TO THE HOUSEHOLDER Postage Paid Toodyay 6566 West Aust Page 2. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 The Toodyay Herald is a monthly publication. The deadline for all contributions is the DAY BEFORE THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH and the paper will TOODYAY HERALD ACCOUNTS HOTLINE be on the streets on the following THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. All contributions and advertising may be left at the office of The Toodyay Herald, 92 Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, or posted to P.O. Box 100, Toodyay, 6566 or emailed to 0429 896 860 [email protected]. Website: toodyayherald.com.au The Toodyay Herald Lawyer’s Night The Toodyay Herald is a community paper and as such welcomes contributions of letters, articles and photographs from all members of the community. Contributions Before (Legally on computer disk are appreciated. There is no charge for articles which appear in the paper. Speaking) SUBSCRIPTIONS Author Unknown After 25 years, the Toodyay Herald is For Kevin Hogg Subscriptions are available at $2.00 per issue (postage and packaging) by writing to still going strong. The front page is a P.O. Box 100, Toodyay 6566, enclosing a cheque for the number of issues required. reproduction of the first Herald, envisioned Whereas, on or about the night prior to MEMBERSHIP by a group of community members after a Christmas, there did occur at a certain twenty five year break. At the Battye Library, improved piece of real property (hereinafter Membership of The Toodyay Herald is available to residents of the Shire of Toodyay copies of the Toodyay Herald circa 1877 are “the House”) a general lack of stirring by all at $10 per member per year (July - June). Send your name, phone number, residential stored on microfische - it’s interesting to creatures therein, including, but not limited address and postal address with your membership fee to P.O. Box 100, Toodyay 6566 see that some of the community names are to a mouse. or leave it at 92 Stirling Terrace. the same as the ones we spot in the Herald A variety of foot apparel, e.g. stocking, today. The stories talk about comings and socks, etc., had been affixed by and around Readers who reside outside the Shire of Toodyay are not eligible for membership but goings of local people visiting the district, for $10 per year are invited to become a ‘Friend of the Herald’. the chimney in said House in the hope and/ detailed descriptions of accidents and events. or belief that St.Nick a/k/a St. Nicholas a/k/a Members receive $15 free advertising per annum. One graphic account tells of a boy who was Santa Claus (hereinafter “Claus”) would ‘drowned in dough’ - his father, a baker, arrive at some time thereafter. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES found the child’s feet protruding from a vat The minor residents, i.e. the children, of the of dough. The content is sometimes very aforementioned House, were located in their President: Karen Jacomelli 0429 896 860 different, but in some cases very much the individual beds and were engaged in nocturnal Vice President: Grant Scobie email: [email protected]. same. hallucinations, i.e. dreams, wherein vision Secretary: Christine Frank au On the wall of the Herald, old editions of confectionery treats, including, but not Treasurer: Wayne Clarke tell the same story. The 1928 pages on the Committee Members: GENERAL ENQUIRIES limited to, candies, nuts and/or sugar plums, Jim Bavin, Samantha Connor, wall carry advertisements for Wendouree did dance, cavort and otherwise appear in Paul Sutton, Natalie Prowse, The Editor Tearooms, the Victoria Hotel and the Central said dreams. Michael Cox, Desrae Clarke PO Box 100, Toodyay Newsagency. There is a story about the CWA Whereupon the party of the first part Editor: Samantha Connor Phone: (08) 9574 2106 and St Stephen’s Church and an account (sometimes hereinafter referred to as “I”), Asst Editor: Grant Scobie email: [email protected] about the week’s football, where Toodyay being the joint-owner in fee simple of the beat Bolgart. Small country town life is House with the parts of the second part DISTRIBUTION represented as it was, and as it is. (hereinafter “Mamma”), and said Mamma had The Toodyay Herald has a distribution of 2,800copies. 1,800 copies are distributed as There are some very obvious changes at the retired for a sustained period of sleep. (At such a ‘Householder’ to the residents of Toodyay, Morangup and Bolgart. Copies are also Herald. As a community organisation, we available at the roadhouses and businesses in Toodyay, the Northam and York Tourist time, the parties were clad in various forms Bureaux, the Clackline General Store, the Bakers Hill Newsagency and the Gidgegannup represent community views. Dissatisfaction of headgear, e.g. kerchief and cap.) Newsagency. Online at www.toodyayherald.com.au is reflected in our pages right alongside Suddenly, and without prior notice or warning, community pride. It can sometimes be The Toodyay Herald is printed by there did occur upon the unimproved real difficult to maintain a positive community property adjacent and appurtenant to said balance whilst still informing and House, i.e. the lawn, a certain disruption of RURALPRESS representing the Toodyay community. unknown nature, cause and/or circumstance. Our organisation has grown and this is The party of the first part did immediately reflected in both the newspaper and in our rush to a window in the House to investigate THANK YOU work environment. With a strong committee the cause of such disturbance. and a dedicated focus to serving the At that time, the party of the first part did Thank you to the volunteers who helped with this edition of the Toodyay community, our organisation has managed to observe, with some degree of wonder and/or Herald: Les Hyde, Grant Scobie, Jim Bavin, Speedy Cox, Beth Ruthven, retain the lowest advertising rates in Western disbelief, a miniature sleigh (hereinafter the Australia, offer a service coordinated by “Vehicle”) being pulled and/or drawn very Peter Ruthven, Shirley Banks, Guido Verschoor, Sue Manning, Peter volunteers and provide opportunities for rapidly through the air by approximately Robinson, Wayne Weaver, Nuala Ennis, Heather Dymond, Richard community members to network, meet new eight (8) reindeer. The driver of the Vehicle Dymond, Kathy Robinson. folk and improve their skills. appeared to be and in fact was, the previously Thanks go to former editor Kathy Robinson, referenced Claus. who spent many hours this month compiling Said Claus was providing specific direction, ADVERTISING a history of the Toodyay Herald. This was instruction and guidance RATES purposes and the number of issues in definitely a labour of love – to collect the to the approximately eight (8) reindeer and which you would like your advertisement information, Kathy trawled through 25 years specifically identified the animal $2.95 (inc. GST) per column cm (NB to be included. Accounts are issued every worth of back editions of the Herald. co-conspirators by name: Dasher, Dancer, Column width is 61.5mm) month with payment required within 30 Some things never change – the Christmas Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, days. Payment may be made by post, EFT edition of the Herald is still being put Donner and Blitzen (hereinafter the “Deer”). Full Page: Mono - $472; Colour - $523.50. transfer or at the Herald offices. together at 1am on production night. Six (Upon information and belief, it is further Setup size: 260mm wide by 400mm deep. volunteers have worked for many hours, asserted that an additional co-conspirator Half Page:Mono - $236; Colour - $287.50. Trades and Services with sustenance provided by a seventh. One named “Rudolph” may have been involved.) Setup size: 260mm wide by 195mm deep. Single advertisement in colour (including has left to check his Christmas pudding, The party of the first part witnessed Claus, the Quarter Page:Mono - $118; Col. - $169.50. initial artwork): $20. which, he says, is alarmingly heavy (4.6kgs). Vehicle and the Deer Setup size: 127.5mm wide by 195mm deep. Setup size: 61.5mm x 60mm deep. The Herald photographer, Wayne Weaver, intentionally and willfully trespass upon the Page Nomination: $22.70 (inc. GST) Double advertisement in colour (including returned to the office to take a (night time) roofs of several residences located adjacent Colour advertisements of a size not listed initial artwork): $40. photograph of the Toodyay Medical Centre’s to and in the vicinity of the House, and noted above incur a $51.50 surcharge with the Setup size: 127.5mm x 60mm deep Christmas lights for inclusion in the Herald. that the Vehicle was heavily laden with exception of the Trades and Services Being a perfectionist, he made two trips packages, toys and other items of unknown section. A one-off setup fee (artwork fee) Classified Advertisements before being satisfied with the finished origin or nature. will be charged for advertisements which $5 for 3 lines; $1.50 per subsequent 3 lines. product. Contributions this month came Suddenly, without prior invitation or are not print ready. Advertisers, please Payment must be submitted on placement. from a range of community groups, including permission, either express or implied, the supply postal address for accounting school and church groups, environmental Vehicle arrived at the House, and Claus groups, music clubs, sporting and youth entered said House via the chimney. Said groups, health organisations and many more. Claus was clad in a red fur suit, which was INDEMNITY AND WARRANTY Some things, however, have changed for partially covered with residue from the Advertisers and/or advertising agencies upon and by lodging material with The Toodyay Herald for publication or the better. Our newly refurbished office chimney, and he carried a large sack containing authorising or approving of the publication of any material, INDEMNIFY The Toodyay Herald Inc. against all claims, now has air conditioning, thanks to the a portion of the aforementioned packages, demands, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages, awards, judgements and any other liability whatsoever wholly or hard work of the Herald Committee and the toys, and other unknown items. partially arising directly or indirectly inconnection with the publication of the material, and without limiting the generality support of our landlord, Robbie Devlin. New He was smoking what appeared to be tobacco of the foregoing, indemnify The Toodyay Herald inc in relation to defamation, libel, slander of title, infringement of processes have streamlined the production in a small pipe in blatant violation of local copyright, infringement of trade marks or names of publication titles, unfair competition, breach of trade practices or of the newspaper, including an inhouse fair trading legislation, violation of rights of privacy or confidential information or licenses or royalty rights or other ordinances and health regulations. Claus did intellectual property rights AND WARRANT that the material complies with all relevant laws and regulations and that advertisement booking system written by our not speak, but immediately began to fill the its publication will not give rise to any claims against or liabilities to The Toodyay Herald Inc, and without limiting Assistant Editor and computer programmer stocking of the minor children, which hung the generality of the foregoing, that nothing therein is in breach of the Trade Practices Act 1974 or the Copyright Act Grant Scobie. One of our newest staff adjacent to the chimney, with toys and other 1968 or the Fair Trading Act 1987 or the defamation, consumer protection and sale of goods legislation of the States and members, web master Guido Verschoor, has small gifts. Territories or infringes the rights of any person. developed a website (www.toodyayherald. (Said items did not, however, constitute The Toodyay Herald accepts no responsibility or liability in relation to any loss due to the failure of an advertisement com.au) in conjunction with Grant – he is “gifts” to said minor pursuant to the applicable to appear according to instructions. The positioning or placing of an advertisement is at the discretion of the Editor. planning to incorporate a community events provisions of the U.S Tax Code.) calendar and archived copies. Sue Manning Upon completion of such task, Claus touched COPYRIGHT Where no charge is made for the preparation of advertising material, The Toodyay Herald will remain owner of copyright has also joined us this year as pre-press the side of his nose and flew, rose and/or in the advertising material. Such advertising material may be reproduced only with the consent of The Toodyay Herald assistant. They join our regular team of ascended up the chimney of the House to the and upon payment of such fee as The Toodyay Herald may require. stalwart volunteers who work tirelessly to roof where the Vehicle and Deer waited and/ ©Original works are subject to copyright and shall not be reproduced without authority. improve your local community newspaper. or served as “lookouts.” Claus immediately We’re constantly looking for new ways departed for an unknown destination. to make your newspaper better, especially However, prior to the departure of the Vehicle, for our contributors and advertisers. Over Deer and Claus from said House, the party Deadline Next edition the past eighteen months we’ve developed of the first part did hear Claus state and/or the Trades and Services section to help exclaim: Issue 277 due out on support our local tradesmen, improved the “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good quality of our layout and developed strategic night!” Or words to that effect. Tuesday Jan 26 partnerships with key organisations. Thursday Feb 4 We look forward to another 25 years.

THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 3. major industries and our greatest assets are the environment, heritage and country town character, separate to, yet easily accessible from Perth. Let’s protect them all. We can aim towards becoming a carbon neutral Shire by utilising the many grants and subsidies offered by the federal and state governments to individuals, local governments and community organisations. President’s Report Water wise planning policies, grey water treatment and alternative waste and sewerage Chris Firns treatment systems all need to be encouraged and incorporated into development within FIRSTLY I thank my fellow Councillors the Shire of Toodyay. Innovative and original for entrusting me with the great honour housing and building solutions to maximise and responsibility of leading the Shire of energy efficiency need to be encouraged. Toodyay in challenging times. To achieve these outcomes we need I would like to thank the outgoing Shire to have a supportive and cooperative President Councillor Charlie Wroth for the administration that understands that the many achievements made during his term. aim of regulation is to provide policies and Achievements that include the new Local local laws that minimise conflict between Planning Scheme 4, the Local Planning competing land uses and provide opportunity Strategy and the Plan for the Future; projects for individuals, businesses, industry and that include the upgrade of Duidgee Park, community organisations to fulfil their needs the library renovations, Stirling Terrace within the aims and objectives of our broader upgrade and commencement of the Shire planning strategies. The role of the Shire is depot relocation and most importantly an to support, advise and consult to achieve The IGA Community Chest initiative is overhaul of the financial position of the favourable outcomes, with enforcement and a program that operates 52 weeks of the Shire ensuring that we are able to go forward prosecution as an absolute last resort. Local Heroes year in all IGA Supermarkets in Australia, with confidence in our capacity to continue The role of Council is to provide guidance where a percentage of sales is given back to developing community assets for the benefit to the administration to ensure that the Dean Carter the Community when customers purchase a of all. outcomes achieved are in the best community product bearing the IGA Community Chest I also thank outgoing Councillors Messrs interests. I believe that every single KNOWN as ‘Local Heroes’ in the community, Logo. Frank Panizza, Neville Tanner and Mark Councillor has those interests foremost in the IGA Supermarket in Toodyay has We are delighted with the result of this D’Alton for their outstanding contributions their minds and that working together in donated $500 to the Toodyay Tennis Club, as year’s IGA Community Chest. to the community during their times on consultation with the community we will one of their major sponsors for their Junior On behalf of IGA and all the local charities Council and welcome three new Councillors achieve those outcomes. Open Day. and community organizations involved, John Prater, Pim Nouwland and Kevin Hogg. Last year IGA Toodyay donated $1000 to these generous donations are possible My aim as Shire President is to focus Our thanks go to the Shire President for the Junior Football Club. because of the support from our customers. squarely on the issues raised by the his column. We invite regular contributions community during the workshops to develop from other individuals and community our Plan for the Future; the threats of loss of groups to enable us to continue informing natural environment and our rural character, the Toodyay community. - Editor Lions Lines urban sprawl and unresponsive leadership; and the strengths of our rural lifestyle, Graham Boston Nuala Ennis our natural environment and our sense of community. THE Lions Club of Toodyay looks forward Through our planning policies and decisions Northam Jewellery and Repairs to seeing young and old out and about during we can develop sustainably within the natural the town’s street party where some of our environment to provide opportunities for 102 Fitzgerald Street Northam stalwart members will drive the Wriggly sustainable industries, such as education, Worm, a popular entertainment with the research and environmental technology. We (Opp Red Rooster) town’s children. We are delighted to be part also need to support individuals in smaller Phone: 9622 8037 of the festivities organized by the Chamber enterprises and home and cottage industries. of Commerce. Agriculture and tourism are of course our Mob: 0438 919 932 The Club is also looking forward to hosting the main man, Santa himself, on his visit to Toodyay on the following evening, Saturday 12th December. The Club will be at Duidgee Park from 6pm to decorate a tree, play carols (nobody wants to hear us sing!) and provide drinks, lollies and ice creams. AQUARIUS Please see our advertisement elsewhere in the paper but basically we ask that parents provide a present for each child attending. Present to be wrapped, labeled with the Can We Find You? child’s name and age and delivered to Toodyay News. A big thank you to Lorraine FREIGHT OUR country ambulance service has a well and Neil Archibald who assist the Lions and deserved reputation of providing the best Santa by collecting the presents every year. level of emergency care and patient transport This year the Toodyay Minature Railway to the community – but could they find you will also run for an hour and we are grateful in an emergency? to the De Vos family and Mikhail of There have been several call-outs recently Avondown who are sponsoring this part of when the crew have had to phone the patient the proceedings. to get better directions and in one instance In addition to the above events some there was no mobile cover so the crew had members of the club are busy organizing a to drive on until they had mobile cover. This working party to assist a community member could mean the difference between early or with some backyard work. Lions Warren, late intervention (life threatening in the case Bruce, Mike and Rob will use their expertise, of chest pain etc). Valuable time is often lost machinery and no doubt some brute strength driving up and down roads and searching for to do whatever needs doing. residences. If you or anyone you know of needs Here are some tips to help our ambulance assistance that the Club can assist with, drivers find you in case of emergency. please do not hesitate to contact us. Or, if • Use rural numbers if allocated not lot you would like to join and be involved in WATER SUPPLIES FOR numbers when calling 000 any of these or our other activities throughout • Make sure your driveway or entrance the year, Club President, Jim Silvester, will * Tanks * Swimming pools * Stock to your property can be easily located, be delighted to hear from you. His contact especially at night number is 0400 993 637. • Remember how far your driveway So, that just leaves us to wish everybody a Water carrier in the is from the nearest cross street (for safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous example, two kms down Jones Road) New Year. And watch this space in the New Shire of Toodyay & • Make sure that you provide a call Year for a proposed fun event to be arranged back number, nature of the emergency, by your local Lions Club. number of people involved and details surrounding districts about whether the person is conscious or breathing • If you’re at home, turn on the front 15,500 litre capacity lights if it is dark and if possible have someone wait out the front • Make sure the door is open and unlocked so that the ambulance Contact Kevin Hogg officers can enter • Stay calm and speak slowly when phoning 000 Mobile 0427 742 043 If in doubt you should always call triple zero (000). Sadly, many people do not call an ambulance as they are unsure of whether the situation is an emergency or are afraid of the cost. By calling triple zero (000) you may save 9574 2044 someone’s life. Page 4. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009

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All Shire many questions and clarifications during volunteers, except our Bushfire fighters, the debates, but the meeting itself lasted for need a Police clearance and some also need five hours. If this is how things are going a Working with Children clearance. The to develop then going back to six pm starts motion was eventually lost 5 votes to 4. may be worth considering. Although there Since the administration has decided not to were some stumbles and hiccups along the advertise in the local community newspaper way, I’d have to say that Cr Firns did a pretty I will let you know which Councillors have good job. I can remember all new Presidents got the various Council portfolios. having some problems for the first few Audit Committee: Cr’s Firns, Hogg, meetings. The Shire President’s role is more Larkin, Jackson and Mr Frank Panizza about guiding and developing the future Works Committee: Cr’s Prater, Wroth, needs and aspirations of the community than Larkin, Jackson, Lloyd, Hogg, Nouwland just meeting procedure. Cr Firns has a raft Museum Committee: Cr’s Somers and Wroth of ideas that have the potential to improve Bush Fire Advisory: Cr’s Firns, Wroth with the flagging community spirit and allow Cr Somers as FCO’s rep Toodyay to achieve its goals. Community Bus: Cr Hogg, Local Emergency Question time was a bit of a farce with all Management Plan (LEMP): Cr’s Wroth and questions being taken on notice. If I was Nouwland , Investing in Communities: Cr’s a cynical person, I’d think that the CEO Somers and Prater Mr Merrick had a gag order (maybe self WALGA: Cr’s Firns and Somers imposed) on him as a result of a dispute Avon Region of Councils (AROC): Cr’s between the Shire President and himself over Firns and Jackson press releases. Either way, the CEO would Wheatbelt North Regional Road Group: Cr Wroth (Much of our road revenue comes only talk to and advise the Councillors. automatically went in to the competition The first item on the agenda was about from this organisation). Then came the notice of motion to rescind Kelly’s Shiraz is a which would showcase Western Australia’s accepting donated items into the museum’s finest wines from WA’s most famous wine inventory. Some items were also recovered the adoption of Option 7 as the area to develop new recreation facilities. However, Winner regions and wineries. from the Library extensions including a Mr Barreca said that he was honoured to chisel, a cupboard key, a piece of paper, the issue was not debated as it had not been presented correctly the previous month. A Samantha Connor accept the award, especially after a difficult two locks, six nails, and a licence plate, period in the industry. all of unknown date range. The ‘piece de rescind motion needs three signatures and a report from the administration giving legal FORMER Toodyay resident Kelly Barreca “During the rough patch the West Australian resistance’ was an object of unknown use and (nee Seed) hit the headlines last week when wine industry is currently experiencing, it’s unknown date range. Surely this one should and financial implications of moving such a motion. The motion was deferred pending a shiraz from Barreca Estate Winery won the now time to focus on quality; we have set be sent to ABC TV Collectors. We have a Best WA Wine at the State Wine Industry a bench mark for the level of quality we very good Museum, one of the best outside these requirements. An item of an urgent nature was introduced Awards last week. expect from our vineyard,” he said. “With the metro area and large provincial centres. Kelly moved to Donnybrook at the age of first class winemaking and great fruit, the We also have a Museum Curator/Heritage to the meeting by the administration. There were no copies for the gallery and the CEO 18 after marrying vineyard owner Filippo wine is the best in Western Australia and Adviser and a dedicated and knowledgeable Barreca. Mr