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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
3
A safety warning on cigarette fire risk cites tragic cases and bushfires in Australia. It urges strict rules: crush matches, extinguish butts in ash trays, avoid smoking near flammables, never smoke in bed, and to respect no smoking signs.
In fine weather the Tood yay Associates Championship and Plate moved to the semi finals last Wednesday. Four players remained in each division after close matches with Ms. S. G. Lee defeating Miss Twine 4 and 2 and Mrs. Floyd beating Mrs. Chapman 3 and 2 in the championship. In the plate, Mrs. Temperley defeated Mrs. Lloyd 3 and 2 and Mrs. Hayes beat Mrs. Pettit 7 and 5 amid few surprises.
The piece reports a weekend camp on August 2 3 with many ranks enjoying it while some footballers missed leave. Wing training continued and wireless training aims to aid troop leaders. Major Blue Lovegrove remains second in command as Captain Bill Fisher becomes O C of A Squadron. Lieut Albi North appointed transport officer and Sgt Eric Patton becomes Troop Leader at Toodyay. The Serpent will coordinate D and M Wing training and Sgt Patten will head Gunnery, with Corporal Barrett joining A Squadron. A big dance at Northam Town Hall on August 20 is announced.
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