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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
6
An excerpt discusses hand written notices versus printed window cards to economise and attract publicity. It lists varied prices for different sizes and colors, plus add on charges for changes, admission prices, and back printing. The piece argues printed notices appear more effective and credible, despite higher costs.
James Purcell, chairman of the Commonwealth Dairy Produce Equalization Company Ltd, urged dairy farmers to enroll under the Commonwealth Dairy Produce Act. Farmers must complete claims and return them promptly to ensure their names appear on state rolls, with deadlines and postage details outlined to prevent disenfranchisement.
A reader defends the Country Week hockey team against Hockey Enthusiast's criticisms. The letter praises the selectors' representative choices and notes the team won games, vindicating their decisions despite public critique. The writer urges readers to recognize merit and dismiss unfounded disparagement.
In Toodyay a lively gathering aided Me Wing’s political bid with a French style supper and card games. Miss Wood played organ as Wing family supplied many answers for the doors and prizes were awarded for several games and an iced cake won by Mrs Hula Proud and Lewis.
Australian cricket team tour of England lists match dates from May to September with tests at Nottingham Lord's and Manchester. Results noted include wins by innings and 10 wickets, draws, and key scores such as Bradman 206 and Ponsford 281. Also shows matches against Worcestershire Hampshire Middlesex Surrey Derbyshire Yorkshire Glamorgan Warwickshire and county fixtures.
The Tod ay branch of the CVA met at Rest Krom on Thursday June 28 with a large attendance led by Mrs Pollitt. Four new members and one visitor from Nungle joined. The afternoon included a Telegram Competition won by a congratulatory message from Messrs Shellabear. A seven candle iced birthday cake, donated by Mrs Haymes, was shared during tea.
Parcel of local parish announcements list July 8 and July 15 services across Mundaring Mt Helens Jeanscubbine and Toodyay with F J Cobos PP signature, indicating church events and presiding official details for the week.
Holy Communion at 7.30 p.m. Children’s services and evening prayers listed. Rectory contact Rev F C Ohalloran for details. Ev ening vestry meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
A fragmented list names local officials and volunteers in Toodyay including district officials such as Mr L Thorn and Vernon Hamersley with roles at the Toodyay Road Board and hospital. It catalogues staff from the district hospital, town authorities, banks, clubs, and associations like golf, hockey, rifle, cricket, and religious figures, reflecting a community directory snapshot.
Printed butter wrappers comply with regulations and include name and address. Requests obtainable from the office of paper. The notice lists pricing blocks six to twenty-seven shillings and sixpence, with multiple quantities and dates, including 7/ 9 and 16/6, plus sales text.
Subscribers and advertisers are urged to send in notices of district happenings to The Jondvay Herald. Forward accounts of events for prompt publication to keep residents informed and others in the district interested. Copy must be received by noon on Wednesdays.
At Toodyay Town Hall a Friday July event features rhythmic exercise 10 by the strait city orchestra with Miss D arcy and her instrument, a dance ball at 8 with 4/ and 3/ admission, a supper by Mesdames Willoughby and St Livy, decor questions to be decided, and W R Taylor and Mrs Taylor coordinating. Proceeds support local causes.
His Grace Archbishop Le Fanu visited Caliagui on Saturday June 30 for eight candidates confirmed in a ceremony marked by rough weather yet well attended from distant places. Afterward the Tow Hall hosted a church gathering with music and refreshments. A petition from Wogan Hills parish criticized forest-based policy while urging action to secure food, clothing, and housing. Bolgart ladies hockey drew with Mt Bolgart Wyening footballers defeated Calingiet 13 to 2.
Send It Along notes that Howe Town residents in other districts are welcome to receive copies to learn of local happenings. The appeal suggests sharing town news with friends and relatives by mailing or distributing copies to keep everyone informed about community events and notices.
The notice invites readers to send social notes and land and matter news to their district paper to help maintain a valuable district record. It warns that anonymous communications will not be accepted.
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