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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
8
In an effort to economize notices are issued by handwriting though printers argue printed notices draw stronger interest. The piece lists window card prices for various sizes and formats including posters handbills and admission cards with color options and optional back printing. Additional charges apply for price changes and tax.
The annual concert at Town Hall featured the school orchestra, recitations by Joan Rodoreda and a song by Master Brian Lawrence, with junior children performing a Christmas pudding action song. Beatrice Somers on piano impressed, while Peggy Fletcher and the boys’ acts drew vast applause. The program closed with praise for all performers as Toodyay’s guests, the Gallies of 1935, prepared to tour next February.
The fragment lists church services for December 13 and includes names Toodrey E J Collins FF. Readable details are limited. no further context or locations are present.
An RSL appeal to take over Memorial Park was declined by the Road Board. The RSL now plans to maintain the park and hosts a Novelty Flannel Dance at Town Hall on Christmas to raise funds for a good cause. Proceeds are for a worthy aim and a good time is assured.
In Calingiri a Christmas event for children and parents unfolded at the town hall on Saturday December 1. Father Christmas arrived on a dinosaur-like steed and distributed toys amid festive tea, with the President of the CWA overseeing orderly toy handouts and refreshment service.
A terse dataset note records that printing and publication were handled by four point one for The United Ltd at Toodyay. The fragment confirms publisher and location but lacks fuller context or date.
A crowd of about 250 attended the official opening of the Toodyay Swimming Club on Sunday. Patron Mr. G. N Clarke introduced Hon. W. Hamersley MLC who opened the pool while Gilligan, president of the Avon Valley Swimming Association, spoke. Despite poor weather, several races were held with Northam winning the Gilligan Cup and leading in the team results, aided by performances by local swimmers in events across yards and sprints.
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia allocates show dates for affiliated societies this season. Margaret River hosts on December 18, 1935, with Wanneroo and Spearwood also listed.
The Toodyay Road Board notifies the public of current day hours during Xane. On Xmas Eve and New Years Eve hours vary with evening closing. From January 6th weekly Tuesday hours will be 7.30 am to 1.30 am until further notice.
The notice lists holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday for Xumag, with a late night shift on Monday for New Year and observances extending into Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday is marked as sod day.
Ladies are invited to enter a recipe competition to supplement household equipment. Prizes will be awarded to the three best recipes forwarded, with good prizes offered for top submissions.
Morning Service at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 7 p.m. Rev J Johnston on Hamaraey MLC. Postmaster W A Villiers. Schoolmaster W Potter and station Master W Stewart. Local clubs include Toodyay Veterana Cricket Club secretary H Ullock, Toodyay Football Club secretary Kealy, USF Swimming Club secretary carta Slovene, Toodyay BAL secretary Mitlar, Toodyay C W A secretary W Potter, and Tradem Assoc secretary C soak Brodin. Church of England led by Rev F G O'Haran.
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