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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
6
Mortality among horses rises with increased reliance on tractors, reflecting age and poor feeding practices. Digestive and stomach issues appear from dry feeding, with risk of ruptures, while colic and dental problems affect older animals. Preventive regimens and improved stable management urged.
A reader describes cattle deaths from bone chewing and a soilborne germ Basillus Parabotellinus affecting cattle sheep rabbits. Early symptoms include difficulty drinking and feeding. eventual organ failure and immobility. Treatment seems ineffective. emphasis on prevention via mineral licks bone meal and salt and removing old carcasses.
From the Chief of Habinite guidance urges winter fumigation to control rabbits during the breeding pause. Rabbits shelter in warrens, making them vulnerable to fumigants like carbon bisulphide and cyanide, with machines priced from £2 5s. Authorities stress widespread fumigation rather than summer poison use to curb damage and prevent regrowth.
The opening match showed rising public enthusiasm and improvements in local clubs after last season’s two foreign prohibitions. West Toodyay beat Toodyay 6 6 to 6 6 with brisk wind aiding scoring, while standout players included Dempster and the Sinclair brothers for West Toodyay and Kingston Giles Gooden for Toodyay.
Members of the Toodyay Rifle Club challenged W Cleasby for the Mile Tie Pin on Sunday amid rough conditions. Leary faced light showers while W Lee surprised by scoring 33 off the rule, winning the pivotal score.
Next Sunday's game will be played at Toodyay ground with Want Toodyay facing Bolgart. Wests are strong while the visitors have a tough opening match worth watching. A. J. pacer will officiate at Central Umpirs.
A 12 mile idleap road race on the Toodyay course was slowed by rain heavy roads. A Ferguson led early but both he and A Parker crashed near Duke Street and Stirling Terrace and withdrew. M Lloyd and Ly Chittyching were 200 yards behind, with Lehana B. also active. Lloyd finished first with 20 weeks, Chitty 20 weeks, and H Smith among others. Fastest time noted as 43 minutes by Lloyd.
In good weather the hockey association games were played on Wednesday. Kookaburras defeated Robine on the shale ground. Kingfishers led by Sungle won 32 to 0. Also note an advertisement for Weeds Great Peppermint Cure For la lu q ne Col ds.
Labour Day opening marks the start of the 1932 golf season at Toodgay Links with a strong membership drive. Chairman Janion Pollitt spoke as the club president inaugurated the season and a mixed foursomes event preceded an 18‑hole stroke competition for ladies and gents starting at 2 pm. Fixture list outlines matches through August with York and Goomalling on the schedule.
The Toodyay Hospital Board met in the Road Board chambers with full attendance. The session approved a net profit of 4201 pounds for the year and accepted a competitive quote for hospital sheeting. The committee thanked the ladies and reported the fundraising appeals have secured sufficient funds to proceed with new equipment and district health improvements.
A report on a concert staged by the Towdyayay Social Club at Apal suth shows total income of £23 15 2 and receipts totaling £19 1 6 from the box plan plus £1 11 6 from programmes and £36 6 0 from advertising. Expenditure items include fireman, clothing, advertising, programmes, decorations and sundries with a total outlay of £36 6 0. Donations amounting to £411 177 were handed to Toodyay Hospital Committee and Toodyay Sub branch of the RSL.
At Wire Mall in Mundaring Agricultural Hall a Wool Week event concluded with Miriam Cahill named district representative. She wore a beige wool crepe de chine outfit with a bolero, pleated skirt, and wool-design accents. Harry Walker led the proceedings and spoke on Wool Week objectives.
Nive Wheatley daughter of Mrs A B Wheatley of Mr Laney married Dr C B Castill of Toodyay on Wednesday evening April 6. Dean Moore officiated as bridal party entered the church. Miss Juan Wheatley attended in ivy and violet silk. After the ceremony Mrs Wheatley hosted guests at the Palace Hotel with black georgette attire and fresh pink georgette accents. The couple began a tour of the South West by car, bride in wine coloured frock and matching velour hat.
Grace Waters youngest daughter of the late Mrs. Waters of Toodyas and John Charles Mens eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mens of Kalgoorlie married at Kalrimony by the Hav Fr Prendiville. After the reception the couple left by car for a honeymoon tour to Albany.
Vera Irene Saggers youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs N Saggers Mingen sw and Thomas William Lee youngest son of Mr and Mrs F W Lee of Tondyay were united in holy matrimony by Rev A Schroeder. The bride wore pale pink satin with matching hat and carried pink roses. Best man S G Laifeottns attended. Reception at Mr Mee El home.
The Toodyay Branch held its regular meeting on April 26 with President Mrs. Miller presiding. Arrangements were made for an upcoming children's dance on May 20 featuring plain refreshments, draw tickets for boys and girls, and novelty events for adults.
The Bolgart branch of the U VWA is directing attention to a Floral and Industrial Exhibition to be held on Saturday September 24. A good program has been drawn up and schedules will be available from Secretary Mrs C Martin in a few days. The dance in the evening will be especially attractive.
Mr Helena leads the Progress Association in improvements at the local Post Office and essential road repairs. The Road Bound plant operates nearby as Tevaa participates in patent and civic announcements, while sporting materials for football, library replenishment, and garden supplies are noted.
Agricultural shows with dates in September and October are listed by town and day. The notes include Meckering, York, Northam, Wongan Hills, Toodyay, Beverley, and others, with sightings of slight misprints and a mention of Woods Great Cure First aid for Coughs and Influenza.
The Kondut Race Meeting on a sunny Saturday in April saw three silver cup prizes awarded for athletic and horse events. Ballido School earned the school cap with 4 points while Kondut placed second and third. Committees led by A. L. Craig and J. Craig organized a lavish ball with decorative displays and a distant notice from government officials.
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