Barreca’s family has been this title is a testament to everyone here at Museum Committee. Why can’t the CEO refused to read it out as he claimed he was not permitted to speak to the public. However, growing shiraz grapes in Donnybrook for Barreca’s Winery.” deal with these matters under delegated over forty years. The winery produces up to 40 tonnes of authority? The CEO has delegated authority the item related to the proposal by the State Government to introduce Development Barreca’s is the first Winery in the Geographe grapes annually. over much more important and controversial Wine growing region to take home the issues. Assessment Panels (DAP). Without going into detail, the nett result will be us (the local coveted wine title. After great success at the The Bush Fire Advisory Committee 2009 RSM Bird Cameron Geographe Wine Caption: Kelly Barreca (nee Seed) (BFAC) had some recommendations to authority) paying some non local experts to do what our administration and Council Show, taking out ‘Best Red Wine’, ‘Best pictured with young son Anton at Barreca Council concerning the makeup of the Shiraz’, and ‘Wine of the Show’, Barreca’s Estate Winery Committee for the next 12 months. Two of do now, without any reduction in the local these were for the removal of the Fire Control authority’s work load. The State Government Officer’s representative and the holding asked for input into details on how the We invite you to join us for our vacant the Training Coordinator’s position. changes should be worded. They made it This created a lengthy debate. At the end clear that it was not a question of should the of these deliberations, we have Murray changes be introduced. The idea is that all McBride as the Chief Bush Fire Control developments with a value of $1m or more Christmas Affair Officer, Alan Knapp st1 Deputy, and Brian will go to the DAP. Over the last couple of Wood 2nd Deputy. There will also be a FCO years this DAP proposal would have affected rep but the CEO has been removed from the about 3% of all development applications to In the Country Committee. the Toodyay Shire. All Councillors agreed The next item also originated from the with the administration’s strongly worded BFAC. They requested that Council amend objection to the proposal. Nobody wants to Sunday 13th December the Local Planning Strategy (LPS 4) to lose local control over local development, designate sections of the Shire as being especially when there seems to be little ‘bushfire prone’. This would mean that the benefit and greater cost. One can’t help Earth Sculptures Studio Shire could impose strict (AS 3959) building wondering however if the new supermarket standards on residential developments. The may not already be operating if the DAP had motion lapsed as no Councillor was prepared been in place for the past few years. Gates Open 10am to 3pm to move the motion, not even Councillors If the new Council can stand together who are on the BFAC. Not even debating a looking in one direction (the future) instead From West Toodyay Rd, just follow the signs motion from the administration is a serious of at each other with their backs to the matter because if the Councillors do this community, then we can expect great things For more info contact Paula 9574 2116 or Margaret 9361 0490 too often then the CEO can go to the Local from this group of good people. With a new Government Minister and claim he has an and revitalised Chamber of Commerce and a uncooperative Council. This could lead to the new and revitalised Council, I can’t but help whole Council being dismissed. Discussions think that the future is looking exciting and with the Department of Local Government challenging. We owe it to ourselves to work stated that the motion sits on the table until hard for our community and our children’s acted upon and can be re-presented. future. Another item which took a very long time Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year to discuss was for retrospective planning to all of you. Commercial and Domestic Water approval (setback variation). This was a complex situation with our local bush fire A Christmas Affair Cartage in the Shire of Toodyay volunteers disagreeing with the Department and Surrounding Areas. of Environment and Conservation (DEC). A CHRISTMAS Affair in the Country Considering DEC’s handling of the fire SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER. This year’s at Boorabbin in December 2007 where “Christmas Affair” will be held in the garden Servicing New and Existing Clients, with three truck drivers died, I think our local and among the Gum Trees that surround volunteers with their local knowledge are Earth Sculptures Studio in Francis Street, Enthusiastic and Friendly Service. the best judges. Toodyay This is an excellent opportunity After all the financials we came to some to purchase a unique Christmas gift or Water for Tanks, Swimming Pools, Stock, tenders. The first was for the purchase of something special for yourself. On display a Street Sweeper. Without as much as a will be a collection of sculpture, specialised water binding and road spraying etc question the Council committed to spending garden plants, handmade soaps, tasting over $100,000 on this purchase. The second of French preserves/jams, olive products, For an obligation free quote tender was for the supply and delivery of glorious soy wax essential oil candles, bitumen for the 2009/10 season. jewellery and wonderful handmade gifts. Item 9.4.5 on the agenda produced an This year we will also feature interesting debate. The administration demonstrations from Margaret of “Garden Contact Peter or Ann on: wanted all elected members and designated Studios’ who will be giving instructions on senior staff be required to have Police the art of Topiary, sorting root bound plants, Mobile: 0428 928 086 Criminal and Traffic Clearances before being beginning and maintaining a living heart Home : 9574 5331 elected/employed. No other Council in WA wreath and general gardening information. has gone down this path yet. This does not GATES ARE OPEN FROM 10am to mean we shouldn’t, of course. During the 3PM Demonstration times will be allocated debate it was suggested that forwarding on the day for more information contact this motion onto the WA Local Government (08)9574-2116. Page 6. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 letters

Deck the Halls A thank you to our ambulance ‘independent newsletter’ from the Library, compromise at the showgrounds when the volunteers Shire offices (when they are open) or the building construction will make football, WITH THE CHRISTMAS season almost Visitors Centre or purchase a copy of the cricket, hockey and the showgrounds unable here again, my thoughts turn to the absence ONCE AGAIN I have cause to register West Australian. I’m not denigrating the to be used, because of inevitable delays we of Christmas decorations in our town. my grateful thanks to those generous and West, it is excellent for the reader base it all know will happen. You only have to see Northam seems to manage to put some dedicated men and women in our small has. However, it is not Toodyay focused. how long changes take – think – Duidgee effort into decorating their town centre, and community who provide the volunteer Those with the time and expertise can keep Park, think – Streetscape, think – Library. I’m sure that the residents of Toodyay are services essential for our safety and well- an eye on the Shire’s webpage or the notice Having amenities close to the school would equally proud of their town; I know that I being. board outside the Post Office. As yet I have enable our precious children to have full and am. In this instance, Lorraine and Kim not received any notices by email. easy access. Our wonderful Dr Walkey puts so much responded through the ambulance service While this could be classed as an Prim Allen effort into the decoration of the medical based at Morangup, displaying sympathy and administrative matter, I hope all our centre that people come from many miles councillors will suggest that the CEO rethink experience to Bev and myself in our time of Goodbye from Val and Neville away just to see the display each year. Other crisis. this strategy and request that the Shire people in the town also make the effort to I strongly recommend to all residents of support their local businesses. Advertising in light up the town a little. the West Australian will cost the ratepayers IT IS WITH great sadness Neville and I our rural haven that you consider actively are leaving Toodyay for the cooler historic Why does our Shire think so little of the supporting all of our volunteer services; they a lot more than what the Herald charges. town that we are denied this most simple I am proud of our local paper and the hamlet of Nannup. We have had some are always there for all of us. wonderful times with the many community of gestures to commemorate the festive Peter Kirkland support it is given by the community. I am season? After all, it is we, the ratepayers, disappointed that the CEO has seen fit to groups we belong to and have seen such who would be ultimately footing the bill for disparage it and break a 25 year tradition of beautiful places, plants and birds that not the decorations, so why aren’t our wishes Ratepayers shortchanged on informing the community through its pages. many people in Toodyay have experienced. Being members of these groups has allowed listened to? information, says former Editor Kathy Robinson Christmas in Toodyay seems to be a sort Editor 1998-2007 us to learn such a lot about the environment of non-event. Let’s have a little less apathy and historical aspects of the region whilst I WAS SURPRISED to read in November’s forming friendships. These wonderful and show everyone how much we love our Toodyay Herald that the present Random Acts of Kindness town. So come on Shire, Deck the Halls and friendships we have made will continue we administration at the Shire have made a are sure, as our home will always be open all that stuff… decision to cease advertising or reporting on EARLY ON TUESDAY morning I awoke Jo Sutton to your camaraderie, friendship, help and their activities in our local paper. to different sounds, not the usual whistling hospitality. This month, the 25th Anniversary of the and chirping of birds, but the chatter of Trick or Treat? relaunched Herald, will be the first time there voices. I looked out to see cars coming up the Val & Neville Tanner has been nothing from our Shire included. driveway and a group of people gathering, TRICK-OR-TREATING IS A customary The Shire has a long history with the Herald armed with rakes and other garden tools. celebration for children on Halloween. and has been actively involved in many ways Within a short time they were hard at work Servicemen should claim medals Children go in costume from house to house, over the past 25 years. Geoff Ludemann, trimming and pruning and cleaning up my asking for treats such as candy or sometimes Shire President of the time stated in the first garden. ALONG WITH THE National Servicemen’s money, with the question, “Trick or treat?” edition that ‘the council will be an active These wonderful people turned out to be Association of Australia (NSAA), I am The word ‘trick’ refers to a (mostly contributor to future editions on matters from The Toodyay Garden Club’s, “Random endeavouring to contact national servicemen idle) threat to perform mischief on the of local interest.’ The first edition was Acts of Kindness” team. born between 1932 and 1952 to encourage homeowners or their property if no treat is photocopied using the Shire’s copier. The I had to leave shortly after they started, to them to apply for the ‘Anniversary of given. This is mostly celebrated in America story goes that the copier kept overheating be in Perth for more chemotherapy, which National Service 1951-1972’ and ‘Australian but is becoming more popular by the year and it took all night to print enough copies this time has left me too unwell to be able Defence’ Medals. here in Australia. for distribution. to tidy and clean up my garden ready for the All National Servicemen (sometimes It is not a practice that I am comfortable The Shire also purchased a Star Typewriter hot weather ahead. When I returned home known as ‘Nashos’) are entitled to receive with, mainly due to the vandalism performed which then was on permanent loan to the on Thursday I found my garden looking these medals whether or not they served in the guise of ‘trick’. Last year one of my Herald. This greatly increased the efficiency wonderful, neat, tidy and safe, in fact far overseas. However, many eligible for the sons had his brand new home ‘egged’, which and look of our paper. better than it has looked for a very long time. awards do not know that they are available. could not be fully removed, as he dared to The Herald had made pages available I cannot thank those wonderful people The involvement of National Servicemen to ask the trick or treaters to knock a little more to the Shire at no cost until the current enough and wanted to share this experience Australia’s development has been significant. quietly on people’s doors. Kids should think administration decided to make the two with the people of Toodyay. There are some For example, 64,000 twenty-year-olds that some people have babies that may be centre pages ‘theirs’ at a significant cost to amazing people in our community, who are were conscripted into the Army during the asleep. the ratepayers. This actually decreased the often not recognised for the quiet, kind acts 1960s and 70s, of whom 17,500 were sent This year, I was home alone and ill so chose Shire information as everything had to be they do selflessly for others. to Vietnam and Borneo. Tragically, 212 not to answer the door. Next day I found compressed to fit. Prior to this the Herald had Chris Dawes died on active service and about 1,500 were pieces of brick in the yard and the day after columns for library, Shire President’s report, wounded. a filthy note in my letterbox. fire chat, ranger’s rovings, environmental, I urge anyone who was a ‘Nasho’ but If trick or treating is to continue and health matters as well as printing press Help the needy, not the greedy has not yet claimed a medal to contact the flourish then parents need to have a good releases as necessary. All for free. The Shire National Servicemen’s Association, which long talk with their kids about their actions paid for their advertisements the same as THIS LETTER MAKES me feel sad to write. will assist them to claim that which is and make the event fun for everyone. everyone else and until sometime around Vinnies has been operation in Toodyay rightfully theirs. I am sure the men’s families Name and address withheld 2004, gave the Herald a $100 donation each for around eight years. We run very well as would also be most proud to have medals in month as a way of continuing their support. a shop; the volunteers who work there do their possession. The only advantage for the Shire producing a very good job. But sadly, in the last few There is renewed interest in Nashos at the Silly Decision their own pages was that they could design months, some person or persons have felt the moment because a National Servicemen’s their own layout. need to remove whatever they want from the Memorial in Canberra will be dedicated in CAN SOMEONE PLEASE explain how This administration has cited a ‘lengthy and verandah. September 2010. It will serve to recognise changing the Shire advertising from the inconsistent publication cycle’ of the Herald In all, there are 43 Vinnies’ shops in WA. those who completed their National Service Herald to the West will reach a broader as their reason for no longer supporting your Your local Vinnies received its goods from commitment in the Navy, Army or Air Force audience. If this can’t be explained, could local paper. I have been involved in the Perth. Once goods have been in the shop between 1951 and 1959 and in either the our Council please reverse this silly decision. Herald as both assistant editor and editor for a month, it all gets sent back to Perth. regular Army or Citizens Military Force Richard Dymond for most of the nearly 15 years I have lived Sometimes, I leave a bag or two out the front between 1965 and 1972. in Toodyay. During that time the Herald for a local person to collect for Africa; this I, and the NSAA take this opportunity to has always been a monthly paper. The only clothing is very low grade, not suitable to be encourage all ex-National Servicemen to change I made to the publication cycle during sold in the market place but, when you have participate in this historic occasion if they my time as editor was to move the deadline nothing, you will gladly accept anything. are able to do so. one day forward. This was done because the I cannot understand why the goods would For assistance to claim your medals, or paper had become so popular that it became get stolen when, after the first time, the thief to find out more information about the physically impossible to produce a quality would realise the goods are of no value. dedication of the National Service Memorial, newspaper in the shorter time frame. One To the person who likes collecting free telephone 9562 1502, or write to the State day really did make a difference. To me that from us, the things that are sent back to Perth Secretary, NSAA WA Branch Inc c/- 19 seems pretty consistent. are NEVER put out on the front for you to Brailsford Way, Butler WA, 6036. When the Shire ordinary meetings were steal. For held on the 4th Thursday of the month, I May I request that local donations be The Hon Michael Mischin MLC always accepted late submissions of items brought in when the shop is open; this way excellence in will make sure that the needy, not the greedy, window treatments that needed publication due to a decision of Grass fire thank you council. will receive. Specialising in Under previous administrations, I was Jackie Irvine LAST SATURDAY MORNING the 21st • Beautiful Drapes also able to talk to the CEO about articles Person in Charge November, Dave Slater was mowing down • Swags and tails that I had written. This was to check factual the wild oats on his property at 225 Timber • Austrian Blinds information only. There was never any Co-location will cause dislocation Creek Cresent, Woodland Heights, Coondle • Roman Blinds attempt by the administration to change West when the mower accidently caught fire • Cushions the content or intent of editorials, only to ‘CO-LOCATION’ THE BUZZ word brought setting off a grass fire. make sure the facts were correct. I believe in by ‘The Shire’ and sold to many. This Dave and his wife Sandy would like • Table Cloths ensured that ‘The Shire’ could have their • Padded Pelmets previous editors of the paper also enjoyed a to sincerely thank those neighbours who similar relationship with the administration option 7. • Large Choice of fabrics quickly came to assist in putting out the fire. of the day. And if the Herald published ‘Dislocation’ is what will happen if they Their contribution was invaluable which • Quality Workmanship letters that were unfavourable to the Shire have their way. greatly helped to keep the fire to a minimum. • 22 Years Experience or administration, it was the democratic right Hopefully sense will prevail – the school We would also like to thank the Volunteer of the writer to have that letter published. Of site and the showground – Fire Brigade for their prompt attendance to Don’t freeze this winter, cover your windows. course the Herald undertook due diligence The ‘dislocation’ of the lives of those living our property to ensure the fire was kept under Save on energy costs - warm in winter, cool in regarding the law of libel. nearby, does ‘The Shire’ not understand their control and fully extinguished. summer and comfortable for your family. To me this action of the CEO is very pain? Also the loss of heritage buildings is Luckily there was no damage to the short sighted and greatly disadvantages the ridiculous. How could they even entertain property. Maria Seed ratepayers of Toodyay. To find out what is this ‘dislocation’ when there is a simple Again, to all those who quickly attended to answer to this problem – two sites. Phone/Fax: 9574 5139 Mobile: 0407 993 471 happening and planned for our Shire, we help, we are truly grateful and appreciative. will now have to pick up a copy of their With two sites there will not be room for Dave and Sandy Slater THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 7. letters

WE WISH TO express our sincere gratitude sure that once the initial shock has settled our and applaud the prompt and enthusiastic desire to live ‘in the bush’ and be a part of efforts of the Toodyay Shire and all the this rural community will return even more members of the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades strongly. Spotted on Coondle West Road who came to our aid recently. On Sunday, We were particularly touched by the November 15th a small grass fire at our concern expressed by Alan Knapp, Deputy A NUMBER OF photographs and letters have been submitted this month about fires, accidents block in Mountain Park estate rapidly spread Chief Fire Control Officer, over a minor and other safety issues in Toodyay. The Herald urges all residents to be aware of road and and threatened surrounding properties and burn that one of us had sustained. He was bushfire safety this Christmas and wishes all our readers a safe and happy holiday season. our house which is under construction. A overseeing a major operation but still took call to 000 quickly summoned the Toodyay time out to check on our personal wellbeing. Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade who arrived in We learned some hard and valuable lessons Let’s decorate our town big fancy bins; wheelie bins will do. force and worked tirelessly for the next six about the bush environment on that Sunday And why are smokers allowed to throw hours to contain, control and quell the fire. and are deeply grateful for the tremendous their cigarette butts onto the pavement? Isn’t COME ON TOODYAY Shire, let’s have About 60 acres were burnt out and many support given by this emergency team. We this littering and shouldn’t the establishment newly planted trees were lost, but things are also most appreciative of our friends and some Christmas decorations on the main provide ashtrays or sand trays outside their street this year. could have been much worse and at one stage neighbours in the Mountain Park estate who premises and encourage patrons to dispose we thought that we might lose the house. rallied to our aid at the first sign of a problem. We have the street party, where individuals of butts properly. contribute their time and talent to give The speed with which the volunteer While being shaken by the events of that One last issue: why do people run over crews were able to group and attend the day, we have a heightened sense of how Toodyay a Happy Christmas. Why can’t the bobtails, snakes, black-tail goannas, echidnas Shire pay out some money to make the street fire was impressive and reassuring in such strong the community spirit is in Toodyay and turtles on the road? These are mostly alarming circumstances. Throughout the day and hope to soon become part of that look festive? We only have to travel 26km to slow moving creatures and can easily be Northam and they decorate the main street their efficiency and professionalism were community when our house is complete and avoided so please, try to avoid them when extraordinary and after all was done, there the blackened landscape has returned to a and it looks festive and fabulous. you see them on the road. So come on Toodyay Shire, put your hand was still a smile and a cheery wave. Although healthier colour. Thanks. the fire may have daunted our enthusiasm Clive Eger & Robert Gough into the coffers. After all, it all comes out of ToniAnne Chrimes the ratepayers’ money, even the money spent for the country life in the short term, we are Mountain Park, Dumbarton on the Christmas party for the Shire workers. Shirley Hacking Apology

