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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1935
Page
6
A pamphlet discusses handwritten notices versus printed window cards for promotions. It outlines price tiers for window cards, changes to admission prices, and color coding of tickets, noting additional charges for back-of-ticket printing and sales tax. It argues printed notices attract more attention and may yield better results, despite higher costs.
Excellent entries have been received for the six event programme to be conducted by the Toodyay race club on Wednesday. The first race, the Toodyay Valley Plate of six furlongs, attracts a field of runners including Lily and Jeri with distant chances for others. Top contenders in the Maiden Stakes include Jortoga, Luu Match, and Erguteukos, in a seven race card featuring Rock Upan Hack and Stoote as notable entrants.
The 12 mile road race along Culham road saw A Ferguson secure victory after a near stumble by rival Charleson. M Lloyd posted the fastest time, while Ferguson beat G Ferguson in the sprint for third. H Smith and M Liesch had a tight finish, judged a dead heat for fifth.
After the junior race a boys event over four miles followed. Terry Cassidy, a small newcomer, finished second despite a fall and a brief run up the cemetery hill. G Leeder won in five minutes as the final time. Other starters included M Leeder, G Page, made K Donegan, and B Mur. Cup points rewarded consistency in junior races with placements: First two points, Third one, Fastest time one. All sixteen and under were eligible to wait. Most participants lack experience, but the field shows potential for the State Junior Championship, last year won by A Barron of York.
The schedule lists matches from May to August across Northam York Toodyay leagues. Teams include Towns Federals Unions Australs Warriors York and Toodyay, with venues in East Northam West Northam York Toodyay and varied dates such as May 5 May 36 June 2 June y June 6 June 23 June 30 July 14 and August 4.
Saturday evening the Country Women’s Association branch at Calingiri held a town hall concert. District MLA P D Ferguson travelled 200 miles to preside, praising social activity and urging women to join for mutual support. The event featured local and visiting performers, dancing, and a generous supper, raising funds for a rest room project.
Fragmentary note from the Toodyay Herald asks for district reports on agriculture social and sporting events. It encourages timely notes and promises a brighter publication with fresh news.
A compiled list of district figures including Mr Leboze as Who's Who member, Toodyay road board members with Jam Pollitt as chairman, hospital and school staff, postmaster W A Villiers, station master W Stewart, and police chief Williams. Also notes Toodyay agricultural society keeper T Doogan and bank official H S Pais.
A fragment lists Toodyay club bodies and officers including T. F. Christie, V. Wasley, Mise M. Secretary, J. G. Bases, H. Allock, F. Kenly, K D Les, H. Carries, N. Millar, W. Potter, N. Clarke, and H. C. Woods. It also mentions church leaders Rev. F. G. O Har, Rev. Collins, and Rev. J Johnston.
A brief notice invites advertisers to place ads in the Herald, noting its growing audience and broad reach across the region. The goal is to connect products and services with a large, attentive readership.
A May 13 dunes gathering features the Srace Club with Staven's orchestra performing. Prices are moderate and suitable for attendees.
Last Sunday the Toodyay Raffle Club compared j over the 500 and 600 yard ranges for the Emn Trophy. Next Sunday See yard conditions. The Reserve Rifle Club will fire a match with Toodyay at Toodyay. The following Sunday Toodyay Club will travel to Midland Junction for a match with Midland and Bellevue.
An advertisement from Toodyay promotes Weeds' Great Peppermint Cure as first aid for coughs colds and influenza. It also notes a Toodyay Race Club Dance on May 15 with moderate prices and Stevens' orchestra The item is printed by G Ferguson at the Lord yay Herald office in Toodyay.
Anglican church notices announce Jubile Sunday services with Holy Communion in the morning. A Tuesday Mayry event features Toversong. The Ladies Guild is also listed for upcoming activities.
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