Public Notice: Hat Reward for Return
A notice offers a reward for the return of a 27 Gent's Akubra hat stamped EH.W. Return to Toopway Newsacency.
19 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1943
Page
1
A notice offers a reward for the return of a 27 Gent's Akubra hat stamped EH.W. Return to Toopway Newsacency.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ken Stevenson Nungle on the birth of a daughter in Perth this week. Mrs H K Messenger Nungle ill at St Omer's Hospital Perth while away on holidays. W A Hodgkinson ill and staying in Goomalling with daughter Mrs G Caeger. Far flung service news: Pie Jack Hassan son of E G Hassan returns from Timor with Australian forces. Several locals on leave or visiting Perth including Pte G A/C Ellery Pee Burbridge Constable and Mrs Clark.
The piece argues that military victory over Nazi and fascist regimes alone cannot end their ideas. It calls for a unified postwar ideology rooted in democracy and Christian ethics, with economic liberty and educated citizens shaping policy. It warns against tolerating divergent fundamentals and urges timely, broad public education and informed voting to sustain freedom.
In Toodyay Children's Court on 1943 dates Thomas le Hill was fined 10 shillings and costs 1 shilling for giving a false name to a constable. He faced further charges with Deborah Rachill Yarran over neglect and enticing a native from a reserve. All four were remanded for eight days to Northam.
Rains on January 30 damaged ripening currants and dried seeds while 68 points boosted grape crops. Currant picking begins with uneven yields. Local residents recover from illnesses and surgeries. Red Cross dances support the branch. Housing moves see Mr Doig and Mrs Mercer take new posts. school attendance dips as pupils transfer.
The Prime Minister speaks of a mobile radio transmitter, submarine threats, and a spy ring in Australia. He warns Australians to resist rumors and avoid jeopardizing national unity, stressing that spies operate in cities and towns and could undermine fighting strength.
The Rationing Commission warns that coupon books become useless after June 18 except special mother and baby issues. Layette and expectant mother coupons do not expire in June, aiding planning and avoiding extra purchases. Citizens are urged to save material and return unused books, following UK practice.
Churchill urges free nations to prove democracy by self sacrifice and devotion to duty. He calls for greater tasks and heavier burdens to match the Axis tyranny and to impose a mightier effort and stricter discipline on themselves.
Holy Communion and Evensong announced for Toodyay and Culham with additional services at Bolgart and Baker s Hill. Rev F G Murray rector noted. Services include Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am with variations in times.
Divine Worship scheduled for Sunday February 21 in Toodyay at 3 p.m. with Rev H Fennell as preacher.
In September 1939 Australia had 2 760 000 people in full time work. By June 30 1942 nearly 3 400 000 men and women were either employed or in the forces an increase of 650 000 reflecting wartime expansion of workers and armed forces. A man may build himself a throne of Smyonets but he cannot sit on it.
Readers are urged to send general interest news to their district paper to build a valuable local record. Social notes stock matters and club notices are encouraged and secretaries should inform the editor of progress and meeting plans with clear one side of paper and signed names for goodwill.
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