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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
8
An article on window cards for notices describes price lists for white and coloured tickets, different sizes and printing methods, and extra charges for price changes. It notes tax is included and discusses aesthetic and public appeal of printed notices versus handwritten ones.
Correspondent reports at Cafingin dirty Anglin Popular Man Competition and officer elections with Mrs S Dobson president and others. Ladies Hockey Club drew with St Gertrude's College New Norcia while Calingiri beat the College in a friendly football match 8 fouls 7 points to 6 goals 11 points.
The Victoria Plains Road Board met at New Norcia on Saturday week electing D. Edgar of West Ward as chairman for the year. Retiring chairman G. Purser of East Ward steps down. The Calingin to Carai road will finish about one mile short of length due to funds. A cattle pound will be provided at Calingiri to control stray stock. Authorities will be consulted to upgrade the Calingiri Bindoon cross-country road to a main road.
Subscribers and Advertisers by Todyay Basal Subscription payable in advance ten per annum post free to any address thirty four weekly rom district newsagents ten correspondents in order to make the news service o The Toodyay Herald a complete record of the district happenings secretaries of clubs and organizations are cordially invited to forward accounts of their activities as soon as possible after the events for prompt publication any news of local happenings will be appreciated for the publication of such will not only keep the residents of any particular district acquainted with what is occurring in their own locality but will be read with interest by people in other parts of the district for assured insertion copy must be received by Noon on Wednesday Grand Presentation and Dance will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday June 1 Dont fail to miss this extra special event
Nihimjourneyed to Toodyay to face the Federals in poor weather, both teams short of players, with spectators unlikely to attend. Federals edged a lopsided first quarter and the Toodyay lineup showed moments of improvement though gaps in defense and coordination limited scoring and the game remained uncertain as winter loomed.
In the fifteen mile wide race on Sunday Ferguson surged to victory for his third win of the season. A collision sidelined Chaylton who needed hospital treatment and Lloyd posted the fastest time while Lloyd finished fourth. Other results list Parker and Chitty among leading finishers.
In a seven and a third mile junior race concluding the earlier event, Bob Robinson led from early on and held off J Strahan and G Leeder for victory. G Page set fastest time at 21.36 while T Cassidy and others trailed in, with notable finishes from B Robinson and S Clark.
A fragmented report notes a Paddys Market event held on a Saturday with brisk business, and an upcoming market on the 25th organized by Mrs. Phillips. It also lists various local notices, church activities, and a detailed sports fixtures schedule for the Northam York Toodyay Football Association with matches and dates in late May to July.
The list of show dates allocates events subject to the Royal Agricultural Society approval and, in some cases, confirmation by specific societies. Entries include dates in 1935 such as Septen 1 Jennapullin and Wyalkatebens, Meckering 14, Kulje 14, Muckinbuddin Lake Brown 18, Dowerin 20, Goonalliog Miya Ui, Janey alinget Oeteler thigod, and Libbed by Gas Ferguson at the cake to the Fed yay Herald Toodyay.
In York Towns beat Australi 84 to 79 after scoring 13.6 84 and 11.43 79. At Northam Unions thrashed Warriors 150 to 67. Sunday Toodyay go to York to face Warriors at Forest Oval, aiming to halt a winless start. Team list shows captains and players including Davies Coats Monta Lahti Jock Markey Finiay Koupedy and others.
Fragmentary notes from The Toodyay Herald describe an upcoming fete and local events. Mentions include Women’s activities and preparations for a public gathering. The piece hints at individuals named Will H and Lal but details are unclear.
A fragment lists numerous Toodyay area officials and club leaders including secretaries and presidents for local associations such as golf, cricket, rifle, swimming, and traders. It notes station masters, police, and church figures like Rev F Oy O Hal for Church of England and Rev Fr Collins for Roman Catholic. Local civic roles feature many names and titles.
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