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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
2
Meckering hosts Toodyay on Sunday with singles and foursomes results. Meckering wins six matches to three in singles and dominates the afternoon with strong pairings, including Burges, Taylor, Screech, and Keiper.
Final stage fired June 3 at Tooday range. G Bradford won with 296 points, followed by R Lloyd 294, B See 288, G Bates 284, R Klem 193 in the rifle notes.
Social and Personal notes report a C W A Friday town hall dance on Wednesday June 20 and Baker’s Pictures screening The Temptress at the Town Hall on Saturday. Also mentions a nail injury sidelining C Chappell of the Oodyay Power Station, and a life membership awarded at a Fire Brigade Football Club outing at Calingiri with local tea and thanks to club ladies. Visiting dentist H E Ding of Northam may be consulted in Toodyay every alternate Sunday, next June 2.
The Executive Committee outlines a year long centenary program starting in January with monthly State Interstate and international features. The highlight arrives in September and October with a 14 day series of historic events and a Royal Show focusing on the State's primary industries. Details and copies will be available from the Secretary, State Centenary Celebrations, Barrack St Perth.
Mr. G. Bradford has presented a trophy to be shot for in two stages with the first stage scheduled on Sunday, June 17.
A man from Kettering arrived in Western Australia thirteen years ago with 30 acres. He four months ago retired and his son now runs a 3,000 acre farm. Captain Robert Gee notes the migration and Minister for Lands M F Troy comments upon meeting the man.
September 17 Jennapullin lists towns Wyalkatchem Meckering Dowerin Goomalling Bencubbin Northam with dates September 19 71 22 75 and 26 October 16 34 Wongan Hills Beverley Calingiri Toodyay. The Dodge Senior Six showcases the era’s refined automotive engineering and cutting edge knowledge.
The following will represent Toodyay in their match against York at York on Sunday the 17th. The charabanc leaves at 7 45 a.m. from the post office. Ladies Miss Whitfield Somers Lloyd Wroth and Mesdames Dunne and Campbell. Gents Ranear Campbell Dr Hussey Johnstone C Haymes Brewis Bissett and Parkins.
Announcement of the merger unites Texas and Californian Petroleum Corporations into one organization. Properties valued at £113,000,000 join under a single umbrella, with a market valued stock around £92,600,000. Thousands of Texas Co shares are held in the British Empire.
Public notice stating that issued subscriptions are abolished and future delivery will be to subscribers who have paid in advance, indicating a shift to prepaid access for The Toodyay Herald.
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The Bolgart Progress Association met on June 6 to urge the Education Department to establish a central school serving Bolgart and nearby Bejoording Wattening Wyening and Corrandine to raise local children’s education. Members proposed shifting the weekly half holiday to Saturday or Tuesday to aid mail collection, but the plan was shelved along with moving the hall to town.
About 300000 Australians visited the four day Ford showings in Brisbane Sydney Adelaide Perth and Hobart. Rural displays were not yet held but dealers expect numbers to rise as cars reach rural areas. Ford Motor Co of Australia officials report strong orders and keen buying activity.
Central School notes a likely Bolgat School creation akin to Toodyay as nearby schools close. Seven schools have shut nearby. children are conveyed to Bolgart. Proposal gains solid settler backing. silos must be smooth inside for uniform settling.
A town hall event in Toodyay on Wednesday features an headdress ball with prices listed for ladies at 3 shillings 6 pence and double 7 shillings 6 pence.
The second round of the Haymes Trophy competition among lady members was played on Wednesday. Matches saw Miss Lloyd defeat Miss E Wroth 3 and 2, Mrs Dunne defeat Miss Campbell 3 and, Mrs Hussey beat Mrs E G Hasson 6 and 4, and Mrs Campbell with Miss Whitfield all square. The semi final draw set Mrs Dunne against Mrs Hussey and Miss Lloyd versus the winner of Mrs Campbell versus Miss Whitfield.
May shows a surplus of £20,222 up from £9,674 in 1927, while full month deficits favor last year with £4,404,000 vs £461,000. The Premier hopes for a £44,000 balance by month end and June may near a half million sterling surplus. Collier’s financial forecasts face scrutiny if the target is met.
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