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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1936
Page
1
A Sunday sighting records coreoursing to actat Coondle with ME Ford and Motor Aste noted in the journey. Names and places appear in fragmented OCR style, reflecting a regional notice of unusual vehicle activity between Coondle and Nungle.
Tender notices issued by H J Bromilow District Engineer call for ploughing on multiple sections including East Northam and Walykatchem with 50 mile to 65 mile chain marks. Bids cover both railway sides, require class of implements, and specify repairs to fences and water pipes after work.
Something Fresh Toodyay will host a baseball exhibition at the Showground on Sunday afternoon. Bristile Bull Dogs Men's Club will bring two Bristile works teams. they play at 2 pm, with the winner to face the other Bristile team at 4 pm. The event starts around 3 pm after a lunch arrival, and lasts about two hours.
Mr Vernon Hamersley M.LC visited Perth for the opening of Parliament last week. Subiaco agent for the ALM Mr Smith and Lucety spent the weekend at Key Farm. Miss Nancy Campbell of Northam visited. Services were held at the Toodyay Methodist Church by Rev Fleming from Northam. Mr David William David of the Taxation Department was in Toodyay most of last week. Welcome to Mr Tom Brady transferred from Northam to the Loco Staff in Toodyay. Mrs J C Ampine wife of the Acting Belgian Consul and her son visited the hotel. Miss Stone who resided at Toodyay will be among visiting baseball players next Sunday. Miss Stone's father was once stationmaster at Toodyay.
A general news item reports a euchre carrel planned for We Angus 29 with entries open and prizes to be awarded. It also notes Northam dentist H B Wing visiting today for a Sunday event at the Newtons Hotel between 6 and 8 PM, inviting attendance.
Chairman of the Road Board announces that continuous electric light service will begin in October. This allows installation of appliances and radio receivers, eliminating battery reliance. Consumers are advised Perth devices must match 220 volt DC supply and avoid 250 volt units and cheap lamps that underperform locally. Suitable appliances are available, with best long-term value on lower current use.
A Toodyay public court heard Stuart King charged with failing to register an entertainment on May 13. The case, led by David W. Dead of the Taxation Department, involved officials including Megsts Wood and E. E. Bitery Jr. The court emphasized the requirement to register, buy tickets, and issue tax tickets with refunds on canceled events, warning penalties up to 59 pounds imprisonment. Further prosecutions were anticipated as more cases emerge.
The Acting Minister for Commerce explains under the Wine Grapes Charges Acts of 1929 a charge is levied on wineries and distilleries for grapes used in wine and fortifying spirits. Winery and distillery owners must file by July 30 each year with the Secretary of Commerce in Canberra, declaring total fresh and dried grapes delivered for the year ended June 30. Penalties include annual charges for failing to file the declaration.
A notice previews a coming social event at the Convent Pall to be hosted by the parish. It mentions an upcoming evening with an orchestral performance by Jimmyriffin's band and teen retained for the occasion. Further details will appear in later columns.
Break away for a change and travel light with trunks under hatch. Travel light and full freedom assure the odds you are certain to catch Carey Wood's Great Peppermint Cure.
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