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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
4
A Tuesday night meeting approved affiliating with the Badminton Association of W.A. Subscriptions become payable by Tuesday 20 June. Names for the bumping board attract 6d fees. A new racquet will be purchased for club use.
Associates of the showe held a hidden hole competition on June 7 with thirteen players, limited by card shortages. A repeat event is planned for June 14, with many fixtures to play. ladies’ golf has begun. Mrs. T Donegan won A grace and Mrs. A Booth won B grace.
Charlie Green of the Horse and Dolphin created engraved brass nameplates for Canadians who frequented the London pub near Trafalgar Square. Over 300 plates honor about 500 Canadians from the Army Royal Air Force and Navy, turning the bar into a glittering memento of wartime friendships.
The itinerant pianist Vincent and his wife have played outdoors for two decades after leaving cinema work in England and America. They refused jazz, endured all weather and air raids, and continued to perform classical pieces while facing fatigue from street noise and the challenges of waking during lengthy performances.
The Ministry of Transport held a nationwide Children’s Safety Week culminating in a Cavalcade of Safety at Albert Hall. BBC personalities narrated and interviewed road users to promote careful behaviour as Britain’s roads remain hazardous for children.
Government issued food coupon update lists current and expired values. Ten coupons 69 to 72 cease after November 6, 1950 while 69 to 72 remain valid at 1/4 oz each until November 6, 1960. Coupons 73 to 78 equal 2 oz and expire by September 7, 1960. Coupons 77 to 80 are double value and each can obtain 1 lb of tea. Butter coupons 68 and 58 to 60 are extended eight weeks instead of four.
A BBC report describes Dr. Cooper of Cambridge proposing a Mediterranean survey from the British submarine Talent to map sea surface slope and gravity. Measurements at 120 sites near Cyprus and other shores aim to produce a precise chart revealing crustal forces and past earthquakes beneath the sea.
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Parkerville extended their winning streak to six with a 20 point comeback victory over Kalamunda on Sunday June 1. Clarke Pi and M Powell starred as Parkerville outplayed Kalamunda in the final term, while D Keals started strong and Eaton led defense. Final score Parkerville 10.5 75? Kalamunda 8.6 56 with standout performances from M Powell and McDonald.
Richard Dimbleby defends local journalism independence amid political bias debate in a BBC talk. A London zoologist cautions on 19th century mermaid hoaxes and the public's quick belief in fake natural curiosities, citing the platypus discovery and mistaken seas of Europe.
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