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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
2
Tenders for a five room dwelling with a second bath are invited with a December return date. Tenders not bound to accept the highest or any tender. Applications to Emily H. Wroth or J. R. M. Wreth, executors, Toodyay.
Applications invited for 4 percent accommodation at Seaside Home for women and children. Adult members pay 36 per week. non-members 35 per week. Children aged 5 to 14 charged 1s per week. Feria and particulars from Secretary N.&. Niblock. Apply before December 28.
The Toodyay Road Board extends thanks to all who participated in or aided the Cen tenary Dinner for the Pioneers of Toodyay, making the event very pleasant and successful.
A meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in Mr I G Boyle's candidature will be held at the Town Hall on Monday December 16 at 8 p m. The business is to form a committee and attend to other necessary business authorized by J G Boyle.
Mrs A Trounce says she will leap day on December 16. Any debts not paid before the 28th inst will be placed in the hands of a collector.
Toodyay Traders Association announces a meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. All businessmen of Toodyay and district are invited to attend.
Toodyay business men outline Xmas timetable with late hours on Christmas Eve until 9 30 p m Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day Also closed January 13th 1930 and both January 1939 periods to observe holidays by local traders reflecting era timing and closures
A Friday December 20 event offers a Christmas tree and dance with prizes and gifts for all attendees. Local organizers promote holiday fun and community participation with activities and holiday cheer.
The Toodyay advertisement highlights Father Christmas at the Xmas Tree event hosted by St Stephen's Ladies Guild with two evenings of amusement. It promotes Christmas gifts from the Toodyay Pharmacy including English and Continental perfumes, delicate sprays, face potions, and xylonite ware. Also notes Clara Bow’s reported self harm claim and film showings Three Week Ends and The Gay Defender featuring Richard Dix.
The Sunday times investigates sheep shearing records in Western Australia noting difficulty in obtaining authenticated tallies. Highlights include 7 hours 48 minutes by Meek at Three Rivers Station in 1928, Bob Sawallish shoring 304 sheep in 8 hours at Dalgety Downs, and Harry Finlay’s 248 sheep in 8 hours cited as the present season's top tally. Finlay is described as fastest and most consistent shearer in WA.
Short concert by St Stephen's Social Club at 7 45 pm sharp and again at 3 pm. Refreshments including ices and cool drinks. Jumble gifts and produce gratefully received. Admission adults sixpence children sixpence. K O Halloran, Hon Sec.
Toodyay teams remained undefeated after Sunday competitions vs Midland Junction on Toodyay courts. Singles and doubles selections produced several 6-4 results with notable wins by Mrs Dunne and C Lloyd and by Gadsdon and Miss Gadsdon, while Malone, Burnett, and Hoare also contributed victories in men's play.
A local printer advertises services for dance programmes and a wide range of commercial and general printing. The notice highlights custom design, quality materials, and prompt production for events and businesses.
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