May Races Attract Crowd Despite Early Rain
The May meeting drew a good crowd at Toodyay despite morning rain. Beetlower edged a tight finish over Bay well in the Newcastle Sprint heats and Calvigiri Handicap races saw Metter's Glory and Pam Dean win in close contests. Vestris won the Newcastle Sprint (1) and (2) with strong runs, while Postmaster and Western Sun drew strong betting as the meeting closed with the Calvigiri Handicap (2) triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay Race Club
All” Bay
Prudleiss
Buntine Lady
Loredano
Pinjarra
Ingram
Vestris
Newcastle
Sandeen
Postmaster
Western Sunnigera
Ace Itorah
Nonce Pe Ae
Metter’s Glory
Pomotto
Rifle Club Visit to Bushmead for Picnic Shoot
The Bloodyay Club joined Bellevue hosts at Bushmead for a friendly picnic shoot. Fifteen riflemen and eleven ladies attended. a tie occurred between Toodyay and Bellevue teams. Key scores included Keg Twine 110 and Asec Chitty 114 with handicaps, and H Littley 113 for Bellevue. A return match is planned for the last Sunday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beman
Toodyay Jusi
Bellevue
Ld-Men
Toodyay
Eg Twine
Reg
Keg Twine
Asec Chitty
Toodyay and Calingiri Hockey Teams Draw Again
In a second season clash the Toodyay and Calingiri hockey sides finished 2-all. Scorers were D Chitty with two for Toodyay and D Bain with two for Calingiri. best players included J Ohde D Chitty L Ohde B Robinson for Toodyay and P Campbell D Bain K Lambert for Calingiri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
Calingiri
D. Chitty
D. Bain
J. Ohde
L. Ohde
B. Robinson
Calvigiri
P. Campbell
B. Bain
K. Lambert
Toodyay Herald Offers Job Printing Services
The Toodyay Herald advertises for all classes of job printing including brochures posters and letterheads. It promotes reliable service and timely completion for local businesses and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Toodyay Herald
Toodyay Diversified Legacy of Notable Locals and Events
A reflective piece recounts Toodyay’s notable figures from medicine and law to governance and sport. It notes Dr Daniel Connor and Dr Michael Connor, Judge J L Walker, Speaker Timothy Quinlan, Major Hickinbotham, and civic tales of Beere and Glass. It also recalls Moondyne Joe, telegraph pole safety, a fatal accident, and a Bolgart brumby show horse with lasting local impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
Daniel Connor
Michael Connor
Perth Public Hospital
J. L. Walker
Supreme Court
Perth
Western Australia
Old Town
Crown
New Road
Stirling Terrace
Clinton-street
J. T. Reilly
North West
T. Reilly
Northam Advertiser
Legislative Assembly
Timothy Francis Quinlan
Hickinbotham
Aden
Beere
Wattening
Charis Glass
Moorekine
Freemasons
Moondyne Joe
Jumperdine
Millard
Jim Ellery
Bolgart
Frank Weise
Australia
Mr. Middleton
South Australia
Adelaide
Mobiltote disrupts Stirling Street power for race day
Mobiltote arriving in Toodyay for Wednesday races caused a mishap late Tuesday when a large tote struck a wire brace, snapping a main pole and cutting power to hotels barber shops and other businesses for about twelve hours. Road Board workers erected a new pole to restore supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobiltote
Toodyay
Stirling Terrace
Victoria Hotel
Road Board
Duncan Ross to Advise National Film Board of Canada
Joe Duncan Ross renowned BBC television script writer takes a six month role as scenario adviser with the National Film Board of Canada. He will study American television before starting the appointment and aims to support Canada’s developing TV industry, after a career in stage and film. He lives near London with his wife and four children under the Alexandra Palace mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Ross
BBC Television
National Film Board of Canada
Canada
Ross
BBC
Paul Botha
Scot
London
Alexandra Palace
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Beetlower
Tinarkins
Avon Mdu
Kingley
Gi. Davies
C. Hayes
J. Ingram
R. Ransome
Ginger Boy
Bennett
Bright Tulip
Schiller
Trimble
Golden Air
Kluge
Dundagee
Cox
Prince
S.o
J. Findlay
Car
Torch Bearer
B. Duggan
Pantonia
G. Davies
Mattie
Viney
Ealatty
McSwain
Outbreak
Crocos
Flight Control
Kraemaer
Langley Lass
Sanopian
Aslan
Head
Len Newcastle
C. Schiller
Gay Olive
Chesslyn
CG. Cox
Mark Royal
Bridgeonna
Euphemous
Sanoleen
Randaletia
Gay
Ban Queen
R. Crocos
J. Aslan
Dainty Flight
Little Lad
Schumann
Western Sunshine
Lad
San Queen
Calvigiri Hp
Melter
Pamdean
Q. Kluge
Farrell
Bushmead
H. Littley
Toodyay and
Calinigri
Evan
Victoria
Otto
Victor G. C. Riseley
Commonwealth
Ted Scally
Brumby
Dinmobilises
Lugal Pictures
Erroll Flyn
Alexis Smith
Kings Row
Ronald Reagan
Ann Sheridan
Sherwood Forest
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