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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
5
Subscriptions are due. Booth rights bought at last Saturday’s auction by V. Coonan. Entries close for stock exhibits on 10th next. Exhibitors urged to send early. One show on Show night featuring The Uninvited Guest. Pictures start at 7 p.m. to finish before the 8:55 p.m. train. Caterers invited to tender for drinks and stalls. Government sheep and wool expert Mr H. McCallum to attend.
A charming wedding was held at St. Phillips Church Culham on Wednesday September 23. Edwin Stanley Cook and Lily Alberta Lee were married with ceremony details, attendants, and a reception at the bride’s father’s home followed by a coast honeymoon.
The Smile road race by the local club will run two laps on Lloyd's sing track starting from the Newcastle Hotel at 3 p.m. First prize is a Dunlop speed cover from Regal Cycle Works with cash prizes for second and third. Handicaps listed include Bateman four minutes and others at various gaps.
A large crowd watched Wanderers and West Toodyay play to a 1 1 draw on the West Toodyay oval. Nina Ferguson starred for West Toodyay while Ruby Hounslow scored for Toodyay in a late surge. A return match is planned for Northam with post‑match tea provided by the visiting club. Mrs Alfred James has donated a trophy for the West Toodyay club. Corner Store advertises prompt delivery by motor.
A Toodyay golf team traveled to Northam and were swept in singles and four ball matches as Northam dominated 44 to 10. Individual winners included Dempster Gillet Kennedy James Tresise Mitchell Hunter and Armstrong. Northam ladies defeated Toodyay at home with strong showings in foursomes and singles. Miss Somers edged Miss Whitfield to win the ladies club championship, and trophies will be presented October 14 with afternoon teas for the public.
A Perth B grade football match saw the visiting Northam side travel by car on Saturday night. The locals, hosting at Freemasons Hotel and in their town, gave a weak showing as the visitors dominated all aspects of play with a final score of 11 goals 22 behinds to 5.12. Only a small crowd attended due to the short notice of the visit.
Australian and New Zealand markets gain the new power kerosene from Vacuum Oil Company. The fuel claims improved engine efficiency and reduced knocking, carbon buildup, and crankcase dilution due to its high volatility and refined boiling range. A free booklet, Facts about Tractors, is offered with a branch application.
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