Obituary and local notes from a Western Australia town
A notice reports the death of Jane Lahiff at Royal Perth Hospital on May 8 at age 77. The item also records school holidays, local residents, and various small community events including hospital stays, holidays, and a truck fire incident near Red Hill road with efforts to extinguish. Numerous names appear in short vignettes about daily life.
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Renate
Jane Lahiff
Royal Perth Hospital
Der
Ray Smith
Miss Isay
Red Hill
Will Mitchell
Land For Housing Required In Toodyay Townsite
A Toodyay committee led by W. L. Kinson surveyed the townsite on Wed May 3 and selected land capable of building 46 houses. The State Co has been asked to acquire this land at the earliest date possible.
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Sele Meuins Commienon Bas
Aueaeeery
Toodyay
W. L. Kinson
Wed
State Co
Avon River Conference on Soil Erosion Action
The York Municipal Council and York Road Board plan a joint conference with local authorities to address soil erosion. A prior similar meeting at Northam in recent years is cited as a successful model for coordination.
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York Municipal Council
York Road Board
Northam
Toodyay Road Board backs tannin factory drive
The Toodyay Road Board, led by Mr. Marr, supports the Tannin Extract project by Industrial Extracts Ltd. The aim is a timber based housing program with a tannin factory in operation within about two years and strong board cooperation to secure housing campansion permits. Minister Thorn is informed of discussions and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrusion Sonty
Toodyay Road
Thorn
M.L.A
Lindsay Thorn
Department of Lands
Perth
Industrial Extracts Ltd
H. V. Marr
Toodyay
Marr
Toodyay Beats Chidlow In Narrow Football Win
In a tight match Toodyay defeated Chidlow 13.7 to 9.4 with strong second and final quarters. J Watson led Toodyay with eight, while W Davies starred for Chidlow and Mundaring defeated Mt Helena with 28 behinds to 11.
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Tood Yay
C Low
Toody
J. Watson
R. Cook
W. Chitty
Lee
J. Smith
M. ‘McInerney
Ben Mar
Lloyd
Mundaring
P, Semnecn
Housing plan seeks 40 new state tenancy houses
The speaker urges housing to accommodate operatives and key personnel, noting a minimum need for 40 houses and counting current State tenancy applicants. He cites efforts to support a decentalized industry and reports recommendations for suitable land have been submitted to the State Housing Commission for action.
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State Housing Commission
Rain records show substantial spring rainfall in Toodyaymo
Readings reveal heavy rainfall in April and May with a total of 189 points by May 10. Vandals interfered May 2 by filling the glass with sand, affecting measurements. The year began with 8 points in January, improving on last year’s pace but still below prior totals.
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Toodyaymo
Community Notice on Ink Writing and Guarantee
Contributors urged to write clearly in ink on one side of the paper only and to sign as Reanaron ot Sener as guarantee of good faith per the notice.
Mr H V Marr Visits Toodyay Road Board
Mr H V Marr called on the secretary at the Toodyay Road Board last week with his wife and daughter. His main concern is housing for his staff when his factory opens. He states a minimum need of 40 houses.
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H. V. Marr
Toodyay Road Board
Mr. Marr
E Ted
Toodyay Rifle Club Cancellations and Next Week's Range
Weather cancels last Sunday's events at Toodyay Rifle Club. It was a practice day so competitors are unimpeded. The 600 yard range and hands gun aggregates shift to next Sunday with starting time at 9 30.
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Chidlow Pevess
Reet
Troe
Yao
Matt
N'Poth
Toodyay Ee
Chidlow
Toodyay
Kalamunda
Pig Market Report From Northam Market Sale
Pig Market Elder Smith Co limited yarded and sold 712 pigs at Northam on Tuesday April 18. An excellent selection of trade pigs and stores. values firm to previous market. Choppers heavy £15 to £15 6d, medium £10 to £15, bacone rs heavy £12 to £14, mediums £10 to £12, lights £8 10s to £10 10s. Porkers heavy £6 15s to £7 15s, medium £5 10s to light £0 0s, slips £3 10s to £5 5s, weaners 60s to TBs.
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Ongee
Keibel Lee
Lynette Chitty Tan
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Jock Hassen
Peter McLarty
Mr. Bilis
Leo Thompson
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Lee Steere
Hilometes
Edna Hunt
North Perth
Barney Smart
Mt. Lawley
Mr. Miller
Clackline
R. Paddy Bowles
Bill Rosine
Posty
Ronnie Chant
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Lucas Pictures
Mgms
Kathryn Grayson
Jose Iturbi
Mario Lanza
Road Board Welcome
BH. C. McKenna
Country News
Ender Formal
Mr. H. V. Marr
Toodyay Rifle Club
J. Gribble
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E. J. Dorizzi
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