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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1923
Page
3
A printers strike that halted New York papers underscored newspaper advertising value. Big stores failed to substitute, while Henry Ford redirected nearly all winter ad funds to newspapers. The piece argues newspapers reach millions of homes, are read and prompt faster action than flashy tactics.
Liverpool brokers forecast steady English demand for Australian dried fruits with regular discharges and favorable freight. They note packing quality gaps and competition from Greeks, Spaniards, and Californians, who benefit from lower rates and strong marketing. California, beta Greek, and Afghan seacon cited as rivals.
Sporting notes report Toodyay lost to Nungle on Sunday while Coondle defeated Bejoording. Scotty the cable expert scored 1 not out and later returned to Toodyay amid chatter. Also noted are boxing results, billiards, cricket remarks, and upcoming tennis courts and sales by Robert Waters Jr.
Races at Northam on Wednesday yielded winners in six events. Notable results include Mossville winning the Third Class Plate at six furlongs with War Banner second and Turin third, and Auvergne taking the Western Australian Handicap at one mile ahead of Boonamunga and Jolly Bright. War Banner also finished second in the subsequent Seven furlongs Third Class Plate with Clever winning and Black Amber third. Rockeena led the Seven furlongs Fourth Class Plate with Rifle Ball close behind and Florellis third. Probie won the Northam Handicap at a mile and a quarter, with Maori Boy second and Elmore third.
Our selections for today’s W. A. T. C. races include Flying Handicap with Ailsa Bell Kil Reid and Jolliette in that order. Also Forrest Plate with Avernus Neatfoot and Beggar Lass leading as trio and other races listed with top picks.
Toodyay lost to Nungle after a competitive match. Harold Donegan top scored for Toodyay with 50, Boyle 24 and Lee 18 also stood out. For Nungle, Jervois scored 69 and Don egan plus Beard and Brennan contributed in the field and with runs as the home side posted 118.
The Anglican News notes a fully choral Holy Communion at 11 o'clock on Advent Sunday with confirmed members invited to receive. Evening service at 7 30 features a sermon by the Rector.
Photographs that glow in the dark by Mr. A Vanek Prague are shown at the Royal Photographic Society exhibition. The display suggests practical uses such as luminous portraits to scare burglars by creating a haunted house effect. Also noted is Mr George Prendergast of the Federal Taxation Department being asked to contest a riding seat, son of the Victorian Labour Leader.
The article praises the local cricketers for their close, exciting matches and constant effort. It notes a recent loss to Coondle with a score of 116 by the visitors and 76 for 4 by the locals, plus the belief Nungle has little chance in the upcoming meet. It also mentions a Friday school social in Culham Hall with performances by Nell Tyndal Eva Chitty Olive Tyndal Rose Ralph Jean Mackintosh Arthur Smith and an art union won by Ewen Mackintosh.
Readers are urged to subscribe for the LIVE PAPER with a 3 shillings prepayment or 3 shillings 6 pence booked per quarter across the district.
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