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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1934
Page
1
The Mothers Union is formed in connection with the Call of Renewal initiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Founding figures include Bethearton, D. Sinelie, M. Lee, and J. Wroth.
Veterans Cricket held a dance at the Town Hall on Saturday evening with a well attended, pleasant event. MrEG Hassan awarded MrJ C Wright a cup for the season's highest batting average.
The Toodyay fire brigade thanks donors including B Lee Steere and P Hameniey for repairs to gear and reel, with notes on voluntary service and a raffle prize of a half sovereign. Woods Great Peppermint Corn promotes relief for coughs and colds.
Kingfishers battled Robins in a full teams match with strong defense from Lahiff and Sinclair. Meredith and Leeder led Robins in scoring while Kingfishers’ Leeder and Lahiff added key goals as the contest swung with fast breaks and solid goaltending.
A direct buying system promotes a range of labeled products including Finley's Sheetings Luatre Lingerie Prestige Hosiery Lamskin Flannelette Pyjamas and Shirts Vestos Brassiers Tootle Tobralco Golden Fieece and Kookaburra Underwear in a sales pitch style.
Local fans at Show Grounds Oval witnessed a tight struggle with Toodyay edging Gram Valley 13 1% to 11 10 though contested calls by the goal umpire drew complaints. Bill Leeder and J Lab led Toodyay scorers while Grass Valley’s Longhurst stood out for the visitors as Umpire Donegan’s calls sparked debate.
Mr C Sircline an inmate at Toodyay Ear Hospital is recovering from a broken limb. Mr N Ferguson also hospitalised with a poisoned foot. Mrs Donald Smith visited Perth during the week. Mrs Hall spent part of her annual leave in Perth.
St Stephen's annual ball at Toodyay Town Hall drew a large, lively crowd last Wednesday evening. Guests danced to Sheredin's Orchestra and enjoyed a plentiful supper served on stage after the music.
Last Sunday the Toodyay Cycle Club held an 8 mile road race at Lloyds Crossing. A Parker won first place with A Ferguson second and All Chitty fifth. Parker tied for fastest time at 9.18 with Ferguson and Chitty posting 23.47 and 23.43 respectively. Points leaders include A Parker 39 All Chitty 30 M Lloyd 28 Alec Chitty 27 Vie Ching 26 and W Leeder. M Lloyd recorded eight fastest times alongside Parker's three.
R C Parish hosts Maa Brimstone evening with full house and prize wins for Mrs A James. E Ellery and Mr Parker tie for second. raffles, euchre and bridge planned at Toodyay Hostel. Upcoming dances and concerts include Temple Court Cabaret and a July ball with Miss Lay orchestra and local hosts hosting.
A Catholic ceremony united Martha Lawler of Wongamine and William Lobb of Yarremony with Rev. Fr. Callis officiating. The bride wore white satin and lace with a white rose bouquet as bridesmaids in pink satin, blue taffeta and blonde hair bands attended. They celebrated at Toodyay Hostel with a wedding break feast and speeches, then departed for Northam for a honeymoon.
Last Sunday Toodyay played at Balgart with three singles and one foursomes win for Balgart against the men, and two wins for Balgart ladies. Ladies singles not played yet. Draw shows first round of the vice presidents trophy handicap event over 36 holes with players including Rymill Jack Apnea Campbell Christie Jervois Potter Howie Parkins Donegan Brewis Hammersley Whitfield Brandon Costello Hayais Villiers Moule Davey Mercer Dawson Jen Willoughby McCluney.
Baker's Hill footballers beat West Subiaco juniors 8 4 to 7 6 with Ashman Hooper and Genor four goals to Newton Chinnery and O Lachlan for the visitors. Next they lost to Bairds Co 7 21 to 7 15. The match drew carping umpire controversy. May totals show 394 points and 11 wet days. year total 1320 by end May. Early June fruit harvest outlook and vineyard price trends noted. Local residents F J Taylor family depart, James Walsh shifts to signal box duties at Koojedda.
Sunday June 8 30 a.m. Clackline Mass mentioned replacing Maker’s. Ed Collins PP records church schedule in Toodyay parish note.
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