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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
8
Advertisers are urged to choose printed notices over hand written cards to attract publicity. Prices for window cards and tickets, including colour options and changes to admission price, are listed with additional sales tax noted. The piece argues printed notices project quality, improve reader interest, and justify small extra costs for higher impact.
Last week at Newcastle Hotel Mr and Mrs Miller hosted a farewell dinner with friends. Gifts included crystal vases for Mr Miller and hair brushes for Mrs Miller. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Milter, Mr and Mrs An near, Mr and Mrs R L Jack, and Mr and Mrs Ryan. Licensing court named Mr H C as Justice of Peace. Mr and Mrs A Miller departed for the city by car. L Thorn M L A visited Toodyay, and Constable Williams arrived to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Miller’s retirement.
An advertisement invites all members and those interested in the Toodyay Race Course to attend a meeting at the Toodyay Lesser Hall on Monday evening December 17 at 8 p.m.
A fragment lists services in B C and nearby towns with times and prices. Entries include Jennscubbine and Toodyay markets, Baker's Hilt and a 10.90 price, reflecting a local parish schedule. The readable items indicate community notices and small town commerce.
The Hon Minister for Agriculture notes farmers not following the Wheat set Act 1928 by selling bagged wheat in unbranded sacks. The act requires bags to bear the grower’s name or registered brand, with penalties up to twenty pounds fine or imprisonment up to six months for offences.
The Toodyay Herald invites district notes on agriculture stock social and sporting events. Readers and contributors are urged to submit and help brighten the paper with timely information and community updates.
The Toodyay Amateur Swimming Club announces its official opening on Sunday afternoon conducted by Avon Valley Carnival officials with top performers from Northam and York Clubs. The new facilities include a 56 yard cross-course, improved landing, dressing rooms, a large bush timber kiosk, and river-sand grounds. Transport by bus from the post office starts at 1 pm. patrons urged to avoid litter and fire hazards.
The Gallies of 1935 travel troupe set to perform in Toodyay on February 1 as Western Australia’s largest tour group to date. Twenty seven people travel and twenty one artists appear on stage including Paulasto Bros Fred and Ern Billy Heaton Eamo Crawford Billy Barnes Vic Darmilo Molly Byron Myrtle McElsi jer Alice Har Baliot and the Three Diablos in their Shinling Ariel Act.
Secretaries of clubs and organizations are urged to send accounts of their activities soon after events for prompt publication. Local happenings keep residents informed and interest readers district wide. Copy must reach Noowom Wupeesbay at A. C. Davin's Toodyey office.
A deputation from the Toodyay RSL asked the Road Board to take over Memorial Park but was refused. The RSL will maintain the park and host a novelty flannel dance in the Town Hall on Christmas Eve to raise funds for a deserving cause.
December 16 1864 church services listed for Methodist Church morning service at 11 am afternoon 3 pm and evening service at 7 pm conducted by Rev J Johnston with multiple sessions.
His Grace the Archbishop of Perth Dr LeFenu will confirm in Toodyay on Sunday 16 at Toodyay. He will also confirm at Bole Gartatitan and Cullam at 3. He will preach at St Stephens Toodyay at 7 30 for Evensong. Rector G O Halloran signs as rector.
The Boys Agriculture Society of Western Australia lists show dates for affiliated societies for the season. Margaret River is set for December 18, 1935, Wanneroo for January 28, and Spearwood for February 23.
The Ladies Supplement invites entries for a household recipes contest with good prizes for the top three recipes. The notice mentions wards and hints at a broader page featuring topics on wheat, turf, motoring, politics, and profitable fruit culture.
The Toodyay Herald announces new fonts and equipment to supply all printing needs. Local industry support urged to sustain town printing requirements. Delivery times guaranteed from the new brick building established in 1902 with Toodyay 11 and Bor No. 31 contact.
A readout of local figures and groups for Toodyay including Le Thorn Mia as Who's Who, Hon Ver non Hamarssey MLC Hoe Herbert J Yelland MLC, Toodyay branch Red Cross officers Mrs G Haymes secretary Jack, State Schoolmaster W Potter, Station Master W Brawart, various clubs and associations with officers. Churches listed: Church of England Rev PF G O Hallors, Roman Catholic Fr Collins, Methodist Rev J Johnston.
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