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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
8
Mr T Anstey and Gerard thank friends and relatives for letters cards telegrams and expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. They especially thank Mesdames Atwell and Messenger and Mr O H Martin for their assistance and ask all to accept this personal expression of sincere gratitude.
A deputation led by T. B. Coffey of the Road Board and R.S.L. with the P.P.A. met Minister for Local Government on December 4 to present Toodyay's Post-War Development Plan. McGray showed sympathy but limited familiarity. he urged inviting Town Planning Commissioner Davidson to assess local issues. The Commonwealth pushes State responsibility with no plan approval yet, but hope remains via Board discussions at the next meeting.
The Commissioner of Railways and staff toured Toodyay during annual rail service inspection. Local representatives pressed for repairs to trucking yards and fence lines. The Commissioner pledged immediate repairs and fence attention, with plans to move yards to the opposite line for new trucking facilities.
A Monday meeting in the C W A Hall formed a National Fitness Education committee with members from Toodyay Road Board and local groups. A skeleton committee was created with power to add members, and officers named A Overington T Ward Hector Wood Peter Broun and W A Dawson.
Toodyay residents and guests are listed in a local note. Sister Graham of Toodyay visited Monday and returned Tuesday by taxi. Visitors included Mr and Mrs E J Wroth, Mr Geo Caeger, Mr O H Martin, and Miss Pat Phillips. Several locals travelled to Perth and Fremantle for short trips and fishing outings.
Northam players travel to Toodyay on Sunday to challenge the local club. Play starts at 11 am with Toodyay selections listed for Gents and Ladies, plus emergency spots and placeholders for other players.
The Toodyay Herald advertises complete job printing capabilities for local businesses. It invites orders for posters, handbills, forms, and other printed materials, highlighting reliable turnaround and quality.
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