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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
2
Royal Sheik and rivals Wise General and Royal Heather are top contenders in the Winter Cup final over one mile and five furlongs at Gloucester Park. The selection favors Royal Sheik on recent wins though Royal Heather remains a handicap threat. Wise General is expected to run strongly.
An exchange turns on a joke about musical talent as a sisterly remark leads to a playful back and forth. No identities or events beyond the humorous line are provided in the source.
The list catalogs horses tied to multiple Western Australian races at Gloucester Park including W. A. breeders handicap Happy Bint Elaine Derby Kellerberrin handicap Lady Watheroo Rare Queen Kafeela Sogn rv handicap Betty Ri Wirra Rosette Rare Derby Bridgetown handicap Huon Cloud Vivacious Nice Vin Royal Sheik Wise General Royal Heather Kolrock I Wagin Bapracap Tempest Lulu Mick Admiral Pronto.
The King travels to Africa to inspect his troops while field marshal Wavell is named Viceroy of India. Prime Minister Curtin reassures Australia’s safety as American air forces claim a major victory in the South West Pacific, destroying 77 Japanese planes for six losses. London announces an Eastern Asia command with Montgomery possibly joined by Chiang Kai Shek’s control.
An envisioned easing of lighting restrictions in Perth is likely to be welcomed by the majority of residents. The statement suggests broad approval and relief amid ongoing discussions on energy and safety.
A prayer attributed to Kenneth Henderson and published during his West Australian editorial period asks for divine blessing on those at war and in labor. It asks for courage and steadfastness to roll back violence, faith to overcome fear, and comfort for prisoners of war, the wounded, the separated, and the bereaved.
Western Australia faces housing shortages with many over age builders ready to help. Proposals call for austerity houses built to minimum shelter standards using timber bricks and cement, while ensuring materials and labor prioritize the war effort. Critics complain about excessive authority and delays.
Conference discussions suggest Russia as the likely sole victor to receive reparations from Germany after the war. Britain and the United States fear large exports would create competitors and face domestic manufacturing objections.
A 220 acre freehold farm seven miles from Mt. Barker offers ten paddocks with 5 and 6 wires, 40 acres cleared, 33 acres partly cleared in clovers, 15 acres orchard netted, 62 acres ringbarked, 50 acres virgin land. Red and white gums and jarrah country. Four room W D house, outbuildings, stock includes 165 sheep with 85 ewes lambing to Southdown rams, 14 cattle, 2 horses and working plant. Price £1575. Contact B T at Mt Barker Post Office.
A compact market brief notes notices of sales auctions and entertainments in the readers market. The entry lists events and sales opportunities for the community with dates and locations as readable.
Reader can sell unwanted household items by describing them briefly and setting a fair price. Include what you have, its condition, and a short description to help buyers identify the item. Contact details or pickup terms may be added as needed for local circulation.
Two reliable shearers with good plant seek shed work from July 1 to August 6. They can shear about 250 ewes per day jointly and prefer Beneubbin Kalanic Pithara or nearby districts. Apply H Haywood Manmanning.
Advertisements list Jersey bull calves and heifers from M. A. Crute at Murra Murra Jersey Stud London with April May calving and prices. Also navel oranges from J. Carson Fairfield Orchard Gosnell with freight and flat prices. Orders accepted before July end and calendar sales promoted by Advertising Publicity Services at 439 Charles Street North Perth.
Mount Barker Co operative Ltd announces price changes effective Wednesday May 12 1943 for apples and pears. Granny Smith Yates varieties listed with weight measures. Terms: Cash with order. Freight charges apply for unattended sidings.
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