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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
4
Vacant possession in about four weeks. Large brick dwelling in a central position with nice lawns gardens fruit trees garage and sheds sewered. Furniture optional. Applications for inspection to Woorricks Newsagency Northam. Open two weeks.
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Community notes report several moves and celebrations in Mundaring including births and engagements. Mr and Mrs Congdon welcome a baby daughter while Mr and Mrs G West relocate to Wongan Hills. Jealous best wishes to upcoming marryings and sympathy to Mr Adams family.
Parkerville defeated Mundaring at home with a strong second half surge. The crowd enjoyed ideal conditions as Parkerville pulled away after halftime for a comfortable win. Best players included W Bates D Campbell K Clarke for Parkerville and K Duff J Tillbrook C Baker for Mundaring.
Mundaring Rifle Club held a shoot last Sunday at the 300 yards range. Scores show R Johnson 41 47, R Thompson 30 15 45, D McKenna 33 7 40, A Vietnam 35 8 42, M K Brown 34 6 40, A Potter 33 15 48, F L Leighton 28 15 43. Club trophy won by A Patton.
Richard Dimbleby, a leading BBC commentator, felt unwell during rehearsals for a TV program. He pressed on after coughing fits and fever, aided by makeup to cover spots, while fearing chickenpox as his child also suffered. He eventually went home to rest.
The Anglican Church held a Friday night dance in the local hall with a good crowd. Joon Criddle returned from Narrogin for the weekend. Warn had a Friday motor accident with minor injuries and three stitches. Jim Higgins improves after Hollywood Hospital operation. Mrs J Farrell senior celebrated her birthday. Mrs C Ball holidaying in the South-West. Maxine Payne visiting from Capel staying with the Warns. Nutty Dalton also celebrated a birthday. Footballers traveled to Herne Hill and lost to a strong home team. R Herbert was Sawyer's best.
A West Perth wedding at St Marys Celin Street on May 5 joined Miss Aliss Kaye Wereth and Mr Prank Lovey. The bride wore ivory linen with lace, and the couple planned a Albany honeymoon before returning to Sulaco. Guests included Mrs Wyborn Parker and Mrs Belle Watson.
In a BBC program, film star David Niven recalls almost failing the Navy entrance and then Sandhurst selection. He describes a veterinary exam with officers and a biting horse, noting thrush misinterpretation and a bite that steered him toward infantry service.
Germination of swh-clover remains remarkable with even, thick growth as lambing continues and more fields plant sub-clover this season. The Baker's Hill Progress Association AGM on 8th elected retiring officers, discussed pasture formation, and planned a Field Day on July 16 at W. F. Cook's farm while inviting a landholder to next meeting. The Baker's Hill FUN Golf Club opened the season with trophies presented for 1949. prizes went to L Mannion, G Upper, L Moon, and others as Mr. Les Oystin presided and thanked donors and associates. Visitors included A R G Hawke MLA. season opener marked with driving off and several events, with next week's competitions to begin. Notable visitors and locals were noted, with extended remarks on orchard work in Lower Chittering and recent holidays in Belmont and Clackline.
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