09 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1934
Page
1
Classified notice seeks a young man willing to travel on a bicycle to escort a horse owner across routes. Emphasis on mobility and reliability. Compensation unspecified. Contact The Teodyey Herald for details.
The Toodyay Cricket Association plans to field a strong side for Country Week cricket in Perth this February. The Toodyay Road Board meets Saturday next 10th February in the Road Board Chambers, while the Toodyay Hospital Committee gathers Monday evening 14th February in the Lesser Hall Toodyay. The Toodyay Cricket Club held a successful Town Hall dance Saturday night with Mrs Johnson's orchestra entertaining a good crowd.
Personal notes mention visits and travels of residents including Mr W Shellabear Mr J Bosth and Mr W Podd through Toodyay en route to Perth Mrs L Sinclair and family return from South Beach holiday Mrs B Badles and family home after sunniest days at the seaside Miss D James birthday celebrated at Mi-Wi Mrs L Giles back from Queen's Park after weekend with relatives Constable M Liddelow returns from Kalgoorlie riots period Mr Reg Done gan confined to Fermoy and Mr G Wing recovering after nasal operation improving.
On Tuesday morning while driving a school bus toward Toodyay, Mr. McDermott observed a fox in front of the vehicle. The children gathered and cornered the animal against a wire fencing. David Morgan seized the fox by the tail and struck its head.
Frank Elliott, a railway worker on sustenance, pleaded guilty in Toodyay Police Court before Messrs. E Brewin Hasson and J P. Hasson. He admitted breaking Mr Albert Lloyd's windows on February 2 after drinking with mates. He said he fell and broke the glass, was fined five shillings plus costs 3d and ordered to pay 14 for repairs.
York Swimming Club hosted a Sunday carnival with strong local turnout and eight Toodyay swimmers. Events yielded slow times but solid finishes, with Mayor presenting a foundation president award to A Jewson. Final results featured multiple finals, notable times, and a points tally showing Northam leading York by a narrow margin.
A large gathering from throughout the district attended a Saturday reception at Mr Wilfred Stone’s home in Yalgenog. The event honored Bill Stone, praised for his good conduct and leadership in tennis, with speeches from club officials and friends, a racquet presentation, and a song led by attendees before dancing and feasting into the night.
Toodyay Swimming Club hosts a carnival at Mile Ford's Pool in Toodyay on Sunday with a Cecumvil event, a Mr. P. Hamersley trophy for the championship, and cups for winners. Preparations are underway, judging boards expand lanes, and a programme includes sprint and endurance races plus a teams event. Buses depart the Post Office at 3 pm, with trophies to be presented and afternoon tea served.
Chief Inspector Craig outlines carbon bi-sulphide fumigation to destroy burrow rabbits, comparing direct chemical methods and fumigators. He warns of safety risks, storage needs, and suggests pre fumigation neighorhood checks, while noting cyanide dust dangers and the impracticality of matches.
A luxury motor caravan group led by Captain Myth Blyth travels from Perth to Melbourne then east to Sydney. They plan staged stays, carry provisions via Shell with aims to supply Perth and possibly North Australia, cruise Western Australian waters in summer, and prefer flexible itineraries with no fixed feeding schedule.
A successful function in Mumberkine Hall on Saturday evening marked the marriage of Miss B Parnham to Mr Bywaters. Visitors from Toodyay joined the event with music by Mr B Stevens and guests. Mr S B Butterly spoke on behalf of Mumberkine residents while Mr Bywaters replied for the couple. Miss Parnham received many beautiful gifts.
Sunday services listed for Toodyay Mt Helena Mondaring Jennacubbine Baker's Hill and nearby areas with times 9.30 am 10.30 am and 8.30 am in February. Pastor listed as J Collins PP.
During the week members of the Toodyay Road Board have been engaged in cleaning the river, especially between two bridges, to address stagnant pools of water turned green with filth. The effort aims to improve health and comfort for locals.
A brief notice describes printed butter wrappers complying with regulations and mentions an efflon of individuals under duress. The fragment references obtaining wrappers with names and signatures as required by policy. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
A brief listing notes a business item at 8 Keen Rice Printed on FCA-10 with a price of 250 for 1,000 units. The fragment mentions quantity and pricing details but lacks full context or clear entity connections beyond the product and code.
The text outlines policy on reporting expenses for papers and payments to contributors. It stresses funds come from public interest, not individual pockets, and asks secretaries and committees to acknowledge honorary donations in the press. It notes the public expects timely results and proper disclosure of costs.
Community notice invites readers to share hometown news with friends and relatives living elsewhere. The text promotes sending a copy of The Toodyay Herald to keep in touch and spread local happenings.
The past week brought excessive heat and focal thunder storms with very hot winds. Weather conditions affected outdoor work and daily activities as heat advisories and storm alerts persisted across regions.
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