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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
6
Calingiri Chatter reports the Cretonne Ball in aid of Perth Children's Hospital funds was a resounding success. Prominent locals attended from Bolgart and nearby districts, with raffia and crochet works, stock items, and a lively supper. proceeds totaled £37 25 and were handed to the hospital.
Calcarra defeated Bolgart 14 to 6 in a Sunday game at Bolgart under ideal weather. Bolgart showed early aggression and strong open play, while Calcarra’s half back and centre work shifted momentum after halftime. Notable mentions: O'Dea and Hardinge for Calcarra, King and O'Dea for Bolgart, with Hill showing improvement and the team urged to pace forwards and wind.
Cemetery Board invites bids for fencing the burial ground and asks interested parties to consult treasurer John A. Dobson. Finger posts requested by the Road Board. When are the posts to be set remains unclear.
The text notes plans to erect finger posts at cross roads and crooked turnings with Calvigiri painted on them. They can be obtained free on application to the Automobile Club.
An early medicine ad notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. It advertises simple relief through a peppermint flavored tonic claimed to ease symptoms and speed recovery.
A successful dance at Culham Hall last Friday supported the Bejoording Tennis Club and Parents Committee funds. Attendees from Toodyay and Bolgat, prize won by Miss Podd and Mr Calvin Sinclair, raffle of a pea rifle, netting about £4 10s for the combined fund. The Bejoording Tennis Club travels to Coondle Sunday for a match. seeding and crops progress noted along with new telephone switchboard connection to the Toodyay exchange.
In the Calingiri notice a correction credits Miss Dorothy Salkeld as secretary to the Cretonne Ball held on Saturday 6 June. The young lady and a small committee organized the event, earning praise for their work. The Children's Hospital will benefit by over £37 from the entertainment.
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