Young Migrant Fatally Injured In Truck Accident
A young man from Ireland, Keirse, was found pinned beneath a truck after a crash near Toodyay. The truck lay on its side across the road in rain, with skid marks visible for over 40 yards. He had recently joined a local timber business and had been repairing a punctured tyre that morning.
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Keirse
Mr. Keirse
Toodyay
Martin Padkowka
Koojedda
Ireland
L Gumley
Bejoording Couple Welcome Son at St John of God
Mr and Mrs Charlie Lucas of Bejoording announce the arrival of their son at St John of God Hospital Nortlium last Sunday.
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Charlie Lucas
Bejoording
St. John of God Hospital, Nortlium
February Rains Exceeding Long Term Averages
Rainfall at Toodyay in February totals 136 points to date, surpassing the 42 year February average of 41 points. In the last 24 hours up to 1am Thursday 80 points fell as steady rain, while historical Februarys show zero rainfall in 1948 and 1950 and only four points in 1949.
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Toodyay
Toodyay Launch Explosion Injures Girl and 5 Others
A launch explosion near Toodyay injured Miss Manuel and five others who were aboard. The crew jumped overboard and were rescued by a dinghy then taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital. Manuel suffers a lacerated ankle and leg shock but is reported as satisfactory.
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St. John Ambulance
Royal Porto Nek
Manuel
Miss Manuel
Toodyay
Princess Margaret Children's Hospital
Toodyay Public Library Adds New Books and Donations
Toodyay Public Library has added about one hundred new books with one third supplied and the rest currently out of print. Reading tastes guide further lists, and a donation of the London Illustrated News covering 1914 to 1918 by Mr. G. Manuel is praised as a valuable collection that should grow in value.
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London Illustrated News
G. Manuel
Mr. Manuel
Social cricket match at West Toodyay ends in a tight chase
A social match at the old West Toodyay ground saw the Married team post 163 in strong batting led by TY hirsy 37 not out and C Lucas 28. Wally Chitty took two for 20 as the Married side bowled well, but youths led by Bobby Lee for Gt Lu ual chased to reach the target with a steady partnership.
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Old West Toodyay Ground
Ne Vimfrica
Bautté
TY Hirsy
C. Lucas
HH. Cleasby
Atercis
Wally Chitty
Tve
Atloy
Social and General Roway Picnic at Lakpy Leschenaultia
A Roway Social and General picnic at Lakpy Leschenaultia drew many locals and visitors last Sunday despite a threatening morning. Weather improved for swimming and a large crowd enjoyed polo and matches on Saturday and Sunday with a lively post outing mood.
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Roway
Lakpy Leschenaultia
Hills vs Metropolitan Senior cricket match at Mundaring
Western Australian Cricket Matting Union fixture saw Hills Association face Metropolitan Senior on Sunday February 18. Metropolitan won by 82 runs as Hills were bowled out for 136 in reply after strong bowling from Saxon and Varis and multi wicket hauls by Saxon.
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Western Australian Cricket Matting Union
Hills Association
Mundaring
R. Doust
Brearley
A. Povah
G. Robinson
Saxon
R. Hunter
H. Varis
G. Pumphrey
G. Tilbrook
Sundries
J. Buckenara
A. Sampson
L. Saxon
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Bill Davies
Jock Hasson
Kelleher
Northam
Chester
J Toodyay
Freshwater Bay
Audrey Manuel
Duke St
Jeanne Crain
Madeleine Carroll, George Sanders, Andichard Green
Mink
Toodyay Public Library
West Toodyay
M. Hostler
C Robinson
V. Grundy
M. Sweder
B. Prince
Juncus
W. Chitty
R. Cook
J. Watson
L. Chitty
P. Ferguson
V. Robinson J. Smith
McAuliffe
Allan Lloyd
Robinson N. Baker
N. Smith J. Gregson
Robinson K. Gregson
5S. Robinson
K. Mcauliffe
N. Smith
Cullagiri
Toonyay
Bolgart
W. Chant
Matt Lee
Cannington
George Brown
Laurie Baskerville
Royal Perth Hospital
Pam Gregson
Cyril Williams
Williams
East Perth
PMG
Jim Bernie
al West
Bunbury
Mrs
Ern Ellery
Kalgoorlie
Arthur Melbin
Melbin
Harry Fleay
Kojonup
South-West
Peter Lee
Pat Lee
Betty Jager
Hills v. Metropolitan
G. Pym
Dg. Y
Wits
R. Bock
H. Rhodes
J. Tilbrook
G. Smite
B. Driscoll
Firkin
J. Major
Metropoli Rt
R. Brealey
Grey
A. Bam
Peery
Q. Watling
R. R. Fammone
L. Buckanara
Rhodes
L.asuena
Woorolou
Sawyer's Valley
Evans
Victoria the Hotel
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