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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
1
The year ends with a wartime Christmas marked by absent family members and restricted luxuries. The piece recalls the hardship of 1940 and 1941 and expresses hope that 1945 will bring a happier holiday for those at home and in service.
Local paper to take a brief respite with offices closed from December 23 to January 2. Reports cover a fast Sun day cricket match between the Vets and Freemasons, a new Toodyay Ambulance Van, St Stephen’s Church work, a fire brigade Christmas party, and civic pride in the Centre’s branding.
The Vets defeated the Freemasons Hotel by 243 for 6 declared after Freemasons posted 205 all out. T Fleay fell just short of a century with 96 hitting four sixes, while W Pierce scored 68. McNamara led the Freemasons with 7 for 49, but Dovegar Purser forged a 129 run stand for the Vets to secure the win.
The Deputy Commissioner of Taxation urges promoters to register entertainments and use official tax tickets. Tax applies where admission is seven dollars or more. Registration must be seven days before the event at a post office with forms and tickets issued, refunds for unused tickets, and direct contact with the taxation department for exemptions or charitable purposes.
Printed and published by W. M. Ferguson for United Press Ltd at Railway Terrace Goomalling Western Australia by on Zim.
An unusual and enjoyable Xmas Fete at the CWA Hall celebrated the year’s end with noted music by Mrs Piesse and Mr Floyd. Toys, gifts, lucky dips and stalls drew brisk trade, while improvements and thanks marked the merry evening as members hope for peace and more events next Christmas.
The December 12 1944 meeting in Lesser Hall Toodyay discussed securing a permanent sub branch home with several schemes considered. The secretary will gather more information for the next meeting. A District War Memorial note from the Reid Road Board prompted discussion on maintenance as a privilege honoring local sacrifices. Christmas recess set for one month. next meeting in February.
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