Dawn of a Herald in Toodyay celebrates birthday
In early 1903 Dawson an apostle of Caxton arrived in Newcastle then Dr Toodyay to publish a weekly journal. The issue marks the paper’s teen birthday and its 50th year of operation. The editors thank friends and few enemies and urge readers to aid publicity to lift Toodyay and Western towns toward greater prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
Dawson
Newcatle
Toodyay
Aea Ae
Bot
Beret Besa
Sears
Herald
Parents and Citizens Association Meeting Notes
A fragment describes a Thursday meeting of the Parents and Citizens Association with attendees Somare Hasson Walton and others. A petition from residents near Nine Mile is mentioned, seeking action regarding pasture issues and the deputy secretary. The text notes disagreements over premant positions and a bursary fund request, with food-related remarks and unclear outcomes.
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Parente
Blemis
J. Somare
W W. W. Hasson
HG. Walton
Nine Mile
Aston
Fk Tomms
Dube Bt
Ten year Anzac Day observed in Toodyay services
The Toodyay community marked the tenth anniversary of the Gallipoli landing with church services at St Stephen s and the Roman Catholic Church. Wreaths were laid around the memorial obelisk as leaders urged memory and duty. Rev J Mason Rev Callaghan Rev W Romeo Frost spoke, and Mr J Somers chaired the road board address. The service ended with the Benediction and National Anthem.
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Commonwealth of Australia
Giba Tepe
England
Toodyay
St. Stephen's Church of England
J. Mason
Gam
Father Callaghan
Short
Romeo Frost
Anzac
Kipling
Juo. Somers
Toodyay Road Board
Football Scrimmage Ends in Draw Between Mercantiles and Rovers
A Sunday practice match at the recreation ground drew a fair crowd as Mercantiles and Rovers played to a 36 point draw. Umpire Stan Davey oversaw a game featuring new rules on passing and out of bounds, with standout performers including Anderson Hassan Lloyd for the Rovers and M Wrath Bate Man and K Boardman for Mercantiles. The day also covered permit committee plans, season fixtures starting May 16, and officer elections plus club finance debates.
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Stan Davey
Merci
Rovers
Rat le
Goas
Mercantiles
Anderson
Hassan
Lloyd
M. Wrath
Bateman
K. Boardman
Newcastle
Messrs
A. James
L. Senior
Egret
T. Wroth
A. Scotson
West Toodyay
E. Lawler
Wonamine
Toodyay
W Mine
Wroth
Davey
Wongamine
Mayagth
Rowrs
West
One Mile Boys Race Delights Spectators With Narrow Finish
A Sunday afternoon one mile race for boys under sixteen drew nine starters and offered a thrilling contest. M Ferguson led by 35 yards to win, followed by Bateman and No Sexton with close gaps. Other participants included Kingston, Donegan, Symonds, Brown, Fimmell, and Slater as the event concluded with the club continuing.
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Boys Wider 16
Goomalling Takes Rubber Match in April Tennis Test
Goomalling defeated Toodyay 3 sets in a return match played at Goomalling on April 1 with Toodyay hampered by missing players. Visitors enjoyed hospitality at the Goomalling Hotel and club courts while plans for a rematch at Toodyay in two to three weeks were discussed.
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Goomaling
Toodyay
Goomalling
Goomalling Club
M. Wroth
Goonralling
Wroth
Miss Sinclair
Harding
Miss Glass
Donegan
Miss Twine
Robinson
Miss Lockyer
McLeod
Miss Lloyd
Spencer
Spacer
Danaher
Toodyay Rifle Club Trophy Shoot Delayed Interest Laments
The Toodyay Rifle Club held a Sunday trophy shoot under ideal conditions though few members attended. Officials note waning interest in rifle sports may rebound before winter, with hopes for renewed participation as trophies worth winning motivate more shooters. Mr G Bradford won with a score of 61 in 14 shots at seo yards. other scores listed followed.
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Toodyay Rifle Club
G. Bradford
Seo Yards
Wuitters Or Stickers. Farmers Advocate Staying On Land
A farmer argues against urban envy and praises rural neighborliness. He recalls neighbors sharing a widow’s land after a death, highlights farming communities’ close bonds, and urges farmers to stay on the land, grow their own food, and pursue sound farming practices to prosper.
Anglican Communion Services and Anzac Day Reflections
Tomorrow is the first Sunday of the month with a single oslbca tion of the Holy Communion at 11 o'clock, fully choral. A large congregation attended the 11 o'clock Anzac Day service, honoring those who fought and fell.
First aid for coughs and colds by Wood Great Peppermint Carey
A concise guide detailing home remedies and practical tips for treating coughs colds and influenza with emphasis on early care and relief measures. The article attributes advice to Wood and the stage name Great Peppermint Carey reflecting period style.
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Whybrow
Sport & Louise
E. E. Ellery
J. BP
Insurance & General Commission
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