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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
1
More than 300 children gathered at 6 o clock for a RAOB Xmas event featuring high tea, cool drinks, ice cream and sweets. A cartoon program preceded a glittering decorated tree and Father Xmas distributing gifts, followed by dancing and refreshments. Donations for the evening were acknowledged.
The Toodyay Post Office announces holiday hours for December 25 26 and January 1 1951 with limited 9 am to 10 am openings on the 26 and 1st and no money orders or savings bank services those days. Mails after 10 am close. Pensions schedule remains per normal except Child Endowment shifts to December 29 from January 2.
Calingiri held a children’s break-up party in the hall featuring the Marie Antoinette film enjoyed by older children. Prizes were awarded by J H Ackland to John Kangi Myrtle Jones Helen Ford and Margery Jones. A cricket match against Toodyay ended Calingiri 55 all out. R Donegan starred for Toodyay with 67 not out as Toodyay won 125. The local RSL greeted Mr and Mrs Kagi and CWA gave a small gift. Harvest is underway with 8 to 12 bags per acre common amid cooler weather and ongoing carting.
Printed and published by H. C. ee for Country News papers Ltd at their office Petatenen Toodyay Western Australia.
A new germ killing soap derived from hexachlorophene, praised by J. D. Ratcliff in Reader's Digest, shows strong skin bacteria reduction in babies and hospitals. Tests cut pre operative scrubbing time and lowered skin infections, with potential use in homes, barber shops, dental offices, and food service.
After formal business the Toodyay R S L discussed building a composite plan with Toodyay Road Board St Johns Ambulance and Baby Health Clinic. The group thanked Northam Repertory Club for £10 from a charity concert. The 1950 meeting ended with a two month recess and resumes March 1951 at 8 p.m.
Mrs Mary W Donegan aged 72 died after illness at Nor tham hospital and at her Toodyay home on December 13. Born in Toodyay she lived there all her life and married A E Donegan in 1898. She leaves her husband nine children thirty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A foundation member of the Toodyay CWA she supported Parent's and Citizens Association. A large funeral was held at Karrakatta Crematorium on the 15th with a family wreath. The Toodyay community extends sympathy and honor to a pioneer family.
Editor notes unforeseen circumstances delay several news articles. items intended for this issue will appear in next week's publication.
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