11 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
1
August 13 mass times at Mundaring 9.30 and Mt Helena Church service notes. Mr A A Robertson organizing secretary of Anglican orphanages gave a fine address at St Stephen's Church detailing the churchs work for orphans in this state and what remains to be done for children in need.
The General Meeting will convene in the Lesser Hall on Monday the lath of August at 9 pm. The agenda includes the election of officers.
Dorcas Miss Mary Howlett visited Toodyay last weekend. J O Sullivan departed for Perth Tuesday. E Hunsley child welfare officer called on Monday. J C Phillips plans a Northward departure soon. Jean Campbell from Perth enjoys a short holiday at the Victoria Hotel. Scavenger hunt inquiries directed to Mrs Christie or Miss Waller. Tomkins of Mullewa visited Toodyay. Tom senior cheered Wanderers at Bolgart Sunday. Notables staying at Freemason's Hotel include Cross family and others. Beverley Military Ball hosts Toodyay militia and friends with a sizeable group including Clarkson Phillips Drake-Brockman Wroth Maitland and others.
Publican booth rights for Toodyay Show Ground on 14 October 1939. Tender must cover sale of cold drinks ice cream confectionery and related items but exclude cakes biscuits and tobacco. Tenders close 15 September. No obligation to accept any tender.
The advertisement lists multiple Re Nu products including te RE-NU Liquid for engines, CAR-NU for auto finishes, KANT-Puncture tire sealant, RE-NU Plastic Leather Rubber, MEND a-Lesk radiator leak stop, and RE NU Battery Welder. It promotes trials, COD shipping, and Melbourne based Ree Nu Lid with representatives sought.
Tender notices invite offers for the Booth and Refreshment Booth at the Toodyay Show. The Toodyay Hospital Board will hold a general meeting in the Lesser Hall on Monday 14 August at 7:30 p.m.
The first shipment of export lambs was consigned this week from Culham by Mr. W. Jervois. Repairer E. W. James resumed duties after a holiday. Driver Flanders and Perth officials toured by his engine on Monday. K Waddington faces transfer to Kalgoorlie soon. Kevin will be missed at the local station. Miling stack near completion. Wheat from Bindi Bindi stock raised. Wheat from Toodyay stack being dispatched to W. A. Farmers. bag wheat railage from Wattening is well in hand.
Deanna Dunbin stars in a light hearted Three Smart Girls Grow Up with Nay Grey and Helen Paresh as her sisters. The comedy blends tangled affairs with amusing misadventures and national touches. Blondie with Larry Sims features Baby Humpring in a playful screen lineup alongside Sleeping Beauty and Fox and Met newsteels.
The monthly Road Board meeting will be held tomorrow Saturday at the Road Board office on Stirling Terrace.
Telegraph department footballers from the Perth GPO visit Toolyay for the weekend of August 26 and 27. A dance in their honour is planned for Saturday night with further details to be advertised later.
A spirited discussion at Toodyay and Bolxart centers on whether the Commonwealth Government should actively encourage Jewish immigration. Participants weigh policy benefits, social integration, and national interests with emphasis on humanitarian duty and societal cohesion.
A 45 acre ram prospecting area No. 254 Jumperdine near Toodyay yielded 160 oz of gold in plates. Ore sent to Toodyay and Coolgardie battery. Area granted to N Crump on behalf of a small syndicate. two men employed. shaft to 35 ft reached a 7 ft wide lode. 45 tons of ore tested from surface exposed payable ore down to 150 ft. A battery may be elected soon on the property.
A resident objects to the Toodyay Northam road work by Lloyd Bros. and board workmen who removed a crossing, set posts in the road centre, and dug trenches. The resident protests the dangerous obstruction, claims no consent or need existed, warns of liability for accidents, and rejects the bill.
A Toodyay Agricultural Society gathering listed president E Lee Steere and members including Watkins Phillips Hamersley Brockman Batty Dullea Kiedel Beardman Atwell Hayes Jefferys and secretary G Jefferys. Plans advanced for the October 14 show with discussions on correspondence donations and judges.
A Tuesday night debate at Toodyay Lesser Hall featured teams from Bolgart and Toodyay. The panel included Parker Wintielul and Travers versus Watkins Clarkson and Christie. After arguments, adjudicator Dr Wordy delivered a verdict in favor of Bolgart.
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