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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
4
Toodyay National Emergency League announces the V for Victory Ball at the Town Hall Foodyay next Monday night August 18 to raise patriotic funds. Donations for a savoury supper of poultry eggs and savories are gratefully received. Mrs Christie oversees the supper and invites inquiries. Admission is 3 shillings for men and 2 shillings for women.
The pastoral industry watches for possible big exports of beef, lamb, and wool to Russia amid uncertain details and tight refrigerated space. UK restrictions and ship availability shape outcomes as Australia’s canning and wool/clipping plans proceed. Russia may rely on canned meats if shipping space remains limited.
Mrs Louisa Greedy died at her North Toodyay residence on Tuesday afternoon at 81. Born December 7 1859 in Singheton N W, she moved to Western Australia in 1897. She married William John Greedy in Sydney aged 21 and left three sons and two daughters surviving, husband predeceased her. Funeral held at Toodyay Anglican church and cemetery with Rev W Churchill officiating. Relatives listed as mourners and pallbearers named. funeral by J W Purslowe & Sons.
The Tood yay Cycle Club held its usual Sunday races for seniors and juniors. Results show B Murphy first with H Syred second and L Lloyd third. Paul Somerset finished fourth with Kk Kingston second and J Watson third in the junior event.
The Toodyay Red Cross Society reports a year of generous support including cash and numerous items sent to Headquarters such as clothing bedding and food. The society thanks the president and the National Emergency League for their contributions and invites all to the August 26 annual meeting.
Miss Kathleen Perrott and Miss Nona Hickey of Perth are visiting Mrs. L ravers and Mrs. A Kimberley with their young daughter. Mrs. J McKenzie returns from a town trip. Mrs. W A McCutcheon of State Hotel spends a few days in Perth.
A collection of light verses and jokes alternating between playful nursery rhyme style and sharp wit. It includes a golfing club sweep pun, a miserly tale about thirst and hunger, a professor joke, a London American exchange, and a Monday clerk quip about a slow week.
The semi finals of the Toodyay Golf Club ladies championship saw Mrs S G Lee defeat Mrs E Floyd and Mrs G Wing defeat Mrs O H Jager. The final for the championship honour will be played by Mrs Lee and Mrs Wing, likely next week.
British propaganda urges every Australian to aid the war effort by not discussing ship movements. The appeal frames confidential talk as a risk to naval security and champions collective restraint as a step toward victory in the Atlantic.
An old fashioned recipe idea uses Kellogg's Wheat Flakes and coconut with melted butter and baking powder. The method describes pressing into a buttered pan, baking briefly, then cutting into finger lengths while hot to finish cooling on the tray.
A childrens plain and fancy dress dance is set for Friday at Toodyay Hall to raise funds for the Catholic Church. Prizes will be awarded for costumes and admission is 1/-, aiming for a large turnout and a fun evening. The next day a paddy's market will be held at Mr Livyn's premises with a Lawn Hall dance in the evening.
A fragmented notice lists various stalls and events including Paddy's market and a children's dress dance. It mentions Culham Church Tood yay Anglican Church and Catholic Church entries along with an Anglican bazaar and a monster auction sale by N E L.
Warning about backache and leg pains as possible signs of kidney trouble. Explains kidneys remove acids and waste, lists symptoms like swelling and frequent urination, and promotes Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a long used remedy.
A partial roll lists members of the Commonwealth forces who have enlisted or been called up for active service. It includes ranks from sergeant to leading aircraftman and notes units such as RAAF, HMAS Westralia, ALF, and AIF, with many service numbers and battalion designations.
Fragmentary rainfall data with numbers and codes appears. The text lists several figures such as 53 425 1357 1750 1293 and mixed alphanumeric codes, lacking clear context or locations. No identifiable persons or organizations are discernible from the readable portion.
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