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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1926
Page
5
A letter from the Hospital Chairman commends Mr Somers and the hospital committee for six to eight months of strong improvement, eliminating heavy liabilities and restoring financial steadiness. The note stresses community support and confidence in continuing leadership.
St Stephen's Toodyay announces Holy Communion at 7.30 p.m. and Evensong at 82 m. Calingi Martins at 11 a.m. Rev J Mason is Rector. Methodist Church schedules: Monday 30 p.m Girls Local Club, Wednesday 8 p.m Mid week Service led by Rev L A Hood.
The Toodyay team traveled to Northam on Saturday to face the Federals in heavy mud and rain. The visitors lost 37 points with Federals winning 11 11 to 6 4 as players slipped all over the ground. Federals stars included Minson Spencer Powell H Lawlt Leeson Western and Rule. Toodyay’s best were Desater Parkins Ellery Wroth Boardman Heales and Don.
In round two Mrs Dunne defeated Miss Bradford 4 and 3 and Mrs Hussey beat Mrs Read 1 up. Miss Somers won 6 and 4 over Miss Wroth, while Miss Lloyd and Miss Whitfield halved. Replays scheduled before next Wednesday with Dunne vs Hussey in the semi finals and Somers to meet the replay winner.
Albert Briggs hails Waking Up The Town as the most novel Toodyay production in days. A young inventor with big dreams receives his life savings to realize ambitions before a presumed offshore inheritance sparks a venture that draws in critics and crowds. Jack Pickford’s portrayal adds sympathy and humanity, with a thrilling ending Briggs claims will surprise audiences.
Our Country Subscribers report no required deliveries or imbalances in receipt. Toodyay Herald News Company Ltd informs readers of subscription notices and potential irregularities affecting copy distribution.
The new training year begins July 1. Parade dates pending. Tood yay troop currently at strength. Applications to Corps McVeigh Hawthornden Lt Lionel Markey or Perth Francis Street office. Uniforms equipment issued free. travel costs paid. allowances provided. Light Horsemen to attend four day parades and eight day annual camp in March.
Anglican news notes two services at St Stephen's with Holy Communion at Bam and an evening sermon at 7 30 by Evenson on The Present Crisis of the Church of England The Rector plans a Sunday series of talks the next addressing The Christian Church and the Promise to St Peter The message urges communicants to attend and reflect on church tradition and loyalty.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a 150 acre land transfer or attachment related to Beir and Mr. involved, with reference to a parcel near Beir not fully clear in the readable text.
A newly built solid home in Stirling terrace Toodyay with large hall, enclosed verandah, washhouse, sewered water and electric light, leadlight windows and telephone, offered at 880 with 850 as a throw-in. Wary buyers urged to inspect. ideal for rental with little repair needed. May 30 settlement for War Service Home buyers. weekly rent about 17s per week. Apply Herald Office by phone.
A good attendance at the Toodyay Fruitgrowers' Association meeting in Road Board Chambers approved monthly meetings, endorsed a broader fruit advertising plan, and fixed July prices. The secretary reported 98 cases sold in the first fortnight. thanks were given to E D Furley and A E Deacon for their services as convenor and honorary auditor, with best wishes for their futures.
A verse-like meditation notes a man who trusts advertising for every need from mattress to tobacco and fashion. He goes to work and still claims advertising does not pay, exposing the paradox of consumer faith in publicity.
Woods offers Great Peppermint Cure for influenza. Meeting schedule notes a Rost meeting on 29th July at 3.30 pm with H G Walton as honorary secretary and a subscription rate of 1s per annum.
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