Veterans Cricket Club loses as Jennacubbine wins social match
A Veteran Cricket Club side traveled to Jennacubbine for a social match after many regulars were absent. The Vets posted 78 with top scores C O'Dea 29 R Donegan 19 and J Purser 12, Jennacubbine replying with 61 led by Winstone 18 and Lobb 16, Mittie Leeder taking four wickets for seven runs for the Vets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennacuphine
Toodyay
C. O'Dea
R. Donegan
J Purser
Jennacubbine
Messrs
Winstone
Lobb
Mittie Leeder
Veterans V Railways on December 14 selection list
On Sunday December 14 the Veterans team will be selected to play the Railways on the showground from players including R. Donegan J. Purser E. Ellery L. Herrod E. Chapman H. Denis A. Lloyd J. Buckley S. Watson J. Ellery P. Buckley W. Donegan M. Leeder and B. Markey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways
R. Donegan
J. Purser
E. Ellery
L. Herrod
E. Chapman
H. Denis
A. Lloyd
J. Buckley
S. Watson
J. Ellery
P. Buckley
W. Donegan
M. Leeder
B. Markey
Christmas Mail Urges Early Post for Timely Delivery
The Postal Department asks senders to post Christmas mail early to ensure delivery before Christmas Eve. It anticipates heavier than usual mail and urges using instructions like Do not open until Christmas Day. Post not later than December 16 for timely delivery.
Toodyay Volunteer Fire Brigade elects officers for 1942
The Toodyay Volunteer Fire Brigade held its annual meeting at the Fire Station with Captain E. D. Sinclair presiding. Officers elected to take office January 1, 1942 include Captain K. D. Lee Foreman M. Leeder Apps. Officer E. Patten Secretary D. A. Chapman and Hon Auditors J. P. Hassan and K. H. Thompson. The meeting authorized a team to represent Toodyay at the Kalgoorlie inter town demonstration in January, or at Collie if Kalgoorlie is not approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay Volunteer Fire Brigade
E. D. Sinclair
K. D. Lee
M. Leeder
Apps
E. Patten
D. A. Chapman
J. P. Hassan
K. H. Thompson
Bolgart Bazaar Raises Funds At Bolgart Hall
A successful bazaar and dance at Bolgart Hall supported the Church of England with knitted toys and pot plants selling well for a nett profit of 26 pounds. A large fire near Mr. Falconer’s homestead burned about 2000 acres of feed before containment. A small fire at the State School rear was rapidly tackled by the school staff and residents. A snowy wind marked the firefighting effort as the blaze spread toward Macpherson’s property. War Saving Certificates offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolgart Hall
Church of England
Macpherson
R. Twine
Expression of Thanks Classified Rates and Notices
Notices and thanks notices are charged at 4 per inch per insertion for events including fire flood sporting patriotic and church announcements where admission is charged. Forthcoming events announcements charged at the same rate. Patriotic donations are free unless presented as a balance sheet where 43 per inch applies.
Bolgart Tennis Club Visits Toodyay for Friendly Match
Bolgart members enjoyed a warm day of tennis at Toodyay with locals winning by 38 games in 17 sets. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies as Christie and Lee defeated Ludeman and Ludeman 6-3 6-5, and several doubles matches followed with mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolgart Tennis Club
Toodyay Club
Rosedale Tennis Club Elects Officers and Sets 20 Member Cap
The Rosedale Tennis Club held its annual meeting at E. R. Wiltshire’s premises. E. R. Wiltshire was re-elected president and captain, A. Phillips as vice-captain, and K. Thompson as secretary treasurer. The club will limit membership to 20 and maintain last year’s afternoon tea and ball fee. The balance sheet showed a small credit. A vote of thanks was recorded for last season’s officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosedale Tennis Club
E. R. Wiltshire
Wiltshire
A. Phillips
K. Thompson
Dock labourer defies label in magistrate exchange
In a courtroom exchange a prisoner poses as a dock labourer, the constable mocks his frequent prison time, and the prisoner retorts that constant harsh sentencing defines his role as a dock labourer.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Urge Relief For Sleepless Nights
Stop nights of distress with a call to action to use Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidney and bladder support, pain relief, and removal of wastes and acids from the blood to reduce fatigue and fasten recovery, urging immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Witty snippets and jests in a seaside vaudeville mix
A collage of humorous dialogues and light scenes from vaudeville and village life. The pieces feature lovers quarrels gentler jokes, a punctual conductor, a wronged wife, a veiled flirtation at the seashore, and a village feast ending with a quirky lantern and birdcage exchange.
District Contributions Noted for Publication
Readers are invited to send notes from any part of the district. Include signature and address for publication as a sign of good faith.
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Jager’s Stores
Telephone
Teodyay
P.O. Box
James F. Ellery
Rail
Victoria Insurance Go
Am—Central District Motors Edvat-Caddy & Wiltshire
Chas H. Curlewis
Victoria House
Perth
Toodyay Herald
Jennacunpinee
Toodyay Veterans
G Donegan
Melbine
C.d’deac
Dillion
W. James
Wilkerson
W. Ralph
Stead J. Purser
Kelly
Kingston
Allan
Hannigan
Kingstor
Jennacurbine
Veterans V Railways
Volunteer Fire Brigade
Bolgart News
Bolgart
Gents
Christie
Lee
D. Ludeman
H. Ludeman
Lear
Dawson
Leeder
Blood
Silich
Wood
Mesdames Dorizzi
Mesdames D. Ludeman
P. Edmonds
Mesdames Tomkins
Markey
Mesdames Syred
Broomhall
Mesdames Forsythe
Lloyd
Mixep
Dorizzi
Camerer
Edmonds
Tomkins
Mr. Markey
Forsythe
C. Martin
Syred
W. Syred
Miss Smith
Toadyay
Ene Bolgart
Rosedale Club
Pos Rion
Herbert
Mr. Eras
Pinkley
George
Arris
Percy
Withnell’s
Northam
Ais Eerie
B. B. Sanderson
Stirling Terrace
P.O
R Sanderson
Newcastle Wine Saloon
FORD
Ussiain
Lge
Pkts
Iva
S.P
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