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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
1
The waste paper committee asks all to save paper and cardboard for salvage. The first consignment of about 15 units was sent to Messrs Hillbrick and Son, who operate the receiving depot. Bags are available from Mr Hillbrick for collectors starting with a full bag.
Reminder from the hon. secretary Mr. E. H. Floyd that donations are welcome for the Ambulance Purchase Scheme. The amount in hand is rising and the Sub-Centre Committee hopes for full cooperation in the final effort.
An advertisement appears from W. M. Jess Lid Ioomalling detailing a local business offer. The notice underscores services and contact information for potential customers in the town.
The Missions to Seamen in Western Australia celebrates the opening of the Eastern Seamen's Hostel in Fremantle. Funded by local and overseas donors, the £5,000 project exceeds its goal to provide exclusive meals and accommodation for eastern seamen in line with their religious needs. The venture honors the sacrifices of over 30,000 British and allied seamen in the war and aims to foster interfaith goodwill and international harmony.
In Passing Seen home on leave the last few days were F Messenger and S Rob inson. Stan has got over a patch of illness and seems to be well on deck again as his football display testifies. The Town Hall pictures show growing popularity of Mr Lucas’s talkie. Toodyay crowds queued for admission highlighting revived hall interest.
The report notes a deterioration in food imports during the war and a return toward self sufficiency. It states Britain has moved from about 40 percent self sufficiency before the war to 70 percent now, reflecting changes in supply and production.
In the second season match at Toodyay Showground on Sunday Toodyay defeated the Northam visitors by 86 to 88 points after leading all game. Goal kickers included B Markey 4 and Gillespie 2 among others.
A Sunday afternoon match at Toodyay Showground pits the Old Boys against the Young Boys in a keen contest. A collection will aid patriotic funds as spectators enjoy an entertaining game.
Talkie News highlights a Monday program at Lucas Pictures Toodyay Town Hall featuring Deanna Durbin in The Amazing Mrs Holloway and a mystery Eyes of the Underworld with Lon Chaney and Richard Dix. Thursday promises another big double feature with posters guiding patrons.
Over three weeks junior cyclists revived racing with a 3 mile heat course to Lloyds Crossing. First heat results saw Geo. Syred win with P. Smith second and H. Syred third and fastest. Second heat ranked H. Syred first with W. Chitty second and a third place. Third heat with B. Markey first, J. Cox second, T. Fleay third and H. Syred fastest overall.
Jim Powell leaves Toodyay for Port Hedland and is replaced by Geo Caeger who transfers from Goomalling. Guard Stan Jordan returns to Toodyay for the holiday season and is well liked by many friends.
Mr J McGill presided over a May 3 meeting with strong attendance. Motions to be sent to Head Office include forming a single farmers organisation via road boards meetings, pushing wool price to 18d per lb, and appointing a full time vermin inspector by road boards with compulsory employment.
Sunday May 7th is the dth Sunday after Easter with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Evensong at 7.30 p.m. Confirmation by His Grace the Lord Archbishop at 3 p.m. There are no services in other centres. A gathering with tea follows the service in the CWA Hall to welcome the Archbishop.
Mr J A Dobson notes renewed public interest in Calingiri after moving to Northam. Road Board Secretary Mr Rogers is praised, while Ben Edmonds wins the vacancy contest over Bert Hill. Farewells to soldiers returning to camp occur, and talks of reviving the Agricultural Society emerge as Calingiri shows renewed vigor.
May 14 marks Rogation Sunday with services at 5th Sunday after Easter. Morning hymns include Ho Senn at Toodya, 10 oclock Mattins at Clackline, and 11 oclock Mattins at Baker's Hill.
May dates outline church services across Toodyay Culham Bolgart. May 18 at 9 30 am Holy Communion Toodyay. May 21 at 8 am Hoy Communion Toodyay for first confimations. 9 45 am Holy Communion Culham. 11 30 am Holy Communion Bolgart.
Rev. J. L. Ford will conduct no services in Toodyay Parish this Whitsunday weekend with Goomalling as the meeting point for parishioners seeking guidance and prayer.
A new steel lifeboat with a double thickness asbestos canopy is designed for oil tankers and can carry 33 passengers. Britain's coast is watched round the clock by Coastguards who saved over 1,000 lives during wartime, though life saving is harder under war conditions with reduced lighting and signaling.
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