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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
1
Public notice for the Toodyay Sub Branch R.5.L. R.5.L. announces next meeting in the C.W.A. Hall on Saturday night August 13 at 8 o'clock. Business includes election of officers.
A referendum campaign event is set for Toodyay Town Hall on Thursday August 17 1944 at 3 p m Leaders of the Opposition in the State Parliament A F Watts M L A and L Thorn M L A will address the meeting The notice urges clear knowledge of the issue and asks attendees to be present Authorized by A F Watts and Ross McDonald Parliament House Perth.
Victoria Plains Road and Vermin Boards announce rates based on rateable values under the Road Districts and Vermin Acts. General road rate varies by area from 1 shilling per pound to 1 11 16d per pound, plus a 9d per pound in specific zones. Vermin rate fixed at two fifths of a penny per pound on unimproved capital value. Dated August 5, 1944. H. B. Lambert, Chairman.
Commonwealth notice sets polling sites for Swan sub divisions for the Referendum on the Constitution Alteration post war reconstruction and democratic rights. Voting is compulsory with venues including Bolgart Coondle Culham Jennacubbine Jarokine Nunyle Toodyay and Wongamine. J Goode is the Divisional Returning Officer.
Represented by registered refrigeration engineer Mr. W D Wittingham the Eastern Goldfields Machinery Company opens a district depot in Arcade Buildings Northam for servicing and overhaul of all types of commercial refrigerators. He can be reached via Northam Hotel phone 41. Planned regular service between Northam Merredin and along the Lower and Upper Loop Lines.
Printed and published by W. M. Ferguson for United Press Ltd. at Hailway Goomalling Westery pe.
Advert advised in this issue for a public meeting at Toodyay Town Hall on Thursday August 17 at 3 pm. Leader of the Opposition A F Watts and Deputy Leader L Thorn will present on the referendum. The notice suggests the event educates attendees on the referendum issue.
The Toodyay Sub Centre of St John Ambulance awaits advice on releasing the chassis for their ordered ambulance van. First Aid classes are held every Friday evening in the Toodyay V A D Rooms on Stirling Terrace near the Newcastle Hotel, and all interested are invited.
Picture News promotes Saturday nights program with It Started With Eve starring Deanna Durbin and Charles Laughton. A big star cast leads the bright Hi Buddy! also shown with newsreels and shorts. Next Thursday promises another fine attraction.
After transport delays Toodyay fielded a young side and lost 1.1 to 14.7 as Goomalling relied on skilled veterans like K Clarke and B Heron. Jack Smith Rev Markey and Messenger were standouts for Toodyay while local helpers hosted tea to cover incidental team costs.
In a Sunday match Toodyay defeated Goomalling 2 goals to 1 during the Toodyay footballers visit. Toodyay played short of two key players Mrs Markey and Mrs Donegan, with Jean Ralph of Goomalling joining to make up the side.
The article argues food clothing and housing for Europe and Asia’s devastated populations must be provided and rebuilt. It cites Swiss findings on child trauma under Nazi rule, urging kindness, resources, and global cooperation led by Allied governments. It suggests Australia spend on peace like war to boost production and aid recovery.
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