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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
1
The shortage of rubber and manpower has worsened road conditions on Harper Road Forewood and nearby. Motorists face rough, rocky sections delaying travel and prompting calls for a joint Road Board inspection to remove boulders and improve safety.
The latest published guest list for the Boomerang Club in London includes Set. Tan Murray of Toodyay with the initials R.A A.F. He is identified among recent visitors, indicating international attendance at the club event.
The Red Cross seals cost one penny and are available at post offices across the Commonwealth. Readers are urged to buy seals and use them as stickers on all correspondence to support the Red Cross.
The Toodyay Branch of the CWA held a card evening at the CWA Hall on Monday to raise funds for the forthcoming Afternoon Tea Stall at their bazaar. The results were reported to be in keeping with their popular functions.
The elector worries over party machines and the prospect of all-party government during wartime. The piece notes Menzies offer of nonpartisan governance, Labour’s rejection, and the rise of two renegade Coalition MPs steering policy. It asks if the election will clarify Australia’s destiny or deepen party divides.
After Sunday’s football match rumors circulate that the old saying about the weaker sex has been altered to the slicker sex. The note notes the change in wording and its social tone, with no official confirmation.
Printed and published by W. M. Ferguson for the United Press Ltd. at Railway Terrace, Gonmalling, Western Australia.
Last Sunday a fancy dress football match at Toodyay Showground drew laughs and a spirited contest. The Girls beat The Others 15 14 to 6 46 in a lively, fast game with notable costumes and humor from Mrs Dorizzi and Mrs Markey leading scorers. Proceeds of 15/14 were donated to Patriotic funds.
The Toodyay Red Cross Branch held a successful Saturday night dance with good attendance. Proceeds benefited the Society, and a supper stall run by enthusiastic ladies offered hot tea and sausage rolls to a cold-night crowd.
In Australia women play a key role in the Volunteer Air Observers Corps. Civilians aged 16 to 65 serve as the eyes and ears for the Air Force, including Mrs Smith who balances home life, work, and patriotic duty. She wears a blue badge and spots aircraft at a local post, reporting to headquarters to aid defense.
Mr R J Spencer the Herald representative in Tood nay asks readers to send any news or notes suitable for publication.
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