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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
1
The Toodyay community critiques a visitor letter accusing local leaders of apathy. It argues for wider civic involvement, calls for improvements like rest rooms and public spaces, and discusses railway service and potential town developments including a river weir and inland lake as future foci.
The usual monthly meeting of the State school Parents Association heard from Rev Mr Frost in the president's absence. The Piano Fund balance sheet was presented and approved, with the small balance merged into the general fund under the State Savings Bank. Senior Inspector Miles addressed concerns over pavilion classroom conditions and suggested pursuing a three year joint Coondle Culham service contract to improve transport and gain department support.
Me Reg Caddy managing director of Messrs Caddy and Co Limited drapers Toodyay has completed purchase of bankrupt stock by private tender. Sale of mens clothing mercery household drapery dress materials Indies underclothing mantles etc opens Thursday June 11 with own stock also offered at sale prices for fourteen days. Wool expert from the London Economist notes world hard-over of old wool about one million bales, urging increased consumption to lift values.
The piece critiques main road maintenance and jurisdiction, notes the Toodyay portion is best kept, and argues state authorities handle main road upkeep. It mentions the town’s parliamentary representative and Mr Yelland, Lindsay, and the Closer Settlement Commission, urging locals to engage more with their officials and to live and contribute in Toodyay.
A meeting supported by Mr Miles urged the Department to reconsider closing two tiny schools costing about £250 to run. The group praised Irishtown route service and pressed for better funding and education. Mrs Fox and Mrs Beardman organized forthcoming fundraisers as the Toodyay association called for greater recognition from the Director while preserving staff trust.
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