Mercs and Bolgart shine in high scoring cricket clash
Mercantiles and Bolgart shared a high scoring fixture with several players crossing 30, led by Reg Costello 52 and Bert Prince 76. Bowling figures credit R Costeloe 0/48 and Pettit 1/58, with Crawford also contributing. The premiership table shows Mercantiles and Bolgart chasing wins as Toodyay and others contest for position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg Costello
Bert Prince
Tommy Fleay
Anderson
Rome
Tennis Club Cancels Patch Match and Plans Changes
The Toodyay Jennacubbine tennis patch Sunday match was cancelled amid unresolved stances from Jenna cubbine players. Next Sunday March 6 the Bel B Grade team will play, with matches set to commence at the expected time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siigae
Oh . Forsyth
Pak
United Nations Awards Contract for 39 Story Secretariat
The United Nations has awarded a New York firm the contract to build a 39 story Secretariat on a six-block site in Midtown Manhattan. The £ A,400,000 project is the largest financial obligation since the UN’s founding, with completion expected for occupancy by November 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
New York
Midtown Manhattan
World Organisation
Human Rights Day Observed in Ecuadorian Schools
Schoolchildren in Ecuador will observe Human Rights Day marking the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The observance notes the declaration’s impact and teaches students what it foresees for the future of peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
United Assembly
Qaigundor
Local Racehorse Owner Achieves First Success
Mr Hayes, an emerging owner, celebrates his initial triumph after years of breeding and leasing horses. He watched his colt Olympian, out of Murky Lass, mature into a fine chestnut. Rider Brian Burrowe, along with Spencer, also enjoyed first success with Widgiepin from Widgienin Hull, tied to the Pier Maiden at Headquarters last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hayes
Keen Sun
Ster
Spencer
Brian Burrowe
Race Club Elects Officers at Toodyay General Meeting
The Toodyay Race Club held its annual meeting at the Victoria Hotel on Friday February 25 with about twenty attendees. President EB Hayes presided as officers and committee were elected including three vice presidents, secretary M V Keating, and auditor W Watson. A nine member committee was formed and a voluntary working day was set for Monday at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay Race Club
Victoria Hotel
EB. D. P. Hayes
Messrs
E. H. Lee Steere
H. L. Watson
F. Lloyd
N. [Loyd
Wateg
Lloyd
Burnard
du Mamie
Raieda
Mr. Hayes
Lee Steere
N. Lloyd Sealdent
E. Be Pighaye
H. Rayner
Ae Revine
al ‘Call Ineerrs
Reminiscences of Toodyay Horse Racing 1870s 80s
Mr T J Markey recalls Toodyay racing days in the 1870s and 1880s with booths, music, and simple racecourse facilities. Notable horses include Kate and Kathleen, Madelene, and Jenny Lind, with riders such as Harry Slater and Geo Townton. The article lists owners and horses from local stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Markey
Snr
Toodyay
Agricultural Society
Mr. Markey
W. G. Leeder
Kate
Charile
Kathleen
Rocket
Richmond
Geo. Slater
Korassin
Anche
Vanbrook
A. O
Tim
Whiffer
Lowlander
Highlander
Hat ‘Telephone
Whd
Wandering Wille
Madelene
Mr. Leeder
Flemington
Geo
Sinclair
Hector Charles McDermott
Dandy
Charlie Inkpen
Twopenny
Din Markey
Jenny Lind
Harry Slater
Geo. Townton
Tommy Maloney
J. Lockyer
Geo. Cook
Charli Cleverley
Witer Johnston
Alf Games
Toodyay Brass Band Led by Mr Charlie Marris Sen
The Toodyay Brass Band performed under the baton of bandmaster Charlie Marris sen. The report notes Marris steady leadership and the ensemble’s disciplined playing as a highlight of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay Brass Bane
Charlie Marrissen
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Laurie Fitt
R. Costeloe
W. Pettit
F. Messenger
R. Donegan
C. Young
B Markey
Aacois
Ealy
Bow R. Gordon
A Ain
N. al
T. Meu
Calnorre Bue
B. Gordon
Astoe F. McGill
Smart B & Rosin
Donegan
Pearce
Robinson
Smart
E ‘Fleay
Bolgart
R. Costello
F. Whyte
Pett
Totr
Bowling P. Butler
C. Lucy
R.’ Lee
WW. Anderson
Solgart
Hassett
Messenger
Butterley
Faginderson
Thurman
Tutler
U.N
Widgiepin
Widgienin
Hull
Go Could
Wier
Mr. Mayes
Ithe
Mr.e.d.p. Hayes
Locas
Toodyay Town Hall
Temptation Harbour
Furture
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