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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
4
Report from Oslo notes the Vicar of UWlern Church barred from conducting the usual service. Quisling Pison seized the pulpit, prompting half the congregation to exit while the organist kept playing the line “O for the wings, for the wings of a dove.”
Organisers and correspondents are advised that news columns cannot publish advertisements for paid entertainments unless an advertisement accompanies the paragraph. We publish reports of functions regardless of prior advertisement.
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a fast solution for backaches tied to kidney issues. It claims the kidneys contain many tubes that filter waste and that using the pills can flush out waste, reduce swelling, and relieve fatigue, with worldwide use and quick results.
Canadian exports to Russia rose in February as war materiel flows surged from the Canadian arsenal. Total February exports reached 156.5 million dollars, up from January and well above February last year, with gains in goods sent to Britain and distant theaters including India Australia Egypt and Traug.
Classified policy outlines 4 shillings per inch per insertion for expressions of thanks, letters, and statements including fire, blood, sporting, patriotic, and church announcements relating to paid admission events. Patriotic donations are free in paragraph form but balance sheet style notices incur the standard charge. The First Australian general practice is cited as the method to be followed.
Port Chaplain Nev G Beasley acknowledges the reading matter from H W Hilbrick and thanks contributors. Books and clothes go to a naval auxiliary vessel aiding sailors at sea. The Royal Merchant Navy home sees about 3000 visitors monthly and Fremantle invites visits to the New Home nearing completion in five weeks.
Holy Communion and Evensong services listed for Toodyay Culham Bolgart Baker's Hill and Att1 Baker's Hill with times including 4 30 p.m. and 11 15 a.m. on June 21 and 3 a.m. 4 30 p.m. on June 28. The schedule notes Holy Communion at several locations and Evensong at others.
The notice lists religious services on June 21 in Jennacubbine at 8 a.m and Toodyay at 10 a.m with June 28 in Baker's Hill at 3.30 a.m and Toodyay at 10 a.m for Roman Catholic Mass. Methodist services in Toodyay on June 21 at 3 p.m with Divine Worship led by Rev. H. Fennell.
Autumn teatime treats are featured with recipes for scones and muffins. Read about pumpkin scones cheese scones and oat muffins with instructions on mixing cutting shaping and baking for quick light results.
A German soldier writes to his sweetheart about English food, Russian tensions, and Italian opponents. He vows affection despite front line strain, noting he still loves her as moral courage carries him through hardship.
The Australian Women's Army Service invites women aged 18 to 45 with no dependents to enlist as clerks typists stenographers transport drivers and cooks. Training lasts about three weeks before posting to camps or Perth HQ. Specialised signals training available with roles in wireless line work cipher clerks and teleprinter operators. Major Hymus to interview applicants June 25 1942. details at RSL sub-branch and Area Offices.
A lively town event week in Goomalling raised funds for the Patriotic Funds Committee and honored Miss Mollie Chitty on her forthcoming marriage to Mr. Neil McKay of Minnivale. The Patriotic Orchestra provided music, a cheque was presented, and 129 to 130 attendees celebrated with dancing and a late night supper.
The note invites readers to send news of general interest social notes land and stock matters and club notices to district papers for public record. It requests clubs and institutions to inform the editor of progress and meeting details and to sign names as a good faith guarantee.
The article highlights Poland’s 126 underground newspapers vs 2022 prewar titles, printed under Nazi suppression. It notes distribution despite Gestapo surveillance, reliance on repurposed materials, and secrecy in sender and receiver networks. The Polish underground gains rallying power through the Manifesto of 2000 representatives.
Bruce Miller has enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy and received notice to report for duty on 25 June. Al wishes him well as he begins his naval service.
Lists members called to active service with ranks and units across the Royal Air Force Australia New Guinea and Allied commands. Names include sergeants messer and wroth and many others with RAF RAAF and ALF designations. notes on status such as died of wounds accidental death and prisoner of war.
To ensure insertion, news items and advertisements must be lodged at The Herald Office in Toodyay no later than noon on Tuesday of each week.
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