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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
1
E W Beard of Culham Siding disputes a misstatement in the Toodyay Herald obituary for Donald Macom. Beard says Macom was employed as stockman by J H Phillips when J C Phillips was a child, urging correction.
Reminder for St John Ambulance Association First Aid Classes to be held on Friday nights in the Rooms of the Toodyay Detachment of the V A D. Classes start at 5 pm sharp. Community members wishing to join should attend or contact class secretary Mr. R Spencer.
On May 7 1944 services in Toodyay include Holy Communion at dawn Mattina and 3 p.m. Confirmation led by His Grace the Lord Archbishop with Evensong at 7 30 pm. No services at other centres. Baker's Hill Clackline Culham Bolgart parishioners join Toodyay for the afternoon ceremony followed by tea in the CWA Hall. All are invited to welcome the Archbishop.
A critical essay argues that wartime controls espouse a national plan akin to Joseph’s coat, but risk eroding individual rights. It laments officials pressuring postwar control, urges genuine good government, protection of the weak, and equality of opportunity over mass planning. It calls for public critique and warns against total authority.
Winter seems to hold sway with fog over the river and chilly mornings. The new roof on St Stephen's Church reflects Vestry work, while an anonymous letter about Anzac Day commemoration is not printed without a signature. The R A A F Air Training Corps reaches nearly 13 000 cadets and 6 000 aircrew among total enrolments.
A number of teenagers were seen visiting relatives over the weekend. Lieut Vern Donegan and his wife were among them. Donegan is famed for East Fremantle football feats and starred in 1938. Spec Sinclair of Swan Districts is noted as a potential teammate. Also listed among Despatches is Acting Set. Robert Charles Ferguson, Charlie Ferguson, son of Toodyay natives, has distinguished himself in a commando unit active in the Islands.
A wide circle of friends witnessed the marriage of Bdr. Rosas King and Letitia Isabelle Dobson at St John s Church Northam on 15 April. The bride wore French silk crepe with white and silver panel and an embroidered net veil. The reception followed at St John s Hall with navy and red decorations and a decorated cake admired by all.
Counting in the Upper House elections shows likely re ness for retiring candidates in Central and East Provinces with Drew Swift Wood Davies named among standings. In Toodyay Talkies a very welcomed recreation resumes with packed crowds on Thursday and Monday, twice weekly screenings in the Town Hall, converting the Store room into a projection room for public amusement.
In the first match of the season at the Show Ground last Sunday Toodyay defeated Calingiri in a low scoring game. Despite no practice runs the play looked good with some players in fine form. Kicking was erratic as Toodyay tallied four majors from 19 shots. The side surged ahead in the third quarter to a 22 point cushion led by T. Fleay Tyson J. Smith and W. Chitty. Calingiri pressed but could not close the gap.
The Toodyay WA branch of the Country Women’s Association met April 27 at the Association Hall Stirling Terrace. A large attendance included many new and intending members. Officers elected: President Mrs D Hillbrick, Vice Presidents Mesdames K Lambert and M Gadsden, Secretary Mrs L H Davies, Treasurer Mrs E G Hassan. Members were urged to join. the branch supports V A O C and has lent part of its premises to them.
All members of the Toodyay Unit are advised a parade will be conducted at the Toodyay Show ground north at 9.30 a.m. All are to attend.
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