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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
10
In a tight Toolyay Association game Coondle edged Toodyay as the last wicket stand added 35 runs. Toodyay, bowled out for 9 5, struggled before a late rescue from N. Smith and Sundries kept Coondle in the hunt for three upcoming ties this season against Mercantiles and Jennacubbine.
In a crowded scorecard, Mercantiles list H Donegan and M Leeder among others, totaling 119 in bowling for Coondle and Jennacubbine as detailed by Christie, Crosbie, and Donegan among the bowlers. Jennacubbine reply sees Davy and Lucas toplining with 101 total, aided by Lawler and Tyndall as the ball is spread across two sides.
Fixture list shows rounds from December 18 to January 29 with Mercantiles Jennacubbine Toodyay Bejoording Coondle and other matchups. A social game at West Toodyay yielded a Buffalos victory on the first innings with detailed bowling figures and scorers listed.
Fixtures listed for December 1 show matches between Mercantiles and Rejoording, Jennacubbine and Coundle Toodyay, with a bye noted.
An advertisement fragment touts a supposedly quick healing ointment for resistant itching and supposed toning benefits, urging immediate use to end torment and provide relief.
A local remedy labeled Woods Peppermint Cure is promoted for children's hacking coughs. The promotion claims quick relief and lists usage directions, pricing, and availability at the drugstore.
In the past week a large fire on Mt Duggan property destroyed a local wheat crop believed sparked by moving stripping machinery. Community meetings followed in Calingiri as Mr Powell of the Wheatgrowers Federation urged unity to secure home prices and tariffs. A Zone council was formed to coordinate future actions while upcoming Calingiri cricket match prompts ladies to bring refreshments.
Delegates met at Wongan Hills on Saturday with A B Stone of Calingirt presiding. Topics included J Truman’s evidence before the Parliamentary committee on educational facilities, supporting a home consumption price, and opposition to a 500000 reduction. Fat lambs, stud stock imports, salt encroachment, brokers’ charges, light wheat, dockage scales, bulk sidings, and master sample were discussed. a vote of thanks was given to officials.
The Veterans team will travel to Perth on Sunday to play the Ladies Association. Two buses depart the Post Office at a.m. sharp and return to Perth at 110.30 p.m. Team members listed include Geo. Dunin, Wi. Donegan, Farrington, L. Herrod, E. Chapman, E. Ellery, J. Buckley, H. Rayner, H. Allock, H. J. Wyoth, J. Wright, Emergencies 1st B. Beardman, 2nd Jason. Members unable to attend should notify the secretary promptly.
A new dessert idea uses Kellogg's Rice Bubbles to make a fruit custard. The recipe combines eggs milk sugar and stewed fruit layered with Rice Bubbles for a quick sweet dish yielding eight servings.
The section notes a general sentiment that rural districts should support the Country Party in the next election as the party with an honest, sound national policy to present.
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