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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
1
In a close match Toodyay and Kalamunda traded the lead through the game with Kalamunda equalising late to force a draw. Toodyay held on as time expired with goals by L. Yay Bev Markey and others, while Kalamunda staged a late comeback before the final bell.
Elder, Smith and Co. Ltd held their pig market at Northam on the 1st of the month. The yarding was light and quality varied with firm late rates. Pigs ranged from lightweights to heavyweights with prices listed for each grade including slips and weaners in multiple shadings.
Town Talk highlights birthdays in Toodyay including Miss Beryl Lloyd and Bobbie Bushell, and notes celebrations for Mr Charles Williams and the Ellery family. Mentions hospital visits in Northam, a new post office stamp machine, golf success by Mrs Don Chapman, and an upcoming racecourse inspection scheduled for Sunday the 9th at 3 p.m.
Mona Chapman led Toodyay Golf Associates at Northam last week with multiple prizes. She captured a Trophy China Bowl for Thursday morning nett 75 Open Handicap Stroke, and a Water Set Trophy for Friday morning Open Handicap Stroke. She also earned the Crystal Bowl for best net score across 54 holes and swept £3 10s.
A brief note records HB C as the printer and publisher for Country News Pty at their offices, indicating standard production credits in the newspaper's masthead.
The Toodyay Repertory Club presented a packed Friday evening show at Tood yay Town Hall. The first half featured three plays The Price of Orchids Bridge Evening and Weather Wise with a piano solo by Miss E Hunt and a vocal duet by Jack Holzman and John Doctor. The second half opened with the Gipsy Presentation of music songs dancing and drama followed by Cream of Tar tar. Frankie and Johnnie closed the night as St Johns Ambulance President Overington thanked the company for their performance and its benefit to the building project funded by the ambulance.
A delightful afternoon tea hosted by the C W A included the National Anthem and Creed, with Mrs. Davidson welcoming visitors. Mrs. Gardiner deputised for Mrs. Christison as divisional vice-president and spoke on entry Women’s Club and Sunshine Seaside Home. Mr. H Wood, Road Board chair, spoke representing Northam and Calingiri branches. The program featured music by Mrs. Piesse and performances by Mrs. Floyd, Mrs. Grace Chitty, and Mrs. Phil Chitty. A two tier cake with 23 candles was lit by elderly members and blown out by Mr. Wood. cake cut by Mrs. Gardiner.
An article by Francis and Katharine Drake in Parade via Readers Digest warns owners about common dog care mistakes. It notes cold wet noses don't prove health, cooked bones can splinter, and clipping dogs in summer causes discomfort as dogs perspire through their mouths rather than skin.
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