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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1929
Page
5
Sporting notes show the Toodyay Association continuing ordinary fixtures on Sunday with a bye the following week. Scheduled matches include Toodyay versus Wongamine and Cuendle versus Rejoording, each game at the ground of the first-named team BW OL DL Bis.
The Toodyay Association XI hosted the visiting C B C Old Boys on Sunday. W and F Bryant starred for the visitors, opening with a rapid stand and contributing to a total of 153. R Donegan held a brilliant catch, while Parkins, Davey, and H Annear added runs for Toodyay who were all out for 118. R Bryant claimed 5 for 53 to spearhead the bowling for the Old Boys.
A hot day limited by heat marred results as Yoodyay Tennis Club lost for the season's first time at Goomalling. Twenty players travelled, 12 men and ladies competed with notable absentees T Donegan and D Gadsdon. Goomalling claimed all eight men's doubles sets while Toodyay ladies swept the women's doubles. Men singles results began with the listed scores.
A dense list of mixed and ladies doubles results shows numerous pairings and close scores. Teams including Gadsdon, Campbell, Sadler, Lockyer, and Lloyd faced rivals such as Miss Silvhinger and Mrs McArthur, with final tallies totaling 21 sets and 197 games for Toodyay and 19 sets and 194 games for the other side.
The Toodyay branch of the CWA held its final meeting for the year on the 6th with thirty cone members present. The association goes into a two month recess and plans a fundraising event for the Seaside Home. Despite a small turnout, the entertainment raised over 616.
A dispute arises when a small politician confronts an editor over a printed remark. The editor explains he meant to say robber and dismisses the compositor responsible for the error. The misprint changes the accusation from robbery to a job.
A fragmented reminiscence of past pioneers at a West Toodyay Town Hall dinner, recalling bullock drays, floods, and early shearers. Speakers and songs evoke old times, including Perth Cup links, boundary days, and community ties. Attendees leave with Pride and nostalgia as they sing Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King.
Experimental sowings in June used close intervals to identify best performers. Yandilla King Nabawa Gluyas Early Noongar and Vandilla King show varied yields across three planting dates with percentages around 70 to 100. A second variety trial compares Waratah Glayas Noongar Vandilla King Barootra Wonder Early with dates in late June and overall highest yields near Lachlan.
Read rode six mounts and won five races at Toodyay on Read's Day Out. War Banner secured a double with A Read, Golden Cliff won the December Handicap, and Perla, Pilate, and Royal Command also featured in the card amid generous betting and a modest crowd.
A compact aphorism laden item praising merchants who advertise and editors who appreciate early copy and public cooperation. It extols advertising faith, reporting guests, and community support as keys to a town’s good standing.
Freshly dug peewene potatoes offered at 15 shillings a bag with lemons at 3 shillings and 7 shillings sixpence per case. Plums expected later. Address: Fred Byrd, Cham Orchard, Harvey.
The Herald advertises daily quantities and pricing for Distinctive Printing services. Olty Queliy is highlighted alongside the posted prices, emphasizing options for customers seeking contrasted finishes and timely delivery.
A 50 000 issue lottery offers tickets at 2 shillings each or 11 for 4 shillings. Prizes total 2250 pounds with first prize 1000, second 200, third 100, other final acceptors share 250, and other cash prizes 700. Tickets from Railway Depots Stations Agents or by stamped addressed envelope to Secretary Chas. J. Lewis Box K828 GPO Perth.
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