Max and Movember THE Toodyay Herald wishes to apologise to The Stable Liquor Store for inadvertently TO THE PEOPLE of Toodyay who have placing an incorrect advertisement in the helped me raise funds for Movember. October 2009 issue of the paper. My heartfelt thanks go to you all and to Unfortunately, we placed the October 2008 those that I didn’t ask I am sorry if you advertisement instead of the October 2009. wanted to donate to this worthy cause being We apologise to the owners, staff and Beyond Blue and Prostate Cancer research. customers who were inconvenienced by this So once again I give grateful thanks to all. error. Max Heath

Signage Safety Farewell to the Tanners VÉ@bÑxÜtà|äx càç _|Å|àxw DURING THE MONTH of November it was HOW FORTUNATE TOODYAY has been interesting to note a shire worker standing on to have Val and Neville Tanner in our town. the rear tray of a ute installing a street sign in Always working for our benefit – Val has town near the service station. I would have cooked many cakes and muffins, planted thought as we have a strict signage policy exàt|Ä j{ÉÄxátÄx ZÜÉãxÜá hÇ|ÉÇ \ÅÑÉÜà XåÑÉÜà many seeds and trees and has always been that all businesses need to follow, that our available to help where needed. Neville has shire would at least follow the standard work had so many hats, but as a Councillor – A1. and safety practices we all need to follow Phone - 040 777 3744 Email - [email protected] Working on behalf of we, the ‘people of through Worksafe and use a suitable ladder DDE fà|ÜÄ|Çz gxÜÜtvx Toodyay’ not just okaying what ‘the hill’ being footed by another person rather than thinks we should have. Especially on behalf dangerously standing on a ute. of the Toodyay Walkie Talkies – thanks very Also noting that our Transfer Station passes much for our wonderful morning walks. You now only have 10 visits that we can use will both be very much missed. rather than 12 as per last year and we can no Happy move and happy Christmas and a gÉÉwçtç [ÉÅx YÜxá{ longer drop of plastic bottles. (now we have great New Year in your new abode. created more landfill) There is very rarely a rubbish bin we can use in town to dispose of Stocks the best range of Fresh Produce in the Avon Valley most of which is grown Prim Allen rubbish that we may have during a town visit right here in WA and Toodyay. supporting our local shops and to top this off Bulk Wholefoods, Nuts, Dried Fruit, Cereal, Rice, Beans, Seeds, Herbs & Spices. When will the street be finished? our land rates have gone up yet again! Name and address supplied Australian made pasta, and Real Italian Pasta. Other European Foods. I HAVE A few issues about the streets of Toodyay but first, I must say that the street modernisation is very nice and I especially Sean’s our Surgery’s Santa like the garden up at the Old Gaol and hope ....Check in store for our weekly.... this theme is used at the entrance to town. PEOPLE OFTEN ASK if I am responsible But when is it going to be finished? for the surgery Christmas decorations. ....99c Special.... New areas are started before the old are As one of the many foot soldiers, I do help completed; the edging from buildings to to put them up and one of the fewer that take pavement and the areas around the trees them down but, no, it is not me that gets the are still uncompleted; sand and grass spill show on the road. out onto the paving. This is not only very The concept, buying, execution and, Christmas orders taken now, ask staff unsightly but dangerous, especially when importantly, the wiring is all by Sean we have sight-impaired and very elderly (Byron). Without his inspiration and driving residents using the footpaths. force, there would not be the amazing For details When are we going to get bins? I pick decorations that we have. up rubbish as I walk and I have seen other I would like to thank him very much for Remember, we are “Just over the Road” residents doing the same. Not only do we what he does. Parking behind the Bank. Home Delivery Available. pick up rubbish, but we have to carry it until Richard Walkey we can find a bin to put it in. We don’t need Page 8. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 How Much? Police Beat

WITH the launch of a new newspaper for Sergeant Paul McComish the Avon Valley, we at the Toodyay Herald would like to let all our readers know some TOODYAY Police have become involved details. in Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired The Toodyay Herald is a true community Drivers) which is a national campaign. So the newspaper. It is owned by the community message is, if you don’t have a valid motor of Toodyay through membership and serves driver licence, don’t drive, because you will the people of Toodyay and surrounds by be caught and face the possibility of having printing, without cost, anything from locals your vehicle impounded. or local community groups. The paper is The Wheatbelt Police will also be distributed or made available free-of-charge utilsing the ANPR Camera which assists to all households in Toodyay and distributed in identifying unlicensed drivers. A recent to various locations in neighbouring towns. burglary at one of Toodyay’s hardware stores The Toodyay Herald relies on advertising involved the stealing of Stihl chainsaws and of local businesses to enable it to continue to a whipper snipper. Anyone with information provide this service. But are we to lose this is urged to contact Toodyay Police Station. valuable advertising to the new kid on the With the ever increasing demand for block? We hope not and think that cost will Toodyay Police services from Morangup to be a major factor for us to continue. Bolgart it is timely to remind everyone that So, how much will it cost? The first we have a limited number of officers who consideration of any newspaper have to provide a 24 hrs police service 7 days Pictured (left to right) are Mo Bros advertisement is the ubiquitous ‘column a week. The maths are simple and the services ‘Movember’ in Michal Jasinski, Stephen Pountney, Shane centimetre’. This is a measurement of how provided at the front counter have decreased Bartholomeusz, Benn Gladden, Dave many columns across the advertisement dramatically. All Firearms licensing is now Toodyay! Flowers and Simon Harrington. takes up and how many centimetres down. done at participating Australia Post outlets The Toodyay Herald has four columns (a along with Police Clearance Certificates. Ben Gladden the earnings between Beyond Blue (Mens little bit more than 6cm wide) per page at The Shire conducts drivers licence testing Mental Health helpline) and Prostate Cancer $2.95 per column centimetre. Compared to and traffic crash reporting can now be done research. the opposition columns of approximately over the internet. OUR local Movember team (named Stubble For more info visit au.movember.com Trouble WA) consists of a variety of 3.5cm at $6.41 per column centimetre, we’re We aim to provide a greater presence on the Collectively we have raised over $2000, streets ahead. road as opposed to remaining in the office. members from Toodyay, Northam and Perth. with over $1800 being earned by Mo Bro We are a mix of Teachers, a Church Pastor, Every newspaper has a surcharge for Toodyay Police Station is open from Monday Max Heath! colour in an advertisement. This is to pay for - Wednesday from 9.00 - 3.00 pm. However, A School Chaplain, Salesmen, Industry workers and more. We had approximately 20 the extra costs of a colour page (remember depending on operational needs, we may mo bros and mo sistas in our team this year. all those photos of your community group need to close during that period and attend Movember is all about ‘Changing the that appear, in colour, in the Herald?) The to tasking issues. face of Mens Health’ - a fundraising event Toodyay Herald charges a flat rate of $51.50 If you require Police assistance please where participants start clean shaven and per advert. The opposition: $2.50 per column phone 9574 2212 / 24 hrs a day and your grow their moustache through the month of centimetre. The prices are comparable up to call will be answered and an appropriate Movember (formerly known as November), an advertisement of 2 columns by 10cm but policing response provided. Dial 000 whilst finding people to sponsor their facial then the differences really add up. only for emergencies. For non-urgent hair growing endeavours. All funds raised So what does this mean in looking at, say, matters you can also correspond by email to go to the Movember Foundation which splits a full or half-page advertisement? [email protected] You’ll find a full-page, colour advert in The Toodyay Herald at $523.50 or a half-page Vandalism at $287.50. What is it in our competition’s paper? Well, they’re having a special up to st ARE you a responsible parent? Do you know 31 December: if you book 4 adverts, you’ll where your child was on the weekend of only pay $500 each for a half-page or $950 10th November or on Monday or Tuesday Landscaping Outdoor each for a full-page. afternoon of 23rd and 24th of November? So, for a month in the Toodyay Herald, The Morangup hall was vandalised and all you’ll pay $523.50 for a full-page, colour the doors have been kicked in. advertisement. For the same period in the The community of Morangup is not willing new newspaper, you’ll find the cost to be to put up with such blatant vandalism and as $3800. it is your community hall we need your input & Hire The ‘opposition’ claims their paper is kept in stopping this vandalism happening. by a household for an average of 4.8days. The Toodyay police were called on We haven’t paid anyone to find this out but both occasions and would appreciate any Quality we could hazard a guess that, on average, information regarding the incidents. Amozon Toodyay households keep the Toodyay If anyone has any information regarding Mulches and ‘Making Garden Herald for up to 21 days. the above incidents or if anyone noticed We guess that one thing going for the new anything suspicious then please contact Composts paper is the distribution which is 10 times the Toodyay police or any member of the Planters that of the Herald but, in the Herald, your Morangup Progress Association Gedye Your advertisement won’t be lost amongst the President Petar Drazic 9572 9245 Paving hundreds of other, similar trades from all Treasurer Fran Stevens 9572 9528 Compost Bins over the place; your ad will be a Toodyay Secretary Isabel McHutchison 9572 9041 Hire ad for Toodyay people. Debbie Larkin our local councillor can also Crushed Rock Outdoor a Having said all of the above, we think it’s be contacted on 9572 9458 Equip- great that our town is ‘in the news’ and wish P.S. One of the vandals was silly enough Brickies Sand the new publication all the best for their to write a name on the wall. I wonder if this ment success in the future. Clean White was your son. Home!’ Small Sand Farming Screened OPENING HOURS:

