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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
2
Perth hotel advertisement offers first class accommodation at reduced rates for country clients. Catering of the best quality under the personal supervision of the proprietor Denis Ryan. Bohemia Hotel listed in the notice.
Fragmentary notice describes a furnished room rental at Shrewsbury House 81 Atecdoms Street Fer, including references to renovations and a manager or proprietor Olive Tisroom. The readable text is incomplete and several names appear garbled.
The readable fragments show no clear person, place, or organization and no distinct event or outcome to summarize into a factual news item. The source remains too garbled to identify entities or actions with confidence.
Objection arose at a meeting on Monday night to introducing bertisig beanls for an Un Christmas Carnival. Critics said such an innovation during the busiest season would be ill timed, but participants agreed to trial the idea after the busy period.
Mr. Peter Bennett of Messrs Joseph Lucas Ltd becomes Director General of Tanks and Transport on the new Supply Council supplying British forces. Mr. Masterton is named Assistant Director in Charge of Repairs and Service on the same council, with Australia links. Lucas depot opened last April at 639 Wellington Street, Perth.
Fragmented OCR describes Belmont Park events with racing, odds, and officials. It notes a disrupted schedule, stakes, and attendance alongside references to named individuals and local businesses, including a Perth address in the final line.
A dense race card from Gloucester Park details Kellerberrin Handicap selections and the Midland and Nungarin Handicaps. Mentioned are Lady Cynthia as a favorite for the Trotting Cup, Globe’s Love, Wino Latta, and several notable pacers and harness horses. The report highlights expected contenders, rough form, and anticipated outcomes across multiple races with emphasis on odds, distances, and key horses like Glory Globe and Admiral Gronia.
A fragmentary humor page titled The Laughter Column features stray conversations and vignettes. Mary discusses happiness in a new home while characters debate fire, engineers, and a miler foal maker, producing a collage of quirky exchanges and rural banter.
Final acceptances for the W A Trotting Cup list contenders and odds. The text confirms entries and anticipated opening draws with horse names and performance notes, noting upcoming events and schedule details for the race meetings.
Reviewer's note celebrates Mew E. Marie Irvine and Kay for new biographies and Christmas picks. It highlights Certain Worthy Women for building Australia and praising sympathetic portraits, plus children's titles by W. Fleming and a tale titled Hindisip Says So. The piece surveys literature offering festive reading for Australians and lists several works with broad praise.
A lively note on new publications including Alas Mirkle’s work and a set of travel and reminiscence titles. Describes books by Mrs Nicklested and a Brussels apartment memoir, plus vivid impressions of European scenes. Mentions prices, publishers Robertson and-Mailles in Melbourne and current availability.
The AL record field for the Trotting Cup was announced with final acceptances on Mundas. The divisions will be held on Saturday December 3 and Tuesday December 1, with the final on Saturday December 20. Globe's Love leads the list followed by Direct Lavy Arabian Sheil and Violet Globe among others.
Final standings reveal Saturday night results with Thebes Advista Jon Globe Linga Lady Mountain vil Betty Forma Simple Bee among the listed finishers.
Opperman’s staggering mileage in a 24 hour ride begins at Mount Gambier and sees him surpass the world’s best as fans watch a grueling test of endurance. The cyclist battles rain and hail across the long effort, illustrating extreme speed and stamina in a historic attempt.
A narrative describes a rider dismounting for a quarter hour and breaking 17 intermediate records as crowds cheered. The account notes his trek via Melbourne at speed, continuing along the road with a similar thrust, depicting an epic journey through challenging terrain.
Report notes an astonishing performance finishing at 11 33 am with 50375 amides behind and a remarkable 20 miles per hour average. The record surpasses previous marks by 374 miles on land, with increasing stops included in the journey.
Visitors to the city are reminded of the New Modern Hotel at Como on the Cycuing Highway fifteen minutes from the city. Opened this week it is touted as a western luxury hotel in Western Muse tralia with hot and cold water in every room. Early-situated, it offers comfort for industry visitors with moderate tariff and excellent catering under the supervision of Doolin, Cane Hime Miehwayy.
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