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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
1
May 26 schedule includes 8 a.m. special prayers for peace. 7 30 p.m. Evensong. In Bolgart a 3 p.m. special Festal Service with preacher Ven C E Storrs.
A public meeting to promote sale of War Savings Certificates will be held in Toodyayown Hall on Saturday, June, at 5 p.m. Representatives will speak on the program and benefits of the certificates.
Tenders are invited and will be received up to noon on Friday June 14 for the purchase and removal of four 1,660 gallon galvanized tanks numbered 1 to 4 from the power house yard. Tenderers must state price per tank and indicate the tank number tendered for. No tender from any other source will be accepted.
In memory of our son Gregory Ferguson who was accidently killed at Cue on May 22 1938. The family inserts this tribute from his father, mother, sisters and brothers and in laws and nieces and nephews. The heartfelt line recalls the sorrow and enduring grief felt two years on.
On Sunday next Bolgart Church marks its first birthday with a Festal service at 3 p.m. Rev H Fennell preaches and Miss J n sings solo. Mass times noted for nearby towns include 8 30 Bakers Hill and 10 30 Toodyay with Divine Worship at 30 p.m. Ven C E Storrs oversees.
An aged advertisement from Re-No Ltd listing car and tire products sold on C.O.D. with trials and home remedies. Items include RENU Liquid Nu-Metal for engine soundness, CAR-NU- for restoring factory gloss, KANT-Puncture for tire puncture proofing, RE-NU Plastic Leather Rubber for footwear and leather care, VENDA leak stopper, and RE-NU Battery Welder. Company based at Op Richmond St Melbourne with 25 other lines and offer of free advice.
Two dart tournaments were held during the week with G W Clarke-Hall winning the Monday event and T Voriza taking the Wednesday title The local page ad promotes an issue urging purchase and removal of four poor- quality gravels near Toodyay Road where the power house yard stands.
A Church of England notices a coastal ball intended for Wednesday will be postponed. Fifty to sixty details are to be endorsed later as the event schedule is clarified.
The Northam Capital Theatre presents Ta Loe streetres events and Capitol Theatre Needham on Frickae. An attraction featuring Bob Burns and a screening of Fox Australian and overseas two wheels will be shown alongside supporting acts.
The article argues chairmanship should be based on competence not popularity and warns that disorderly debate wastes time. It urges strict speaking limits, adjournment to organize positions, and deliberate study by chairmen to improve efficiency and deliberation.
The King designates Prayers for Peace Sunday as a national day of prayer for peace. The message defends British fellowship, praises colonial progress, and urges trust in God while keeping powder dry amid perceived enemy ambitions.
A visitor to Toodyay is Mr W Leeder of Southern Cross. Mr and Mrs Dorizzi senior were seen in Toodyay last weekend. Friends of Mrs H R Rayner regret she is ill in Kalgoorlie with influenza. Rover Hockey Club members and friends gave Miss Edna Meredith a surprise birthday party at her Harper Road home with games and a buffet supper lasting late into the night.
A tall repairer, resiswed duty on Mandy fast attenders, long serving, has been transferred this week to the Githalong gang. Mr. J. Ferguson of Toodvay is named in the report.
A brief notice from Western Australia notes a midday publication by KR W Crosbie at Sudling Terrace Woodyay. The fragment mentions a prized item or issue but provides no further specifics on content, date, or audience.
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