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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
1
Mercantile fielded five batsmen with Allan Parker dominating keeping to six byes and three dismissals. Allan Parker 42 and Eric Twine 39 not out led Toodyay to a total with a 19 run over tally and strong bowling from K McAuliffe 3/20 and Donegan 2/64 as delegates' meeting note closes.
Hilarity filled the town Friday evening as Mr Albert Livya celebrated a birthday. The event featured Mr and Mrs Chant, music by Large Pleay and his squisse-box, and humorous captions about Bill Chant ruling the tele and shovel as symbols of merriment.
In a crowded match Calvigiri beat Bolgart as Mercantiles prepares for the semi final. Hassett and Frank Medill each delivered key performances with eight and six wickets respectively, while Sundries and batting details highlight Sunday’s action and upcoming matches.
In a Toodyay vs Bolgart B grade tennis match Toodyay wins most sets 20 across 166 games to Bolgart 12 sets 126 games. Ladies and mixed doubles feature Aying Gibbins and Patton Beever pitted against Cousins Parker and others with varied results. Next Sunday Northam Centenary Club visits at 1.30 pm with listed players.
The Toodyay RSL sub-branch, after seven months recess, resumed meetings with fair attendance. Members discussed plans for a World War memorial and gardens, potential central location, and possible building facilities, while acknowledging labor and material shortages. The session was led by President BR J Temperly.
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