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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
2
The Toodyay Herald has secured a contract to handle local job printing needs, promising reliable service for community notices, advertisements, and official bulletins. The agreement specifies competitive rates and timely turnaround for small and large print jobs.
In a close football match Calingiri beat Carani by two points amid a tense, end-to-end display. Umpire Chapman from Perth officiated. standout moments came from King and the Bain brothers as Carani pressed hard in a spirited, game of high effort and tactical play.
Kalamunda defeated Mundaring by four points after a close contest. Kalamunda led 6 goals clear at halftime but Mundaring closed the gap, with Tilbrook and Steele among best for Mundaring and O Loughlin Rose and M re for Kalamunda.
Elder Smith & Co Ltd held their monthly sheep sale at Northam yarding 3162 sheep and selling 2644. The sale drew strong buyer attendance from Great Southern Kellerberrin Toodyay and North Eastern Agricultural areas with keen competition for woolly sheep. Wethers and ewe weaners topped with quotes for various ages and classes including Corriedale cross and Bungaree blends.
A week of rainfall was recorded at the post office with a total reaching fourteen inches.
New Norcia defeated Bolgart by 51 points after a rapid first three quarters. Final score New Norcia 17.16 Bolgart 9.13 as Hill Gatt and White starred for the winners while Cousins Lobb and Butterly played well for Bolgart. Dr Clarke's knee injury proved not serious and Frank White returns to form. Golf day at Bolgart sees Bolgart win most events against Toodyay. Next Sunday Northam hosts Kennedy Cup.
Victoria Plains defeated a combined Association team 4 to 0 with M. Cousins scoring twice, P. Campbell and H. McGill each adding a goal. Umpire S. Bain provided efficient officiating and fans praised VP’s strongest side in years. Next Saturday the VP and another Country Week team meet at Bo.
The Progress Association held a fortnights dance with Bob Christie's band. Weekend visitors included Miss Waters from Perth and other locals visiting families. Local junior football beat Parkerville 3 5 to 1 4 and Sawyer's Valley defeated Mt Helena 22 2 to 10 9 with players Herbert, Rhodes, Mawdesly and Peter Farrell noted. Umpire Pit officiated.
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