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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
5
Calingiri residents note weekend rain brings relief to seeded cropland and boosts crops for some farmers while others face boggy conditions and ongoing land drainage issues. The heavy rains stir speculative interest in weather as a major factor in agriculture and prompt mixed local reactions.
The Primary Producers' Association plans a visit by its organizer to Calingiri to establish a local branch. Local farmers largely belong to the organization and support for a Calingiri chapter is strong. Mr P D Ferguson MLA, who toured Calingiri last Thursday, backs the move.
A public notice invites adults to a dress ball at Wongemine Hall on Saturday July 9 with a first class orchestra. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed lady, best dressed gentleman and most original character. Mrs. Frank Bowen leads as hon organizer and expects a successful frolic.
Captain Charles A Lindbergh publishes a statement praising his New York to Paris flight. He lauds Gargoyle Mobiloil for lubrication and reports flawless engine performance, hailing the mission as a triumph of aviation skill and mechanical efficiency. Signed Charles X Lindroarg.
Jennacubbine defeated Wongamine 75 to 53 after a high tempo game at home. Key contributors included G White and N Lloyd for Jennacubbine and W Donegan and M Parnham for Wongamine with several sixers and late goals sealing the win.
Tomorrow the gents compete for a trophy presented by Mrs Trounce. The first round is in the morning and the second in the afternoon. Keen games are anticipated as eight or ten players show varying form.
A roundup of brief coach and player commendations praising Lockyer Harr George W Sid Wongamine M Parnham Frank D Jenna Peter L Little Willie Mickey Stan L Bob T Frank L P. Ryan Jerry and Normy for performance, form, defense, and potential this season with optimistic notes on future form.
The Toodyay Show Ground hosted the first meeting of Brigades and Bejoording. Brigades fielded a light squad and fought gamely despite limited forwards, while Bejoording showed promise with several juniors. Final scores: Fire Brigade 43, Bejoording 35. Goal kickers for Brigades included Skipworth Wroth I Lloyd Cook Leeder Kilery Sinclair. for Bejoording D Ralph Lucas and K Lee.
Fragmented OCR notes show multiple matchups including Wongamine versus Bejoording and Jennacubbine against Fire Brigade with a sequence of cross table results and round counts. Several entries mention a 200m dash and fees, but most specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
The club announces matches against Meckering on July 10 at Meckering and York on August 7 at Toodyay. Additional inter-club games may be arranged between these dates to evaluate the players' improved cap abilities.
Members are asked to pay subscriptions so the committee can know funds available for ground improvements and enable selections for upcoming club matches. The appeal emphasizes timely payments to support facilities and team decisions.
A large turnout in Teodyay on June 11 welcomed Mrs. Griffiths State President of the Country Women's Association. Mrs. A. Piesse chaired the meeting which formed a local branch with officers President Mrs. A. Piesse Vice Presidents Mesdames G. Haymes and KE. G. Hasson Secretary Treasurer Mrs. E. W. Beard The group plans a rest room for women and children visiting Teodyay.
A historical notice promotes Woods peppermint remedy as a cure for children’s hacking coughs. It markets its soothing effects and claims of quick relief, reflecting early 20th century medicine advertising.
The club hopes many ladies and gents enter the Victory Cup as play improves. Fairways and greens are better and with more expenditure the links will rival the best outside Perth. Some of the oldest members still doubt a few tricky holes that demand skill.
Miss Whitfield defeated Mrs Campbell three and one in the final of the Caddy rop ly. The opening round of Mr C Hayme's trophy followed with further competition noted.
A reader laments the Toodyay road in Western Australia noting a sign reading three miles bumpy is outdated and calls for urgent repairs. He cites car water hazards and urges government action or temporary repairs by unemployed workers until Main Roads Board arrives.
In Perth league matches East Belt defeated South Frede 9 6 to 6 9 while West Perth won over East Fremantle 12 11 to 12 11 Claremont Cottesloe beat Subiaco 12 7 to 7 15 Easy 15 AUSTRALIA'S Best Semi. Grant. Many homes disappointed by non arrival. Health Guide for
A referendum in Geraldton backed the Municipal Council plan to raise 425000 to re condition streets. The item notes local finance and future road repairs amid community debate. A stray mention of alcohol and illness appears but does not affect the main civic decision.
Secretaries of football and other clubs are asked to forward meeting notes club activities results of matches lists of fixtures to the Editor for inclusion in the Herald.
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