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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
5
Minutes record discussions on Bejoord ing and Culham road conditions and bridge work. Items cover rate write offs, ward boundary readjustments, tenders for gravel, and a new electric lighting agreement.
Clarke and Doig Ltd present notice from the Chief Stock Inspector. Sheep submitted for sale at Midland Junction safeyards must be dipped or sold for immediate slaughter if infested with ticks or lice. Infested sheep passing in from sale are also covered.
In the James Sup second round results Mrs Hussey defeated Mrs Fimmel Mrs Fox beat Mrs Turley and Miss Wohitfield won over Mrs Ferguson Miss Bradford defeated ves James added Whitfield vs Fox in the semi final with Wranford to win the prior play off A York links trip tomorrow hosts a local team and a Meckeehive Club visit to Toodyay July 19 with six ladies and eight men expected.
A meeting at the Town Hall drew a small turnout but strong support for the Country Party aligned Primary Producers Association. Speakers argued decentralisation benefits for country towns, urged backing of tariff reform, and highlighted impacts of legislation on roads and agriculture while praising the Country Party for gains in amendments and rural policy.
The report notes concerns over rising costs and protectionist measures. It cites Mr Hamersley and local delegates at the annual conference urging stronger tariffs while workers face wage and employment pressures. Adjournment follows a light supper and thanks to the chairman.
Preparations complete for a Friday evening Country Social and Dance at Nungle Mall. The event aims to recall past memories with an old time bar scene and promises free transfer from the hall to the venue, expecting strong patronage.
In a Police Court session on Tuesday July 7 before Mr F M Read and Dr Hussey, E C De Mamiel did not appear and a judgment was entered against him for 4 pounds plus costs for contravening the Health Act. Cyclist H D Davey fined for riding a bicycle on a footpath in Stirling Terrace and for riding without a bell under Traffic Act. fines set at 3 shillings and 1 shilling with costs. T J Geary fined 58 shillings for refusing to comply with orders while in charge of a horse and vehicle on Sitting Terrace. costs included. C A Stewart charged under the Married Women’s Protection Act with neglecting to provide maintenance for his wife Violet Viola Gladys Stewart. the plaintiff attended.
A wife seeking support from her husband who had not contributed to their subsistence won a consent order for 36 shillings weekly maintenance paid fortnightly from 7th inst plus costs of 2 9s. A separate case required 16 1/2 pence per week for the infant son. C E. Syred pleaded guilty to driving a car without a license and was fined £1 plus costs.
In Toodyay on Sunday Wongamine beat Mercantiles 19 18 to 8 14 after a hard fought match. Bad umpiring decisions aided Wongamine’s score, while mercantile forwards struggled with form and limited numbers. Key players included Powell Dempster Giles and H Donegan for the winners and K Beardman Cassidy and J Lawler for the Mercantiles.
Rovers secured their first victory by defeating West Toodyay on their ground. With a wind advantage, Rovers led 86 to 4 at halftime and finished 13.19 to 8.12. Key players included Hearne Lloyd Ferguson Ashman Hooper Ellery L Lee Senior and Leeder. Wests' standouts were Wroth Bateman Ferguson Goalkickers Leeder and Doust.
Wongamine hosts West Toodyay with the maroons favored to win. Rovers face Mercantiles in Toodyay after a strong showing, aiming for a second victory in a tight battle.
HL Donegan 18, W Donegan 14, O Leeder 13, Kaler mie Lawler 11, N Lloyd 10 lead the list. Others include W Doust M Lawler W Bateman J Wroth Perrin 8 C Bateman N Hassan 7.
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