17 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
1
A fragmented note appears to reference a group or event titled The Rides with garbled surrounding text. Readable elements suggest a historical newspaper item noting a performance or gathering, but specifics such as date place or participants are not recoverable from the legible fragments.
A terse notice by Apely W. Forrester of Calingiri seeks contract clearance. The alert signals either ironing down or burning up, with no further details provided about terms or party actions.
Notices announce annual election of three Victoria Plains Road Board members to be held Saturday April 15 1939 with nominations open until March 25 1939 deposits of £1 required per nomination wards West East South and details for returning officer W Harrington Also Toodyay Road Board election for three members on Saturday April 15 1939 nominations open until March 25 1939 deposits £1 cash West Central and other ward seats listed Returning Officer O H Martin Also an advert for hooded rubber tyred braces and buggy mare for sale at £29 to be seen at S McDermott Toodyay postal listing Miss A Morgan.
An early 1930s Melbourne advertisement for Re Nu Ltd offers car and auto parts services and products including Nu-Metal engine treatments, puncture proof tyres, leather rubber coatings, radiator leak seals, and a battery welder. It promotes cash on delivery and free advice with COD shipments, listing Richmond Station Melbourne as the base and noting the company established in 1932.
Mr Christie announces agency for His Masters Voice radios in electric or battery forms priced from 24 to 60 guineas. Jepassubbine Race Club plans April 12 race meeting featuring a Military Race for the roth Light Horse regiment open to all members in military harness with three parades required. Final warning issued on gun licensing. renew licenses immediately to avoid penalties.
Local notes report the Toodyay fire brigade’s nightly practice at the fire station as Kalgoorlie Demon looms a concern. An Easter Road Board election is set for Saturday April 4 with three seats. Also news of residents returning from Albany and Kalgoorlie travels, plus health and camp updates.
The speaker expresses deep appreciation to Toodyay electors for returning him as their Legislative Assembly member unopposed. He pledges to work to advance the interests of the Toodyay Electorate.
The Jennacubbine event notes four maiden hacks and open hack races for 4th class horses. Funds and fees appear at several points including 15 and 9 which reflect entry or prize figures. Secretary J Rowe is listed for organizational details.
Minutes reveal aims to bolster CSLR activities. Secretary covers plebi siges small growers and importation issues while urging branches to support cooperative movement. Meadows thanks Primary Producers Newspaper for ad space at council and branch meetings. General President outlines proposed conference for small wool growers on April 1 and the circulars to banks on producer interest rates, with a meeting scheduled May 20 at 11 am in Wongan Hills to address the conference motion.
At the local Police Court on March 15 A C Woods faced charges with E Brewis and Dr A Webster J P s for stealing one bottle of wine on food day the property of Robert Sanderson Woods recently an inmate of the Old Mans Home was discharged with a caution and readmitted to the Home.
The Post Office collects surcharges on insufficient postage, about £23,000 annually in Australia, due to underpaid letters. Common violations include underpayment by weight, enclosing letters in books, writing personal notes on second or third class items, sealing envelopes, and paying at a lower rate. The Department invites inquiries when senders are in doubt to minimize recipient inconvenience.
To Our Readers We will always be glad to get items of news and general interest. Social notes and news of land and stock wasters are particularly acceptable. Secretaries of clubs said all institutions which desire publicity are requested to keep the editor informed of their progress and intentions. Send them along to your district paper and help to make a valuable record of your district's doings.
General President presides as Wir AB Steve chair welcomes delegates. After thanks, the leader stresses farmers pacific position and addresses ongoing concerns.
The message advertises battery charging at Somers Service Station with satisfaction guaranteed. It also makes a note about Labour Day and promotes a Toodyay Military Ball as the relevant event.
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