Road base Hire Monday to Equip- Top Soil Friday 8.00am—4.30pm ment Landscapers Mix Weekends Tanks Moo Poo 8.00am-12.00 Patios & Concrete Sheds Blocks PH: 9574 5865 DINGO Austral Bricks FAX: 9574 2864 hire Austral Pavers Concrete [email protected] Slabs Public Labour Hire Holidays 8.00 am - 12.00 noon Lot 12 Nardie Dve, Extracts Industrial Park, (Toodyay- Closed Xmas Day, New Years Northam Rd) Toodyay Day THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 9. AM, D.Litt, Cit.WA(Arts). The location of such classics as, ‘Daddy Wouldn’t Buy Me Please submit your entry as a JPEG image the service: The Water Garden Pavilion – a Bow-wow’ and ‘I’m a Little Teapot’. (in black and white and in colour). No late former Suffrage Pavilion, Botanic Garden, The Missing Chords and Keys, our entries accepted. To be eligible, entries King Park or, in the event of rain, at the ‘schoolboys’, presented ‘The Good Ship MUST be received by 4pm Wednesday 24th Wildflower Pavilion, Botanic Garden. Park Lollipop’, while Joe tied everyone’s tongues February 2010. The judge’s decision is final. in the Botanic Garden Car Park and follow with ‘The Big Black Hat’ and ‘Court of Submit your entries for our Logo the Women’s Achievement Pathway below King Caractacus’. Leila on fiddle produced Competition by emailing to SecretaryTAS@ the Pioneer Women’s Fountain down to the ‘Two Little Girls in Blue’, a sweet song that bordernet.com.au. Don’t forget to include Water Garden. Bring a chair, if required. many children of previous generations sang your name, address and phone number. We at family and community gatherings. Jenny look forward to receiving your entry. also harked back to these times with ‘I Don’t The Annual General Meeting of the Want to Play in Your Yard’. Toodyay Agricultural Society will be held Peter, Moira and Eileen entertained us with on Monday 8th February 2010, 7.30pm at the whimsical ‘Windmill in Old Amsterdam’ the Youth Hall, Showgrounds. Please come to uke and guitar, and we also enjoyed along and show your support for the Toodyay Nancy’s spirited ‘Old Grey Mare’ and Gale’s Show, a major community event. Don’t ‘Roses are Red’. forget to put the date in your 2010 diaries. Some of the items about children rather Another date for your diary is Saturday 9th than for children gave pause for thought, with October – the date of the 2010 TOODYAY lovely songs like Jeanette’s ‘Why Don’t we SHOW. Listen to the Children?’ and Spencer with If you would like to become a member of the Australian classic, ‘Little Boy Lost’. the Toodyay Agricultural Society please send We spent a very happy evening, with plenty your name and address plus membership of audience participation all the way, one of fee to the Secretary, Toodyay Agricultural the popular features of the Toodyay Music Society Inc, PO Box 362, Toodyay 6566 or Rica Erickson: Club. come along to the AGM on the 8th February Next Meeting: A Christmas flavour, 7pm 2010. Membership Fees are $20 for one year a Toodyay legacy Friday 11th December. Any style of singing or $45 for three years. Your membership or instrumental performance is welcome, so helps to support the Toodyay Show, and it Robyn Taylor long as it is ‘acoustic’. Come to our monthly ensures that your copy of the schedule and meeting as performer or listener - Second tickets to the show will be posted out to you. WITH the passing of the Patron of the Friday of each month at the CWA Hall. For We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas Toodyay Historical Society, we thought it further information contact Teddy or Spencer and New Year. would be timely to have a look at Rica’s on 9574 4492. tremendous contribution to our knowledge about our town and region. The first article she published relating Toodyay Music Club Toodyay to our district’s history is believed to have been ‘First Explorers in the Toodyay Inc. Agricultural Society Valley’, published 6th December 1956 in Founded 1852 the Central Districts Herald. She continued Jenny Edgecombe to research and publish for the next 50 years, Pam Jackson with her last major output being ‘Toodyay SECOND childhood? Or did some of us Committee Member Homesteads: Past & Present’, which we co- never escape the first? We saw some very authored and published through Hesperian fetching ensembles at the Children’s Music Logo Competition Press in 2006. theme night, featuring lots of braided hair, WOULD you like to win $200? Then get During the years in between, Rica published frilly skirts, girly shoes and a trio of wayward creative and design an ORIGINAL logo numerous historical articles based on her own schoolboys complete with baseball caps for the Toodyay Agricultural Society Inc. discussions with our early pioneers and their turned backwards. The logo will be used on stationery (letters, Herald Website families and also her primary research into The uke group led us off to a rousing forms, etc), posters and other documents. the colonial records, and accounts published start with ‘Belle of Belfast’, sung to banjo, We would like a logo with an It’s been a long time coming, but the in the early newspapers. Her research was double bass and ukuleles, along with Allan AGRICULTURAL theme, a logo that looks Toodyay Herald website is finally live (and thorough and her writings reflected her and Leila’s melodious Peter Paul and Mary good printed in colour or black and white. still under development). personal knowledge and experiences as a song, ‘Autumn to May’. There was a large Your design MUST be an ORIGINAL (ie. With the assistance of resident geniuses country teacher and as a farmer’s wife in crowd to inspire all the performers, including no clip art, no photos / diagrams or drawings Grant Scobie and Guido Verschoor, we hope Bolgart. She knew the rhythms of the land, a welcome appearance by Terry Reddy, from the internet or anywhere else). Your to be able to bring your community news to and could appreciate what the realities of life accompanied by a contingent of friends and logo must be scalable (ie. effective large or a broader audience. Check out the site at would have been for the early settlers, and relations. We were delighted to hear Terry’s small) www.toodyayherald.com.au. sympathise with their wives and families. first performance in some time, singing ‘ In 1966 she contributed the entry on the Children’s Colour Bar’. Murf reached deep government botanist, James Drummond, and found some traditional children’s street to the Australian Dictionary of Biography, songs, then Anne gave us a Scottish lullaby Wishing you a safe, happy later following with entries on Samuel Pole we had to learn on the run, with much Phillips (1974) and Daniel Connor (1981). All enjoyment. and enjoyable Christmas with three men were major figures in Toodyay’s A bevy of Terry’s nieces who were visiting history. The book, ‘The Drummonds of from Sweden later entertained us with a family and friends. Hawthornden’ was published in 1969, to be hilarious song about a little cat, a pig and a All the best for the New Year followed by ‘The Victoria Plains’ (1971), cow, complete with gorgeous explanations ‘Old Toodyay and Newcastle’ (commissioned of what the words meant. and published by the Toodyay Shire Council Jan had us all involved in ‘action songs’ in 1974), ‘The Dempsters’ (1978), and ‘The including the ever-popular ‘Frog Song’. She Hon Brian Ellis MLC Brand on his Coat’ (1983), which included also introduced Natasha, singing and playing Member for the Agricultural Region Toodyay identities John Acton Wroth, James guitar for ‘London Bridge’. It is wonderful Everett and Daniel Connor. to see youngsters learning to make music, Electorate Offi ce: She was also active in the preservation of gaining something that will stay with them Unit 1, Druids Hall, Cnr Durlacher & Sanford the old gaol in Toodyay, producing booklets forever. Streets, Geraldton, WA 6530 about the Old Gaol Museum in 1962 and Happy Notes were here again (sounds Tel: 9923 9211 www.brianellis.com.au 1978. Her involvement in the preservation like a song title!), with stunning outfits for and use of historic buildings in Toodyay also included helping to assess the potential of Connor’s Mill (then the abandoned Toodyay power house) as a museum. In her capacity as an historian and botanist, Rica was a member of the Shire’s Emblem Rollingstock Maintainers Competition Committee (1978), which included Toodyay Naturalists’ Club member, (Trades Assistants) Pam Masters. In December that year, the Shire agreed to the Club’s nomination of the ARG - A QR Company is seeking applications from committed and team oriented Raspberry Jam Tree (Acacia acuminata) as individuals for the role of Rollingstock Maintainer (Wagon Maintainer) within the the Shire’s floral emblem. maintenance facility at our depot in Avon Yard (Northam). In 1981 Rica became a benefactor of The Toodyay Society (founded November 1980), Working as part of the Rollingstock Maintenance team, you will demonstrate and addressed its first AGM on Toodyay’s mechanical aptitude and sound problem solving skills whilst performing duties links to the Parmelia people. Rica was associated with the maintenance and repair of Rollingstock. You will have a appointed Patron when the Society was positive attitude with the ability to work autonomously and in a team and you will renamed The Toodyay Historical Society need to hold a current WA drivers licence. in 1994. She was made the Society’s first Honorary Life Member in 1999. During ARG is committed to your skill development so if you are a highly motivated these years she was the compiler of the individual who is willing to learn and interested in career progression, then we ‘Dictionary of Western Australians’ (several are looking for you! volumes), and general editor of the four volumes of the ‘Bicentennial Dictionary of Should you require any further information concerning this position, please Western Australians’. contact Graham Lucas, Area Maintenance Manager Northern, on (08) 9622 4643. In 2007 the Society was pleased to successfully nominate Rica for the Individual To apply for this position, please submit your application through our Award of the Heritage Council Awards. Rica employment opportunities page on our website: www.arg.net.au/employ.asp. celebrated her 100th birthday last year. Alternatively you can send your applications to Davinia Parker, Human Resources The details for this tribute to Rica are based Consultant, GPO Box S1422, Perth WA 6845. on research undertaken by our Secretary, Applications close: Beth Frayne. On 9th December 2009, at 10am, a 15th December 2009. Memorial Service will be held in Kings Park to celebrate the life of Rica Erickson Page 10. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 fire chat inflammable vegetation]. Shire regulations We are now in the prohibited fire season, specify a 7.5 kilogram fire extinguisher in so if you see any sign of smoke, ring 000. If central attendance. you ring 000, a pager message is sent out to The information sheet, provided with the rostered crew on weekends or whoever’s julimar annual Rates Notices, contains this important available during the week. Don’t ring a local information and hints on keeping your Brigade member. They will just have to ring Toodyay Central property safe. 000 to have the pager message sent out. This Julimar Volunteer The Incident Control Vehicle training takes longer. Volunteer Bush Fire orientation, held on Saturday 14th November We have already had a couple of call outs Bush Fire Brigade at the Emergency Services Centre, was this season. The grass is drying out so extra extremely well received. Appreciation care is needed with using tools outside. Grant Scobie Brigade is extended to Bobbie Jones, for the This particularly applies to angle grinders, organisation of the morning tea and lunches welders and slashers with metal blades. One Desraé Clarke for the day, with thanks also extended to the spark is all it needs to start a fire. It’s easy BEEP, beep, beep, beep! The sound of the Julimar Brigade for attending the afternoon to think one spark couldn’t do it, but that’s pager going off is not something we look THE last General Meeting for 2009 was tea. all it takes to start a fire. forward to and, in a lot of cases, something held on Tuesday 24th November with an The Central Brigade Christmas Party Our training on Sunday 15th November we expect. However, the damn thing seems excellent attendance and the welcoming of is to be held on Saturday 5th December. was on radio procedures. We did the theory to have decided that we need some exercise new member, Nicholas Jacobson. Welcome Please RSVP by 1st December for catering part in the fire shed, and then went down the so it’s been going off – often! Nick - we are very pleased to have you join purposes. Enquiries to Captain, Kevin Hug road to put the procedures into practice in a Not so often that one doesn’t have time to our team. on 9574 2216, Secretary, Wayne Clarke on fire scenario. We were just setting up the have a shower after the previous call-out; not As with other volunteer fire brigade 6364 3609. scenario when the pager call came through really that often at all; more of a ‘more often members of Toodyay, Central have attended for a real fire at Mountain Park. than we’re used to’ kind of often. a number of fires in and around the Shire, one Although they didn’t get to participate It started with a call to Gidgegannup which of which was