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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
1
Public notice seeks the return of a missing ring to Mrs F Thompson Snr on Arthur Street. A reward is offered for its recovery.
GOLDFIELDS WATER SUPPLY. Outstanding Water Rates. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS Notice is hereby given that it is not the intention of the Water Supply Department to issue the usual account in July for the unpaid second moiety of the current year's water rate except where amounts are also outstanding for excess water consumed for the period ending June 30th, 1944. Ratepayers are reminded, however, that payment is now due for all outstanding water rates and charges and cut off and summons, action will proceed in the near future if accounts are unpaid. By Order, W. S. ANDREW, Under Secretary for Water Supply. 1st July, 1944.
Represented by refrigeration engineer Mr. W D Wittingham the Eastern Goldfields Machinery Company opens a Northam district in Arcade Buildings for servicing and overhauling all types of commercial refrigerators. He can be reached via Northam Hotel phone 41 and plans regular service between Northam Merredin and through the Loop Lines.
Emily Hannah Wroth wife of the late Joseph Ablett Wroth died after a long illness at her son Joseph Wroth's home in Toodyay Harpers Road. She was 86 years and months old and mourned by sons and daughters in law. Funeral held Tuesday at St Stephen's Anglican Church conducted by Rev J L Ford with a large graveside gathering.
The City of Sydney formally moves to create a municipal orchestra amid wartime divisions over referenda. The piece urges a single Australian symphony orchestra to lift national culture, noting the ABC’s partial success and proposing tours and celebrity conductors to develop smaller ensembles nationwide. It cites Eugene Ormandy on inviting foreign talent and highlights Western Australia’s lack of orchestral opportunity and transport feasibility for tours.
Thomas Peter Brennan of Calingiri died on Sunday. His death brings sincere regret to many friends. The funeral was held at Toodyay after a service in St John the Baptist Church conducted by two brothers of the New Norcia Mission and was attended by a large gathering of relatives and friends.
In a scrappy Bolgart match at Bolgart last Sunday, Toodyay won by one point despite a slippery ball and heavy ground. Final scores were Toodyay 10 11 71 to Bolgart 10 10 70 with Jack Smith scoring four goals for Toodyay and K Asplin leading Bolgart with five.
In Bolgarta on Sunday the local girls team met Bolgarta in a hard fast game. Toodyay proved quicker and more accurate, winning 4 goals to 1 in a lively curtain raiser to the football match.
When you have furniture to sell or want to buy furniture contact the Northam Auction Mart. You will be pleasantly surprised at the good deals they offer.
The editorial argues for broader use of orchestral music in education and troops, praising Eugene Ormandy and the City of Sydney as pioneers. It urges creation of a state orchestra with permanent musicians and a renowned conductor to serve not only cities but the wider regions. It highlights music's value beyond urban centers in the postwar world.
In loving remembrance of Anne Clark who rests July 4 1949 exiled to rest by sorrowing mother and father Constable and Mrs H E Clark Police Station Toodyay. In loving kindness Jesus called our loved one home and whispered Peace be Thine.
Mrs E B White revisits Toodyay renewing friendships. Clarrie RA A F mechanic repairs disabled plant at the local power station while staying with Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald in North Toodyay. Guests include Mrs Edna Nicholls and her young daughter, former Goomalling resident, a stewardess at the American Officers Club. Charles Chuck Kirk of the U S N joins the visit and is impressed by the countryside.
The writer criticizes postwar land settlement policies in Western Australia, recalling soldiers placed on farms at Southern Cross and Bailup, who faced wheat-for-stores rations and lien pressures. He accuses authorities of ineptitude and prejudice, urging reform to prevent repeated hardship.
Arrangements are made for the annual ball in Goomallne on Wednesday August 20. BP Brewerton and W Enright are joint honorary secretaries with Mrs Donnelly in charge of supper. Admission is fixed at 3 shillings 6 pence.
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