Rain brings modest relief as WA population tops 462,461
A welcome rain fell through the week, exceeding an inch by Thursday morning. O H Martin was treated at Northam Hospital after a load of super phosphate fell during a loading accident. The latest State Statistician figures show Western Australia’s population at 462,461 as of December 31, with 1324 more births than deaths but departures easing net growth.
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O. H. Martin
Northam Hospital
S. Bennett
Western Australia
May 7 Services and Mass Timetable for Toodyay and Surrounds
On May 7 Toodyay hosts Holy Communion at 8.00 a.m and 11.00 a.m. Evensong at 7.30 p.m. Booart School gathers Holy Communion at 10.30 a.m. CULHAM offers Evensong at 2.30 p.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS times: Toodyay 8.00 a.m Jennacubbine 10.00 a.m. METHODIST TOODYAY holds Divine Worship at 3.00 p.m. preached by Rev. Hollands.
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Toodyay
Holy Communion
Booart School
Hollands
Mothers' Union Festival at St Stephen's Church
The St Stephen's Church of England Mothers' Union hosted visitors from surrounding districts for a festival. Attendees included Rev F G O'Halloran, former rector of Toodyay, and Mrs O'Halloran. Special services were held, and a day of morning tea lunch and tea was enjoyed by about 200 people.
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St. Stephen's
Melbourne Ad Promotes Invention for Hair Loss and Weight Loss
A 1930s Melbourne classified style ad markets a private use vacuum helmet and vacuum disc pads for hair loss baldness and dry scalp along with a weight reducing health building product. It claims a free trial and advice and mentions a 50 price and a 25 linen inc Co established in 1933 at Richmond Station Melbourne.
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AMAIL
Mair
Linen Inc Co
Richmond Station
Melbourne
Hale School wins Head of the River Race in close finish
Hale School took the inter-school Head of the River Race on Monday morning in a dramatic finish, overtaking Aquinas College in the final yards by a canvas. Guildford Grammar School placed third and Scotch College finished last. The mile time was 5 min 20 sec. In the half mile Old Boy's Eight event Guildford won, with Scotch College second, Hale third, and Aquinas last.
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Hale School
Aquinas College
Guildford Grammar School
Scotch College
Guildford
Hale
Aquinas
Gifts for Mothers Day at Hillbrick and Son
A display of chocolates toffee biscuits and other confectionery crafted as gifts for Mothers Day. The items are presented as suitable offerings for those remembering May 14 and seeking handsome presents.
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Messrs Hillbrick and Son
Toodyay Militia Unit Trains in Northam on Tuesday
The Toodyay Militia Unit traveled to Northam for training at the centre. While there they were supplied with rifles bayonets cartridge belts water bottles knapsacks and a near future delivery of uniforms.
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Toodyay
Northam
Printed and published every Friday by Crosbie at Stirling Terrace
A brief notice states that the publication appears weekly on Fridays with imprint listing R. W. Crosbie as publisher at Stirling Terrace. The fragment indicates a periodical product tied to that address and publisher.
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R. W. Crosbie
Stirling Terrace
Re ‘Gu
Society Siftings From the Din of Duncas
Mr and Mrs Errington returned from holidays last week. Mr Watkins, relieving SM, has been transferred to Wongan Hills. Mr H Dorizei celebrated his birthday last Saturday. Rev G O Halloran and Mrs O Halloran visiting Toodyay staying with Miss Whitield. Mrs E Wing traveled with Rev Dr Goody to Perth to consult an optician due to eye trouble. A truck driven by G Dorizzi with C Hillbrick skidded near Chipper’s Leap at Greenmount and fell 13 feet over the embankment. occupants escaped serious injury. Mr Harry Maitland took delivery of a new Austin 8 tourer last Friday. if its performance matches its appearance, Harry has shown good judgment.
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Mrs. Errington
Watkins
Wongan Hills
E. Wing
Dr. Goody
Perth
G. Dorizzi
C. Hillbrick
Chipper
Harry Maitland
Harry
Military Ball Brings Toodyay Light Horse Praise and Profit
The annual Toodyayroth Light Horse troop ball drew about 300 attendees at Town Hall with visitors from surrounding districts and metro area. Uniforms and gowns lit the room as black and gold streamers and greenery decorated the hall. supper ran in four sittings. Lieut. Clarkson introduced Colonel A H Sweetapple who urged continued public support. dancing ran until 2 am with profits around £7 Screened by the Country Women’s Association and Garrison Artillery orchestra, the night featured Lambeth Walk and Palace Glide.
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Toodyayroth Light Horse
Country Women’s Association
Garrison Artillery
Clarkson
Toodyay Troop
A. H. Sweetapple
C.O
16Th
Light Horse
Sweetapple
Toodyay
Debating Society Sparks Full House in Toodyay Hall
The Tood yay Literary and Debating Society hosted a Northam versus Toodyay debate on a colonial Germany topic. The Toodyay team won 86 to 63 after adjudicator Mr. Reidel praised the negative side for clearer, more concise arguments.
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Toodyay Literary and Debating Society
Northam
Toodyay
Germany
Reich
Northamn
H.C. 5
Colebatch
G. C Curlewis
RK. B. James
Tok
Goody
Messrs
HS. Campbell
T. F. Watkins
Riedel
Reidel
Tondyay
Golf flag event winners named Campbell and Mrs Williams
A flag competition concluded Sunday with winners Mr Campbell and Mrs Ray Williams. This Sunday an 18 hole stroke round is scheduled and the committee extends a cordial invitation to prospective members.
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Campbell
Ray Willams
Toodyay Hockey Opens Season In Drawn Showdown
The Toodyay Hockey Association opened its season with Rovers versus Pirates, finishing 2 all. Umpire W Clarke-Hall officiated. Scorers were Rovers Mere Pirates G Smith and A Sinclair. Best players included L Markey E Meredith Mrs Watson for Rovers and B Leeder B Donegan G Smith He Thompson for Pirates.
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Toodyay Hockey Association
Rovers
Pirates
W. Clarke-Hall
Mere Pirates
G. Smith
A. Sinclair
L Markey
E. Meredith
Watson
B. Leeder
B. Donegan
He Thompson
Progressive Bridge Tournament Invites Entrants
A towel bre tournament will start soon with competitors playing matches at their chosen homes to suit convenience. The event, in aid of CWA Lunés, is organized by Mrs Hulbrick and invites further entries.
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C.W.A
Hillbrick
CWA
Lunés
Hulbrick
Toodyay Convent High School Breaks Up For Winter Vacation
The Toodyay Convent High School ended term on Thursday and the State School will close today Friday for the winter vacation.
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Toodyay Convent
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