22 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
1
An irregular ad promotes a Midnight Holy Communion service with a free trial offer and claims of a remarkable vacuum helmet for hair growth. It markets treatments for baldness dandruff alopecia and excess oil for men and women with a cheap price and free advice at a listed station, plus weight reduction and wealth building options.
A novelty carnival dance will be held at Toodyay Town Hall starting New Year's Day at 12:30 a.m. and ending at 3:40 a.m. The event invites residents to welcome the new year with a festive gathering in the town hall.
A grass fire along the paddock beside the Toodyay Methodist Church broke out on Sunday while the local volunteer brigade held its annual meeting. The firefighters demonstrated effective tactics and brought the blaze under control with successful results.
The annual meeting at the Fire Station elected officers for the coming year led by Captain E. D. Sinclair who was re elected. Foreman K. J. Lee and Apparatus Officer E. H. Kay were chosen with Secretary D. A. Chapman also re elected.
Lupino Lane and Sally Gray star in The Lambeth Walk a comedy of a man who inherits an earldom. Also Pardon Our Nerve with Lynn Bari June Gale Guvin Williams Michael Whalen and Edward Brophy a fast moving tale of two girls and a busboy boxer. Plus What Do You Think Pax Australian and Metrotone newsreels. Christmas program features Stagecoach a Western drama Highway Patrol and Popeye cartoons with newsreels.
A reader congratulates the Toodyay School children for an excellent display in the Town Hall on Wednesday. Praise goes to the headteacher and teachers while lamenting the poor attendance of parents. The letter suggests moving the display to night to attract more families and supporters.
Allan Stewart of Toodyay railway staff and Miss Marjorie Bodenham of North Dandalup wed at St Marys Church of England West Perth on December 19. Rev F Stillwell officiated. A reception at Mrs O Donnells followed with toasts and gifts as the couple depart for a Southwest honeymoon.
Arthur Johnson begins relieving at the local station replacing Stewart. Allan Stewart married Miss Hodenham, daughter of the North Nandalup station master. New station's bagged barley from Bolgart Bejoording Wattening arrives, signaling heavy loadings and a busy yard ahead.
A Christmas doubles event will be hosted by the Toodyay Tennis Club spanning ladies, men, and mixed divisions over New Year starting December 31. Enter by sending entries to Mr. C Wood or Mr. O Jager.
Ratner reports on duty, mischief and daily life in Teedyay militia lines. Corporal Duck and guard recruits stand out while members such as Jim, Geoff, and Skewy appear in humorous vignettes. Homeward thoughts mix with camp mishaps and a focus on stripes, hats, and early meals.
A fragmented ad from a Western Australian publication urges steady subscribers to pay in advance for improved envelopes and prints. The notice references costs around 18 shillings and mentions printed items for 250 units. The text is garbled but implies a publication routine every Friday by RW Crosbie at Toodyay Western Australia.
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