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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1938
Page
1
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All members and recruits of the Toodyay Light Horse are invited to meet at the old Fire Station on Neos Event y, 30 p.m. for a reunion gathering.
The excerpt presents a distorted verse recalling Eden and biblical figures. It mentions Caesar Brutus and Hector, then shifts to modern notions of inspection and control. The tone parodies a moral or satirical piece with garbled lines about leaves, fruit, and a harsh inspector impinging on natural freedom.
L Chitty won the event for Toodyay Cycle Club in a closely contested Sunday race. Competitors included Bay City riders and several others as the field battled for top positions amid a crowd of spectators.
A fragmented prize roster names multiple entrants including Miss Mena Hodgkin Bert Stevens and Mr W Pascoe with several prize numbers. It states all prizes are available at the Station House on Saturday December 24 and is signed by G. A. Exuinotox, Hon. Sec.
The Veteran Cricket Club and COW.LAL host a euchre party and dance at Toodyay Town Hall on Busing Night. A shattered windscreen incident is noted with a traveler’s car in Kolgart, caused by a stone from a passing vehicle, but he continued to Perth with his head out the window.
Dorcas notes Mr A Morrison former head teacher has passed language exams in Spanish and German completing his BA. Kath Leydon of Nygambie and Les Rayner of Nabawa staying with H Rayner at Newcastle Hotel. Northam High students home on vacation Miss Wroth Britt Roach. Hilda Thompson visiting Toodyay relatives. Bobby James left for Perth with his uncle Jack James. Mrs T F Christie and two children depart for holidays with Christie relatives at Central Hotel Victor Harbor.
Galingiri district farmer Ben Edmunds of Calcarta has been informed by the Agricultural Department that he won top honours in the Royal Agricultural Society 50 acre crop competition for 1938. Edmunds led his rivals by a wide margin, elevating Calcarra wheat areas to align with the state’s best yields and boosting local farming prestige.
Mr A J Wright dean of Northam will not be Toodyay until January 8 due to Christmas holidays. Foodyay reception hosted by the local CWA and St Stephen's Ladies Guild brought joy to many youngsters who received toys and good cheer. Good quality envelopes offered at low prices with 10 shillings for 250 and 19 shillings for 1,000 plus sales tax.
The Toodyay Club announces the New Year Doubles Tournament starts Sunday with three-set matches and handicap rights reserved to the semi finals. Due to insufficient entries the ladies doubles are abandoned. The draw lists pairs and seedings across morning and afternoon sessions, with W Chitty and L Chity facing De Herayte and Penns in one pairing.
The Toodyay CW A branch held a Christmas Tree event on Tuesday evening. Over two hundred children enjoyed a high tea and gifts from Santa Claus. Musical games and dancing followed while adults danced later and a raffle awarded a yacht to Desmond Ferguson. Maxine Press issued the winning ticket.
Local fire brigade volunteers conducted a controlled burn around a Church of England property on Tuesday night. The operation aimed to reduce fire danger after last year’s grass fire incidents.
A fire touched the church leaving minor damage to the building and its shingling. Investigators are assessing the cause while no injuries are reported. Local authorities cordon off the area as firefighters extinguish the blaze and secure the scene.
The Toodyay Herald launches a district support push urging readers to back local initiatives and strengthen community services. Officials outline goals, funding needs, and the anticipated impact on schools roads and public safety.
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