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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary ad text touts relief from backache using natural remedies and herbal mixtures. Contains garbled phrases and multiple product mentions, suggesting an old newspaper classified or advertising section.
The new Anglican church at Bolgart will open at 2 p.m. on Sunday June 1. A bus will leave Toodyay at 1 p.m. and seats may be reserved through Mrs Hillbrick. Limited timber supplies are noted for the event.
A trophy shoot off and a practice session are scheduled for Sunday at Toodyay, with marksmen invited to compete and train.
W Howe tops the field with a 63 nett in Sundays 8 hole stroke event. C Wood 67 and Kirkpatrick 68 follow. Mrs Campbell leads the associates with 43 nett, then Christie 48 and Jager 50. Next Sunday an 18 hole stroke for the Mt Lawley trophy. 1.45 pm start. Working bee requested for Sunday morning.
A dubious wartime era advertisement touts car and tire enhancers including RE-NU Nu-Meral and KENU Battery Welder. It claims painless repairs and instant leak sealing, promising nationwide delivery and free advice, with representatives needed for demonstrations in Melbourne.
Local Road Board meets tomorrow at Stirling Terrace office. Loodyay Hockey Association hosts a Carnival Dance at Culham Hall Saturday night to raise funds for Toodyy’s representation in Country Week. An errant Berkshire boar ad appears. advertiser seeks owner. John Wilmot of Foggarthorpe suffers shotgun accident injuring a finger.
Miss D Roberts of Nedlands visits Key Farm alongside Mrs. Hillrick. Mr. and Mrs. J W Thompson celebrate their Ruby Wedding. Bernie suffers a leg injury after a plough accident and is treated at Northam Hospital. Lord Archbishop Dr Le Fang to visit Toodyay for confirmations at St Stephen and to consecrate St Augustine's at Bolgart.
The novel bridge tournament organized by Mrs. Hillbrick has begun with pleasant evenings and surprising scores. Dr and Mrs Goody beat Mr and Mrs Hillbrick and also Mrs Sanderson and Mrs Errington. Mrs and Mrs Flanders defeated Mr and Mrs R Williams, and Mrs Sanderson and Mrs Errington. Mr and Mrs Pearce beat Mr and Mrs Flanders and Mr and Mrs Hillbrick. Mrs and Miss Gadsdon lost to Mr and Mrs Williams but beat Mrs Sanderson and Mrs Errington. Join in if you have not yet done so.
Fettler Purser traveled through Toodyay on transfer from Calingiri to Norseman with his wife and family. Fotler Ferguson was appointed at Calingiri as a casual worker. Mr and Mrs Purser returned home after a Norseman holiday. Joe hopes for cricket with the Vets next season. The Commissioner and staff will pass through Miling at 6 am on Tuesday, Bulgart 2 pm, arriving Toodyay 4 10 pm then depart at 9 40 pm.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a weekly publication cadence and place names including Tepe Toodyay with unclear context. The readable fragments mention Friday issues and possible sailing or local setting, but lack coherent events or personalities.
A fire discovered by Mr. Loader at Bejoording on Saturday last engulfed a wheat stack owned by Hemphill & Sons containing 3,720 bags. Loader and helpers Sinclair, Bishop, Maitland and the Permanent Way Gang battled the blaze. Damage estimate pending. fire brought under control by 6 p.m.
Farmers in the district complain of car and truck drivers damaging rabbit fences and leaving gates open. In Merredin Police Court a settler was fined £10 and punished for leaving a rabbit fence gate open, signaling that offenders may take note.
The local society hosted a Thursday night debate on dictatorship in Australia with teams led by Mr Howie Rev Dr Goody and Mr W ke Hall against T P Christie S Newnham and E Hayes. Adjudicator Mr Lee awarded the win to Howie’s team by a narrow margin. A June 15 debate against a University team will feature strong Toodyay representation.
The Toodyay Red Cross announces a dance at Toodyay Town Hall on Saturday night to raise funds for the Red Cross State-wide appeal. The event supports relief efforts and charity work across the region.
The State School publishes a magazine to record activities in literary form. One booklet is already in print and is expected to inspire pupils to take a stronger interest in their school.
Local agent Mr F Christie reports increasing sales for His Masters Voice radios. He offers demonstrations at Toodyay Pharmacy at any time.
The film featuring Robert Taylor rises as a major success and screens at the Capitol Theatre Northam on Friday Saturday and Monday. Don Ameche Simone Simon and Robert Young support the program with Josette a vivacious comedy about mistaken identity.
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