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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
4
A fragmentary Anglican Church note reflects on perfection and spiritual dwelling, with references to a perfect man and the wind as a symbolic presence, indicating a religious meditation amid imperfect language.
A devotional reflection urging readers to find true manhood through self denial and service. It recalls Bethlehem and the Babe Divine, contrasting worldly greed with the Christmas ideal of living to help and sacrifice, as preached by a poetically styled speaker.
Parish fund acknowledgments list numerous donors from Northam Clackline Moody Kay Fm and Perth areas. Vestry appeals for gifts large or small to Mr A S Overington, Hon. Treasurer, St Stephen's Vestry Toodyay. Church decor planned for Christmas Eve. Christmas messages mention festive service themes and church kindness.
December and January services listed for Toodyay Parish with Holy Communion and Evensong at Toodyay Bolgart Culham Towdyay and Goomalling notes. Christmas Day services announced with morning and noon celebrations. A note states ministers will be away and parochial arrangements adjusted through late January.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions growth and past references with unclear names and dates. It lists scattered terms like Wetts Orm and Mayes Ney Teese Wolerte, but lacks coherent events or context to define a clear report or outcome.
A wartime Christmas reflection urging charity and neighborly love within families and communities. The message ties Christmas sorrow to loss, calls for generosity and tolerance, and envisions a peaceful world through shared goodwill and Christian values.
A cluttered text advertises PANS PACK AEE RIPLEY PILLs promising relief for various pains in children. It touts claims of quick relief and safety while urging readers to consult their physician. The piece cites timelines and multiple supportive statements without clear sources.
A Perth city meeting at Council Chambers backed the Lord Mayor's Food for Britain Appeal. Lord Mayor and Governor were elected patrons with Premier and Leader of the Opposition as vice patrons. The gathering, chaired by Lord Mayor Tortterdell, raised substantial donations and urged mass participation to ease wartime shortages across Britain.
Attention is directed to the new mail timetable reflecting changes caused by road transport iterations from Clackline. Listings include departures to Perth Northam and Miling Line with times across Monday to Saturday and notes on bag handling and red receiver posts.
In neglecting a simple case of piles serious dangers arise including ulceration and fistula. Doan’s Ointment is presented as the safest remedy for any form of piles whether internal or protruding. It promises no daily disruption and claims widespread cures and global popularity.
The ordinary monthly meeting of Hioomudling Toul Health and Vermin Boards covered hall improvements, department replies, and requests for gravel road access. A deputation sought graveling the road with safe access. accounts and salaries were approved and ceremonial season greetings extended.
Residents of Cunjardine gathered at the local school on Saturday evening to welcome home ten servicemen and honor those who did not return. Father Niwas distributed presents from the Xmas tree to thirty children as Father Xmas concluded around 10:15 pm. Red Cross members organized supper and dancing followed by a vocal item, with speakers including Mrs. Chester and Mr. Powell.
In other years the annual concert staged on Wednesday night by pupils of the Goomal Fing Presentation Convent school was well attended and provided local residents and visitors with enjoyable entertainment. Applause highlighted the polished performances from the high to the smallest pupils, with notable drill work and reenactments praised by parents as a fine showcase of the school’s achievements.
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