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CONSULATE Court in Thornlie is one of Perth's most spectacular streets during Christmas - now it could become one of the most charitable, too.
Ten of the 13 houses on the street have joined in an annual Christmas lights display for the past 15 years.
Residents are also taking gold coin donations for Princess Margaret Hospital and non-perishable food items for Anglicare WA.
The concept began three years ago when resident Kathy Sharp noticed visitors ``actually asking if they could make a donation''.
"We have thousands of people come up each year, so I contacted the Make-a-Wish Foundation and got a `wishing well' for collections.''
The street has in the past raised $3500 for Make-a-Wish and $3400 for PMH.
Ms Sharp believes the street will surpass this this year.
"Local people will come up prepared with coins or a food donation, and when others have seen that they've jumped out and put money in the tin,'' Ms Sharp said.
A collection point is at 11 Consulate Court, Thornlie.
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