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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1932
Page
6
Last Saturday evening the Mt Helena Sports Club held its second annual Wattle Ball. The local hall was crowded and every attendee enjoyed the event. Excellent music came from the Tango Orchestra and the flyer promised a fine evening.
At a public meeting by the Chidlow athlete Club held on the local recrea ground last Sunday morning the group discussed a 2/6 per member levy, uniforms of white shorts and singlets, pedestrian activities only, and a minimum member age of fifteen. A paper class was set for meat Sunday morning and a bike outing planned for Sunday July agth starting from Chidiow Post Office at 1 to 10 a.m. The route spans about nine miles with lunch transport and milk water arranged.
A successful dance was held at the Wasteniog Hall with festive scenes. A prize of £3 5s 0d was awarded, and the choir or club contributed to the evening’s entertainment.
The edition laments late delivery due to unknown assailants who damaged the paper. The editor expresses resolve to catch the cowardly vandal and vows vigilance to protect the newspaper from future acts of destruction. The notice reflects a local newspaper tone of defiance and determination.
The 193 show dates have been allotted for the agricultural displays. Officials confirmed the scheduling across venues, with emphasis on community participation and seasonal timing.
This ad touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills priced at 26 cents, claiming they relieve dull persistent backache and early kidney warning signs. It asserts the product has stood the test of time, backed by Foster-McClellan Co, Sydney, and is sold by chemists and stores.
West Toodyay suffered a 4 14 1 0 defeat as Toodyay rolled home by three goals in a low-attendance Sunday match. Kingston, Leeder, Sinclair and Wasley starred for Toodyay while West's Donegan and Leeder pressed hard, but the visitors could not overcome a strong last quarter surge.
The Toodyay Cycle Club held a Mt Andemwn road circuit handicap with Geo Ferguson leading most laps and winning by about one minute over A Chitty. Dorizzi retired. Lloyd won the sprint for fastest time with Heffernan close behind. A club meeting followed noting condolences for Mrs. M. Lee and confirming officer replacements and entry fees.
Spectator notes from a Sunday practice match at the 600 yard range show Toodyay defeating West Toodyay 85 to 28 after a contested game. The record, though disputed, credits Toodyay with superior air play and a defeat for West Toodyay, with remarks on umpire decisions and holding the ball rule penalties.
In ideal weather Sunday Girnye Cubbine defeated Australes by five points at home. Referee JF O Connor controlled a fast paced match as both sides fielded strong teams. Jenna Cubbink led the Gall with notable scores while Lawler Wrath Bers Walker featured for the Gall. for Australes Woodfull J Sadler Kingston and K Plaisted stood out.
A letter from Sir Dest Sir argues for railway preservation against road transport. He cites the railways’ value at 22.9 to 24 million pounds, warns road transport would harm producers, and notes railways employ thousands, keep money in Australia, and speed freight and livestock to markets. He emphasizes public ownership, national wealth, and the need to support railways to develop distant regions.
A fragmented, period voice extols advertisers and contributors to a local paper. It praises women who report wedding guest lists and party details, editors who receive timely notices, and early copy submission, promising prosperity and town chatter.
Our Readers' Market Piece highlights sale items and savings on page 3. Armlers are urged to scan adverts regularly for real bargains and advertised savers across the issue.
Lock-up shop available for letting next to The Toodyay Herald office. Suitable for a representative or agent. Applications to Toodyay Herald office in Toodyay or The United Press Ltd. at 971 Hay Street Perth.
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