09 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
1
In a match at Toodyay last Sunday Mercanties batted first reaching 104 for 4 before a collapse. Bul Pettit top-scored with 42 while Alec Tour contributed a later run of bad. Spar sts and Took 2 for 31 off 9 overs. R Costeloe finished with 3/74.
Calingiri defeated Bolgart in a cricket match with notable batsmen and bowlers named. Key performances included Lucas and Hutchinson contributing runs and wickets, while McMeikan and Gordon also took catches and bowled. The scorecard lists totals, wickets, and overs with Beavond prospects for next games.
Goomalling Veterans win with key scores from Coles White and Gorman. Sewell led the bowling with seven for 51, while Chapmans, Donegan and Bradshaw contributed. The report also shows Toodyay Veterans and other players with noted wickets and runs.
Classified ad reads as a general mail order notice for 126 Mens Womens and Childrens Shoes Toys and Sporting Goods with charity consultation agent and unspecified offerings. The fragment presents disjointed product categories and an obsolete spelling style.
The notice mentions Mr. oFrs Hostier’s admission to Softhare Hospital last Monday and wishes him a speedy recovery. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Bob Moir visiting in town over the weekend, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Watson. Mrs. Mitk McKenna returned from Kalgoorlie after visiting relatives, with mentions of local travel and social happenings. The item also references Mrs L. Griffithy and L Lynn’s recovery, and various local outings including a stroll among flowers and a spectacle noted the prior day. The passage concludes with remarks on local activities and a brief sports nod to Area Pacer at Bass Institute.
The report lists Captain B Patten as captain, J foreman, D Chapman as secretary, and a social committee including McBesue, B Markey, M Hostier, and K Geary. It notes a short address to D Lee and mentions a ten year tenure, with plans for future service.
The Toodyay Repertory Club held a meeting to elect officers for the forthcoming 12 months. President M Floyd Vice President Anditi acl Hon Sec Mrs A Booth Committee Mrs Floyd Mestre Gregson and P Lee. balance sheet showed only two productions this year with proceeds partly donated to Red Cross and RSL. A backdrop curtain theft and high production costs were noted. The club will stay active through summer and begin rehearsals for a new show in January with a meeting set for the 40th.
Toodyay Tennis Club action shows juniors improving and nearing form as the Toodyay B Grade team prepares for a match against Bolgart B Grade. The selected ladies include Mrs Ling and Mrs Patten among others, with keen practice noted and players displaying progress.
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