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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
1
A church timetable lists August 3 services with Holy Communion at 11.30 a.m. in Toodyay and 8.0 a.m.. Jennacubbine at 10.0 a.m. Divine Worship in Toodyay at 30 p.m. with preacher Rev. H. Fennell.
Sunday races saw L Chitty win the senior event with E Patten second and B Markey third. Junior results had E Bishop first, I Christie second, and B James third. The senior race concluded the ten race trophy series donated by Cpl L Fleay with Wally Chitty top overall by two points over Patten and Chitty.
At a July 12 1941 meeting of the Victoria Plains Road and Vermin Boards it was resolved to apply rates on Unimproved Capital Value and Annual Value under the Road Districts and Vermin Acts. Vermin rate set at two fifths of a penny in the pound on Unimproved Capital Value. Dated July 26 1941. H S Lambert chairman.
A Perth group launches the West Australian War and Industrial Progress Association to promote building wooden vessels to replace metal ships in coastal trade. The aim is to free metal ships for longer routes to Malaya and East markets as war creates a shipping shortage.
The Victoria Plains Road Board advertises the local and general schedule of rates for the current year, outlining assessment matters and charges for residents and ratepayers.
A Toodyay society round up lists visitors and locals such as Miss Rita Fuller from Perth and Mr L Hillbrick. Notices include Chas Fawcett's transfer to Perth and departure soon, plus engagements and new arrivals like Mr and Mrs R Gutteridge. Obscure accidents, miltary leave, and staff changes are noted among Toodyay residents.
The Tood yay branch of the Red Cross Society held a paddy's market in the Town Hall on Saturday. It will benefit by nine pounds six shillings and six pence.
The manager announces a four week closure in Toodyay to repair the cinema plant. Screenings resume August 22 with The Westerner and Slightly Honourable featured.
Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore and Laraine Day lead Dr Kildare Goes Home as the clinic plan in a small town unfolds. The feature Konga the Wild Stallion stars Fred Stone Rochelle Hudson and Richard Fiske amid a grim range backdrop and horse breeder troubles. Newsreels show Free French forces Anzac troops in Alexandria London blitz Hess flight and British fleet actions.
List of events including Grand Patriotic Ball on 20 March 1941, Children's plain and fancy dress dance on 5 September 1941, Paddy's market and night dance on 6 September 1941, and Monster Auction Sale on 1 November 1941, with venues tied to local church groups.
On Saturday August 9 a produce stall will be held in Toodyay to support patriotic and CWA funds. High quality goods will be sold and orders may be left by ringing T 45.
A local V A D hosted a surprise social evening for Mrs. O Hillbrick on Wednesday prior to her departure for Sydney. The event featured games, chatter and supper. Mrs. Hilbrick, who has trained a V A D home nursing section, received a small token of esteem from Mrs. E Floyd.
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