26 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1937
Page
1
Readers are reminded of the sale conducted by Elder Smith & Co at Badgewar ren three miles east of Wyen ing on Tuesday March 2 at 1 30 p.m.
The Diggers remind members of their regular monthly gathering to be held on Wednesday evening at the Freemasons Hotel. Expect discussion of current affairs and club matters.
A. Lloyd & Co. of Toodyay, noted butchers, install a Clyde refrigeration unit in their bottom shop. Mercantiles lead minor premiers by five on averages and will face Bejording at Reede on Sunday next. Coondte will "any fates.
Paddy O Day is billed as the star performance by Fey Lie Save withers in a screening by Star Picture Co at Toodyay next Thursday. The story features an orphan in a strange city, charming audiences with humor and heart. Grace Moore appears in One Night of Love, plus Who Killed Cock Robin and feats of Australian airmen.
Vne new. A. R. Fleming of Northam will not conduct Sunday afternoon service. Harvest Festival set for Sunday March 7 with services at 3 o clock and 7 30 p m. Monday evening social to follow. Northam vocalists will assist on all three occasions.
Reverend Dr Collins who has led the KU parish of Toodyay for five years will be farewelled at a Town Hall social on Friday March 5 before leaving for Wagin. A large gathering of friends and well-wishers is expected. Also note gardening guidance urging purchase of seed from Mr J Wright and his expert advice.
Readers are invited to visit Capitol Gardens in Northam for an upcoming run of acclaimed film masterpieces. The page highlights famed stars appearing in screenings over the next few days and promises a pleasant theater experience in a refined setting.
The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers will be held at 8 30 this evening February 26. The Revision Court will sit on the same date at 3 30.
William Donegan, a longtime town figure and former leading district football umpire, celebrated his 70th birthday. A native of the town, he is known for cricket prowess and steady performance with the ball. The piece also notes Fred and Shit’s roles, local social gatherings, and visitors from Calabaline and England, with tributes from family and friends.
The Calingiri district mourns Ernie Purnell a 19 year old twin brother of Les who died during a holiday at the Moore River mouth. He collapsed while swimming with friends and could not be revived. The funeral was held at the Toaday cemetery with Rev J Akins Stannard officiating and Walter Purnell as father. The Purnell family, long respected in the farming community, is deeply grieved.
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