21 May 1948
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
1
The club outlines a six round season with two delegates per club, a semi final and final. Members listed include H Rawyner and J Evans among officials. Upcoming fixtures feature Newcastle Victoria and Freemasons in May and June, with many players registered across clubs.
Stevan cyclists battled for glory with B Cleasby narrowly leading Ellery Murphy and Lloyd. Cleasby dominated the home race to extend his points lead to 11 while Davies and Lloyd trailed for second. Senior race followed with Patten defeating Geaty as riders aim to boost weekly events.
An American tourist in Paris struggles with school French while attempting to order luncheon. After a confused menu study he asks for consommé royal and a piece of burr but is met with a blunt apology and a helper who cannot speak better French.
Early light conditions with clear visibility and light steady wind favored shooters. Frank Cook led with 67 total over 500 and 600 yard ranges, ahead of R. Twine 65 and L. Bradford 64. top scores at 500 yards included B Prince 32 and Haywood 30. Next Sunday a 7 shot over each 500 and 600 yard range will be held for the spoon prize.
Enthusiasts gather at Toodyay Golf Club as greens at hole 4 receive improved bunkers under J. Parkins supervision. C. H. Prince tops the stroke competition with 84, 21, 63. A general meeting elected for the 1948 season names Sir Ernest Lee-Steere as president and J. J. Parkins as vice captain among officers and committee members.
A fragment shows a wife addressing her husband, offering to admit fault if he concedes she is right, reflecting a tense or playful domestic exchange. The text is incomplete and lacks context.
In Toodyay, the Rovers defeated the Pirates 2 to 1 with D Chitty and Pat Manany scoring for Rovers and N Wroth for Pirates. A football match followed where men were defeated by the girls 0 2. The day closed with a card evening at C W A Hall led by Bridge winner Mrs J Smith Euchre winner Mr A Parker and Rummy winner Mrs W Chant.
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