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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
2
Local readers mention a confusing notice about a Tuesday only visit event and unclear accommodations. The fragment references a plan or request tied to Toodyay with scattered words suggesting rain and timing.
The programme lists horse and pony racing jumping trotting and walking events. It includes saddle up races sack races weight guessing live sheep sheaf throwing stepping distance pillow fights and a ground level art union ticket for a saddle prize. A grand pisen and dress ball will close the day with music and tea.
A notice from Joseph Murray of Carrino Watheroo offers a 3 pounds reward for the recovery of two bay mares reported missing on 15 November while travelling toward Toodgay or Bolgart. One mare bears a star and snip white on the shoulder and off hind fetlock white. the other is a dark chestnut spring-cart type four years old. Information to Dalgety & Co or Joseph Murray Carrino Watheroo Perth. For sale.
The town hosts a Christmas Tree Fete at the Town Hall on Wednesday December 17 with toy prizes from Padbury's and tea sets for adults. A Mechanics Institute meeting reports a bank balance of £39 11d and £15 6s 8d owed, blaming withheld government subsidies and high administration costs for the shortfall. a fund drive is proposed with local subscriptions, including a half-guinea pledge from Rev Father Masterson.
Residents discuss public support for library sympathy and a New Year exhibition at the Town Hall. Reports cover a Christmas concert, a fatality in Northam, a teacher’s certificate success, a euchre party, Wattening School break up, and an annual licensing court ruling on State hotels plans with adjournment to December 15.
Kalgoorlie Produce Market reports short supplies across primes with varied prices. Apples Rams 108 to 153, Rokewoods 103 to 122, Oranges navela 13 to 18, Lemons 7s to 14s, Apricot cases 61 to 7s, Potatoes 5s to 63 6d, Turkeys 25s to 34a, Eggs 1d to 3d.
Renewal notices list T J Donegan Victoria Hotel Toodyay granted. M R Ribbit Freemason's Hotel Toodyay transfer from G H Tod hunter granted. H Williams Newcastels Hotel Toodyay inspection pending decision Monday. J M Aunliffe Goomalling Hotel granted subject to repairs. C B Teague Commercial Hotel Dowerin granted. A O C M'orry Hotel Nungarin granted. Jennacabinine Hotel granted with renovations and lighting upgrades. Goomalling Club annual fee £24 12s 0d. Toodyay Club annual fee £8 12s 0d. Platton Dowerin Hostel granted. J B Meredith Toodyay Wine Saloon granted. A W Stevens Avnedale Wine Saloon granted. Billiard Table License John Cody Dowerin granted.
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