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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
1
Conditions favored players as Woodlands Cup leaders posted 70s after the morning round. Bowden led by one stroke after the first 18 and then edged the field to win by a single stroke. In the afternoon Lee lowered his handicap with a nett 67, while the club championship and plate qualifiers also produced tight scoring and notable rosters.
In conjunction with the championship and plate matches the club will stage an 18 hole Captain's versus Vice Captain's contest next Sunday.
The Toodyay branch of the Farmers Union met at the C W A Hall on Tuesday August 12 with strong attendance. Resolutions call for equitable wage increases for farmers who board workers and urge head office to press for higher basic wages. The group backs appointing more veterinary officers and possibly cooperative veterinary services. Members will contribute at least 10 shillings to Dr H W Bennetts Benefit Fund and inform the Farmers Weekly editor.
Toodyay fielded 16 players, hampered by injuries and absentees, and fell to Calingiri at Calingiri last Sunday. Stan Robinson left with a bad knock risking season-end. Calingiri led 26.18 to 2.8 with Bain brothers and Hill among top scorers. Proceeds from the Toodyay Bolgart match to aid local Ambulance and Clinic.
Bolgart faced Carani at Carani with Bolgart missing two key players and Carani fielding seventeen players. Bolgart led early and entered a tight third quarter, with the game swinging until late. Bolgart finally broke the deadlock with a decisive six pointer, finishing Bolgart 10 6 to Carani 8 11.
Toodyay hockey team lost 5 3 to Calingiri last Sunday on Bell 2 and N. King 1. Dossie Chitty scored 2 goals and M. Markey 1 for Toodyay. Best players for Calingiri were B. Bain Correy P. Campbell and V. Shaw. for Toodyay D. Chitty I. Markey N. Dorrizi and M. Markey.
The Victoria Plains Association team to play Wongan Hills on Saturday August 23 has been selected with V. Glass as captain and players B. Bain B. Robinson D. Chitty D. Bain Waters J. Ohde M. Jones N. Dorrizi I. Markey and B. Correy.
Toodyay Repertory Club staged Crystal Clear at Toodyay Town Hall drawing good attendance. Willlie Wilkinson played by Tom Patten elicited laughs as he navigated a nagging fiancée and a disappearance plot amid strong support from Penny Matthews and Mrs Cronely.
The Toodyay Rifle Club reports the fourth stage of the W Ellery Cup held last Sunday at 300 yards. Ted Messenger led with 34 of 35, followed by Larry Cook and L Purser. Standings show Purser and Haywood near the top. two stages remain for the winner to emerge. A new 700 yards mound is nearing completion, improving range and club event interest. Next Sunday’s 500 yards first stage of the P M Hammersley Trophy.
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