08 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
1
Fragmented text touts a free trial for a vacuum invention with dubious science claims. Mentions water, hair, weight loss, and a Mel station reference, with garbled phrases about a service and building.
Notice announces accounts and plan of distribution filed for the above estate. Creditors or interested parties must appear before the office by January 4, 1949, at 10:30 AM to inspect and object. If unopposed, accounts will be examined and passed by law. Also notes the administrator intends to apply for commission on December 4, 1439.
Manie L. Gaenert expresses deep appreciation to Rev and Mrs Burt Mrs L Myers Perth Mrs J Purser Mrs Smith Mrs S Packer and Miss Duke Clarke for help during sister illness. The Garnett family thanks friends for sympathy after Frank Garnett’s sudden death and thanks Constables Clark and Gamble for their efforts.
The Toodyay Road Board holds its monthly meeting tomorrow at the Road Board office on Stirling Terrace. Mr. R Sanderson urges shoppers to book early for Xmas fruit and vegetables. December 12 marks the open duck shooting season. Mr JC Wright offers rifles, ammunition and other sports goods for local sportsmen and cricketers.
A breezy advertisement outlines a film bill at Capitol Theatre Northam featuring Olivia de Havilland and Janet Gaynor in a modern quadrangle tale with Capwell’s cast including Alan Hale and Franchot Tone. The notice highlights a short feature and urges readers to send ten shillings to receive weekly issues of THE TOODYAY HERALD.
A Christmas feature describes Hill Bricks’ well stocked windows offering a wide assortment of toys Xmas novelties chocolates crystallized fruits confectionery and cigarettes ready to provide ideal Xmas gifts.
Dorcas wishes happy returns to Miss B Pollitt Mr H Maitland and Mr A Chitty. New postmaster Mr J Bradenburg arrives in Toodyay. Mr Ray Williams departed for Kalgoorlie. Norm Kaye from North Perth holidayed at the Victoria Hotel. Matt Hostler from Norseman visits due to his mother's illness. Norseman population about 5003. Mr and Mrs Rick of Boulder visit Newcastle Hotel. Mrs Rick formerly Flo Rayner.
At the base, Lieut Clarkson appears fit and healthy while Serg Waddington swims well. Several others are named for quirks and antics, including L Cpl Leo Thompson gaining distinction, Tpr Maxwell failing to pin down horse lines, and Tpr Ohde noted as expert at getting leave.
Mr Caddy and his Perth concert artists staged a charity show at Toodyay Town Hall on Saturday night. Proceeds around £15 benefited the Red Cross and Anglican Church. The program featured Miss Hanley on piano cello and violin, Miss Caddy singing, Chiswell children acrobats, comedian M Smith and guitarist Mr Samuel from station 6PR, plus Thelma Barry and pupils. Audience acclaim suggested another such treat may follow.
Guard Brown plans return from camp at the Naval Base next week with annual leave resuming about the 6th inst. Roy Taylor, now at Perth, is ill again. Load activity remains high with barley and wheat shipments to the coast, and locals discuss wheat handling and turkeys amid seasonal concerns.
Arnold attended the coast champions event last weekend and returned Sunday to showcase the Wasley donkey drops with new partners securing several wins. Arthur and Bill visited a local court for instructions while the group noted a special moment. The girl in the ships practice with one hand drew interest, the secretary troubled by balls going out, and Hugh tried new shots without success. The club plans Cuandle next Sunday with expectations of strong men’s doubles.
Feng The ARP warden for a foodyay Mr. T. F. Christie ports a yard response to the question aire circular linked to the fire fighting scheme. Funds are urgently needed and subscriptions are urged to be forwarded promptly.
The district’s page highlights a Perth based organizer who, with a concert party, works several nights weekly to arrange events for the Red Cross and other groups. The effort aims to keep the district on the map.
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