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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
8
An article outlines economical window card advertising with tiered prices for sizes from 6 by 9 inches to 12 by 20 inches, two color prints, handbills, and admission cards. It notes extra charges for price changes, tax implications, and adds that printed notices perform better than handwritten ones for attracting public interest.
A large crowd gathered in Calingiri for Anazag Day with early arrivals from outlying areas. RSL units from Ualingini and Wongan Hill led a brief march to the Town Hall crowding the main street. The service featured Rev. N Brehan and addresses by D Fordham and A Vernon stressing remembrance and unity.
The event featured a procession led by Mr Clifford of Cilingiri School with children from across the district. Sub branch President Ms Siew spoke before the march reached the Town Hall where a service was held. The crowd filled the ship centre as addresses and a stirring national anthem and God Save the King closed a splendid day. RSL members read lessons and local ladies provided a lavish tea, with praise for the district RSL branch’s fine organization.
Fixtures list for the Nora fork Toodyay Football Association runs from May to August with matches including Towns, Union, East Northam, Toodyay, Australs, West Northam, Federals, Joy and Warriors. Players must obtain registration forms from the secretary and secure clearances promptly.
Final list of racing dates approved by the Western Australian Racing Association outlines events for May through July at Tuet Club May 8 to May 15 and 22 at Toodyay, Northam June 22 and 24, York July 7 and 14, and Ne Ham and York dates as scheduled. The notice also mentions the Hospital Ball on May 6 and promotions by Jimmy Griffen’s event with first aid for respiratory illnesses.
Local notes recap Toodyay Hospital Ball success potential. A non participant achieved an unexpected feat at Macea Sports at Ease. Sunday bus delays spark resident complaints. A young town figure receives a farewell soon. May Montesole Lisie Meek Xay David Lyle and Josephine Kemp to headline novelty entertainment. Toodyay Race Club reports over fifty nominations for May 15 meeting. Hockey marks show lack of local interest after Wednesday match canceled due to Ranges not fielding a team.
Editorial notice from The Toodyay Herald inviting subscribers and advertisers to pay in advance for yearly, weekly issues and urging club secretaries to forward activity reports promptly. Includes a seasonal verse and a Woods Peppermint Cure advertisement, with printing details by G A Fergus in Toodyay.
A speaker claims a cure for Toxic Paralysis in sheep at Wingelly on March 13, detailing seven years of study and a 1931 discovery. He asserts success with 1,209 to 1,600 sheep kept on his property and argues current veterinary views underestimate the problem. He references Mr McKenzie Clark and tests at Hai Farm Culham and Bednard Estate East Wagin.
A aged exhortation urges local businessmen to back the newspaper through job printing. It argues that cards dodgers billheads letterheads envelopes and other business printing help the paper pay for setup costs and keep community notices flowing, long term.
M Lloyd won the 1 mile event from Show Ground to Culham road return as H Sith aided outward with Lloyd. W Chitty challenged near home while A Ferguson Charleton remained in close pursuit. Fastest time posted by Lloyd at 34 20 with competitors Larkman Ferguson Chin Charleson and G Ferguson among the starters.
The editor invites district reports on agriculture stock social and sporting events. Readers are urged to forward notes promptly to keep the district newspaper bright and up to date. Fresh news is preferred for timely publication.
A long list of local officials and groups is recorded for Toodyay, including government members, hospital staff, postmaster, teachers, police, fire brigade, clubs, societies, and church ministers. Names cover district hospital, schools, station, agriculture society, banks, and voluntary associations with officers and secretaries.
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Four juniors contested a four mile race after the senior event. M Leeder and G Page, both from the scratch mark, rode well to take first and second places and showed they would hold their own in open company with a bit more exposure. Results: M Leeder ser. La, G Page ser. La. Other starters: N Smith, Sid J Stahan.
The Victoria Plains Road Board election for the South Ward finished with Mr. H. Lambert defeating Truman by 137 votes to 36. Lambert secured a clear victory in the contest, returning to represent the ward.
Fans await the matchup featuring Max Montesole and El sie Mackay with details hinted at by adot. The brief note signals an upcoming event centered on the two figures, inviting readers to seek full particulars.
Weeds promotion extols peppermint products for coughs and colds and invites support for a hospital ball on May 5. The brief notes a social event and community fundraiser as part of a downtown campaign.
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