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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1925
Page
1
A discussion urges watering the idea of “acres of diamonds” at home in Perth and Toodyay. It argues land value, production, and cooperative industry can lift the valley to wealth, with secondary mills, fruit packing, and farms boosting employment for a growing population. It emphasizes national worth tied to local effort and foresight for the region's future.
Newis of the Week notes the new railway line extending south from Merredin to Narembeen covering miles, costing about a quarter of a million acres and intended to serve a large new province. An amusing cricket incident in a match between Victoria and Manawatu is also recounted.
In letters to the editor from Calvigiri and Toodyay dated 24 March 1924 and 1925 respectively, residents discuss a Prohibition debate. Rev R Frost proposes a challenge while F H Haines questions the proposition range. A follow up debate may occur before polling day if health allows.
An Australian timber, jarrah, receives new recognition in Ireland through a letter from H P Colebatch, agent general for Western Australia. Duke of Abercorn's Baron's Court dining room floor, laid with jarrah, is praised for its strength, smoothness, and rich dark mahogany stain, with hopes it will boost UK acceptance.
An Old Cyclist argues Toodyay cycling slumped in 1924 due to poor funding Sunday race timing football support and aging riders. He urges shared leagues with footballers youths and fund raising plus a single short road race to reestablish a strong club rivaling football in local prestige. Noting neighboring Nocham Cycling Club willingness to help.
Tomorrow at St Stephen's three services will be held starting with Holy Communion at 8 am and Martins at 1 pm. The Rector continues sermons on famous hymns and Sunday night features Bishop Keats hymn Glory to Thee My God This Night with choir performing the Story of the Cross.
The source argues printing drives commerce as the motive link between merchant and buyer. It urges vigilance and eye opening proof that sustains attention and trust in a bustling market environment.
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