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Newspaper

Toodyay Herald

Location

Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 28, 1925

Page

5

Monty Banks Stars in Racing Luck at Town Hall Screening

Star Pictures shows the Monty Banks comedy Racing Luck in Town Hall with Banks, Rosina, and Mario in a tale of love, gang rivalry, and a dramatic auto race. Tony’s gang pressures Mario as rival car companies seek champions, culminating in a perilous finish and a payback for the villain. The ad also notes Corner Stores selling Gent’s patent calf shoes.

Town Hall Star Pictures Monty Banks Monty Italy America Mario Biana Luigi New York Tte Rosina Mario Rosina Tony Mami Rosina Des- Seria

Crop Competition Proposal From Agriculture Director

A reply from Director of Agriculture Mr G L Sutton urges local Agricultural Society to back crop competitions. It outlines prizes of £50 £30 and £20 for district exhibits and explains entering the Royal Crop Competition via a district prize. A committee should be formed to prepare an entry for the next Royal event.

G. L. Sutton Usaint Australia Agricultural Society Royal Agricultural Society Tam Itoei Hesska

Presbytery Ball Among Bright Dance Set

Friday evening last week featured a premier presbytery ball with Miss Woods and Mr E J Gustldy leading a refined gathering. Le Grand provided music to a well-dressed crowd as supper tables overflowed with praise for the event and a highlight prize honored the impersonation of a schoolboy by Monsieur Besucaire, known in private life as Mr Richards.

Miss Woods E. J. Gustldy le Griain Monsieur Besucaire Richards

Seaside-Tomorrow to Offer Special Beach Incursions

A seaside program announces special cheap incursions to South Fremantle Beach for the season with trains departing at 8 15 and returning at 8 00. Rostered events include the Blue Stripe water bags sale at the corral and related attractions at the South Beach venue.

Parents and Citizens Association meeting at State School

The last regular meeting of the Parents and Citizens Association at the State School was presided by Mr J. Somers with large attendance. It approved October minutes, discussed tendering for Coondle-Culham van service, trellis work for vines, and postponed School Board nominations until the annual meeting. A December 16 picnic was planned at West Toodyay sports ground with transport arranged, prize money capped at £5, and a social on December 21 to award prizes.

J. Somers A. G. Walton Education Department Coondle-Culham Department of Education Cahill A. James West Toodyay Centioren 48A Coondle Culham Town Hall C. G. Sainsbury Association Somers

Locust Plague Ravages Town and Farms Across Region

A fortnight of locust activity has devastated gardens pastures and tomato crops from Chatcup to The Range and Northam. The pest can be controlled with argenical solutions and baits and districts inspectors offer guidance. Occupiers must destroy locusts under penalty up to £100.

Chatcup W. K. Jervois G. Donegan Seabrook A.C. Morrell The Agricultural Bank Northam

Toodyay Tennis Club Dance Event and Meeting

The Toodyay Tennis Club invites members to a Cinderella Dance on Friday December 8. Officials note the hot weather may affect attendance as many plan to attend the social gathering after the afternoon session.

Toodyay Summier

Toodyay and West Toodyay Play to Draw in Cricket

Sunday match saw Toodyay and West Toodyay both bat out all 11 and finish level. Wests totaled 92 with Denis not out. Toodyay’s innings faltered but Jack Wright and Keith Beardman steadied, McLeod took 7 for 25, and both teams praised fielding amid a notable draw event.

Toodyay West Toodyay Wests Timndiers Pavillion Randy” Waters C. Lee Denis H. Donegan Jack Wright West Keith Beardman Norm Donegan S. West McLeod Wes T. J. Donegan Chet Ed W. Donegan KcLeod McCrey Mc Torwal Donegen Lawler W. James

Son of Toodyay Passes After Ill Health

Willan Cain longtime Avon Valley resident died at Northam Hospital after a brief illness following a collapse in Field Street. Born in Toodyay, he lived in the Eastern Districts, farmed at Jarrakine, moved to Northam in later years. He leaves a widow and four children. Funeral held private with Service at St. Joseph’s Church and burial in Northam Cemetery. Reverend Father O'Donnell officiated. Me J W Purstowe arranged mortuary duties.

Willan Cain Avon Valley Northam Hospital Toodyay Jarokine Northam St. Joseph's Church Father O’donnell

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