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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
3
Classified notice fragment listing prepaid advertisement rates and terms for eighteen to twenty four words, quarterly reductions, and weekly insertions. Includes lines about rental want ads, tenancy, and various notices from local businesses and associations. The text references Wattening and Walton, with names such as Ken Symonds and Alfred James, and notes a monthly meeting of the Duvay Progress Association inviting members.
Undoubtedly the best and lightest machine in Toodyay seeks offer for a Pilot Racing nv Cycle from WSA Garvey. Better than new item valued by seller, keen buyer to contact.
Elder Smith and Co. Ltd report a strong sale at the Toodyay market on Thursday with 120 sheep 70 pigs and 20 head of cattle. Buyers attended in force and prices were good with wethers at 1/4/6, baconets 60/ to 70/-, porkers 30/- to 50/-, ewes 15/- to 25/-, fat cows to £12 and store steers from £3 to £6.
Mr G S Giles reports brisk demand at the poultry and fruit market on Saturday. Fruit sales were keen while poultry prices ranged with hens at 11 shillings, gobblers up to 14 shillings, fowls from 5 to 7 shillings, ducks at 6 shillings 9 pence, and geese at 6/-.
Anglican church schedule for Trinity Sunday includes Holy Communion at 10 am, Sunday School at 7 30, Evensong, Matins at 11 am, and Evensong at 3 pm at Wattening. This summary preserves the readable times and services from the OCR fragment.
A new cinema to open next month with Isobel showing this week followed by Black Beauty and Black Betty. The West Touring Cinema Company opened Monday with Isobel drawing a large audience. The page also promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for influenza and colds.
A Milton revue company prepares a Saturday show titled A Night Out. Toodyay plans a local musical troupe led by Ken Symonds. Ladies golf draws set for Wednesday with matches Whitfield vs Lloyd and others. Carter and Co. report a strong early winter sale. Hospital ball set for June 26 with top dancing, preparations underway. Correction issued for last week's tele and box number. Toodyay features green beauty theme and Mt Anderson views. Tonight Baker's Hill Concert Party at Town Hall with 2/6 adults 1 shilling children and post-show dance to fund building. Appreciative note from Dr Hellesmann and Mr Lenshoek after a Roads Board hosted visit.
A letter column advocates local power development for Toodyay to back closer settlement. The writer argues for an Avon River irrigation scheme using a Toodyay power house, notes saltwater and river-water issues, questions lake Cow Cowing and Mortlock salt sources, and calls for a regional topo survey before action, with continuation promised.
A Friday dance at Nungle Hall on June 16 offers 2/6 for gents and 1/6 for ladies with music and refreshments, dancing until 2am to raise funds for Ronan Catholic Church. Mushrooms plentiful on Toodyay pastures could have earned significant money if collected and shipped to Perth, as prices reach 2/6 to 4/6 per pound.
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