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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
2
Prizes for the Best Set best dressed boy and girl most comical boy and girl and best couple. Good music and refreshments. Admission ladies a shilling gent 2 shillings 6 pence children 1 shilling.
Notes of Interest mentions H E Ding the Newcastle dentist visiting Toodyay every alternate Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm at the Newcastle Hotel The next visit is Sunday June 15 An advertisement promises a Children’s Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at the Town Hall on June 20 for a happy evening.
The Toodyay Road Board held its June meeting in the Chambers on Saturday June 7 with Chairman E G Hasson and members W A Hodgkinson E O H Martin J C Phillips E E Twine W W Howie H Woods and Secretary J A Wroth present. The board welcomed Howie as a new member and approved thanks to J G Boyle. Minutes and correspondence covered dog acts and road repairs Mosquito Post inspection by Main Roads Board Engineer and officers to discuss funds. tenders for Bolgart East Road. insurances and boundary fence shifts. rates and payments. showroom and hall matters. and a deputation from the Toodyay Traders Association urging completion of the road scheme footpaths electric lighting and town hall improvements. A finance committee and an election light committee were formed and valuations set for township properties with rate meetings planned for July. The health inspector’s report and a vermin poison price increase were noted, and the meeting adjourned at 5 40 p.m.
At a Tuesday night gathering of St Stephen's Social Club a presentation was made to Miss O'Halloran for her forthcoming marriage. Mrs Brewis, the president, presented the gift on behalf of the members. Miss O'Halloran made a suitable response.
The St Stephen's Ladies' Guild met at the Rectory on Wednesday June 17 to farewell Miss B O Halloran who will marry soon. Mrs Green the president presented her with a silver entree dish on behalf of the members. Afternoon tea and musical items were enjoyed by Mrs Brewis Wiltshire and Miss Wroth Cooper.
A Melbourne Age article reports that the Australian militia has shifted from compulsory to voluntary service. Early indications show strong officer and public support, with enrolments reaching 31,500 as the target strength stands at 35,000, suggesting the reform is on track with no major recruit shortage.
A 35000 strong militia forms the nucleus of an army aimed to reach 180000, deemed the minimum for adequate defence amid unlikely but possible developments. Emphasis on efficiency, fitness, discipline, and comradeship inspired by the ALF, with volunteers urged to train, attend lectures, and engage in military camps. Government policy vindicated as critics fear collapse.
An advertisement proclaims Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds, promising quick relief through a peppermint-based formula.
Jennacubbine players journeyed to Konongorring on the 8th for a friendly match. Jennacubbine won easily, weather ideal, large crowd, excitement high. Absence of Giles and Herbie Lawer weakened Jenna, Konongorring led early but final score 13.16 to 6.11. Next home game against Australia on Sunday. Empire Week displays noted.
The paper announces that casual advertisements will be discontinued unless a definite booking arrangement is made. The rate is 4 per inch, and cash must accompany instructions for acceptance. Readers are asked to help reduce bookkeeping for these small amounts.
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