started by an angle grinder. much, it gave our new radio operators the was attended by our colleagues from the The Shire of Toodyay may impose a coondle chance to hear the radio traffic in a real Morangup Brigade and then, some hours Harvest, Vehicle Movement or Hot Works situation including how the radio protocol later, we were asked to join a Task Force to Ban: sometimes slips in a real fire situation. help out, especially in the area closest to our A harvest, vehicle movement or hot works This is why the training is so important, so Shire. ban may be applied during the Restricted Coondle-Nunile that radio protocol is automatic even under We’ve also had at least one call per weekend or Prohibited Burning Period. Hot Works pressure. and a couple midweek to attend grass fires include all welding, grinding and abrasive Volunteer Bush Fire I’d like to express my thanks to our crews which have been started inadvertently by tools. who turned out, the extra members who landholders not realising the dryness of the The Shire of Toodyay will determine the Brigade stayed around after training was curtailed fuel nor the speed in which it can get away. need for a ban and advertise the ban on: and volunteered to take the collar tank out Which brings me to the point I, and my ABC Radio 531AM and RadioWest colleagues, constantly reiterate: be careful Peter Ruthven to the fire, and to those who at short notice 864AM. managed to feed over forty fire fighters. with anything that creates a spark! Don’t Under the Act, Regulation (39C) specifies Crews then went out the next day for use a welder or angle grinder near anything the following requirements: WHAT’S the penalty for a bad memory? mopping up. Thank you all. flammable; don’t throw your match or Angle grinders or welding apparatus must Well, if you forget to delegate the job of At the November Ordinary Meeting of the cigarette onto anything flammable. Don’t, not be used in the open unless a fire writing the Brigade’s Herald article to Shire of Toodyay, Cr Bob Somers, during don’t, don’t... It’s annoying that there are so extinguisher is available for immediate use someone else, then you have to do it yourself, the establishment of Council committees many don’ts in the world but, in this case, it and a five metre break has been cleared [of all so here we go again. for the coming year, proposed the motion could be a life-saving ‘don’t’. for the Bush Fire Advisory Committee. The trip down to Gidge was beneficial to This committee will have a new look with us in at least one small way: our new 1.4 two Council representatives, Councillors Fire Unit stopped working! Well, it was just Firns and Wroth. Councillor Somers, a the pump, the thing that puts water on stuff Fire Control Officer (FCO), will also be on that burns, so it wasn’t too drastic! After two the committee as the FCO representative. weeks or more off the road, it’s back and There was some disagreement about working. Phew! LEYLAND Last month’s training was on drafting. whether Councillor Somers moved to have the CEO removed from the committee or We took a group and both vehicles down to ENGINEERING SERVICES just for him to be a non-voting member. Extracts and sucked some water out of and The minutes of the meeting seem to reflect blew it back into the river. Thankfully, we MOBILE WORKSHOP - WE COME TO YOU the CEO’s view that he was removed from had Corrie with us to open the inlet / outlet the committee. valve on the 1.4 or we would have been in We specialise in: Our next meeting will be on Saturday trouble. 12 December. As usual for our Christmas If you wish to know more about your fire meeting, the Brigade will supply the meat brigade or more about fire and how it may - Fabrication & Welding Repairs but we still ask those attending to bring a affect you in your community or even if salad, vegetable dish or dessert to share. you just want to get to meet some of your - Maintenance & Servicing For this meeting you’ll need to RSVP by neighbours, get down to your local fire shed. Tuesday 8th December, so write your name ‘The Fireplace’, behind the Julimar Fire - Hydraulic Repairs on the board at the fire shed or give us a call. Shed is open from about 5pm on Friday If you have any queries, check with Kerry nights for some casual interaction with - General Machining Gregory, our logistics officer/social director Brigade members. Even if you’re not a on 9574 4470. member, come along and have a chat about - 15 years experience heavy industry If you can’t make it to the meeting, your fire prevention plan, find out about your everyone is welcome to come along to the brigade and get to know the people who hope Coondle Fire Shed on Coondle West Road they never have to be called to your home any Friday night for a bite to eat and a good (except maybe for dinner!). Phone Steve Leyland social evening. However, if you can’t get to On behalf of all the volunteers from the the shed on a Friday night, but would like Julimar Brigade, we hope you all have a 0400 378 930 A/H : 9574 4286 to know more about Coondle Brigade or Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (with would like information about any aspects no fires!) of fire prevention and safety, phone Peter Ruthven (Captain) on 9574 2951. JOIN YOUR Finally, on behalf of the Brigade, I would Offi ce Hours like to wish all members of the Toodyay BUSHFIRE Monday 9am to 5pm community a happy and fire-free Christmas and New Year. Tuesday 9am to 5pm BRIGADE Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 5pm A Quiet Country Cottage Saturday 9am to 11am HODDYWELL Do you need to get away? Your answer is in Toodyay. Please note all consultations Mid week Special is COTTAGE th are by appointment Book 3 Nights & get the 4 night FREE Weekend Special is AVON VALLEY Please Ring 9574 5055 Book Fri & Sat night and stay Sun for FREE Early 1900’s Heritage hand made mud brick VETERINARY AVON VALLEY VETERINARY cottage set on 7 acres of peace, CLINIC FOR ALL SMALL AND quiet and seclusion. The cottage is fully self- CLINIC contained with three bedrooms including two LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY queen and two single beds. PROBLEMS. 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Heather Blackwell and Kerry Knowles for the qualities needed to be good citizens. DET, their hard work in organising today. Special with the support of high schools, aims to thanks to Miss Whitney, our teachers, ensure students develop a sense of pride in Yummy Chummies, the secondary student themselves, their school, their environment councillors, and front office staff for and their society. their efforts. Also, thanks to the band for The Crime Stoppers logo specifically entertaining us. An extra special thanks to developed for the high schools’ programme, our P&C, for their assistance in the running emerged from a student design competition of our games.” conducted at both Kinross and Southern Mr McLaren said the day was well attended River Colleges. by parents and community members. He said It is important to understand that this that although he was unable to attend the day initiative is not about establishing a Crime himself, he was pleased to note how much Stoppers programme in high schools or students enjoyed showing their school and encouraging students to actively use the their work to parents and friends. He is also Crime Stoppers service but rather a measure pleased to see one of the school’s priorities in to educate young people on good citizenship subsurface reticulation of the oval, reaching as part of their social and civil responsibility. fruition. Each student will receive a promotional Mr McLaren also made a point of saying bag and the school will be provided with a how welcoming students, staff and parents DVD teacher’s resource which includes a have been as he returns to school gradually. range of messages to be used as screen savers He is looking forward to his completion of on school computers. health programs and a full return to work in The pilot will be launched early in 2010 at 2010. Southern River College, Gosnells. Following a review period of four months, the package Brandon Hatton, Mr Mclaren, Mrs will be assessed and, if need be, modified Toodyay to Benefit Camenzuli and Patrick Cording discussing Launch of Crime prior to a broader statewide roll out. from Subsurface the benefits of subsurface dripper irrigation Stoppers in WA the future of our beautiful green oval as well YES - YOU DO HAVE THE Dripper Irrigation as our precious water resource has been a High Schools CHOICE OF SETTLEMENT AGENT priority for the school for some time. He TOODYAY District High School’s Relieving REPRESENTATIVES from the Department WHEN BUYING said it will be of benefit to both our school OR SELLING REAL ESTATE Principal, Mrs Wendy Camenzuli officially students, as well as the wider community. of Education (DET) and Crime Stoppers opened the school oval subsurface dripper Mrs Camenzuli also welcomed everyone Western Australia have been working irrigation system on Friday 20th November to TDHS Learning Journey Day. Mrs together to develop an educational package at the school’s Learning Journey Day. The Camenzuli said “This day celebrates the work for high school students, so they become school successfully applied for a Water and of students and teachers in our school and aware of the important role they can play as Energy Savers Grant of $44.000 to install the provides a wonderful example of our school citizens in helping to reduce crime. The pilot subsurface dripper irrigation system. The ethos in practice. Our staff is committed of this initiative was launched on Tuesday, grant is part of the Federal Government’s to developing strong partnerships between 17th November at Kinross College. initiative for community organisations to students, parents, teachers, community Why high schools? Since Crime Stoppers save, and improve the health of our water agencies and the wider Toodyay community. began in Western Australia in 1995, it has sources. All care is taken to ensure that students are enjoyed growing support from the The school contributed $6,700 to the provided with the best possible learning community. However, research has told us project. Mrs Camenzuli said that the system opportunities and that each student’s best that our young people (that is, under 25 years has ensured that our oval is adequately efforts are acknowledged. of age) do not have a strong understanding Phone: 9574 4320 Fax: 9574 5014 watered, while conserving our ground water. I believe having fun should also be an of Crime Stoppers. Thus, we developed P.O. Box 827 TOODYAY 6566 “Today, we acknowledge the Federal important part of student learning. While a strategy to effectively extend the brand Government in the provision of this valuable there are times in the day for serious and into the younger age segments and an ideal resource to our school,” said Mrs Camenzuli. thoughtful practice, we all need time to enjoy starting point was secondary students. An Independent Real Estate School Principal, Mr Alan Mr McLaren, our surroundings, friends and family. The programme will sit within the DET Settlement Agent who regretted not being able to attend the We thank our organising committee, Curriculum Framework which is designed day due to health issues, said that ensuring Jo Bartlett, Lindsey Read, Andrew Ellis, to assist students to understand and embrace

