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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
6
A trade piece argues notices in shop windows are effective for publicity and compares prices for handwritten window cards versus printed posters and tickets. It notes discounts, additional charges for changes, tax, and the belief that printed notices may outperform handwritten ones for impact and cost.
Wongan Elitis Ligot Land Farm and Merredin Experiment Farm reports describe heavy rains in early April 1934 with 422 points recorded and good ground conditions. Weeds germinated well, aiding weed control prospects, and test plots show improving yields though drought dangers noted.
The Australian Journal features fashion notes and cockey hints alongside a cricket competition. It mentions a novelty valve gallery set and a prize of £52 for a Cricket Companion, with entries from contributors such as Kison Daly Walton Hac bed and Vance rales.
District figures and officials listed for Toodyay region include Mr L Thorp MLA Aly Vernon Hania 91 10 Loodsay Hoard Mr Jaman Polls chairman Sydmoy Kt Hard wicke weermuiry ALya M Pieae elect ton ayeer Moule media officer Postimaater Mrs W A Vulliven Stave Behoolmasser Ate W Potver Station Master dr Stewart Justices of the Peace semra G Idasaun K Krawis CE Kilery Shaskrey Look & Bull Toodyay Agricultural Bookey Mp T Donegain awardary Bank Officials Mr H Campbell manager Bank of New South Wales Home Department Constable A Muler Goowsabie M Laddslow Kiew Mrighde Es Lethosteyon Toodyay Pouuie Toodyay Civus Me T Chrisie vepresary Igelyay Criet Alleviation Mr Vs Wasler Toodyay Liockey Association Secretary M Lloyd Toodyay Ate Olah Med G Batre Toodyay Veterana Cricket Club Ulloek Toodyay Football Club F Kealy Toodyay Cycle Club H Allock Toodyay Swiaming lady He arrigg secretary Toodyay Valley Co op Brewis manager Toodyay RS La Millar Wroty Toodyay C WAL Millar Toodyay Coach Roman Catholic Rev Colll Church of Kengiad Rev F C O HUT ras.
The report notes rainfall this year greatly exceeds last year, benefiting the community. Green feed in March stayed well watered and thrived into winter rains, with rapid ground growth. Crops progress well, rainfall tallies show January 48, February 42, March 1075, April 201, May 293, and June 15 total 815 points, indicating a promising season.
A terse legal notice from the newspaper announces guidance on compliance with regulations for Cutter Wrappers and requires the reader to provide name and address, obtainable from the paper's office.
Calingiri report details a bustling Anglican church ball on Friday May 25 with lavish hall decor, a popular girl contest won by Miss Wilson, and Mrs King praised for crafts stall. Visitors from Ballidu Wongoo Moora Toodyay Perth joined, volunteers managed supper, and proceeds support church funds amid busy town events.
The Australian Test team schedule for the England series is listed with proposed matches from May to September. Plans include tests at Lord's and Manchester, matches against Worcestershire, Cambridge University, Oxford University, Surrey, Lancashire and other counties, and a Fifth Test at a venue to be announced. Names such as McCabe, Yonsford, Brown, and Bradman appear among listed players.
Send It Along suggests sharing home town news with friends now living elsewhere by mailing a copy of the Toodyay Herald. The note promotes keeping distant relatives informed about local happenings through a ready made community newspaper item.
Subscriptions or advertisers may pay in advance for the Toodyay Herald weekly edition. Correspondents are urged to send timely local happenings and club actions for prompt publication. News from districts helps residents stay informed and interest readers beyond the locality. Copy must arrive by noon on Wednesdays.
A Douglas aeroplane, part of a Dutch Centenary Air Race entry, established a new cross country speed record for transport aircraft. Despite poor flying conditions, it covered the Los Angeles to New York dune trace in a nominal 13 hours 4 minutes 23 seconds, beating the previous record. The 2650 mile flight carried a pilot and passengers.
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