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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
1
The Toodyay Road Board holds its monthly meeting tomorrow at the Road Board office on Stirling Terrace. Dentist G R D Sanders of Northam will now visit Toodyay on alternate Wednesdays, next on Wednesday August 28, at his Newcastle Hotel premises.
Tood yay Cash Stores recommend Wilson and John's melon and pumpkin seeds with stock on hand. Jager's Stores Toodyay offers new season Spring mantles and millinery. Save time and money by shopping locally.
A vintage advertisement lists trial tubes and treatments for engines tyres and leathers including Re Nu Liquid Nu Metal and Kant-Puncture. It promises harmless engine preservation up to 10000 miles and offers C O D shipping from Melbourne with a Richmond Street address and 1932 establishment.
A parade of the Toodyay 10th Light Horse troop will assemble at the drill hall Sunday at 10 a.m. A Wongamine hall dance the previous night drew a packed house and proceeds will aid Maxine Markey in the Roman Catholic popular baby competition.
The Northam Christian Endeavour Band will take the Methodist Church service on Sunday afternoon. Friday night events at the Lesser Toodyay Town Hall included bridge and rummy with prize winners listed: bridge ladies Mrs Cook first, Miss Gadsdon second. bridge gents Mr Savage Jr and Mr Rayner second. rummy winner M Geary first, Dossie Sinclair second.
Correspondence invites residents and organisations to back an abridged show and gymkhana in October to raise patriotic funds. The plan includes horticultural displays, farm produce, equestrian and pedestrian ring events, and a society organized six events followed by a dance. A meeting is set for August 20 in the Lesser Hall at 8 p m with an open invitation.
Mr Cyril Batty and Mr Mac Wroth received notice to report for service in the R A A F. Miss Marjorie Lloyd and Miss Maureen Moore left Toodyay on Tuesday to take up employment at Carnarvon. Among West Australian troops in Palestine was Private Jim Webber O Neill of Quaiading formerly of Toodyay. he served in the last war there. In Toodyay Mrs Barron and Mr Abe James visited relatives. Mrs Barron aged 94 renewed old Toodyay friendships.
Northam Capitol Theatre presents the screening of Rulers of the Sea with Doulas Fairbanks and Margaret Lockwood in a salty romantic tale of steam triumph over sail. The supporting feature The Escape stars Kane Richmond June Gale and Henry Armetta on Friday Saturday and Monday evenings.
Bay mare six years old for sale described as a fine military remount. Over fifteen hands high and capable of carrying fifteen to sixteen stone. Apply to Atsert A. Ferguson, Bolgart.
Mr and Mrs Allan Stewart recently came back after a fort night on holiday leave enjoying a restful break with family and friends.
A Wednesday night meeting of the Toodyay Golf Club decided to cancel this week's local fixture for the vice-president's trophy to allow members to accept an invitation from the Northam club and participate in a professional's event. The associates competition will proceed as usual.
The Northam Local Board of Health reports a wide spread influenza outbreak with many sufferers in hospitals and at home. Dr F T Beamish notes ongoing cases with complications such as pneumonia and autumn troubles and calls for increased hospital accommodation from Minister Panton.
Last week Toodyay traveled to Northam to face Nitt Towns but many top players pulled out at the last moment. Half time scores had Towns leading 38 to 3 6, and in the second half Towns dominated to win 16 16 to 7 7. Young Toodyay players Mac D K Bernie Wroth Harry Rayner Jeff Garnie Smith Miltye and George Leeder showed promise. A Northam scout reportedly enquired about several Toodyay players including No 11.
On Friday last August 9 at Toodyay Police Court Tony Paul was charged with selling tobacco to someone under 18 under the Liquor and Tobacco Act. A fine of 10 shillings and 3 shillings costs were imposed. In the Children Court three charges were adjourned due to defendants illness.
District activists push to keep the district visible and funded as supporters rally for continued representation and resources. Organizers highlight local impact and urge residents to participate in upcoming forums and elections.
A St Stephen's Mothers Union meeting is announced with a service at 2 30 p m. A welcome is noted for attendees and parish members.
English OCR fragment mentions envelope pricing and quantities. It lists 250 units at a discounted rate and 1 000 unit order with unclear merchant names or locations. The text is fragmented and lacks verifiable context.
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