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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
4
On Saturday August 30 a paddy’s market will be held in Mr Lloyd’s shop beside the Newsagency to raise funds for St Stephen’s Guild. Donations of produce are welcomed and Toodyay Red Cross will serve afternoon tea.
Owing to unforeseen circumstances Modern Cinemas will not screen in Tod ay on September 6. The next attraction will be presented on September 19 with the usual high class programme.
Toodyay Post Office records two rainfall events this week with 48 points on Wednesday and 29 points on Thursday. The monthly total advances to 311 points.
On Saturday the Culham Church committee ran a produce stall at Mr Lloyds premises. An excellent array of produce was offered and the church funds will benefit by 417.
The Tood yay Agricultural Society prepares for a gymkhana and pavilion exhibition at the showground on October 11. A planning meeting advertised for August 30 at 9 p.m. aims to finalize arrangements.
Toodyay Health Board states that arrangements are finalised for child immunisation against diphtheria. Parents who wish their children immunised should contact the board promptly as immunisation will occur in October.
The Toodyay Home Guard unit conducted last Sunday field exercises and staged a mock attack on the race course. This Sunday a full day parade will be held in Northam with all members asked to assemble at the Toodyay Post Office at 9 a.m. Transport is arranged and members should bring lunch.
Window cards advertised for appeal notices measure 12 by 10 inches. Twenty cards offered for July 6 delivery.
A vintage health ad urges middle aged readers to use Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder discomfort. It claims quick relief and safety for all ages, noting kidneys remove acids and waste and promising flushing action by 15 miles of kidney tubes.
Last Sunday the Toodyay Cycle Club held its usual races in fine weather with close competition. Senior results show Murphy first, H Syred second, B Markey third. junior placings list E Bishop first, J Watson second, P Somers third.
Visitors staying this week include Newcastle, Mrs Nicholls and daughter, Mrs White, Mr Light. Victoria with Mrs and Miss White, Mr Cutler, Mrs Hassell and children, Mrs Durrant and son, Mr and Mrs Hume, Misses Newton Elliott Hod Howell and Cook, and Mr Beck. Freemasons list Mrs and Miss Glaskin, Mrs Myers and son, Mrs Parlow and children, Mr E Whiting, Mr Flynn, Mr and Mrs F Walker.
A collection of short jokes and exchanges featuring an absent minded man with one foot in a gutter a burglar tale a misfit boot remark a quack doctor bit a banker on a farm and a misfired song with an auctioneer comment. The humor centers on misunderstandings and linguistic mix ups.
At Miling on August 23 the No. 7 Wool Zone Council of the Primary Producers Association passed two motions. They deprecate the Meat Board's agreement with the Federal Government on lamb purchases and Imperial scheme reductions, urging restoration of original Imperial prices due to improved shipping space. They also protest increased charges and the abolition of the 6d rebate on export lambs, urging the wool executive to seek reductions aligned with reduced prices.
Deputy Prices Commissioner Mr C P Mathea announced on August 22 a price reduction for the lower grade superphosphate in Western Australia due to a change in phosphate rock source and quality. WA remains the only state producing 23 per cent grade. other states standard is 22 per cent. The lower grade will cost 2 shillings per ton less than the 23 per cent grade, though the price drop does not match the grade decrease exactly because processing costs for the rock have not fallen proportionally.
A hungry family accompanies a woman into a restaurant. After prompting each member to request steak the woman tells the waiter to bring a steak and eight plates. The staffer hesitates and she quips that if everyone sniffed at the lift they might get more of a meal.
A pound note spent on advertising returns to the hands of leaders who guide others. The tale highlights currency used to boost campaigns and influence in the community.
An advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a superior remedy for piles including itching and protruding forms. It claims the product treats neglect and chronic risk without hindering daily activity and asserts worldwide popularity and demand.
Mrs F Rowan of Jarrahdale returned home by Saturday's train after a short stay with her parents at Walening. Weekend visitors included the Camerers and Miss Camerer. Bolgart Golf Club finals saw W A McCutcheon win and Leo Camerer runner up. D Ludeman won the associate's title. Next Sunday hosts a Cross day with varied events. James Macpherson from South Boulder School vacationing with parents.
A sequence of upcoming activities lists Paddy’s market at Tood yay Anglican Church on 30 August, Penny Street appeal for NEL, a 5 September children’s dance, 6 September market and dance at night, 27 September Anglican bazaar, and 1 November monster auction sale for NEL activities.
Minister for Commerce Sir Earle Page announced arrangements for winding up Barley Pool 1939/40. Final payment of 98000 pounds approved and growers to receive cheques from the Australian Barley Board soon. No 1 Pool held a record harvest of 154 million bushels amid wartime shipping and market challenges.
A list of personnel enlisted in the Commonwealth forces shows many RAAF and AIF members with service numbers and units. The notice requests the public’s help to fill missing details such as numbers and units for several recruits.
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