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Newspaper

Toodyay Herald

Location

Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

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Local notices and brief society notes from Toodyay

A Friday publication lists dentist General E B Ding visiting Toodyay on alternate Sundays with hours from 1 to 3 am at Newcastle Hotel. Next visit May 31. A public holiday on Monday June 1 is proclaimed under the Factory and Shops Act. Visitors Alma Worth and Molly Morgan from West Perth stay with Mrs. Lee at West Toodyay. A school story features a chicken joke and reflections on motherhood and life. Also mentions cold remedies and general notices.

EB. E. Ding Toodyay Newcastle Ee Wow Alma Worth Molly Morgan West Perth Lee West Toodyay

Ministerial Visit to Woodyay by J Scaddan on Saturday

The Hon. Minister for Mines Mr J Scaddan and local district MPs will visit Woodyay tomorrow. The party will be hosted by the Road Board at lunch and tour the Jumperdine gold diggings in the afternoon.

J. Scaddan Woodyay Luoch Jumperdine

Hospital Ball raises funds for Toodyay Hospital

The annual hospital ball at Lown Hapa on Wednesday night drew strong support despite fewer visitors from nearby regions. Organisers praised cooperation among local groups, the U W A supper, and affordable admission aiding the Toodyay Hospital fund, with late dancing and heartfelt thanks from the Hospital Committee.

Toodyay U.W.A Hospital C.W.A Hockey Claok T. F. Christie

Market Place Advertisements Highlight Real Money Savers

Our Readers' Market Place features a wide variety of want ads and announcements on page 3. Read them regularly for real money savers and useful listings from local buyers and sellers.

Market Place

Toodyay Football Club Euchre Party and Dance Ad

Attention is directed to the Toodyay Football Club advertisement about a euchre party and dance on June 6. Arrangements are in hand for an enjoyable event.

Toodyay Euchre Toodyay Football Club

Timber requirements promoted by Adelaide timber company

The Adelaide Timber Co. of Wilga offers timber at special low rates. Readers needing timber are advised to contact the company and mention this paper in correspondence.

Adelaide ‘Timber Coy Wilga

Obituary of Thomas O Dea a long established district family member

A member of an old district family, Thomas O Dea, died after a brief illness at Feedway Hospital on Monday morning. He was 61 and spent most of his life in the area, leaving many relatives in the district. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment in the Roman Catholic section of the Tooday Cemetery.

Thomas O'Dea

Cheaper Food Stalls Open In Woodyay Cash Stores

A new cash only food stall outlet named Woodyay Cash Stores is opening beside the Free Masons Hotel Tuesday. Manager B F Dawson, with urban retail experience, invites customers to prefer cash purchases to avoid debts and support cost efficient stalls amid tight economic times.

Freemason's Toodyay Cash I. Dawson Ual

Electric Light Extends Hours Before Dawn

Local authorities announce an added service at the foodyay electric station from 5 15 a m to 8 a m to supply current before daylight. The move aids residents and workers previously forced to rely on kerosene lamps while the board reserves the right to discontinue if results are not justified.

Waratah Dance Aids Football Club Funds

A dance at Waratah the residence of Mr G Gale on the 23rd last to aid Football Club funds drew a large crowd. Spot Waltz won by Miss G Rowles and Mrs Henry Bywaters. Credit to Mr Gale for his generosity amid a drought aiding cropping operations.

Toodyay FC Euchre Night At Mrs Chas Smiths Saloon

On Friday night the 22nd visit a euchre event was held at Mrs Chas Smiths refreshment saloon under Toodyay Football Club auspices. Forty players participated and prizes went to Mrs M E Lee and Mr M Liddelow. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed.

Chas Smith Toodyay Football Club M_E. Lee M. Liddelow

Parcel listings on hand for railway parcels

The record notes parcels on hand on Thursday with names including R. J. Westoon J. Patten C J Lieyd Wy Hasson G Drake Kroekman O Hal lor an N Lloyd V2 O Dea BL Pyke L Markey and G Haymes J Markey.

R. J. Westoon J. Patten C.J. Lieyd Wy Hasson G. Drake Kroekman O'Halloran N. Lloyd

Church Services at St Stephens Toodyay

Anglican church schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 am and Evensong on Sunday with Sunday School. Mothers Union meets Tuesday at 3 pm. Rev F G O Halloran leads services and aims to engage parishioners in May activities.

Toodyay Mothers Union Gextal

Gift Afternoon Aids Charity At Parkerville Home

Local Anglican authorities organise a gift afternoon on Thursday June 11 at 4 pm to support Parkerville Home. Residents will welcome all members of the community with entertainment and tea for a small charge, plus donations of cast-off clothing.

Parkerville

Commercial Value of Emu Shins

Enquiries by the Upper Chapman Road Board and Defence Minister A. E. Green found little current demand for emu shins in Europe. Commonwealth Trade Representative C. H. Voss reported few replies from European contacts and noted scarce business activity. Buyers show little interest, though prices may be sought by Messrs. G rvard et Cie in Paris.

Upper Chapman Road A. E. Green Defence Europe C.H Voss Pans Voss Fitta Messrs Gr Wdard Et Cie Rue de l'Exchiqiver Paris

Toodyay Scouts Attend Perth Welcome for Baden Powell

Members of the Toodyay troop under Scoutmaster G. Woop traveled to Perth last week to join the city’s welcome for Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell and Lady Baden Powell. The delegation returned Saturday evening, gaining insight into the size and scope of the movement.

Toodyay Lord Baden Powell Bey Scouts G. Woop Wip Perth Baden Powell

Foodyay Athletes Shine Amid Northam Carnival

Three footrunners from Londyay A Waller R Anderson and H Kingston excelled in the principal event at Northam's athletic carnival before being eliminated in the semifinals. Hanrahan of Northam won the title. The trio face York carnival with handicap doubts and decide whether to travel.

Northam

Wanlea Destruction Threatens Night Bridge Illumination

Travellers using the Hust Voodyay bridge report danger from frequent electric light outages caused by vandalism. Road Board offers 31 reward for information leading to conviction, blaming likely local youths and urging parental responsibility to stop the nuisance.

Sime Voodyay Bridge Road Board

Send it In News Note and Reader Plea

A call for reader submissions and tips appears in a vintage plea to send in news items. The appeal promises appreciation for contributions and revenue support for the paper, noting that any help is valued.

Blessed are the merchants who advertise and the editor

A humorous pastiche urges merchants to advertise and women to share wedding details, praising those who inform editors about events. It extols early submission and community cooperation, claiming benefits for the town and its reputation.

Theraputin

Household Measures and Weights From Early Kitchen Rules

The text lists equivalents for dry and liquid ingredients using old measures such as level and heaped tablespoons, breakfast cups, and pints. It converts flour sugar butter cornflour Sago rice milk water and chopped meat to numeric codes, along with notes on egg weight and a penny size.

Gill Walter

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