Mass Time Table Methodist Toodyay
December 15 at 3 30 p.m. Divine Worship led by Rev. H. Fennell at the Toodyay Methodist church.
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
1
December 15 at 3 30 p.m. Divine Worship led by Rev. H. Fennell at the Toodyay Methodist church.
Advertisement listing multiple car care products offered by Re Nu Ltd Melbourne. Includes Nu-Metal engine conditioner, CAR-NU paint restore, Kant-Puncture tyre seal, RE-N Plastic Leather Rubber, Menda-Leala radiator leak stopper, and RE N Battery Welder with trials and COD options. Also notes 25 other lines and agents sought.
Printed and published every Friday by R. W. Crosbie at Stirling Terrace Toodyay Western Australia. This line notes the publisher and location for the weekly issue.
The Electoral Division of Swan tallies seven candidates for the House of Representatives election to be held Saturday December 21 1940. Nominations include Claude Barker Osmonde James Dinan Percy Ferguson Thomas Marwick and more. Polling opens eight in the morning and runs until all electors present vote. Subdivision Toodyay polling centers listed with Bolgart Coondle Culham Jenna cubbine Jarokine Nungle Toodyay Roads Hoard Hall Wongaming. Returning Officer J Goode notes notice appeared in West Australian December 1940.
D Nellan mourns the death of his wife and mother who passed December 15, 1920. He notes she lives on in memory and is remembered by her husband George and son Reg.
An essay argues that wartime malnutrition is widespread yet mild in Western Australia. It condemns excessive condiments and tins, urges wholesome foods, and contrasts Australia’s abundant, affordable fare with poorer nations under war strain. It cites studies finding real poverty less tied to employers or low wages than to dietary choices and appetite.
The Toodyay Road Board holds its monthly meeting at the Road Board office on Stirling Terrace this Saturday. The notice also mentions a belated thanks for contributions and a temporary newspaper hiatus for a week ending December 27.
A Toodyay coroner’s inquiry into Ross Ellery’s death at Northam Public Hospital on October 29 1940 found he died from injuries received as a passenger on a motorcycle driven by Percival Roy Groves. The inquiry gathered several witnesses before Mr Brewis J P acting coroner.
Mr. R. Sanderson returned from Perth on Tuesday. Clarrie Haymes and family visiting Toodyay for a few days. George Cook convalescing after an operation in Northam Hospital. Eileen Sinclair visited the city last weekend. Dassie Smith birthday party at C. Smiths on Wednesday. Rumor of a fashionable man seen in town causing speculation. Mick Floyd returned from holidays eager to start work. Mrs. Allan Stewart back from North Dandalup. Gordon Errington joined the Surveyors' Corps in Perth. Neil expected to be called up with the navy.
Letters from soldiers serving overseas may be sent to the editor for publication subject to censor approval. Readers are invited to contribute pieces from the field and provide news of life abroad.
The text attacks a pampering housewife for overfeeding and neglecting nutritious meals. It argues that nutrition determines character and health, urging reform of cookery books and better food choices to build strong men and capable women. It emphasizes quality over quantity and the link between diet and wellbeing.
An accidental collision occurred on the Northam Toodyay road on October 26 1940 when a vehicle struck a road post. No further details are provided.
The Toodyay Herald office advises customers to place billhead orders well before month end to avoid bottlenecks and ensure timely production. Secure your order now.
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