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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
1
Canberra reports 1 916 naturalised aliens since the war began with many Italians and Southern Europeans among them and over a hundred Russians and forty six Germans. Officials argue language mastery over finances aids absorption and urges rapid immigration of whites while stressing selective naturalisation for special cases.
A local committee plans a social evening for soldiers and airmen called up shortly. The Town Hall event on Saturday features community singing items speeches and dancing with a small collection to cover expenses. For details contact Mr J A Lloyd Mr J C Wright or Mr K Symonds.
Twenty five pairs of Rhode Island Red pullets six months old all laying. Eight pairs available. Apply F Bradford Toodyay.
Catholic mass times listed for Wongamine with 8.0 a.m. service on June 16 and 11 a.m. matins on June 15. The June 15 11 a.m. matins and June 16 8 a.m. mass appear as schedule entries for the Wongamine parish area.
The Toopway representative and WA express appreciation for all donations given in connection with the recent military effort. The message thanks supporters who contributed to aid and morale activities.
Two roan horses branded R BO impounded by the Road Board Poundkeeper on 11 May 1940 remain unclaimed in the Public Pound. They will be offered for sale by order of a Justice of the Peace on Tuesday 8 June 1940 at Wo’chock in the forenoon unless claimed and all expenses paid before that date. CHAS. ALDAY, Secretary.
Tuesday June 18 marks the Mothers Union birthday. A church service is at 2.30 p.m. followed by a meeting at the hall to which members and friends are invited.
The secretary of the Tood yay Red Cross Mrs O Jager announces new stocks of wool are now available and may be obtained on application.
Free trial offered for a hair growth vacuum device advertised by Re-Nu Co established 1932. Claims stimulate scalp vessels to regrow hair and reduce baldness with treatments for men and women. Also offers weight reducing and health building vacuum pad options and advice from a company opposite Richmond Station.
Tooodyay Road Board offers two impounded horses for sale by advertisement in this issue. The sale will take place on June 18 unless the animals are claimed beforehand.
The Church of England fixs June 26 for its annual ball in Hoodyay. Organisers promise a happy function with tickets priced at 3 shillings, 5 shillings, and 7 shillings 6d.
Goldsbrough Mort and Co warns stock keepers of Thorpe's linseed oil cubes as a concentrated feed. Local agents Toodyay Cash Stores Ltd offer full particulars and supplies.
Friday issue published by R. W. Crosbie in Surfing Tenace Toodyay Western Australia features local notices and community items. The fragment notes the publisher and place, indicating a regional weekly paper cadence.
The list of guests includes Mr and Mrs Allen, Mr and Mrs Smith, Messrs A M Walden, J P Alileck, Joyner, H Lough, T Walker and W J Riley staying at the Victoria hotel this week.
Cinema feature titled Talkies to be shown in Toodyay on Tuesday evening presented by Modern film club. Organizers invite local residents to attend and enjoy the latest screening.
Society notes report Camp life for Campbell Murray in Northam and Ian Murray in the RAF ready for call up. Local residents like Hugh Lough and Swan MP R. S. Sampson visit Toodyay. Ossie Hillbrick called to active service overseas. Celebrations include J A Wirth eighty first birthday and Bill Robinson’s birthday. Nena OConnell leaves for Perth. A fire brigade officer commends Toodyay station. A Ced Sinclair ALF visit features music and a charity quaits event for war relief.
Steady rain on Wednesday night boosts seasonal prospects and awakens the Avon River from stagnant pools. The rainfall adds 63 points to the month total, bringing it to 77 points.
The cinema bills Captain Jury with stars Brian Aherne and Victor McLaglen leading a lusty adventure. Supporting feature Ex Champ features Victor McLaglen, Bom Brown, and Nan Grey in a bold double bill.
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