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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
1
Word from Toodyay notes soldiers return and a lively social scene. Local events include a 20 lap bike race won by R Fletcher riding a 2 star BSA. Weather remains clear with frosty mornings and lambs seen on green hills near Stirling Terrace.
Bill Campbell traded his old motor bike for a new Prefect car that is quiet and smooth. The Inne has welcomed tourists from Perth and other visitors who came during the wet months.
Competitors at Foodyay rifle range posted high scores last Sunday with Ellery C rwine leading on 94 and F Andrinach 93 1 3. Best day marks were 45 by Andrinach Graham and Chitty. Next Sunday offers a practice shoot and J Ellery trophy event over 600 yards.
The Junior Farmers Club met May 1 at the CWA Hall with Gordon Smith and A Booth guiding. Members discussed a full program, upcoming horticultural show in September, farm method talks, films, and competitions to boost growth and attract new supporters across towns including Meckering Cunderdin and Quairading.
The Toodyay hockey team, hampered by poor facilities, regained form with a 3–0 win. Scorers were R. Wing, D. Chitty, and B. Robinson as they prepare for Country Week starting July 3.
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Toodyay powered past Mt Helena as A Parker led with 11 goals in a high scoring duel. Mt Helena showed strong in the second quarter but Toodyay maintained the advantage through the final siren. Best for Toodyay included Fisher Robinson Watson and Parker with Sawyers Otway and Powell notable for Sawyers and Otway among others.
Joe Langford repeated his stroke play victory at the local links last Sunday finishing even with the colonel to win the 18 hole contest. Improvements to the course and sunny weather boosted scores. Next week players compete for the captain's trophy over 18 holes.
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