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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
4
A narrator muses on modern education and memory training, recalling school days memorizing maps of the British Isles. He notes his son forgets items his father has asked for and contrasts remembered lessons with forgotten responsibilities in a humorous, reflective monologue.
A satiric domestic scene follows a husband and wife arguing over memory and responsibility. The husband recalls his forgetfulness while the wife teases, corrects, and mocks his attempts at authority as their son Peter fails to order a magazine. The piece ends with a quip on memory and pride.
A fragment from a 20th century newspaper outlines a wireless programme with music, weather reports, and general information. It mentions observatory timings, forecasts, ship news, and "What’s In Intelligence" alongside a choral recital and public notices.
The journey England to Australia by Miss Johnson ended in Darwin with a risky but remarkably successful crossing. Critics doubted the feat but she showed exceptional skill, determination, and navigational ability. Royal and world leaders sent congratulations while Canberra invited her for a welcome.
An advertisement by M Waugh, agent for Australia, Mt Lawley Perth, markets a thirty day pile cure with a £224 cost. The copy claims cures for many sufferers, offers testimonials and a list of names for verification, and asserts a permanent cure without hesitation.
A garbled report details a wave of claims surrounding a major music event. Names and venues blur in a chaotic text noting possible dates in February and a plan for a public appearance by Sir Hueh and others.
Harold Newton plans winter symphonies for his professional ensemble with a June 1 concert at Queen's Hall, proceeds aiding Perth Central Mission. The State Theatre Melbourne hosts the Australian National Orchestra in a program with talkie features. Jan Kobelik, a Prague-born violinist, tours as a virtuoso with a notable history. A duet 12 inch record set from Vienna features Leonora and other pieces. Max Lew White organ pieces are also highlighted.
The New Symphony Orchestra led by Dr. Malcolm Sargent presents Toy Symphony Ramberg on the plum label 1776. Critics hail the 19 track as a standout, with performances by Les Dongias and Piel Robinson, plus Wynne and Cind re lia narrations. Essie Ackland, the Australian contralto, contributes two numbers shaping the evening.
After a cabinet meeting, Premier Moore says any arising situation will be dealt with firmly. The government will uphold the law and penalize those who obstruct it. He also notes changed circumstances require reform and that all sections of the community share the burden.
Depth of buildings about 100 ft and width around 30 ft. Showroom and office suited for purpose. Built to specifications. Agent J G Carger Kellerberrin or United Press Ltd 971 Hay Street Perth.
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