Convent Ball draws large crowd amid troublous times
The Convent Ball in Toodsay attracts a sizable crowd Wednesday night despite leaner attendance than happier years. Mrs. Goudy hosts with Mrs. W Murphy providing music via Noel Haley's orchestra. supper praised as among the best yet. A long list of fashionably dressed attendees fills the write up, noting many names and gowns. The event concludes with a late finish and plans for a repeat ball on Saturday, including a daytime children’s segment.
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Toodsay Convent
Noel Haley
Toodyay Sports Carnival Public Meeting Sets Schedule
A Thursday meeting chaired by Mr. Preston Hamersley revised and finalised the Toodyay patriotic sports day programme including large events cycle races children's races novelty events parades sideshows and exhibits. Prizes will be trophies only with a loud speaker ad campaign and local material sourcing planned.
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Toodyay
Preston Hamersley
E. AL Lee Steere
Muicde
Public Notice on Weekly Paper Publication Deadlines
Public notice states the paper is printed weekly on Friday mornings Contributions should arrive early in the week as publication cannot be guaranteed if received after noon Thursday Alterations to standing advertisements must be in by Wednesday nights The rule will be strictly enforced to balance the working week.
Red Cross Toodyay Branch Elects Officers For Year
At the Toodyay Red Cross Society meeting last Tuesday the branch elected President Mrs Horace Wood Secretary Mrs G G Brown Treasurer Mrs Peter Lee. The year saw knitted wear clothing bandages and sheets sent to headquarters and a credit balance near £8. Retiring officers Mrs J Phillips and Mrs Jager earned much credit for their work. New wool and materials are available from the secretary.
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Toodyay
The
Red Cross Society
Horace Wood
G. G. Brown
Peter Lee
J. ©. Phillips
Jager
Red Cross
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Relieve Backaches
An old remedy claims backache relief by addressing clogged kidneys. It explains kidneys have 15 miles of tubed filters and that waste buildup causes pains, swelling, and dizziness. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for quick relief and cleansing.
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Wattening Social Notes Highlight Local Family News
Mrs Collett and small daughter of Serpentine spent holidays with Mr and Mrs P V Edmunds at Wattening and returned home on Sunday. Mrs Townsend and daughter from Narrikup planned a visit to the Edmunds household. Mr and Mrs W H Syred of Stonybrook welcomed a new daughter. The Coussins of Wattening left for Geraldton for a short holiday. Miss A Keamy returned to Watheumpy after holidays at Watheroo and Perth. Mr St Laurance from Nedlands visited Hoolyart with Mrs Laurance and children. Mr M A Brechin returned from the Cunderdin vacation.
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Narrikup
P. V. Edmunds
Wattening
W. R. Cousins
Geraldton
Uss A. Keamy
Watheumpy
Watheroo
Perth
Mr. ST. Laurance
Nedlands
Hoolyart
J. F. Laurance
Laurance
M. A. Brechin
Cunderdin
Community Concert Aids Red Cross Fundraising
Mr D Macpherson currently an inmate of Northam Hospital. A large audience attended Bolgart Hall on Saturday evening to a community and variety concert, with proceeds allocated to Red Cross funds.
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D. Macpherson
Northam Hospital
Bolgart Hall
Red Cross
Mrs H Murray and Daughter Return From Holiday
Mrs H Murray and her daughter Kathleen came home on Thursday after a fortnight visiting relatives at Calcarra and Waltening.
Wattening Ladies Travel To Perth For Golf Fixtures
Mrs D Ludemann and Miss G Camerer of Wattening traveled to Perth on Thursday to compete in golf fixtures starting Tuesday next. their participation marks a notable regional sporting note.
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D. Ludemann
G. Camerer
Wattening
Perth
Railway News Guard Pearce heads to Brunswick with family
The Commissioner and officers will pass through Toodyay on the 24th instant and receive deputations as arranged with the local station master. Any complaints will be gladly received. The Toodyay hike is likely to be held on Sunday October 6.
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Toodyay
Ganger Thompson Resumes Duties After Illness
Ganger Thompson returned to work this week following a bout with influenza, marking a full recovery and resumption of duties.
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Ganger Thompson
Fireman Floyd Begins Duties in Katanning
Fireman Floyd started his new duties this week, joining the Katanning brigade from Katanning.
