliser will keep your roses happy. Share your knowledge and bring your questions to the Gardens Interest Group meetings held through the year on Sundays at 2pm in the Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor, Administration building on the following dates: 9 June Succulents – some plants for sale The roses in the village have continued to shine with autumn bringing the usual colourful flush 18 August Phalaenopsis orchids of flowers but don’t rush to prune them just yet. 20 October Native/Grevilleas With the seasons shifting later each year July- August is a good time to prune aiming to shape 17 November Christmas ornament the plant into an open structure to allow plenty wreaths/flower arrangements of air and sun to penetrate. – Christmas meeting, bring a plate to share A good general rule for shrub roses is to cut 50% off the height, then 50% of the remaining canes at the base, as well as dead canes. Cut canes at an angle just above the leaf to stop disease forming on the ends and then take out any less than pencil thickness. Use the same method for your miniature roses in pots. Go a little harder for hybrid tea and softer for floribunda roses. Clean your secateurs and loppers with a rag soaked in tea-tree oil or diluted bleach between roses. Dispose of dead and dying leaves and pruned branches then spray the plant and the ground around the base with organic lime sulphur to prevent pests and diseases. Keep mulch 50mm away from the trunk and water in some seaweed solution to promote root growth.

Tidings Magazine 27 Letters to the Editor

To the Editor To the Editor

I look forward to receiving my "Tidings" with I would like to request that you consider an all its news and updates - and from me, a article, with photograph, on the electronic big plus for the restructuring of the nursing magnifier viewer at the library. The library titles. However, rarely do I see mention of has the “Human Ware” electronic magnifier, the "Night Owls", the night staff who keep the if you would like to take a photo of it. It only care going, whilst all others are asleep. They requires the power button in the right side are an amazing group of dedicated nurses to start. Many residents that have difficulty and I was fortunate to spend 30yrs of my reading their correspondence may enjoy this 60yr nursing career working with the best amazing device. of nurses one could hope for - look in one of them and you will see what I mean. The viewer is only available in library hours. It was donated to SwanCare by Visibility in My own Granddaughter, as part of her RN Victoria Park. Staff at SwanCare collected it training was fortunate to work at Waminda and brought it to our library. for a short time: I wonder will she follow in my footsteps, knowing that if she does, she Maria. will be heading into a happy career in the family of SwanCare!

Kate Daly RN, Night Clinical Nurse, Tandara Dear Maria, (retired), Como We thank you so very much for your suggestion – it’s wonderful to know what residents wish to read about in their Tidings. Dear Kate, Here is a photo of the magnifier in the library, it Thank you for your letter, it’s lovely to receive one is indeed a handy tool to use for anyone needing from outside the village! paperwork magnified.

You are certainly right about the quiet achievements We will also include it in the next edition of Tiding’s of the night staff, and this is something we have Noticeboard page as a reminder to all. been exploring of late – they do deserve the upmost recognition. We recently published a story on our Many thanks and please keep the ideas coming. website, titled Care Around the Clock: The SwanCare Night Shift and we will also soon be Ed. publishing a great video that goes into “A night in the life” of a Night Nurse at SwanCare.

Look out for the next edition of Tidings – we’ll be featuring these great stories.

If possible, I would also love to speak to you more about your time at SwanCare – it would be great to include an article about nursing in the days gone by, as part of the feature. I will be in touch.

Thank you, Ed.

PS. I hope your Granddaughter does consider a career at SwanCare, it’s a wonderful place to work.

28 SwanCare Out & About Photos from Bentley Park's 'Biggest Morning Tea', 23rd May

Tidings Magazine 29 What’s On: Local Area

Step Into Volunteering Byrne, this event showcases the latest ideas in environment-friendly gardening and The City of Canning is partnering with provides participants with the practical Volunteering WA to host a free workshop for information needed to get the best results anyone who is considering volunteering. from their garden. The workshop will cover: Each event delivers a personalised garden • The benefits of volunteering action plan that helps keep your garden • The application process thriving and our rivers healthy. • The variety of opportunities available for When: Thursday 6th June 6:30pm to 8:30pm all ages, skill levels and availability Where: Bull Creek Community Centre • Your rights and responsibilities as a Cnr of Hassell Crescent & Leichhardt St volunteer Cost: Free • How to best search for volunteering Bookings: Visit www.eventbrite.com.au opportunities from home After the session, find your volunteering opportunity by visiting Get Immersed in Virtual Reality www.volunteeringwa.org.au at Bentley Library When: Tuesday 16 July 2019 Ever 10:30am to 11:30am wanted to Where: Cannington Library try virtual 233 Sevenoaks Street (Cnr Wharf Street) reality? Cost: Free This is your chance to Bookings: www.volunteeringwa.org.au/ experience training-and-events/details?id=6564 the future of modern

technology all while having some fun! Your Garden with Josh Byrne Outdoor climbing? Virtual painting? Shooting zombies? Virtual archery? Fruit Ninja in virtual reality? Give it a go and see what all the fuss about virtual reality is really all about! When: Wednesday 19 June 2019, 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: Bentley Library Hedley Place (Cnr Manning Road), Bentley Your Garden with Josh Byrne is a free Cost: Free workshop series providing Perth residents with the ideas and inspiration to create a successful garden while doing your bit to help the Swan and Canning rivers.

Hosted by ABC TV Gardening Australia

presenter and environmental scientist Josh

30 SwanCare Decluttering the From Hooves to Highways sustainable way In 1905, Lindsay Miles a small delves into the group of realm of “stuff” – Perth’s early why we have too motorists - much of it, and movers and the benefits of shakers, less. gathered to form the She will dispel Automobile the common Club of myths about Western decluttering Australia. and what holds The Club people back. Discover that decluttering had a grand (when done right) can actually be good for vision: to foster ‘automobilism’ in Western the planet and good for you! Explore local Australia, and lay the foundation for the options for donating items, letting them go evolution of motoring. The path was neither responsibly and avoiding landfill. They’ll easy nor direct. cover how to make better choices in future to keep stuff at bay. The Museum of Perth’s latest exhibition, From Hooves to Highways, looks back to a When: Wednesday, 12 June 2019 fascinating window of time when cars first 6:00pm - 7:30pm appeared on our roads and begun vying for Where: Victoria Park Library space with horses, trams, pedestrians and Cost: $3 per person cyclists. Bookings: www.tinyurl.com/declutter2019 A small group of pioneering motorists formed the Automobile Club of Western Australia, to lobby the State Government Family History Group and local Councils for improved road conditions. New industries rose up to support You must be a current library member to the growing number of motorists, while attend. Bring: Any of your current family farriers and stable hands found themselves history information, as well as a pencil/ increasingly out of work. pen, paper and a memory stick (USB) to save your work. Library members have access to Visit the Museum of Perth to learn more Ancestry.com library edition via the public about these key identities who helped to computers and our family historian will be shape our city at the turn of the century, on hand to help you get started or to fill in and to see our fascinating collection of the gaps. photographs and memorabilia as well as a 1905 De Dion Bouton Motor Car. When: Tuesday, 18 June & Tuesday, 16 July Choose between either 9.30am – 11am; When: 21 February 2019 - 21 June 2019 11am – 12.30pm or 1pm – 2.30pm Where: Atlas Building Where: Victoria Park Library 8-10 The Esplanade, Perth Book: Free but bookings essential: contact For more information visit the library. www.fromhoovestohighways.com

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