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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
4
Auction listing by Brian Buzzaro & Co invites bids Thursday July 13 at 2 p.m. at Toodyay Hospital. Items include lounge suites, curtains, cork lino, kitchen furniture, wardrobes, beds, a dining suite, radiators, safes, tables, a cane bassinet, stove, wringer, and many sundries.
Tenders accompanied by the prescribed deposit and marked Tender will be received by the Minister for Public Works at The Barracks Perth until 2 50 p m on July 18 1950. Bolgart new school erection conditions Public Works Dept Perth and Water Supply Office Northam on and after July 4 1950. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. W C Williams Under Secretary for Works
The Toodyay Road Board invites applications for the position of Poundkeeper. The successful candidate will receive all poundage fees. Authority of the Board. H. C. Wood, Chairman.
Public auction to sell several parcels of land in the Victoria Plains Road District for non payment of rates and charges. Auction to be held at Bolat Hall Bolgart on Friday July 1950 at 11 am. Details from the Board Secretary at Calingiri. Includes multiple proprietors with notices of debt under the Road Districts Act 1919 1949.
Stud breeders have instructed Northam Perth and district auctioneers to offer seventy registered pigs of Canadian Berkshire Tamworth Large White and Large Black breeds. Catalogues and full details available from auctioneers in Northam and regional agents. Terms by arrangement with auctioneers before sale.
Chidlow beat Toodyay 12 goals 19 behinds 91 to 7 goals 15 behinds 57 on the Chidlow ground. Best players listed include Rayner J Smith and Watson with strong goal kicking from Slitder Sardilich and Trowbridge. Next match against Kalamunda expected to be a quality local encounter in fine weather.
Kalamunda opened strong and extended a growing lead through the match, finishing 14.19 to 5.9. Key contributors included Ealamar Woods Hyde Rose and Ge day for Kalamunda while Herne Hill, led by full back and players like Zilko and Rakich, showed effort but could not close the gap.
Rough notes show due to bad weather the meeting ran late last night finishing around 11 30 p m. Several points of business were discussed and the Women’s Auxiliary provided supper. Harmony and games followed.
Parkerville outplayed Sawyer's Valley with a strong second quarter run and key contributions from K Clarke D Campbell D Taylor and W Bates. Final score Parkerville 11 17 Sawyer's Valley 6 5 with Maudesley a focal defender for the Valley before injury.
Results at a glance show several early matches with wins by Parke Hills over Sawyer's Valley 4 points and other results including lumunda defeating vada wit, Herne aneidaring over 27,2, Mt Helena over Toodyay 17.16, and Toodyay over 14.19. Best players listed include P K Oataker, Landing Smith, Taylor, Winfield, Knowles, Waters, Toacdy and Thich.
Mundaring outclassed Mt Helena as their defence held firm and their forwards pressed. The home side produced a strong performance with key plays from a standout ball carrier and a steady backline, while Mt Helena struggled to keep pace.
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