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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
8
Advertisers debate promotional value of hand written notices versus printer produced window cards. Prices for white or coloured cards with different quantities and two colour printing, including changes to admission price, are listed with tax notes and a 2 percent surcharge for ticket backs. The piece argues printed notices attract more public interest and professional quality.
A note lists upcoming social events and church services in Wongamine Toodyay and nearby towns. December 29 at 8 am dance night in Wongamine with a three piece orchestra organized by Mr F Lawler and Mrs A Lawler, supper included. Mass times shift in Toodyay and Jennacubbin across January and February with holiday observances and early/late mass arrangements.
R C Parish of Toodyay hosts a final season entertainment at Toodyay Town Hall a euchre party and dance. Music by A W Stevens J Kennedy and Mrs J Lawler. C Lee wins first prize Dote close second. Numerous raffles including Convent Xmas Cheer. List of winners and prizes covers Lady's Toilet Set Sheep Ham and many more. Sisters of Mercy back the event.
The text outlines early signs of kidney weakness, noting dull nagging back pain, sudden twinges when bending, dizzy spells, headaches, urinary irregularities, and increased night trips to the bathroom as key indicators. It presents a straightforward, non-graphic list for identification.
A lantern lecture at the Town Hall by Mr. Tomaster discussed the Great Pyramid and Egypt’s Land of Egypt. The talk covered the pyramid as a master piece of engineering and viewed it as a scientific revelation for future generations to consider.
Coondie won toss and put Mercantiles in to bat, posting 236 for 7 with Twine 94 and Twine 7 for 1909. Mercantile batting faltered aside from Donegan 35 not out and Leeder, while Twine anchored bowling with 7 for, as Coondie’s bowlers, including W. Smith and Donegan, shared wickets and earned the win. The report also shifts to a lengthy aside on Pyramidology and David Davidson, detailing historical timelines and prophecies with little bearing on the match.
Bejoording batted first for 175 with Mackintosh scoring sixes, F Smith 23 not out, and Tyndall 20. Toodyay, hindered by early wickets and light, collapsed, with Annear taking 4 for 4 and Mercers 3 for 3 to seal a 109 run victory. Mason Mackintosh and Lucas bowled well in a tense match.
A prophetic religious tract foresees a final Armageddon in which heathen nations oppose a divine kingdom on earth. It posits Britain’s deliverance through divine intervention, national prayer, and a purged future role as a spiritual world force. It envisions a global Commonwealth under Christ and a Millennium beginning with Britain’s ascent.
Victoria Plains Road Board held a full meeting at Calingiri with new secretary Mr Chester taking duties. Minutes adopted on motions of Messrs Harrington and Edmonds. Financial statement showed West Ward 402, Kant Ward 295, Lowh Ward 135. Boundary repairs discussed for Moora area and deviations on Clackline Bindi Bindi road approved. Rabbits and star thistle addressed. tender to be called for poison and for clearing obstructions. Retiring secretary Mr Lanigan thanked. new secretary named with further indebtedness noted.
The schedule lists third round games on December 22 between Mercantilen and Bejoording, Coondie versus Toodyay, and Mercantiles against Toodyay. January dates show Toodyay versus Bejoording and Coontie versus Marcantilaa with matches on January 5 and January 12.
A clipped note lauds steady readers who pay in advance at the start of each year, praising loyalty and prompt payment as a steady support for the publication.
The President of the above committee acknowledges with gratitude all assistance received throughout the year and is especially grateful to members of both Organising and Main Committee for legal support. The final acknowledgement of cash donations is published with thanks.
The readable fragments reference Patti and Trea Mut family papers and an announcement in Sia. It mentions using a document and adding an event or date related to annug. Details are incomplete but indicate a family records update.
A brief single line noting a small business advert is for sale in an old newspaper snippet. The readable words suggest a classified offer to sell advertising space or a business asset, with no clear names or dates.
A compact note or brief item emphasizes maintaining district placement on a map labeled Dayporing. No additional context or names are provided in the readable text. The snippet suggests a local focus on geography or district planning without explicit actions or dates.
A garbled catalog of Toodyay area businesses and services lists agents, print shops, auctioneers, sports depots, stores, hotels, garages, breweries, and various suppliers. Names like Clarke and Doig Ltd, J. C. Wright, Kaah and Karry Stores, Swan Brewery, and Caddy and Wiltshire appear amid the scattered items.
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