This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
4
A chaotic domestic scene centers on Judith and Peter as fears of his wandering fade. Judith fears for Peter after an accident, while Mary, a neighbor, provides care. Peter returns with dusty clothes and a tale of mustard and flowers, leading to reconciliation and a shared, fragile happiness.
An editorial urges Australians to demand sincerity and vision in leaders who can unite the nation. It argues for leaders who present truthful policies appealing to all Australians, beyond class or party, and emphasizes inner integrity over mere rhetoric. It warns against leaders who chase crowds and urges steadfast, principled guidance for a hopeful future.
A May 1931 Current Comment critiques democracy as an aristocracy of capacity, warns against mob rule, and cites Shaw. It cites a Lambeth Conference stance on spiritualism, urging church guidance and inquiry into claims while noting public perplexity and clergy duty.
A historical piece notes a shift in the fur industry as synthetic furs grow in use, reducing demand for animal pelts. It highlights large numbers of animals formerly driven by demand, including beaver, muskrat, fox, and marten, and argues synthetic furs offer warmth and style without animal cruelty.
The article notes widespread gold imports to Breitbuch nations and French concerns over rising costs. It discusses official negotiations involving Vreuel Treasury and Bank of France with British delegates led by Sir Frederck Leith-Rose. Economic tensions center on gold movements and potential effects on the franc, amid fragile postwar conditions.
The ABC Year Book 19H just published garners Commonwealth praise as a comprehensive review of National Broadcast Service activities. It blends technical detail with profiles of broadcasting personalities, photographers, and societies, answering questions in the car book. Five hundred copies sold in a week, orders for more await interested radio enthusiasts.
A weekly column presents country party and Labour Party news and views. The material is official and reflects each movement’s stance in this state, with assurances of protections for the year and county rights amid governmental obligations.
The article discusses the Country Party and Labor clash over road funding and federal-state spending. It cites figures on employment tied to road works, questions about political motives before elections, and farmer concerns over land, property, and hire purchase agreements amid government spending and job creation.
The Labour Party urges wool growers to form a cooperative marketing scheme amid fears speculators profit from price swings. Articles cite Wool value recovery since January, push for a Wheat and Wood Marketing Bill, and possible federal action under Mr Parker Moloney to secure orderly markets and protect producers.
Fragmentary text from a local ad page shows names and entities like Aileen Maney Coe and Aastha but is largely garbled. Readable bits reference a market place and a suite, with scattered personal names and place names. The item appears as an interwoven help wanted or notice section fragment with no clear event or outcome.
Local advert promotes Plasterite plasterboard for interior linings and cement sheeting with claims of unequalled quality. Also markets Luxor fine cut tobacco and a Loe brand tobacco line. Mentions modelling works and a Perth address with contact phone.
An Australian local ad highlights plasterboard and cement products. It notes Braue plaster products and reinforced cement, promising high quality and standard materials for homes. It mentions Sandé cement, local manufacturing, and distribution through agencies in country towns with storekeepers and merchants.
An advertisement-like block touts survivular plaster goods labeled Plasterine and Plasterite. It praises high quality, weather resistance, heat insulation, and quick labor savings, urging direct contact with manufacturers and traveling sales. The prose is garbled, with many misspellings and unclear phrases throughout.
A fragmented OCR market list from Perth detailing numerous groceries and prices such as Pineapple, Apricot, various canned goods, mess of beverages and household items. Entries include Brand names like Palmolive and Husbert's Tea, with telephone contact numbers and references to vendors.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.