24 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
1
An odd ad touts intermitted vacuum treatment by hand for hair regrowth and scalp health. It claims thick hair results, cures for grey hair baldness dandruff and oily scalps for men and women, with a free trial and advice from Re N u Co Richmond Station in 1932 amid scattered references to weight and stealth building pads.
Applications invited for part time agents by The Credities Association of WA Ltd. Burnival Chambers Perth. The National Mutual Life Association plans a special policy after March 24 1939 in place of a lost policy in the name of Leslie Western Nenee. Dated Perth February 24 1939.
Public notice announces the first Compulsory Parade of the Toodyay Platoon A ny in Nathan on Tuesday night March 7. Transport will be provided and full details given later. A Voluntary Parade will follow next Tuesday night at the old Fire Station with attendance requested from all who can come.
Mr and Mrs D Sinclair and family thank friends relatives for kind acts telegrams letters cards floral tributes and expressions of sympathy following their bereavement. This is a personal expression of sincere gratitude.
Readers report travels of Mr and Mrs R K Williams to Albany and Fremantle. A Perth visit by Mr H R Waster and a 21st birthday for Mr B Murphy are noted. The Wool Executive Council urged action against inferior British ram imports to protect export lamb quality and discussed bank overdraft interest notification practices. Commonwealth Bank quotes a 4 percent rate.
The February issue features Arch Whitehouse’s long awaited World War I reminiscences, a current feature in The Australian Journal. Spanish Serenade brings dramatic Civil War spy yarns, while the issue also offers varied short stories for general delight and readers seeking lighter fare.
A special Toodyay train leaves Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. All troops must have horses trucked by 1:30 a.m. The notice calls for timely preparation and orderly movement of equipment.
Bicycle events held last Sunday featured scratch rider B. Donegan showing an easy Inrear in both heats. Results show in the Half Mile class Donegan, Murphy second, Chitty third. In the One Mile event Donegan tied with W. Chitty and B. Chitty in a dead heat. The article also notes the annual Military Ball of 1939.
Mr and Mrs E Clarke of Mullewa arrived in Toodyay during the week taking over from Mr W William who has been transferred. On Thursday last February age Mr W Donegan celebrated his 72nd birthday. Mr Donegan was born in Toodyay and can tell yarns of old times and still bowls cricket at a fair pace. After a holiday in Bunbury Mr and Mrs J A Williams returned to Toodyay last Thursday. Noticed in Toodyay was Miss Hilda Thompson from Norseman.
The Primary Producers Association and Australian Organising Committee discussed forming a national body. A meeting of representatives from producers' organisations across Australia was proposed to form an Australian National Producers Organisation. The Western Australia General Executive Council endorsed the principle and decided to send delegates to a preliminary conference.
Outward mail schedule shows Perth services on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with 2 pm closing. Tweedy routes on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays close at 6 pm in Loose Bay Rei Letter Box. Northam Daly service operates Saturday except holidays with 11.45 am closing and next day delivery. Bolgamotling Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays close at 2 pm.
A brief item reports Woods alleged peppermint remedy as a cure for Cosldten's condition described as blacking out. The note presents no medical endorsement and summarizes a local claim.
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