17 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
1
The Toodyay Rifle Club traveled to York and were edged by a five point margin. A lunch at York followed the event though shooting conditions were poor with a brisk east wind complicating marksmanship. Scores show Hawkins Prideaux and other shooters listed among participants.
Public notice urges saving with Westralia Savings Institution citing splendid facilities for depositors and the possibility of deposits and withdrawals by post. Contact W. A. Smith, Bulgart Agent, for details and access in Eastern States or England.
Ancient wheat from Tutankh Amen tomb seeds planted by S Cunningham in Alberta yielded a heavy crop after reseeding in 1927. The bearded durum-like wheat has 12 beads per stalk and broader leaves, better for macaroni than milling, with Edmonton's Dr Karrer reporting $7 per acre from Egypt seed eight years ago.
Queensland already divides state services into northern central and southern divisions to ready departmental machinery for subdivision. The northern State backs new States while New South Wales faces greater conflict. The Commonwealth Constitution Commission, now in Rockhampton, will hear Queensland’s strong backing and influence its recommendations for future state formation.
In Western Australia controversy over Alsatian wolf hounds continues as fears grow they threaten sheep breeders. The Central Vermin Board passed a resolution recommending prohibition and destruction of the dogs, tilting toward the sheep breeder’s side.
Authorities announce writs issued on Saturday April 7 with nomination on April 19 and polling set for Saturday May 12. The electoral registrar at Geraldton and Northam can receive enrolment claims until Friday March 23 for the rail to be used at these elections.
A movement backs extending the Goldfields Water Scheme to Dowerin and Wyalkatchem. Proponents argue the expansion serves growing regional populations and is economically sound for the State.
The famed comedian Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle will finish a 26 week contract in the East then head to Germany to begin film work again. Berlin producers offer a five year deal worth 300000 a year, totaling 300000. Since his San Francisco acquittal over Virginia Rappe’s death, Arbuckle’s career has struggled but friends say he aims to regain public favor with new films distributed in both America and abroad.
Advertisement notes many homes disappointed by non annual Health Guide for Women with useful information and advice available free on receipt of gd postage. Send to Dept 13 Mrs LD Clifford 49 Elizabeth St Melbourne. Established year at this address.
A barber urges a customer to wager all on Crimson Creeper ahead of a race. The fed up customer asks to settle the shave and haircut bill after the event, weighing whether to pay after the race.
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