Spring Poem by Nancy Stone Wins First Prize at Toodyay Show
The 12 year old Nancy Stone of Yulgering Calingiri wins first prize at the Toodyay Show for a spring poem praising new life, birds and orchids. A Calingiri concert and dance raised about £13 for the schoolchildren’s fund, with Miss Whitford's team thanked for organizing. The piece notes Nancy’s talent amid community events and mentions Mr R Camerer of Wattening acquiring “Kia Ora.”
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Nancy Stone
A B. Stone
Calingiri
Calvigiri Chatter on a Parliament of Ladies
In a column by Jay Dee, a speculative piece imagines a parliament comprised entirely of women. The author distinguishes between direct legislative action and persuasive influence, predicting domestic reform and radical shifts in national life while noting potential risks of passion and sudden movements.
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Jay Dee
Leaving Us: Mr R H King Plans Doodlakine Move
The community notes with regret that Mr R H King of Kia Ora Calcarra has sold his property and will soon depart the district for Doodlakine where he has secured a fine holding. Both Bob and his good will be missed as he relocates.
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R. H. King
Kia Ora
Calcarra
Doodlakine
Bob
Wool and Finance Warning on Wool Values Ahead
An extract from a weekly letter by Winchcombe Carson Ltd Sydney warns that wool prices may be buoyed by demand but finance can cap gains. It notes mills hold about 400,000 bales across textiles centers, tying up roughly £10 million in idle capital and pressing need for more funds to stimulate fresh purchases.
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Winchcombe
Carson, Ltd
Sydney
Yorkshire
France
Germany
America
Textile auctions advised to spread sales over longer season
The report notes a diminished money volume in the textile world and suggests extending the auction period in the upcoming season to ease the financial strain and improve liquidity.
First English Cricketers Sail for Australia 1861
The Morning Post on October 21 1861 reported the first English cricket team sailing from Liverpool aboard the Great Britain bound for Australia. They reached Melbourne in March 1862 with their early results arriving in London after a two month voyage. A cable linking England and Australia did not exist for ten more years.
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Australia
Morning Post
Great Britain
Liverpool
Melbourne
London
England
Toodyay Exchange Sparks Between Weary Wife and Hero
A fragment from Toodyay depicts a confrontation where a weary wife says she cannot take on more work, while a smug hero scolds her for not being energetic enough. The exchange highlights gendered expectations and strain in domestic roles.
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Toodyay
Knights of the Knife Claim of Austrians Dressed Stock
Reports from Ramorine meat works confirm a skilled Australian knife expert known as the slickest dresser of slaughtered stock. Ex-champion sculler Mr Slack was famed for dressing skinning and disemboweling a sheep in 2 minutes, with a claimed world record for removing a bullock hide in 4 minutes 50 seconds according to Smith’s Weekly.
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Ramorine Meat Works
Clarence River
Slack
Australia
Smith’s Weekly
Constant advertiser wins the trade through persistence
A proverb-like line compares steady advertising to patient water eroding stone, a dog gnawing bone, and a lover wooing a maid, asserting that constant promotion effectively secures trade and attention. The quip frames ads as relentless, yielding durable, long term results.
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Bolgart
James
Fortune
R. Camerer
Wattening
Calvigiri
Wool and Finance
Bolgart Oistarcr Farmers
G.demamiel
Calvngiri
South British Assurance Co
Chas, Atkins and Co
Malloch Bros
Wright and Co
Louis Dreyfus and Co
Grave and Dwyer
Whittaker Bros Metters Limited
Foggitt Jones and Co
C.g.thompson
Fowler
E. C. de Mamiel
Hero
Knights of the Knife
Avon Land, Finance Axpd Mortgage Company Limited
A. M. P. Chambers
Fitzgerald Street
Northam
Dean
Adelaide
Harry H. Warner
Mary Street
Unley
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton St
Doan
Archie Hearne
Jojo
Victoria Hotel
Atlas Assurance Company Limited
Wight
Post Office
V. Coonan
Toodyay Valley Co-Operative CO
mMidland Junction
Habi
Westralian Farmers, Ltd
Foggitt, Jones & Co., Ltd
E. Brewis
Manager Res
J. W. Purslowe
Toodyay and
Telephone
Chapman
Gordon ‘Street
KODAK
Kodaks
William C. Bance
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