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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
2
Notable shorthand in the page shows a local shop named Bed-Rock Saddlery and Harness, with notes about lines, harnesses, and related goods. The terse item hints at a small trade listing or classified notice in a rural or regional paper.
A J Wright, dentist, will attend personally on Thursday and then visit fortnightly starting June 26, with consultations at the Freemasons' Hotel. He will be available on the stated day for patient appointments and inquiries.
On Saturday June 14 1924 notices announce an August church funds dance in Coondle and Culham, year license dues due July 2 for motor vehicles dogs and carts, a farewell from a longtime Herald office hand, a furniture sale planned by H E Wells & Co on June 21 at the Mechanics Institute, and local fox sightings near Master’s Farm and Clackline Road as reported by Wood and Albert Donegan.
Local page notes a film The Town that Forgot God showing Saturday June 21 at Geadyar with Star Pictures screening plus a matinee. Community events include Church of England Ball with music by Griffin's Jazz Band and funds to £36, plus church services at St Stephen's Roman Catholic and Methodist churches. Other items: Grand Balloon Ball by Wongamine Agricultural Society to raise funds for a new piano, final letterbox delivery notice with July 1 deadline, Clarke and Doig auction in Toodyay, ratepayers meeting adjournment, and a wedding announcement for Wally Smith and Eva Anderson.
The article notes a Whitsunday Holy Communion gathering with a large turnout and a sermon by the Rector. Confirmation classes are scheduled for Wednesday at 3 39 p m and 7 p m, inviting all unconfirmed parishioners to attend. Next Sunday St Stephen's will host three services including Matins and Evensong with post service community singing. The Church of England Ball held on Friday June 6th was a brilliant success despite lights failing, with grateful thanks to helpers and organizers including Mrs Hh L Clarkson.
An old remedy note advises taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to ease bronchial coughs. The shorthand suggests using a peppermint remedy as a tonic for chest irritation and throat discomfort.
William Joan Greedy died after weeks of illness in Western Australia aged 37 years. He lived much of his life in the district, leaving a widow and five grown children. The funeral was Saturday with Rev. John Mason officiating. mortuary arrangements were by J W Purslowe. Floral tributes listed numerous family and friends from Perth and distant towns.
Mr Dave Leeder a long time Toodyay resident and notable racing figure died suddenly at 52 after attending a football match and while preparing to take racehorses to York. He is survived by wife May Patience Kingston and seven children. Funeral was held Tuesday with large attendance and many mourners named.
Toodyay readers react to a critic who questions hospital funding and public support. The writer defends government aid through art unions and hospital drives, urges the critic to disclose how to run the hospital without public help, and notes an upcoming Town Hall entertainment organized by L. Fox for hospital funds. The letter is dated Toodyay 12 June 1924.
A junior fancy dress ball at the Town Hall drew a happy crowd of children and adults to raise funds for the Convent. Prizes were awarded for costumes including Bride and Bridegroom and Blue Bird, with Miss Butler providing music and Mr Stevens assisting.
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