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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
1
During the present month we offer various lines at exceptional low prises to clear. Featured items include VERS and CARDI vally 8/11, undies and pullovers, ladies’ bound all wool vests, NICKS in all sizes, fancy half hose, and more at special clearance prices with several items tagged 1/6 to 1/11. Prices aim to clear stock.
The Victoria Plains Road Board announces its annual ratepayers meeting will be held in Calingin on Saturday in June at 4 pm. By order of the Board. LANIGAN is secretary. Premises next to The Toodyay Herald office to let suitable for representative or agent. Apply Toodyay Herald office or The United Press Ltd. Perth.
Heavy weekly rainfall brought relief after a prolonged dry spell with about Fisch inches recorded district wide. Farmers and residents welcomed the moisture as fields, gardens, and pastures show signs of recovery.
Local notice shows dentist H E Ding of Fitegural thai planning Sunday visits at the Newcastle Hotel from 1 to 3 pm with postal repairs to Northam. Next tour date set for Sunday June 12. Ad promotes dental services and suggests mail correspondence for repairs.
The Toodyay Hospital faced an earlier departure of Matron Viney, prompting a special Board of Control meeting. Miss Markey was placed in charge temporarily under the committee, with Miss Mockey starting duty Monday morning and the usual monthly Board meeting set for the tenth of the month.
On Monday afternoon May 30 friends and well wishers gathered to bid farewell to Matron Viney who leaves Toodyay after nine months of service. They recalled her endurance during the August 6 level crossing disaster and her tireless care for sick children, despite hardships and weather delays. A tea at Mrs Brewis’s home followed, with a suitable present given on departure.
The town notes the end of autumn and start of winter with damp air, rising river, heavy rains, and residents enduring chilly interiors as frost and cold settle in. It recalls late autumn signs and the shift to a new year.
The 50th Toodyay Boy Scouts received State Secretary FL Harfrey and Assistant State Commissioner H Howes for a weekend at Northam Association headquarters. District Commissioner H B Byass and District Scoutmaster A H Price accompanied them with Cubmasters and Rovers. Despite small local attendance, Harfrey inspected the troop and spoke on Scouting for the Deaf and Blind institutions, with games played before the visitors departed.
On Tuesday evening a bridge party was held at Key Farm to raise funds for the hockey club. A fair attendance enjoyed a pleasant evening. Miss Irvine and Mr Kelleher won the main prizes, with Mrs Sanderson and Mr Dawson taking lucky number prizes.
The Tood yay Golf Club held the first of sixBridge evenings on Wednesday in the CW A Rest Room. Thirty six players enjoyed a good evening's play. Scores to date include Kelicher and Miss Smythe 2547 Davy and Miss Wroth 1218 Costello and Mrs Costello 916 Jack and Mrs Donegan 1003 Jervois and Mrs Brewis 2975 Wilson and Miss Irvine 2315 Brewis and Miss Jervois 2198 Wiltshire and Mrs Wiltshire 1751 Bateman and Mrs Jervois 560 Dawson and Mrs Christie 3906 H 4 Campbell and Mes Campbell 2333 Onegan and Mrs James 1166 Gooden and Miss Campbell 1658 Annear and Mrs Ryan 2917 Mes James Sanderson and Haymes 1021 Mrs Beardman and Miss Sanderson 1767 Mr Blain and Miss Whitheld 4564 Misses C and S Lloyd 946
This paper will institute a column of Bridge questions and answers commencing with next issue. Answers are to be forwarded to this office Toodyay accompanied by 3d in stamps. Each month prize will be paid to the person submitting the greatest number of correct solutions. First second and third prizes will be paid plus a consolation prize.
A playful note teases a big cash prize and invites participation claiming odd word missteps lead to a win. It hints at entertainment value and personal chance, urging readers to join the game and test their wit for a potential payday.
Sunday bogey event at Toodyay links featured top play from T F Christie who posted the best card with a 13 handicap. Campbell Brewis Ryan Maynes Bateman Wilson Dayton Eames and others posted varying scores as Lee Steere Cups near, with no expected drop in entrants for the season.
Local remedy ad promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cora as a soothing cough aid for children. Product claims include gentle chest relief and ease for hacking coughs, with emphasis on peppermint flavor and household trust.
On Wednesday afternoon Kingfishers achieved a one nil win over Nungle with A Sinclair scoring both goals. In the match M eredith was bitten in the face causing facial injuries while Kookaburrs and Robins also played that day.
Toodyay hosts a weekend carnival with four visiting A and B grade teams from Boronin North Cottesles Richmond Side and Northam. The highlight is Toodyay A tesa versus North Cottesloe on Sunday at 1 pm with Football Association permission for Showground play. Local players are split into A B C and D teams though selections may shift after the carnival.
The death occurred on Monday May 16 of Mrs. Jerome Fountain an old and highly respected Chidlow resident. The funeral was largely attended and held at Karmakatts on Wednesday the 18th. Mr. Fountain shown kindness and generosity, earning the deepest sympathy of the community.
A benefit dance at Mt Helene raised funds for Mr A Cousins who broke a collar bone while playing football. A large crowd attended as the Associated Clubs and Land and Building Control Board hosted a Lunar Park event, with the Tango Orchestra from Bakers Hill providing music and attendees coming from Wooraloo Chidlow Sawyer's Valley and Mundaring. A tasty supper concluded an enjoyable evening.
An item describes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure marketed to treat coughs colds and influenza. The brief notes its availability and claims of restorative effects in a period-typical advertisements style.
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