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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
4
Local and General notices announce Toodyay Cash Stores Ltd selling prime wheaten hay by quantity and farming implements. Prices and quantities are listed for farmers and tradespeople.
A visitor to Elder's Annual Stud Dale at Subiaco, Mr. Charlie Lloyd, returned home with two pedigree Shorthorn heifers.
The 1th Light Horse Parade will be a voluntary event at Wyening on Sunday September 1. Toodyay members will march in drill order at 8 45 am starting from the drill hall. Vacancies remain for further recruits.
The Newcastle darte fell to Too yay Club on Friday with Jack Wilson producing the club's dart set from his pocket. Too yay Club dominated to win by nine games. On Wednesday Sports defeated Freemasons by one game.
The 20th Century Fox drama The Rains Came screens Friday Saturday and Monday evenings at the Northam Capitol Theatre. Starring Myrna Loy Tyrone Power and George Brent the film offers gripping spectacle and intense emotions. Hidden Power with Jack Holt is the supporting feature.
Society notes record Mr Bill Byrne of Wig mor es Ltd touring with Mr and Mrs L Lloyd in Toodyay for mid winter holidays. Cliff Wood and family visit Toodyay while Fitzharding of the Bank of NSW WA calls in. A surprise party honours Miss Ronnie Hodgkinson at the Hodgkinson home. The Erringtons’ eldest son and his wife visit Toodyay, lodging at Station House. Mrs T F Christie and Mrs A Phillips enter Fermoy Hospital for nursing training as Toodyay V A D members.
Mr. Chas. Alday secretary of the Toodyay Road Board has returned from a sea voyage aboard the Koolama to Derby last weekend. His improved health supports his recommendation of the trip.
Messrs Jager's Store Toodyay offers a large war map with AIF ranks decorations and colour patches with each pair of Holeproof Hosiery. A coupon invites a Win the War slogan in eight words or fewer for a chance to win £50.
Mr G S Manuel assumes management of Mesers C V Batty Ltd Toodyay in Mr Batty absence on R A A F service. Manuel, known as representative of Sydney Atkinson Ltd, promises best service and attention to clients in his new role.
The first lamb shipment for export passed through on Tuesday totaling 500 from Bindi. Paddy Lloyd and his wife will arrive from Katanning tomorrow to relieve firemen during annual leave, starting with Phillips. Lighton goes into camp for seven weeks, Hall is ill, Thomp son remains sick but hopes to return Monday. The district engineer and Inspector Dempsey tour on Wednesday.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Erickson on the birth of a son. Mrs H Murray and Kathleen of Mount Hawke visiting relatives at Wattening and Calcarra. Mrs N Hounslow and son Keith of Bedford Park spending a week with Mr and Mrs Harris. Masters Peter and Bob Syred home on holidays. Master Alban Travers spending school vacation with parents. Miss A Keamy at Watheroo and Perth. Kolgart Golf Associates travel to Toodyay for a return match. Mrs J Martin spending a few days in Perth. Mrs T Laurence and two children of Nedlands arriving to spend time with Mr and Mrs F Laurence. Mr M A Brechin of the Eolsart school holidaying at Cunderdin.
Federal Elections notice lists Mr. T. W. Marwick delivering campaign addresses to electors in multiple towns. Events span August 31 to September 7 with sessions in Dow erin Toodyay New Norcia Gingin Moora Miling Dalwalling Ballidu Wongan Hills Goomalling York at scheduled times.
Mr Barnard Liorel Clarkson aged 72 died at Northam Hospital on Thursday. A Toodyay native, he farmed there for years before moving to Calvigiri ten years ago. A prominent thoroughbred breeder, he imported the English sire One Way. Survived by his widow and seven daughters and one son, the funeral was held at St John’s Northam with Masonic rites at the grave.
The Primary Producers Association Calingiri branch passed a motion opposing price rises for superphosphate wool packs and binder twine. B L Clarkson died August 22 at 72, a noted athlete. Calingiri won the Victoria Plains football final against Wyening 15 17 to 7 8 and the hockey final over Vericoii 2 1. Volunteer Defence Corps parades attract over three hundred attendees.
A Victoria Plains Road Board convened rally on August 14 drew a large crowd. Berry M.L.A. appealed for fighting funds to win the war, with £762 raised to date. Community singing and performances by Miss May Pilgrim and Mr. David Lyle kept attendees in good spirits.
Friday morning publication rule for contributions. Submissions should arrive by Thursday noon to ensure printing. Wednesday night is the cutoff for alterations to existing ads. The rule will be strictly enforced to balance the work week.
The article recalls the August 1914 Guards Brigade march and defense near Ypres, noting Captain Francis Grenfell and Major Alexander receiving V Cs. It chronicles the 7th Division’s arrival, the failed German offensives, bayonet charges, and Sir John French calling those actions the finest in the war. It ends with pride in British deeds and a pledge to emulate them.
Toodyay Golf Club reports Mr. O H Jager as the winner of the Vice-President's trophy with a net 69 last Sunday. Next Sunday at 9 30 a m play begins the second round of the Championship. In the afternoon the Captain's trophy will be played alongside the third round of the Championship.
The Toodyay Cash Stores Ltd announce appointment as agents in the Toodyay Bolgart district for Wigmores Ltd with a full range of farming gear including Shearer ploughs harvesters headers and tractors Caterpillar. Also agents for Texas Oil Co oils kerosene and Power Chief. Wool stockbrokers and general produce agents Goldsborough Mort & Co. Ltd. Demo and Hotpoint radio news demonstration offered.
No. 7 Wool Zone Council met at Miling with limited attendance due to sickness and weather. A. Campbell of Kennongorring was honoured. reports covered orchard registration, ammunition sales, income tax proposals, and high wool pack prices. Delegates urged financial checks, stock delivery accountability, and action on transport issues. Next meeting set for November 23 at Wongan Hills.
On Sunday at 9.30 a.m. interested persons in the Home Defence movement should assemble at the Toodyay Rifle range for miniature range target practice. Attendees are requested to bring their own .22 rifles.
The record shows rainfall totals for August with dates and amounts including August 1 1 pt. August 2 6 pts. August 4 1 pt. August 11 5 pts. August 22 30 pts. August 24 69 pts. August 25 28 pts. August 20 2 pts. Total 1 42 inches and year to date 10.44 inches.
To Our Readers We will always be glad to get items of news and general interest. Social notes and, news of land and stock matters are particularly acceptable. Secretaries of clubs and all institutions which desire publicity are requested to keep the editor informed of their progress and intentions. Send notice of meetings when held. Send them along to your district paper and help to make it a valuable record of your district's doings.
A pound note spent on advertising returns soon to lead another by the hand, signalling promotional impact. The brief item notes the circular economy of coin usage and suggests a cycle of spending and return in commerce.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are advertised as a long trusted remedy to flush out waste from the kidneys and ease backache arthritis and leg pains. The copy urges readers to ask a chemist or store for the pills and claims widespread use for over four decades.
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