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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
2
January 1 1931 meeting in Toodyay features multiple handikap and novelty races. Entries close December 27 for trots tents peg and running events with prizes ranging from £1 to £22 and various age and gender categories.
Notices announce claims to the estate of Paul Vincent Kise of Poodyay Western Australia must be filed by January 10 1931 with executor West Australian Trustee Executor and Agency Company Limited. Also a local court sale of a Fordson tractor in Toodyay under warrant of execution 110/30 dated 24/12/20 by Bailiff AF Miller at 3 pm on January 9 1931.
H E DING dentist visits Toodyay every alternate Sunday at Newcastle Hotel hours. Next visit Sunday December 28. A New Year Eve dance at Jungle Hall organized by Miss D Messenger promises novelties and prizes. A Sports Meeting for Toodyar Relief Fund on January 1 at Recreation Ground Toodyay features a rich events program and broad community support.
A witty local column invites reader tips and submissions for town chatter. It states items will be censored as needed and accepted for publication in most cases without reference knowledge.
Police arrival halted an all in bout of fisticuffs preventing injury and possible arrest. No arrests reported as authorities separated combatants and restored order at the scene.
On Monday December 22 the parish hall hummed with festive cheer as the Nas Tree was decorated by the Ladies Guild and Gill Social Club with Sunday School children performing songs and dances. Father Xaias handed out parcels to youngsters while gifts were presented to Mrs Halloran and Mrs Elphick by teachers and children. Choir members also received presents before a supper and dancing capped the evening. Gratitude goes to committee members Mesdames Elphick Villiers Brewis and Miss Aunt Whitfield plus donors including Father Nmas Harmony Boy Mrs Dave Johnson and Mrs Geoff Lukin for their support.
Western Australia faces a dire honey season as estimates show a drastic decline in production. Charles Cook of Dewar's Pool Toodyay says his family normally yields about 7 000 Goolb tins, but this year may struggle to reach 500 tins with inland districts hit hardest. He notes 7 000 hives statewide and a two thirds share of total hives in the drought area, yet expects no actual shortage due to carry over stocks and no import needs.
The Penh Cup sweep organized by the Organising Committee is near capacity with high public response. Tickets are available from agents or the secretary in Perth as the event closes, aiming to bolster funds for the Children’s Hospital. local clubs report lively results across multiple tennis events and doubles matches.
The annual Xmas Tree was held on Saturday night December 20 under Mrs. Chartres auspices. Children enjoyed Santa Claus and the toys, though modest, were appreciated. Bolgart district thanks Mrs. Chartres. No New Year Sports this year. organizers likely attend Toodyay Show Ground event.
A satirical jab at a man who relies on advertising for daily choices from mattress to coffee. He mocks the habit of buying everything from razors to shoes, then complains that advertising does not pay. The verse critiques consumer culture and self contradictory attitudes toward ads.
Spectators at a recent cricket match caused a stir with loud laughter and near hysterics during a tumbling innings. Players faced steady jeers and advice as local sports await results of the Big Double amid optimistic bets. A few young men on Christmas Eve appeared to have overindulged in beer.
A letter from a reader praises Mr Clarke’s December speech at the Pictures and urges annual New Year sports meetings in Toodyay. The writer argues the event bonds the town, fosters friendships, and boosts spirits despite potential profit disagreements.
Dates of agricultural shows for 1931 listed with month names and regional locations such as Muandugolu Jandakot Wannero and a reference to February and a Wednesday. The fragment lacks full context but identifies show timing and places.
Printed to order at Perth Prices are a specialty of the Herald Job Printing Department.
The report lists mixed doubles results from a match at Wattening on Sunday December 1. Wilson and F Walton were defeated by E Ludeman and J Ludeman 4-6. G Mathews and H Donegan fell to G Edmonds and P Edmonds 6-0. W Cousins and L Millington lost to B Thackray and J Edmonds. Mary and W Cousins lost to G wok and C dyred 47-0.
Anglican service schedule for St Stephen's includes Holy Communion at 1 Sam. 2th December, Evensong at 7.2 p.m., and Calingirs Rev. PG. OTallouruu.
Toodyay United met Wonga mine Club on Toodyay School Courts. The local side led by one set after play, with mixed doubles and singles results detailing numerous wins and losses across genders. Totals show Toodyay 12 sets and 104 games to Wongamme 14 sets and 7 pains.
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