07 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
1
Readers are informed that the monthly journal operates as a local agentur and commercial overview. Copies and subscription forms may be obtained on application to this office.
Government notice from WAGR calls for ploughing firebreaks across sections East Northam to Clackline Miling on August 42 1936. Tenders must quote price per mule mile for both sides of the railway and specify plant class. Bids due at the District Engineer's Office Newtham by 4 pm August 42 1936. lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance.
In this Friday column the writer laments local sports bodies dissolving due to jealousy and apathy. The piece urges older generations to set a proper example, insists youth must be shown a true sporting spirit, and calls for wholehearted, cooperative action to improve town life and future welfare.
Mrs Lionel Lloyd has recovered from indisposition and is active again. Gordon Wing is steadily recovering from a leg injury sustained playing football. Les Davey returns to Fremantle after annual leave in Toodyay. H M Campbell is on sick leave with a bad back. Kedda from Malay states is staying at the Rectory with Mrs F G OHalloran. Mrs Hutchings of Toodyay West is steadily regaining health after a brief indisposition.
Miss Aloha Baker and party arrive in Melbourne from Perth during a world tour in a Ford V-8 to visit Australia then New Zealand and beyond. They plan to visit Sydney Brisbane and other centers, collecting material for magazines and radio lectures before returning to the United States in about eighteen months. Baker, a bright and colorful traveler, speaks many languages and notes Australia resembles the United States in several aspects. The group prides the Ford V-8 for handling tropical heat floods and deserts, recalling earlier Fords that circled the globe.
Readers are urged to consider who should contact the Department of Agriculture to dispatch officers for investigating crop and pasture pests such as grain red, lucerne pest, pea weevil and spiders. The notice questions responsibility and action for pest control assistance.
The fragment notes the Toodyay Herald printed by Stuart King at the ministered office on Stirling Terrace Todjay. This OCR snippet preserves names and location, indicating a local newspaper production detail.
Adolph Menjou stars as barley and backs Wallace Beery in The Mighty Barsum at the Northam Capital cinema this Saturday.
The Church of England event at Toodyay Town Hall drew a full house last Friday night under church auspices. Rev. F. G. O'Halloran addressed attendees while Wiltshire and Messrs Wr 1 3 and Brewis offered items. After arrangements by the law guild the crowd enjoyed singing dancing and community fellowship in a large, smooth social with strong turnout for future events.
M A Wein, a visiting artist from Northan, will perform at the venue on Sunday. Wright may be consulted for masao'a events between 1 and 3 pm, offering guidance on local bookings and schedules.
A historical column promotes Woods peppermint cure as a remedy for congestion and colds, touting its effectiveness and wide use. The ad style copy urges readers to try the product for relief and comfort during illness.
A social event honors the Robins hockey team and Can dle team for their Fallowes Cup win. Megui oe hosted at his home, with about 30 guests including Mrs. Taylie Gil. Elders praised the team in a formal, well timed reception.
Fragmentary OCR text from a tavern scene with garbled phrases and scattered lines. It hints at loud singing, a bell or trumpet cue, and a celebration or confrontation among revelers, but specifics are unclear.
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