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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
4
The piece condemns Japan and laments Allied POWs' treatment. It argues Japan's quest for empire is near collapse and urges postwar reckoning and education to reform Japanese society, warning of future threats if left unchecked.
On November 24 the Toodyay Sub Branch held a meeting to welcome J M W Anderson president of the WA RSL and Len Thorn M L A executive. Both speakers praised the revived Toodyay Sub Branch and discussed a permanent home with two schemes likely. A vote of thanks and a convivial gathering followed. The next meeting is December 12 to discuss a permanent home with potential allied hospitality from Caolingiri Sub Branch.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills promise relief for backache and frequent urination by flushing kidney tubes and removing poisons from the blood. The advertisement urges adults and children to use the product, claiming safety and long-standing effectiveness for over 40 years.
December promotion invites purchase of tickets for Charities Consultation with a first prize of £2000. The message suggests the month may be lucky and urges buying ticket today, referencing ticket No 2320.
Goomalling Hospital seeks a matron to relieve ward duties. Applications are invited for the senior nursing role including overseeing patient care and staff coordination at the regional facility.
Information has been received by his wife in Goomalling that Pilot Officer Nicholson has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation praises his tour of operations including attacks on heavily defended German targets and an Amiens sortie where he aided gunners despite damage to his aircraft. Nicholson, son of Mr and Mrs FE FP Nicholson of Goomalling, trained in Australia with the RAAF before serving in Britain during the invasion of France.
An advertisement addresses eczema sensitive people, noting non dirt causes and skin reactions. It promotes Doan's Ointment as penetrating, antiseptic and healing, offering rapid itch relief and suitability for various skin complaints and piles. Buy a tin today.
Market reports that Elder, Smith & Co. Limited conducted a Special Cattle Sale at Northam on Tuesday October 17 on behalf of W. Hamersley & Son Toodyay. Buyers from Midland Junction Dowerin Toodyay Merredin and nearby districts attended as Aberdeen Angus cross steers and heifers 18 months to 2 years led the yard with several Shorthorn cross cows. Despite a small turnout, competition grew and late values were sustained with a total clearance. Prices ranged from £4 10s to £12 10s depending on age and stock type.
EJANDING Elder, Smith & Co conducted the annual sale on property at Elanding. Seven Stud Collinsville Rams drew keen bidding with top prices to E B Metcalf and others. Only 36 rams sold due to dry season, ewes fetched 12 to 16 guineas, overall yarding included 658 sheep and 20 pigs.
The Minister for Lands and Agriculture Mr. F J S Wise announced approval for summer ploughing in Eastern wheatbelt areas to destroy grasshopper egg beds. Government surveys show grasshoppers in certain mapped areas and funding records indicate ongoing control measures with 2/6 per acre grants for cultivation on heavily infested held lands. Farmers should apply to the local Agricultural Bank Inspector.
Long list of service members from the Navy Army and Air Force with ships HMAS Karangi Australia and others, ranks from Seaman to Major and various corps, noting statuses such as killed in action missing in action or wounded in New Guinea Java and Malay areas. The document catalogs dozens of individuals with service numbers and unit affiliations, including AIF AF RAAF and supporting staff, reflecting a wartime casualty and status record.
The Royal Indian Navy reports a milestone with more than 100 modern ships in commission. The fleet growth reflects enhanced regional presence and maritime capabilities.
Printed and published by Wo M Ferguson for United Areas Ltd at Railway Terraces in Western Suburban district. Provides location and formal notice details with attribution to publisher and company.
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