Toodyay Triumph Over Parkins Centuries Spark Big Win
At New Norcia last Sunday Toodyay, bowled and fielded brilliantly, dismissed the home side for 69. Parkins then blasted a rapid 100, reaching his century in 34 minutes, as Toodyay replied with 162 for 6 in 70 minutes led by Parkins. Parkins and Parkins heavy blows and Parks steady bowling sealed a decisive victory. poorer fielding cost Toodyay the match.
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New Norcia
Toodyay
J. Lanigan
Clune
Butler
Pee Bares
Sa Aig
Edmonds
Tapdyay
Davey
L. Twine
Parkins
Mercia
Ochem Eich
State School’s Christmas Show Delights Toodyay Audience
A packed Friday performance at Toodyay State School hall featured pupils in a well staged program with garden scenery by R Johnstone and the woodwork class. Lighting enhanced acts including Rendezvous and Fairy Pipers. the Schwols In farce drew roaring laughter. Seating fell short with 140 chairs for a full hall. takings neared £40. Prize of 5 awarded to top ticket seller V Ferguson who sold £5 worth.
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Toodyay State School
R. Johnstone
Oetene
Siieke Tr Mecivat Chats
Tomar
Johnstone
V. Ferguson
Crops at Calingiri Raise Hopes for Wheat Varieties
Farmer Jay Dea notes excellent crops at Calingiri with Ford and Dollar wheat proving especially rewarding. Nabawa seed remains dominant. E Chitty’s land yields seven bags from the Hullar variety. Barley and oats gain interest as potential future competitors to wheat, though high machinery costs and tariffs hinder profits.
Two Scots Meet Outside Old Pig and Whistle Pub
Two Scotchmen discuss drinks and a planned stroll outside the Old Pig and Whistle. One asks what to take, the other replies similarly, then they declare they will take a short walk together.
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Jock
Electric light to be available daily in Lodyay town
During the week L D Furnley acting secretary of the Lodyay Road Sparu said electric light would run daily from 8 am to midnight in the summer months starting Monday December 17. The change is expected to boost use of electric motors fans washing machines irons and similar devices in town and may become permanent given the net benefits.
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L. L. Furnley
Lodyay Road
Calingiri Fire Threatens Crops Near Catabody
A Monday blaze on Mr. Campbell’s property at Catabody Calingiri rapidly roared through dry knee high grasses aided by strong winds. Firefighters fought a gruelling battle to stop the spread toward a vast area of standing crops and valuable farmland.
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Campbell
Catabody
Calingiri
Willy
Wilkins Sends Antarctic Survey Update from Deception Island
A wireless message from Sir Hubert Wilkins aboard Plume Spirit and Mubil reports he is advancing with the Antarctic survey from Deception Island as part of an ongoing exploration mission.
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Vacuum Oil Co. Pty. Ltd
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Antarctic
Deception Island
Plume Spirit
Mubil
Snakes Reported in Two Towns Near Bolgart
The note mentions snakes from North and South of Bolgart while the region claims no snakes exist. It blames St Patrick’s medieval visit or the Stite Hotel for immunity and notes the Premier plans a bungalow next month. A Westem Mail graph highlights Lyduch's picturesque farm.
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Bolgart
St. Patrick
Westen
Lyduch
Rabbits plague wheat belt as poison use grows
Chief Inspector C J Craig reports rabbits devastate crops across the wheat belt. Vermin boards praise efforts with extensive netting water supplies and cyanide bait. 53 000 lb of poison supplied to farmers could bait 164 000 miles. Dingoes still troubling districts. many damages blamed on domestic dogs. Bonuses paid for dogs foxes and eagles.
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Wheat Belt
Rabbit Department
C. J. Craig
Oil Supplies Confirmed for First Antarctic Flight
The article notes oil contributed to the inaugural Antarctic flight signaling readiness for a long journey across unexplored southern regions. The Vacuum Of Co. was engaged to supply fuel and oil for the expedition.
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Explorer
Overweight and dieting cautions from early health article
The piece discusses weight problems and dieting, urging professional advice, noting that every case differs and fad diets fail. It warns against overeating fats like bread, sweets, potatoes, alcohol, cream, and sugar, endorses fruit juice and lemon dressing, and recommends moderate exercise, fresh air, sunlight, beef, vegetables, oysters, milk and cocoa to support gentle weight correction.
Southdown Sheep Wool Quality Across Regions
Southdown wool stands as the most valuable short wool and rivals Merino in quality. The breed shines as a mutton producer and has aided New Zealand in the frozen lamb trade while earning favorable reports in Canada, the U.S. and Australia. Wool quality combines fineness with fullness, enhancing hosiery yarn usefulness.
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New Zealand
Canada
U.S.A
Australia
Xmus Pudding Recipes No 1 and No 2
The text outlines two traditional pudding formulas using West Australian ingredients. No 1 combines suet, coarse sugar, currants, candied peel, flour, bread crumbs, nutmeg, salt and eggs, boiled in cloth for several hours. No 2 uses raisins currants sultanas citron and lemon peels, sugar butter eggs bread crumbs flour cream of tartar with a long boil, half quantities yield for a family of 6 to 8.
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Friesian Cow's Fine Record at Fendalton Farm
Friesian cow Bainfield Netherland Freda, a four-year-old, completed a private test at J J Royds's farm in Fendalton Christchurch New Zealand. On twice daily milking she yielded 17 500 lb of milk and 628 lb of fat in the year, a notable show of Friesian dairy merit.
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Bainfield Netherland
Freda
Netherland
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