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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
3
The 1947 to 1952 period saw WA tackle a housing shortage worsened by material and labor shortages and the 40 hour week. A Commonwealth census counted 122,000 private dwellings in June 1947. Despite obstacles the government pushed a large program, building about 22,000 houses in five years, the state’s largest housing drive.
Toodyay won 3 to 0 against Bolgart with D Chitty scoring all three goals. D Chitty, J Ohde, C Baker, and M Maskey were named best for Toodyay. Bolgart's S Syred, M Clarke, J Darrah, and the Watson sisters starred for Bolgart. Next Sunday Toodyay meets Carani, who forfeited to Toodyay in the prior rounds.
The pre war annual rate of construction stood around 2000. It has risen to over 6000 now indicating rapid postwar growth and higher output in the sector.
Congratulations to Roy Noack and family on the birth of a daughter. Karen Fogarty turned six with a party attended by Marlene Higgens and others. Heather Booth capped ninth birthday, Pon Brown three. Mrs Hilton Sr hospitalized briefly. Mundaring footballers defeated Parkerville 11.12 to 8.7 at Parkerville. Mrs Murphett moved to a new home.
A large Carmel gathering June 14 in the W A Missionary College hall bids farewell to Sister Bailey matron of the college for years. Presentations by the faculty and a varied program include songs recitations and music reflecting community gratitude and best wishes for her new nursing post.
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