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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
1
Kirsten Lord captured the Lee Steere Cup at Goomalling as players tested their form in a club event. The event drew a crowd near the clubhouse where several opponents posted scores, with names including Babertean Davy Temperley and Lademann among others listed for the next round.
The Ellery Cup event honored Mrs. Bon Ohiy Tow and Mrs. Br eh Twenty as winners in prior years. Mr. Mhilkeny led the field this year with a strong showing and Mrs. P. Vanegas was runner-up. Mrs. Ord claimed best morning round and Mr. Wing won for best overall performance.
In the Northam Districts Badminton Pennant match at St Johns Hall Toodyay faced the Bostals. Players listed include W Watson Jt B Patten J Gregson Miss Gibbins Mine B Rayner and Mrs J Patton. Postes dominated early and finished ahead with final score 10 sets Toodyay 6.
The Toodyay Rifle Club results show a tearing victory in a spoon event aided by Clift and Weey. Scores listed include 47 1/3 and 44 1/3 with shooters like Purser and Rayner scoring in the 40s. Next Sunday a 600 yard contest and a 500 yard visit to Northam district union prize meeting are planned.
Last Saturday Northam Club ran a Northam to Toodyay cycling event with riders familiar with long distances. Hunter won with Appleton second and Green third in the Northam race while Lloyd led a Toodyay rider, and the following day the Toodyay Junior Club held a points aggregate with A Lloyd and H Lloyd scoring top positions in A and B grades respectively.
Long service leave end brings back headmaster Mr Bradshaw at the local State school with Mr Lloyd having relieved him. Harvey operations and new staff arrivals, including Mr Leon Piesse departing for a ment. Golf meeting success draws praise and a local trophy to Mr J Langlwi. Ex Toonyay resident Mr H Powril seen in town. Sympathy offered to the McAuliffe family on the infant’s death. Perth visitors report blackouts from engine trouble. railways Commissioner G W Hall and J W Hall visit Toodyay. Ford sedan spotted with owner D Forsyth. Wally Howie seen in town, departing for Perth for further treatment.
The late Mr J C Lucas died on Tuesday 3rd August at age 80 after a brief illness. Born in England he lived in the Toodyay district since age four and farmed at Bejoording for 30 years before retiring three years ago. A keen follower of football and cricket he was loved for his generous nature. The funeral was at Culham cemetery with Rev Wardman officiating. He leaves wife, daughters and three sons.
Toodyay traders and residents met with Commissioner G. W. Hall to discuss mail service, goods transport, and storage needs. W. Dawson noted limited perishables. the commissioner defended the existing morning mail run as adequate. Brian Buzzard urged stock protection and shade-fee reforms for WACR plants across the state. H. Overmton moved to thank the commissioner and pressed for fulfillment on his next visit.
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