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Newspaper

Toodyay Herald

Location

Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

6

Coondle Topples Toodyay in Tight Premiership Bout

Coondle strengthened its premiership position by defeating Toodyay as Mercantile and Bejoording also posted wins. Bejoording beat Mercantile by 59 runs with top scores from Parkins 26 and Lucas 35 in the Bejoording first innings. Mercantile were bowled out for 138. Sam Cook and S Twine took early wickets, with Wroth and Jervois among the scorers. Coondle’s Twine led the batting with 53 retired and Cook contributed 44 as Toodyay were all out for 138. Coondle won by 34 runs to climb the table.

Coondle Toodyay Bejoording Mercantile Lucas Parkins Jeffreys A. Twine Ghristie W. Cook Purser Christie S. Cook Donegan Christie W. Jervois Ferguson R. Donegan E. Twine J .M. Wroth W. A. Cook Br. Donegan N. Errington Denis E. Davy Deters W. Jarratte Donegan Denis Eager H. Donegan F. Cook Ralph Fleay Grob Frank Watkins Cook Coondie T. F. Christie

Toodyay Veterans Beat Calingiri In Bowling Match

Veterans beat Calingiri at Toodyay in a bowling event with totals 172 to 156. Key players include P Buckley, S McNamara, J Wroth, H Ullock, and E Wood, with notable bowling figures for Christie, S Donegan, and H Denis. Upcoming fixtures list December matches and January rounds for Toodyay clubs and Mercantile, Rejoording, Coondle, and Central Midlands.

P. Buckley Tomiligg Ellery Daprette McNamarre G. Donegan E. Wood H. Fawell R. Rogers S. McNama O'Dean Bevington Donegan Toodyay Coondle Mercantile Toodyay Association Central Midlands

When Newcastle Changed Its Name Toodyay History

A local history note recalls the dispute over renaming Newcastle to Toodyay and the Newcastle Herald's stance. The June council meeting heard a Land and Survey Dept notice that Gazette changes would occur, with motions to update stamps and correspondence to Toodyay.

Bac Igia Newcastle Toodyay Newcastle Herald Tgia Land Nd Survey Dept West Oodyay Meredith Green

Toodyay RSL Social Reunion At Freemasons Hotel

The Toodyay Sub branch of the RISE held a successful reunion smoke social at the Freemason's Hotel on Wednesday evening. A general meeting opened at 7:30 PM followed by a dinner. Members then adjourned upstairs for community singing and a comprehensive toast list marked the event. A suggestion proposed quarterly meetings and using the social evenings to boost attendance.

Toodyay Freemason’s

Toodyay Cycle Club Eight Mile Road Race

The Toodyay Cycle Club held an eight mile road race on Sunday with fast times and spirited competition. Dick Smith punctured while leading about a mile from the finish for the second week running, while B. Donegan won in 2.45 and T. Tomkins was third with the fastest time of 21.7 minutes among the field including W. Chitty W. Robinson Leon Hitty and several Chittys and Jefferys in the pack.

Toodyay Cycle Club Dick Smith B. Donegan Kage L. Fleay T. Tomkins W. Chitty W. Robinson Leonhitty Alex Chitty al Chitty D. Smith T. Beard R. Robinson K. D Jefferys

CWA Toodyay Branch Advances Rest Room Fund

Energetic efforts by the Toodyay Branch to swell the building fund for a new rest room include securing land beside Mr. R. Sanderson’s. An auction party drew twenty five attendees on Wednesday night, followed by a year end wind up social at CWA quarters. At the last branch meeting, Mrs H Wood and Mrs C S Crabbe resigned. Mr MG Gadsdon and Mrs F Errington were elected to offices.

Toodyay R. Sanderson C.W.A H. Wood C.S. Crabbe MG. Gadsdon F. Errington

Fire Brigade Hosts Dance and Euchre Night

The Toodyay Volunteer Fire Brigade held a successful Dance and Euchre Party at Town Hall last Saturday. Donegan Bros orchestra provided music for a large crowd of dancers. A Euchre event in Lesser Hall saw Mr A Hawes win, with Mr Tomkins donating his second pie prize to brigade funds. Baby Donnelly of West Yoodyay won a raffled pound note.

Toodyay

Unbranded Sheep Must Bear Registered Wool Brand

The Department of Agriculture warns that many sheep at Midland Junction yards lack registered wool brands as required by the Brands Act. Penalties up to £50 apply for owners and those with unbranded stock risk seizure. Exceptions cover lambs under six months and stud sheep properly listed in a flock book.

Department of Agriculture Midland Junction

Bush Fire Sparks Near Mt Anderson Houses Endangered

Saturday morning a rubbish fire on the hillside north of Mt Anderson spread to the grass threatening nearby homes. Town firefighters and Mr J Clarkson’s workers subdued the blaze before crops were damaged, stressing the danger of open rubbish fires on windy days. A cinema note follows mentioning Mickey Mouse in Alpine Climbers and Popeye in Blow Me Down as film highlights.

Mt. Anderson J. Clarkson Mickey Mouse Popeye

Dean's Ointment Promises Skin Relief

An old herbal remedy claims faster healing for skin eruptions when taken as treatment for rashes. It cautions that skipping it may allow outbreaks to persist and worsen. The advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as antiseptic and soothing, urging readers to obtain it.

Dean

The Charge of the Light Brigade at Star Talkies

The Star Talkies presents a Saturday showing of The Charge of the Light Brigade. The review notes the film vividly portrays the British soldier of the era, emphasizing enduring traditions handed down through generations.

Light Brigade

Racing Dates 1937 1938 in Western Australia

Racing dates listed for 1937 and 1938 across multiple towns including York Bruce Rock Kellerberrin Yorkrahine Mock Cunderdin Northam with events set between February and April. The fragment notes specific days such as February 10 15 17 23 27 and April 13 19 27 across venues.

Desen York Bruce Rock Kellerberrin Yorkrahine Mock Cunderdin Northam Fir

THE JOOVYAY HERALD Weekly Posting Plan

The request outlines receiving THE JOOVYAY HERALD every week for twelve months. This note confirms the intention to subscribe to weekly postings across a full year and to maintain consistent delivery cadence.

THE Joovyay Herald

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