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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
4
A fragmented report outlines the Kew Tralie Act provisions, fees, and enforcement. It mentions licensing, exemptions, and the impact on local residents, transport, and trade. Names and precise places are unclear due to poor OCR.
A damaged newspaper fragment outlines a local public sale action with readable items naming officials and the sale context, though many details are unclear and some names appear garbled. The readable bits suggest a municipal or regional notice about a sale process and involved authorities.
Victoria Plains Road board minutes detail May meeting actions including balance sheet approval, inspector reports, and staff costs. Deliberations cover equitable rates, relief work access to funds, and planned road work on Anspach and Gabalong boundary areas amid disputes over costs and estimates.
A fragmented record describes a meeting of farmers and ratepayers after tea, with discussion of annual accounts, withdrawals, and the urgent need to reduce rates. Participants questioned drastic cuts, standardizing land value for range, and fairness as several ratepayers faced high bills while others paid little. The board stressed limited funds and essential services, urging prudent spending and cautious reductions amid financial strain.
The Government Stallion Subsidy Scheme invites applications from individuals seeking subsidies to purchase high‑grade Clydesdale stallions. The government will grant 50 percent of the stallion price up to a limit, with buyers agreeing to keep the stallion in service for at least three years and meet soundness and registration requirements. Submissions should be made to the Royal Agricultural Society or the Department of Agriculture.
The article reviews Huwter's Nurseries and other operations in Western Australia, noting selective pruning, certification efforts, and proposed committees to raise stock quality. It covers inspections, alleged improvements, and concerns from orchardists about drainage, vermin inspectors, and plant health, with officials pledging action and thanks for efforts to stabilize the fruit growing industry.
The article reports a heated Wheat Merchants dispute led by Miling branch pushing to escalate a trading case. It notes refunds demands, legal views, and unity efforts between VA and WG U amid farmer participation, with a Sunday meeting set to review remedies and branch support.
The Country Women’s Association promises a social evening on June featuring Dr. Steaming of Wongan Hills lecturing on Ceylon and Thay with lantern slides. A concert party will provide songs and sketches to boost funds for the local hospital’s maternity and women’s wards, while urging better roads to the district.
In Toodyay On Monday morning Frederick James Garneet a labourer faced charges of committing nuisance in Stirling Terrace on the previous Saturday night. Defendant Vidot appeared and bail was entered.
In a hard fought opening match at West Northam Recreation Ground Toodyay, short on players, lost by a single point to 1930 premiers Norton Unions. Standouts for Toodyay were C Foster and Bird, while Unions led from the first quarter, final score 40 to 39.
A garbled pastiche of football coaching jabs and spectator commentary. Names like Harold K Cytil B Ken L Spec Bunty Laurie D appear as clipped attributions with unclear roles. Overall tone suggests a chaotic local page of remarks and opinions rather than a clear game report.
Next Sunday's game at West Nontham ground features Toodyay and Gra Valley in a four by encounter. The Toodyay squad includes Kingston as captain with Donegan V-C and a 19th man slate. Emergencies list Greg Ferguson Reg Donegan Chapman. On the following Sunday Toodyay travels to ome tor Federals.
On Sunday the 17th Inst Cal Inge players posted a top score of 16.5 for Bolgart against the local eighteen in the season opener. A. Roe was re-elected captain with W. Syred as vice captain, promising good guidance for Bolgart.
Teams from Toodyay State School and the local Boy Scouts met in a Willing encounter. The Scouts fielded only a partial side and were outplayed by the State School, whose players showed superior form. Allen Parker stood out with a strong performance amid a high fouling pace.
The Goomalling association opened May 7 at Goomalling with Goovmailing Austals defeating Jennacubbine 58 to 24. Key players for the winners included Marsi Windfield Sadler Mitchell Lorkser and Jotustea. for the losers Mijisi Il Leeson J Ryan Forward and Lacier. At a May 14 meeting Toodyay Rangers were advised of a May 24 debut against Shamilly Rovers in Guomaking. The Toys team, a Wanderers and Wangadie amalgam, joins League events on Saturdays alongside association players.
The Toodyay Gulf Club held a handicap stroke competition on a Sunday with moderate weather. Notable entrants included Forris, Campbell, Haymes, and Menus among others, with scores listed but partial and unclear due to damaged OCR text.
On Sunday the Goomalling Club visitors travel to Toodyay for a game against locals. Fisy starts at 4 0 0 am. Toodyay fields Ladies Maedames Campbell Husaan Vergueon Haymes Miases Campbel Wroth Whitfield and Gents Messra Campbell Ames Petrie Brewis Batty Christie Ryan and G and C.
In a midweek hockey match Tast Se Kingfishers faced Nunyte in a spirited contest on the Tooway grupe. Nunyte proved victorious in a tight Liga series, adding one more game to the tally as both teams battled for advantage.
Fixture notes indicate Maicher to be played on the ground of the first mentioned team in May. May 47 is cited with Kevhaburcas and K Wshers as involved entities. The garbled text suggests scheduling with local clubs and venues to be confirmed.
A fragmented verse laments blaming the secretary for worker issues and wage disputes. The speaker urges collective action and questions the secretary’s role, suggesting a broader critique of wage denial and labor responsibility.
After a divided tally of five votes to six, the annual show was set to be held under the society’s rules. A secret ballot produced 41 votes for holding the show and 13 against, with approval from the president and others. The decision was announced last week in the agricultural society.
A garbled note asks for submissions with lines like Send it in and We appreciate the paper, urging tips or jokes to fill the paper. It mentions social goals, cars, and army topics in rough, mixed phrases. The text reflects anxious reader engagement and incomplete OCR decoding.
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