Calingiri Defeats Toodyay In Season Opener On Calingiri Oval
Calingiri outpaced Toodyay to a final score of 13 16 to 8 8 as wind favored Calingiri early and strong performances from Peter Oak Fordham and D Fordham led the home side. Best for Calingiri included Peter Ming Clem Hill Syd Bain Mick Bain and N Anderson with key goals from King Fordham and Bain. For Toodyay S Robinson W Chitty E Lee Ross Cook Ron Less and M Kelly stood out while L Hurley officiated a solid match.
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Toodyey
Calingiri
Cuungiri
Toodyay
Calvigir
Ross Cook
Laurie Chitty
Frank Cass
Harold Lloyd
Tucure
Calvngiri
Laurie Hill
Ernie King
Syd Bain
Wallie Chitty
Jimmy Watson
Calvigiri
Peter Oak Fordham
Nine
Peter Ming
Clem Hill
Syd
Mick Bain
N. Anderson
D. Fordham
S. Robinson
W. Chitty
E. Lee
Ron Less
M. Kelly
P. King
D. Pordham
M. Bain
L. Hill
L. Hill 1. Toodyay, E. Lee and M. Kelly 2 Each, W. Chitty, J. Watson, R. Lee
B. Markey
L. Hurley
Carani Triumphs Over Bolgart In Lopsided Win
Carani defeated Bolgart 10 to 3 at Ca rani as the easiest win of the day. Toodyay meets Bolgart at Toodyay Showgrounds and Calvigiri faces Carani at Carani for the remaining fixtures.
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Carani
Bolgart
Toodyay
Toodyay Showgrounds
Calvigiri
Editor notes delay due to railway strike
The editor explains that late news items were held over to the next issue because of a railway strike delaying arrivals. The note apologizes for the gap and signals forthcoming items in the next edition.
Speed Limit Sign Error Sparks Stirling Terrace Concern
A Toodyay reader laments speeding motorcyclists along Stirling Terrace near Stirling Road Board signs. He questions whether a 25 mph limit is correct and urges authorities to address persistent offenders endangering schoolchildren and pedestrians.
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Toodyay Township
Stirling Terrace
Northam
Road Board
Tom
Toodyay and Calingiri Draw In Season Opener Hockey
The first official hockey fixtures of the season last Sunday ended in a 1 1 draw between Toodyay and Calingiri. Calingiri beat Bolgart 1 0 with Beverley Bain scoring for Calingiri and D Chitty equalising for Toodyay. Best players noted were D Bain P Campbell and T Edmonds for Calingiri and J Ohde P McAuliffe J Bamford for Toodyay. Next Sunday Toodyay faces Bolgari.
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Toodyay
Calingiri
J. Ohde
P. McAuliffe
J. Bamford
Bolgari
The Lure of London
Tom Fallon speaks on a BBC programme about growing up in London and the city’s spirit. He highlights Londoners as unseeing yet deeply feeling, praising their candor kindness humor guts and cockiness.
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London
Tom Fallon
BBC
B.O.A.C
A. C. Ponsford
Anzac Commemoration Service Inspires Calls for Courage
Mr. Wroth introduces Hugh Leslie M L A a World War veteran who urges the younger generation to show courage and do the right thing to sustain peace. The parade from Stirling Terrace to Memorial Park featured the Northam Salvation Army Band ex servicemen and local schools, wreaths were laid and afternoon tea followed in the Town Hall hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary R S L.
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Mr. Wroth
Hugh Leslie
M.L.A
Gallipoli
Mr. Leslie
Leslie
Eart
Stirling Terrace
Northam Salvation Army
Toodyay
Women's Auxiliary
R.S.L
Golf Opening Brings New Players to Club Competition
Miss Joy Lloyd and Wong Wood won the nine hole contest with 32 nets. Barbara Somers and Wallace Coleman were runners up with 36. Other scores included C. H. Prince and Mrs Lee 37, K K Lee and Mrs Jager 39, Forsyth pair 40, and many more. Yard captain is Mr G Lee, vice captain Mr W Coleman. Next Sunday the club holds an 18 hole stroke event and all members must be at the clubhouse by 1.15 p.m.
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Joy Lloyd
Wong Wood
Barbara Somers
Wallace Coleman
C. H. Prince
G. Lee
P. K K. Lee
J. Jager
M. Floyd
W. Coleman
Annual Meeting Highlights From Club Tea Event
The annual general meeting followed a dainty afternoon tea hosted by the ladies. President Bob Yemperley announced a record season in 1961 and noted little change in officers, with Joe Bamford elected secretary. Other officers included President R C F Temperley and vice presidents C H Prince and B Buz.
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Bob Yemperley
Joe Bamford
R. C. F. Temperley
Messrs
C. H. Prince
B. Buz
Associates Golf Meeting Sets Opening Day and Officers
The Toodyay Associate golfers held their annual meeting last Tuesday. Opening Day is planned for Wednesday May 7. They invite new members and the season office bearers were elected: President Mrs O How er, Captain Mrs E Floyd, Vice-Captain Mrs S Lee, Secretary Mrs K D Lee.
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Toodyay
O. Hower
E. Floyd
S. Lee
K.D. Lee
Des Haywood Opens Rifle Club Season With Wins
The opening rifle shoot saw Des Haywood claim the spoon at 600 yards and win the day's trophy as 17 shooters competed in good conditions. Les Purser led scores at 48 with the spoon, while E Twine and club officials welcomed spectators and guests for the season start.
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Des Haywood
Les Purser
Eric Twine
Sam Lee
Tim Hodgkinson
Lee
Toodyay Road Board
Who'd be a Courier
A BBC Home Service interview features Anthony Carson recalling post army work as a courier earning six pounds weekly plus expenses. The staff manager describes the job as requiring oxlike patience, rhinoceros thick skin, undertaker tact, and general initiative.
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Anthony Carson
BBC
Home Service
Comig
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Repertory Club
Toodyay Town Hall
Victoria the Hotel
Hotel — Foodyay
BOK
Associates’ Golf Meeting
A. J. Wright
Newcastle
L. Purser
D. Haywood
E. Twineday
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