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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
4
The Toodyay Repertory Club prepares one week of rehearsals for See How They Run with a full dress session planned next Wednesday the 13th. Children admitted for one shilling to a preview. adults unable to attend Thursday June 14 may attend the preview. Doors close at 8 p.m. sharp and patrons are urged to secure seats early.
Listing of items for sale including a safe cot and a Cyclops Trike with prices, two girls coats, and a phone contact. Also a memorial notice for Veronica who died on 29 May with a short sentiment from Wes Grace and family in Toodyay.
Ratepayers and motor vehicle owners are notified that 1951-52 licenses may be issued on and after 15 June 1951. Premiums for Third Party policies have increased, so remitters should confirm the correct fee before payment. J. Re Goods, Secretary.
The Public Trustee invites tenders for cash on freehold land parcels in Newcastle Suburban and Toodyay. Three lots, portions of Suburban Lot 8, 12, 514 and Lot 9 Section 2 on Plan 564. portions of Suburban Lot 12, 14 and Lot 10 Section 2 on Plan 564. portions of Suburban Lot 512 and 514 and Lot 20 Section 2 on Plan 209. Tenders close 2.30 pm Tuesday 19 June 1951 at AN A House Perth. 10 percent deposit required. Highest tender not guaranteed acceptance.
A European coal shortage affects Britain, Germany, Belgium, Holland and others. Derek Ezra notes Britain and Western Germany face hardship while plans by the Economic Commission for Europe seek solutions. The UN backed Coal Committee urges increasing mine payrolls and production to ease the strain.
Canadian born Sandy Macpherson, famed for BBC theatre organ work, shifts to radio with Sandy Presents. A veteran of piano and organ posts from Leicester Square to BBC staff, he created Sandys Half Hour messages for deployed troops, linking broadcasts with families worldwide.
Steady rainfall in Toodyay over the past week recorded a total of 233 points. Light rain began Wednesday and continued into Thursday. Readings at the Office up to 9am Thursday show Friday 12 points, Saturday 96, Sunday 42, Wednesday 10, and Thursday 73 points.
The BBC survey clarifies Britain faces coal shortages and notes possible pluses from outside Europe. It argues a problem faced is often a problem solved, indicating openness to American coal as a potential remedy.
Toodyay club led a large turnout with players from Northam and nearby towns for a social Jubilee at Bolgart. Morning 9 hole foursomes followed by a mixed four ball ride, with Mrs Christie and Miss Pat Lee among notable performers. A friendly crowd enjoyed tea and a barbecue after a day of light competition.
A BBC programme features Miss Kusum Sanjit of Bombay praising British women for regular work and home helpers. She credits cooperative husbands who clean dishes light fires mind and mind the baby and more.
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