Appeal for Firemen in Toodyay Amid War Shortages
The Toodyay Road Board chairman received a telegram from the Shoree Fire Brigades Board urging vacancies be filled by patriotic local citizens outside military age. The message notes military service depletes brigades and calls for enrolment to protect homes and crops, with the brigade captain to contact the chairman.
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Toodyay Road Board
Shoree Fire Brigades Board
Erth
Toodyay
W.A. Fire Brigades Board
Toodyay Herald Urges Prompt Billhead Orders
The Toodyay Herald advises customers to place billhead orders early and avoid last day rushes, urging action now from the office to ensure timely fulfillment and proper branding.
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The
Toodyay Herald
Veterans Victory Over Jennacubbine In Toodyay Cricket
Sunday match at Toodyay oval saw the Veterans cricket team defeat Jennacubbine in hot 104 degree heat. R Donegan top scored with 70, W Donegan 16 and B Buckley 33, while J Purser and H Glass led bowling for the Vets with several wickets and tight spells.
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Jennacubbine
Toodyay Oval
Vets
Minchin
J. Purser
Dillon Bness
C. O
St Stephen's Mothers' Union Annual December Meeting
The St Stephen's Mothers' Union held its December meeting after a service at the Church. Members and friends gathered at C W A Hall for an afternoon of tea and a musical program by Mesdames Floyd, Murray, and Brewis with Mrs Gadsdon at the piano. Mrs Hillbrick, recognized for her work, received a fountain pen, and a Christmas cake was shared before community singing. The happy party ended with "Auld Lang Syne" as a fitting close to a successful year.
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Mothers’ Union
C.W.A. Hall
Easant
Bonn
Mesdames Floyd, Murray and
Brewis
Gadsdon
Hillbrick
Mothers’ Union and
Ladies Guild
Fountain Pen Murray
Illbrick
Farewell Social for Mrs Ellery Before Melbourne Departure
Last Friday December 19 Miss M Howard and Messrs R Spencer and G Larkman hosted a farewell social at Mrs Ellery’s home in Toodyey. Guests surprised Mrs Ellery with a hearty toast and expressions of lasting friendship. She thanked them for the surprise and hinted at an upcoming event likely to astonish the town.
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M. Howard
R. Spencer
G. Larkman
W. Ellery
Melbourne
Ellery
Spencer
Mrs. Ellery
Holiday Office Arrangements for Christmas and Boxing Day
Christmas Day Sunday arrangements will operate with no mail receipt or dispatch. Boxing Day office hours are 9 am to 1 pm for general business. Money Order and Savings Bank services not transacted. Mails forwarded at 7 am. Miling fine despatch closes 10 am. Perth mail closes 0 am. Saturday December 27 office closes 1 pm. Telegrams may be lodged after.
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Boxing Day
Perth
Toodyay Road Board Holds December Meeting Minutes
Toodyay Road Board met at Stirling Terrace on December 13 with J Phillips chairing. Christie elected unopposed for central ward. council discussed fund-raising for a cruiser Sydney, gas producer fire dangers, road erosion, fire alarm upgrades, and Thorn's Bindoon Road project. Miss Marion Lyon resigned. November finances approved with multiple accounts for payment.
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Road Board
Stirling Terrace
Toodyay
Postal Mails Adjusted for New Year’s Day
The Perth Northam mail closing at 2 p.m. will close at 12 45 p.m. The usual 6 p.m dispatch is cancelled. New Year’s Day general business runs 9 to 10 a.m. Money Order and Savings Bank excluded. The Perth Northam mail closes at 10 a.m. instead of 2 p.m. and the 6 p.m. dispatch is cancelled.
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Perth-Northam
Money Order
Savings Bank
Perth- Northam
Parade of Allied Air and Army Ranks in Wartime Listing
An extensive roll lists servicemen and women from the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army, detailing ranks such as sergeant, corporal, and aircrewman, with service numbers and units including RA AF, AIF, and ALF. The document marks Died of wounds and Prisoner of war designations, alongside several officers and nurses.
Toodyay National Emergency League allocates donations
At a meeting of the executive committee last week the league decided on donations to Seamens' Mission seven pounds ten shillings, Naval Welfare funds via H M A S Sydney, the Defendants' Fund two pounds ten shillings and the Salvation Army Services Fund five pounds.
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Lorp
Perty
The
Sydney
National Emergency League
League
Seamens' Mission
Naval Welfare
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Dependants’ Fund
Salvation Army Services Fund
Parcels Sent To Troops From Toodyay League
A letter from Bombardier M. Bateman thanks Toodyay friends for parcels sent to gun detachment members during June and December. The note recalls a Christmas cake arriving in good condition and shares that 76 parcels have been forwarded to Toodyay allied forces.
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M. Bateman
Toodyay
Christmas Parcels Sent Overseas And Darwin Aid
The report notes 46 parcels dispatched overseas and 13 sent to the troops at Darwin, reflecting ongoing aid shipments from the home front.
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Our Boys
Darwin
New Year's Eve Dance in Town Hall Arranged by Social Committee
The social committee plans a New Year's Eve dance at the Town Hall with dancing lasting until 1 am. Admission is 2 shillings. Supper will be provided and there will be novelties to enhance the event for the cause it supports.
Concert Party Seeks Talented Volunteers for Next Year
The social committee announces a concert party for the coming year and invites any person with talent to contact the secretary. Vacancies are available for one act plays, sketches, and other entertainment roles. Those who can contribute are urged to advise and join to supply as much talent as possible.
Metal and paper shipments report earnings and totals
Over the past month 20 tons of metal were dispatched earning £39. To date 52 tons 16 cwt of metal have been delivered for £96 2s 6d. Paper forward 156 bags weighing 4 tons realised £10 14s 0d. Combined credits total £106 16s 6d.
Scrap metal drive aids Camp Comforts Fund collection appeal
The Yoodyay districtdonation supports the Camp Comforts Fund and urges every resident to assist. The scrap metal collection is described as an invaluable means to help the fund, with a broad appeal to the community.
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Yoodyay
Camp Comforts Fund
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Teodyay
P.O. Box
James F. Ellery
Rail
Victoria Insurance Go
RO Rtham
Central District Motors Too Dyay
Caddy & Wittstire
Chas H. Curlewis
Victoria House
Yee
Doan
Lidsey
R. Donegan
Glass
Jennacurbine
H, Dillon
H. Glass
R. Minchin
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L. Lobb
J. Winstone
J. Kemp
R. Allan
R. Herridge
S. Kingston
W. Kelly
M. Dwyer
Hannigan
Ellery Aendries
Pete —K. Donegan
L. Herod
E. Ellery
St. Stephen’s
Mrs. W. Ellery
Tooryay
T. F. Christie
Christie
Soi Conservation Committee
Soil Conservation Committee
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L. Thorn
Hennes
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RAAF
Saye
Anieoan
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Kaak
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J. H. Lee
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AIF
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Batty
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Aukoaw
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Infantry Centre
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DR Smith
Asnoap
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J Elsdon
Anroab
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Chitty
Abroay
Dorizzi
Thompson
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H J Smith
AI Fanon
L Fleay
G Weedon
P Kowles
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Ralph Alf Din NI Cunnai
Toodyay National Emergency League
Scrar Metal
Withnell’s
Northam
Reseas
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B. B. Sanderson
P.O
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Carsons
Savejoys
Spagheti
Zabb
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