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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1944
Page
4
The St John Ambulance sub centre announces a badge appeal on Saturday June 24 with head centre approval. Proceeds will support the sub centre’s ambulance project and officials seek full public backing.
Church of England notice for Thursday June 29 at 9 30 am at St Peter Am Toodyay with Holy Communion. Report all sickness to the Rectory by phone 8. Rev J L Ford signs the notice.
The writer reflects on Mr. Glass’s horse racing reminiscences and uncertain origins of place names around Bolgart. He cites Bulga rt and Bull Gate pronunciations, notes a railroad through the district, and discusses Toodyay and Calingiri name origins with native language theories and local lore.
Fragmented notices detail Goomalling events including football and hockey discussions, dance gatherings, and local visits. Mentioned are Laurie Edwards and family arrivals, Baneks on leave, Pat Lowry with the RAAF, and Harry Eaton returning from service. A girls ballet forms for the Patriotic Concert, with a social aid dance bidding farewell to Norah Sitehinger and Edna Butterly.
All dog owners in the Road Board area are warned licenses are due on July 1. Many owners believe licenses aren’t required, but the Road Board advertisement confirms the requirement. Owners should license their dogs on the due date to avoid friction later.
The Red Cross reminds members of the monthly meeting on Tuesday June 2. A Paddy’s Market is planned for Saturday June 24 in the Lesser Hall.
A life summary includes sympathy for Mrs Jimmie Willian after her father's death at Claremont aged 79, and a seventeenth birthday party for Miss Violet Waldock hosted by Mr and Mrs L J Waldock. Wedding of Dulcie Mary Emily King and Harold William Smith in Goomalling Methodist Church with detailed bridal attire, attendants, reception, and toasts.
Major Buss, Hon. Commissioner in New Guinea, lauds the Australian Comforts Fund as a powerhouse delivering light and essential comforts from Christmas hampers to radios and clothing. He notes forward depots aiding personnel near battle zones with YMCA and Salvation Army help, urging patience amid supply strains and praising the fund as a living, widely supported effort.
The notice policy states a minimum charge of 2/6 for an engagement notice and 6d per extra line beyond five lines. Notices must be signed by both parties.
A fragment notes a prize of 2000 with a reference to a heroin possession incident and a charity consultation. The readable portion mentions a ticket to day in the No 11h and a first prize of 2000, suggesting a contest or lottery context within a charitable setting.
A long roster lists numerous service members from HMAS HM AS Quberon to RAAF and AIF forces. Names span ranks from Private to Flight Sergeant with many service numbers and abbreviations, marking a comprehensive enlistment or roll of personnel.
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