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Floyd
Katanning
Toodyay Rifle Club Sunday Shooting At 25 Yard Range
Members practised with .22 rifles on Sunday at a 25 yard range. J Kirkpatrick won with 23 points from 25, E Patten was runner up with 18 points. Next Sunday another shoot with a trophy. All members and intending members urged to attend at about 9.30 am.
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J. Kirkpatrick
E. Patten
Water restrictions urged as Goldfields faces supply shortage
Mr Millington the Minister for Water Supply appealed to all Mandaring Scheme users to cut consumption with priority for mining and pastoral needs. The Mundaring Reservoir holds 4 650 million gallons but only 2 650 million are stored. rains unlikely to fill it this winter and a dry next winter is possible. A Canning Weir link to Mundaring is planned but delivery of steel plates delays start until December with full relief not expected until July or August next year. Domestic use should stop fixed sprinklers and parks must cut back. farmers urged to reassess crops and consult district offices before planting new crops. ensure water and sewerage systems are not wasting water.
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Millington
Mundaring
Canning
Broken Hill
Returned Soldiers League Calingiri meeting notes officers list
The Calingiri sub-branch monthly meeting on August 28 nominated delegates to the Victoria Plains Road Board to form a district recruiting board. Officers include Leader W Sheddon and Sergeant F Plant with Fordham holding several corps roles. Trustees Hill Plant and Auditor Fordham were named. a vote praised N A Fordham for consolidating the school.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
H. Hill
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N. A. Fordham
Victoria Plains Road
W. Sheddon
F. Plant
D. K. Fordham
Shedden
Truman
D.K. Fordham
J. McGill
Wak Savines
Plant
P. J. Clifford
Consolidated School
Volunteer Defence Corps Parade and Local Activities
The Volunteer Defence Corps held a Saturday parade with field exercises. Red Cross tea raised funds for the society. The new bus service started September 2 carrying 25 children. Mr. C. O. Barker visited August 31 for his election campaign. A National Day of Prayer service is set for September 8 at 3 p.m. led by Rev. Williams.
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Volunteer Defence Corps
Red Cross Society
C. O. Barker
Rev. Williams
Toodyay Golf Club Captain's Trophy Won by Peter Lee
Last Sunday an 18 holes stroke competition determined the captain's trophy winner with a net 68 by Mr. Peter Lee. Club championship qualifying is done. final between H. S. Campbell and J. Williams scheduled for 18 holes this Sunday. A mixed teams match will also be played.
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Peter Lee
Messrs
H. S. Campbell
J. Williams
Pirates win Toodyay Hockey premiership 5 0 over Rovers
Pirates clinched the Toodyay Hockey Association premiership with a 5 0 victory over Rovers in the grand final. G Smith scored all five goals for Pirates while E Meredith B Markey B Smith and D Smith among Rovers best. Miss P Gadsdon umpired the final with Mr W Clarke Hall officiating the grand final.
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Toodyay Hockey Association
Pirates
Rovers
G. Smith
E. Meredith B. Markey
B. Smith
D. Smith
J. Ohde
B. Leeder
K. Donegan
P. Gadsdon
Mr. W. Clarke- Hall
Country Agricultural Show Dates Listed for Western Australia
Revised schedule outlines country show dates across Western Australia including Lake Grace Wickepin Kukerin Darkan Upper Blackwood Kendenup and Northam with events from September through November and into February next year. It notes labor day and various regional displays along with sport days and display times for livestock shows and fairs.
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Lake Grace
Cooruw
Babes in Arms shines at Northam Capitol Theatre with stars
Friday Saturday and Monday evenings present America’s boy and girl stars in Babes in Arms headed by Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. More than two hundred Hollywood youngsters perform in a lively music film praised as one of the year’s most entertaining releases. The supporting feature Quick Millions follows the Jones family on a gold prospecting misadventure full of trouble and laughs.
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America
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Hollywood
Jones
Order Now for Billheads from The Toodyay Herald
Don’t delay your billhead orders. Place your order now with The Toodyay Herald and ensure timely delivery from the office.
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The
Toodyay Herald
Piles Condition and Doan’s Sue R en Relief Claim
Describes piles as dilated veins in the lower bowel worsened by cold or constipation and notes severe cases may require surgery. Promotes Doan’s Su Er en as a healing antiseptic relief for piles and suggests it helps eczema and itching skin, urging readers to obtain it.
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