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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
1
A concert organized by Mrs. F Burt for the Toodyay Red Cross and Anglican Church featured many Perth artists at Toodyay Town Hall on Saturday. The event was a great success and raised about £15 in proceeds.
Alarm arose at Viewlands tennis court when a small snake was found in a water bag. A lady member discovered the reptile while filling the bag at the well, prompting caution.
Dorcas marks Eric Ferguson's 21st birthday this week. Constable Clarke takes a three week holiday with Constable Gamble relieving. Cliff Wood returns to Toodyay after visiting sister in Northam. Allan may be facing wedding bells soon. R Jefferys and D Donegan join Air Force Staff at Bullsbrook. Les Rayner of Nabawa engaged to Doris Ash of Dindiloa. Mrs Mary Waters celebrates 94th birthday on West Toodyay road with relatives on 24 November.
Vintage ad offering RE NU products for motorists and wearers including Nu-Meal engine conditioner, puncture proofing spray, plastic leather spread, Mend radiator leak stopper, and battery welder. Claims easy application, nationwide COD, trial tubes with prices, and representation requests.
Captiol Theatre presents Young Dr Kil as a Friday Saturday and Monday attraction at the Northam Carmic Theatre. The piece follows a young medical student in a drama about ambition and ethics.
The local Red Cross branch gratefully acknowledges donations to its funds amid wartime activity. The message mentions charity drives and a country doctor father, with cast Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore in Stranded In Paris, a song and dance troupe tale. Pax Australian and Metro News reels will be screened.
Widespread regret followed the death of Mrs Maude Milda Smith at her Stirling Terrace home after a long illness. Aged 53, she leaves husband E J Smith and six sons and three daughters. The funeral was held at Toodyay Cemetery with a Mother's Union service at the Church of England.
A call goes out for clothing donations to aid soldiers and to bolster Red Cross funds for bandages and medical supplies. The appeal seeks needed garments and steady support to sustain wounded and on‑duty personnel through ongoing relief efforts.
The article reports the death of Frank Garnett, aged 60, from a heart attack days after his sister Mrs. Smith died. Garnett, a returned soldier of the 27th battalion 7th brigade ATF, was twice wounded in the last war and had cancer treatment at Northam Hospital for three months. The funeral occurred on Thursday.
The death occurred on Wednesday of Charles S Yock Lunn widely known in the Toodyay district. He owned the Evergreen Garden Orchard at Cuendle Cuendle. Funeral planned for Thursday at Toodyay.
Despatches report Melville militia boys enjoying camp with inoculations making many briefly ill. Commanding officer praised the core units while noting Flick’s unshaved appearance and loss of his blow lamp. Coveted pay prompts camera purchases for portraits in The Good yay Herald, promotions, and leave allowances amid busy routines.
The editorial notes that the Red Cross concert report is postponed to the next issue. Listed are attendees and contributors including Mr Lloyd Messrs G N and W S Clarke Miss Dot and Marie Clarke Dave Sarah and family Mr and Mrs W Dongan and family Mr and Mrs J Sinclair Misses and A Hasell two Unknown Friends Toodyay Veteran Cricket Club. Funeral arrangements were handled by J W Purslowe and Sons.
A fragment notes a weekly issue printed and published every Friday by R. W. Crosbie in Stirling Tyrac, Woodyay, Western Apptrali, with garbled locality details. The readable piece confirms a routine of Friday printing by the named publisher.
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