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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
5
Fire bell drew a crowd Sunday morning as flames blew from Mr. F. Costello’s shop in Central Stirling Terrace. The local brigade forced the front door, controlled the blaze, but most stock and fittings were destroyed. Insurance covered both stock and building.
Government Gaz ette proclaims Toodyay Local Court will be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in alternating months starting June 1927. Dance postponed after the death of Mr. Ferguson. The Duchess screens June 22 at Town Hall. Country Women’s Association forms meeting June 11 at 3 pm. School van route tenders invited Irishtown for two years. Piano tuner W H Millard advertises in Toodyay. Great Peppermint Cure promoted for coughs and colds. Death at Jennacubbie: John T. Jordan, Imperial Army veteran, dies suddenly. post mortem ordered.
The May 27 Beiday event at Nangle Hall drew a large crowd and raised funds. Judges W Donegan Dennis Petrie Bodyche awarded hats to Lady Sylvie Woodhams and Gent Jack Tolmie. Keo Gray and Melva Haymes won the spot prizes. raffles went to Murphy Wheat Dermott Lawler and others.
Mr P D Ferguson MLC hosted a May banquet at Wongan Hills for Moore electorate workers and friends. Speakers from Yulgering Braeside Moora and Vernon Hamersley stressed farming unity and policy, with notes on settlement schemes and rural organization. The event highlights rural welfare and advocacy in the district.
Rain returns after a long dry period with showers improving soil conditions for crops. Farmers and those awaiting spring ploughing feel relief, while the piece adds a literary nod citing Dante to reflect the mood.
A reader grouses about a push for a Calingiri to Wongan Hills road and local grants. The writer mocks town expansion as a drain on the bush, questioning benefits to the cockey and favoring spread of towns rather than centralising growth.
Residents across the Toodyay Electorate are invited to send notes of neighbourhood doings to the Editor. Address correspondence to the Editor and avoid indelible pencil. Write in ink on one side only and expect possible rejection if content is not fair or suitable.
The May 29 handicap stroke competition results list players including Hep, Nett Campbell, Whitfield, Annear, Haymes, Caddy, Brewis, and Ottaway with scores and handicaps. High finishers include Whitfield 85 net, Annear 86, Brewis 93, Ottaway 107.
Meckering Golf Club travels to Toodyay tomorrow for a friendly match. It is expected eight gentlemen and six ladies will participate. The visiting team is known for good sportsmanship and the town anticipates the event with pleasure.
Messrs E G Hassan G Haymes and R Faust played a sweepstake championship on Sunday. All are progressing favorably except the players who are recovering. The winner will be decided by ballot as cards were not handed to the secretary. Mr Wright repaired the clubs and players are asked to apply if they lose golf balls.
In the first round of the Caddy Trophy the list of qualifiers includes Miss C Lloyd Mrs Campbell Miss E Wroth Miss Whitfield Mrs Dunne Miss Somers Mrs Mascon Miss 8 Lloyd The Wednesday draw for June 8 pairs Mrs Mason against Miss Somers Miss Whitfield against Miss C Lloyd Mrs Dunne vs Miss St Lloyd Mrs Campbell faces Miss E Wroth.
In Perth on Monday England played Western Australia. The West Australian notes Miss Dick from Narrogin excelled and Miss Ferguson known as Nina from Toodyay stood out among local players. No other State team members are named.
A Scottish doctor notes the uncertainty about influenza causes and spread. He says no proven germs or treatments alter its course and that bed rest, warmth, saline irrigation if needed, hydration, and light eating are the practical guidance available.
Milton Hayes returns to England from Australia and shares humorous notes on politics rabbits and journalists in Australia. He pokes fun at colonial titles paddocks migrant habits and the money lenders in Melbourne. He ends with a quip on American war victory and selling Australia with politicians.
The Boomer Dupont Hotel Company acquires a new twenty three story building on Fifty ninth Street Fifth Avenue New York to become America's most exclusive hotel for millionaires. A tower adds fifteen stories and permanent residents number about one hundred with gold plated door fittings and silver bathrooms to evoke a Florentine palace.
On Monday June 6 the post office will be open 9 to 10 a.m. for all business except money orders. All mails close at 10 a.m. The notice ends with an advertising slogan about realizing.
In Toodyay Herald notice readers are informed that booked sunscriptions have been abolished and future copies will be posted to subscribers who have paid in advance. Subscribers will be notified by colored crosses when their current subscription expires and will receive two issues after, then renewal lapse ends delivery.
Dalgety and Co. Ltd held a special sale at Bolgart on May 26 yarding 1290 sheep and three pigs. Competition was keen for quality lines with most of the yarding sold. Wethers in good store condition reached 25s 2d, mixed weaners 23s, 22s and 21s 9d, ewe weaners 27s 6d, aged ewes with lambs at foot 26s 9d, total sales indicate strong buyer interest.
Fashion pages stress coats as key winter garb with slender lines beneath frocks. Calfskin or stiffened kid trim collars belts and cuffs, while fur is used sparingly. Overseas journals note a vogue for bold checked travel coats ideal for warmth and motor wear.
The article describes evening gowns in an early Victorian revival with a shell pink silk dress featuring a corded bodice and lavender neck trim, a skirt with four deep frills in lilac lemon sky blue and shell pink, no sleeves, and a copper taffeta gown with frilled hem and ecru lace Bertha neckline reflecting antique fashion.
Fashion notes describe glittery dance frocks and shingled hair for flappers, with glitter clasps, tissue flowers, and tulle bands. Day wear favors colored clasps for silver locks and grey tones for a neat shingle. Evening looks include tortoiseshell tiaras, side combs, and shaded tulle caps with artificial foliage.
Fashion notes describe winter wear for slim figures focusing on straight tailored skirts paired with long jumpers. Fabrics include plain Fugi silk in dark or matching colors, with designs such as an oval waistcoat front, tucked panels, double reversible collar, and flowing tie. Other styles feature high collars and button details with full sleeves and decorative frills.
Western Australia has dispatched over 500000 cases of fruit overseas since January with expectations of 550000 by June. Apples lead exports at 464283 cases followed by grapes 34099 and pears 26059. The season marks a state export record surpassing 1922-23 levels.
Export value of the state's fruit crop this year is expected to exceed £250,000, signaling strong agricultural performance. Officials note that the rise reflects favorable market conditions and increased production across regions.
Anglican news states three Whitsunday services at St Stephen's tomorrow at 8 am 11 am with Holy Communion and 7 30 Evensong. It marks the church's birthday and the coming of the Holy Spirit urging all Christians to worship and partake in communion.
Instructions detail estimating stack volume by height length and width with a 27 divisor to cubic yards. It covers multi ply stacks, using half the circumference and diameter with average height, then converting to cubic yards. Weight estimates use stones and pounds per yard varying by hay age, multiplying cubic yards by stone weight per day.
Timetable updates show weekly rail services from Clackline to Toodyay and Miling with Monday Thursday and weekend runs. Departures vary by day with morning departures from Clackline and Toodyay, mid day and afternoon arrivals, detailing transfer times and travel durations between towns.
A mock Biblical lament on owning a Ford car describing the vehicle as troublesome and embarrassing. The speaker uses humor to recount breakdowns and misfortune linked to the vehicle, ending with ironic fear of continued woes.
A cross in the square marks expiration on the next issue and a two-cent note in the square signals renewal with the next issue.
Unclear OCR fragment notes description of rates with scattered words. Reads like pricing terms or service charges but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities. No clear dates, people, organizations, or places are discernible for a proper summary.
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