Toodyay and Mercantiles play out high scoring draw at local oval
Mercantiles scored 197 for 4 in 2 hours with Parker making 96 and Twine 22. Toodyay replied 133 all out with Buzzard and Messenger sharing top scores as the side defended a 64 run deficit to force a draw at stumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
Mercantile
Mercantiles
Eric Twine
Allan Parker
Parker
Uul
Wi Ae
Lyon
Eeyer
Bert Prince
Brian Buzzard
Alon
Thurman
Twine
Pearce
Buzzard
Messenger
Feg
Anyth
Watson
Calingiri Narrowly Defeats Bolgart in Scoring Duel
Calingiri posted 104 runs before Bolgart folded at 66 for 3 with Duffs top scoring for Bolgart at 26 and Lucas 17 not out. F McGill dominated with 7 wickets for 20 as Calingiri’s bowlers, led by Lucas and McMeakin, routed Bolgart’s tail to seal a tight win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serenee Caliigiri
D. Stone
Charlie Lucas
Bolgart
F. McGill
Duffs
Lucas
Calvigiri
McGill
A. Moller
McMeakin F. McGill
McMeakin
F. King
Lucas D. Stone
Lucas M. Bain
C. Lucas
B. McMeakin
Town Talk reflects New Year social bustle and local sightings
In this mixed town column residents reminisce about New Year Eve dances, seaside holidays, and festive gatherings. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. E. Campbell, Mrs. P. Lee, Fred Reynolds, Jack Lucas and Gurkha bets, Alma Sinclair and Broad Acres, Miss Joan Thompson on leave, Harold Ferguson returning home, and various locals spotted about town and Perth trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Campbell
P. Lee
Fred Reynolds
Suisor
Wesfarmers Bulk
Cal
Perth
Jack Lucas
Lynn
Flo
Alma Sinclair
Broad Acres
Alma
B. Hassell
Messrs
T. Hayes
J. Langford
A. S. Overington
Relax Community Concert Comes To Toodyay
The Relax Community Concert visits Toodyay on Friday January 14 to aid the L Building Fund. Local residents join performers Les Adams Letty Hoskins Nell Shortland-Jones Faith Court Ted Holman Jack Holman John Luke Phil Green and Phil Moran with broadcasts on station 6AM at 8 p.m. Tickets and arrangements discussed in issue pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
L Building Fund
Les Adams
Letty Hoskins
Nell Shortland- Jones
Faith Court
Ted Holman
Jack Holman
John Luke
Phil Green
Phil Moran
Star Performances Batting A Parker F Messenger E Twine B Prince
Next Sunday Bolgart faces Mercantiles at Toodyay and Toodyay plays Calingiri at Calingiri. Bus for Calingiri leaves office at 12 noon sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolgart
Mercantiles
Toodyay
Calingiri
Toodyay Country News Publisher note
Printing and publication statement for H. C. McKenna at Stirling Terrace Toodyay WA on behalf of Country News papers Pty. Ltd. noting office location and production role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McKenna
Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd
Stirling Terrace
Toodyay
Western Australia
New Year Dance Welcomes 1949 At Toodyay Hall
A large crowd gathered at Toodyay Town Hall for the Catholic Dance Committee New Year Eve dance. Floyd's Orchestra provided music, winnings announced for prizes, supper served, and at 1 am the National Anthem closed the event with door receipts of £36 7s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay Town Hall
Catholic Dance Committee
Floyd
D. Chitty
South African Fruit Exports Face Seasonal Strain
The South African Deciduous Fruit Board overseas rep in the UK Mr G R B Patterson, notes the coming export season will be tougher. Last year 80 000 shipping tons were sent to Africa and Britain, about 10 000 less than the pre war peak, with Britain’s weaker purchasing power cited as a factor. The rate of decline remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
South African Deciduous Fruit Board
United Kingdom
Africa
G. R. B. Patterson
Britain
Correspondents Note on Publishing Event Details
A note to correspondents states dates times and specifics of forthcoming events cannot be published as free paragraphs. It suggests such items appear as advertisements and offers further publicity as news items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. Buzzard
W. Pettit
Costeloe
F. Messenger
Vine K. Y McAuliffe
E. Twine
V. Pearce
T. Tes W. Watson
L. Chitty
Calingiri R. Kings
King
Butler H. Yete
Lucas N. Hutchinson
Butler
Neon Tae
Brennan
B. Goudge
P. Butler
L. Leeder
Hag
D. Delfs Boe
M. Betterly
Ci. Gill
Chinson P. Butler
F. McGill Bc
F. McGi
F . Whyte
R. King
F. L. Butterly
L. Donegan
R. King Ra
Iwlustlms
N._ande
F. McGill Lerson Sid
DALAT
R. Moe
N Chinson
J. Hut
Rene
Bill Cook
Hank
Jean Watson
Joan Thompson
Prince and Booth's
Harold Ferguson
Chick Lloyd
Ic Des
Herb Fawell
Eddie Dorizgi
Ted
Cunderdin
L. L. Lethlean
Benkey
Mr. Lee
Ceddie Donegan
Isobel Chant
D. Waters
Ted Herschfeld
Vericoin School
J. H. Ackland
Judith Waters
A. Parker
B. Prince
D. Delfs
Ros Soohvan Beyalh
P.O
Locas
Carnegie Hall
A. J. Wright
Newcastle Hotel
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