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Jessica Lea Fleming Richards and Shanae this month when they were able to do song Baby Think it Over Johnson caring for their ‘babies’ at school Bolgart Primary writing with John. The children even created their own class song. Well done guys. A number of students at Toodyay District required to keep the baby with them at all School The whole school enjoyed learning about High School have been participating in the times, changing it and cleaning it well as cricket from Mike. They were able to get ‘Baby Think it Over’ programme this year. using a pram and carrying all the care items Elaine May some hands-on help and experience which The core of the programme is a parenting in a bag with them to school on the bus and Registrar was not just great fun but gave some of the simulation using a computerised infant into class. children some new skills and a new interest. simulator. The parenting simulation is Staff at the school as well as parents were WELCOME everyone to Bolgart School Bolgart School has already implemented designed to help young adults understand very supportive, which enabled a successful News. The end of year is approaching very many energy saving practices and has now three important facts about infants. These programme to develop for many of our quickly and the Bolgart School children have come 24th out of 66 schools in the switch off are: infants’ demands are unpredictable and students. been very busy. competition. Our students achieved a very must be met promptly; infants need a great The programme was incorporated into This year’s end of school concert will be creditable 5.42% reduction in consumption. deal of time and attention; and infants change the Caring for Children course within the held at the school on Friday 11th December. Well done everyone. parent’s lives profoundly. The programme Technology and Enterprise Learning area We wish to invite all parents and community It has been a struggle to maintain Bolgart helps young adults explore the physical, for Year 10. Both boys and girls have members to this wonderful event the Primary School’s vegetation but, thanks emotional, social and financial consequences been studying child development in the children and staff have put so much effort to the effort in obtaining grants and the of parenthood. programme and several visits by mums, into creating. If everyone could arrive at government’s commitment to improving The infant simulator baby cries at random, dads and babies have allowed the students 6pm and be ready for the concert to begin our schools, we have been able to upgrade unpredictable times 24 hours a day and invaluable experience and observation with for 6.30pm, it would be greatly appreciated. our reticulation. Over the coming school requires the student to care for it by turning real babies. Please bring your own chairs and a plate to holidays, we anticipate a significant a key and holding it in place in the baby’s share at the end of the concert. There will be improvement in the appearance of the school. back until the infant is settled. The computer a few surprise guests on the evening. There have been many improvements to in the baby is pre-programmed. This month’s “Aussie of the Month” the school this year, some more subtle than The infant also cries if handled roughly or recipients are Kyle Martin and Chloe others, but all these changes and tolerance held in the wrong position. Students were Denning. Well done and congratulations. of the disturbance created as they are Kyle Martin also was runner up in the implemented are greatly appreciated. The year 5 group, ‘Alcohol is a drug too’ children will continue to reap the rewards CREW MEMBERS cartoon competition. Eric Nordberg, the from these changes long after the works are Merry Christmas chairperson to the Northam Local Drug completed and everything settles down. We are seeking PART TIME CREW Action Group, attended Bolgart Primary Kellogg’s has donated boxes of cereal as to all our Toodyay MEMBERS who are passionate about School to present awards and prizes to Bolgart Primary School has joined Kellogg’s service to join our friendly team at students who entered the competition that Breakfast Buddies. The children have students! NORTHAM. Must be available to do was offered throughout the Wheatbelt to all enjoyed the inclusion of the cereal in our night and weekend shifts. schools. Eric also extended a big thank you normal breakfast menu, especially the early to the teachers who encouraged the students risers and the children on the school bus run. If you are looking for a career in a to enter the competitions and hopes to offer The Yr 7 students have decided to donate dynamic, rewarding environment then a similar competition for students next year. some of the funds remaining from their don’t miss this opportunity – Alex Bain, Catlin Donovan, Jarrod Clarke fundraising to purchase one of our new APPLY NOW! and Jasmine Mulgrew were also awarded noticeboards. Thanks for this kind thought and the new boards look great. Call the Store Manager today for more certificates and received a show bag. information: Congratulations. The children showed their respect on Sarah and Patrick, the presenters for Remembrance Day by participating in a Constable Care, came to our school and acted period of silence. I hope we never forget the Phone 9622 3327 out skits in a show designed to teach children cost of war and the appreciation the people how to deal with four types of bullying – who have made sacrifices to protect our way or visit our website and apply cyber bullying, exclusion bullying, physical of life and rights deserve. online to www.chickentreat.com.au bullying and verbal bullying. Their light- Christmas’s approach is noticeable all hearted, interactive role-playing gave the around us and in the stores and the children children ideas and guided them on how to are getting excited. Christmas cards are Roy, Jake, Tom and Aiden in the back of take care of themselves in a relaxed and fun already being shared through the school by the police vehicle environment. Our thanks go to this non- the school’s internal Christmas Postal service profit organisation that is dealing with such created especially to help with this exciting Scout Lockup! a potentially serious problem. time of year. Another person helping others is Ms All the staff at Bolgart wish everyone a safe TOODYAY Scouts experienced the other Sarah Sims, our middle room teacher, who and happy Christmas, New Year and School side of the law last week, when Toodyay recently completed the Ramsey Health Holidays. We are looking forward to seeing Police gave them a guided tour of the Police Care Pink Triathlon. Sarah raised $511.95 our returning school children and wish the Station. for the cancer foundation children leaving us all the best for the future. Constables Stuart Schultz and Summer by donation and a lot Roberts showed the Scouts how the Station of personal effort. Sarah operated and also the now disused Court completed the short House. Toodyay police officers have now course, consisting of a been issued with tasers as well as pepper 100m swim, 4km bike spray and Const. Schultz showed the Scouts ride and ended after a 1km other methods of controlling ‘the bad run, in 30m 31s and came guys’. They include a heavy ‘nightstick’ 13th in her age group. I and the standard issue firearms. Other very think it’s wonderful that, interesting features included a great deal of through her actions, Sarah illegal confiscated material and breathalysing is showing our children equipment. that caring for people The highlight of the night was the ride and exercise are not just home – after Scouts had been handcuffed to a short term achievement each other, the divvy van left with a number and can be maintained of kids in the back on the way back to the after you’ve left school. Scout Hall! Congratulations Sarah. Thanks go to the Toodyay Police for taking The senior room had the time and effort to help our young people a wonderful experience understand police operations in Toodyay. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 13. necessary to have done the first one if you and Farm and the Shire of Toodyay. Without missed it. Let Bev know of your interest on this sponsorship this event would not be a low 9574 2898. An evening timeslot may also cost evening for the Toodyay Community. We be possible if this suits people better. thank our sponsors and hope that they will be We have some other activities planned able to support future Street Parties. for next year too. Coordinated by various Businesses will be open for late night trading members these are the events on the agenda til 9pm and the Courtyard Markets will be open so far: Visual Art Diary Workshop, a Plein- for the duration of the event. Air Picnic, Drawing (Charcoals), Wearable There will be a few different entertainment Art, and Sculpture. items this year. We have Brooke J. Mitchell Other news in the region relevant to who is one of Australia’s leading Jugglers tying anyone interested in the arts is an exhibition balloon animals for the children at 6.30pm at the “Black Ant Gallery”, formerly the in front of Toodyay Hardware and Farm. IASKA Art Space, Great Eastern H’way, Encourage the children to approach Brooke Kellerberrin. Here students, artists and and she will make them an animal. Brooke will graduands of CYO’Connor TAFE will be also be appearing as our final act at 8.30pm. showing works from 5th to 11th December Please come along and watch Brooke juggling inclusive with a Gala opening on Friday 4th, with fire!! A worthwhile performance for all to at 7pm. All are welcome. It’s easy to find see. The Toodyay Community Singers will be in the main street. Other TAFE news is that having two performances in the grounds at St. lecturer Tony Lusk has retired from teaching Stephens Church, so wander down and listen (do artists ever really retire?). Lecturers to the beautiful voices perform at 6.30pm and are currently being appointed to replace 7.30pm. There will be Hobby Horse races in Tony and will join current lecturer Robert front of IGA for the children of all ages. McCaffrey. Santa will be arriving on Ric Turner’s trike Article spotted in the Gazette last week and has been given several ‘Gift Bags’ to be mentioned a $200 prize for designing a logo given out to the children that go to visit him in for the Toodyay Agricultural Show, with his Grotto near Toodyay Homefresh. These gift entries closing in February. bags have been donated by Licks and Lollies Taste for Textiles Arts Toodyay As Christmas is nearly here maybe some of who, with the following businesses, have you will be treated to, or will treat yourselves fundraised the money to make the bags and ARTS Toodyay had a very successful ‘Taste STOP PRESS! Interested in beautiful objects to some art ‘toys’ (materials) which would their contents: Licks and Lollies, Freemasons for Textiles’ workshop on Saturday 21st and especially art, vintage jewellery, vintage make Carl Jung’s quote for December Hotel, Ladyraven’s Clothing and Giftware, November at their meeting place in Duke St. kimonos, and scarves made from vintage relevant, “The creative mind plays with the Moondyner Cafe, Brewbakers, Innovations in Seven ladies attended (ranging in ages Kimono silk? Member Ruth Lawford is objects it loves”. Hope everyone has a joyful Meat, Toodyay Hardware & Farm, Courtyard from 14 to mature) and enjoyed a very having an open day at her place, from 10 to and playful time over the break. Antiques & Collectables, Victoria Hotel, informative and friendly session. Marie 2pm Saturday 5th December, where you can Any information needed can be answered Toodyay Hair Studio, Uncle Vinnie’s, Bendigo Louise and Bev stepped them through the view and buy these things (in time for Xmas) by Wendy on 9574 4172. Bank and Wendouree Tearooms. Thank you for basics of felting, free motion machining at Lot 18 Whitfield Rd. Ph: 9574 4695 all the support that has been given. on soluble fabric, beading and hand Congratulations to our member Kaye Toodyay Homefresh is hosting the Christmas embroidery. Devlin who won in September the College Chamber of Cherry Charity Auction at 7pm in front of their Our next workshop is to be on Saturday Acquisition Award in the TAFE Student shop. All proceeds from this auction will go to the 6th February 2010 when we will be Annual Exhibition 2009. She also received Commerce and The Toodyay Foundation. working on how to make your own fabric the Brendon Grylls Award for a mixed media Once again there will be the FREE Raffle by layering. entry in the 2009 Wheatbelt Art Prize. As Industry with raffle draws taking place all evening. If you would like to join us please feel free icing on the cake Mr Grylls also purchased Don’t forget to get your ticket or docket from to ring Bev on 9574 2898 or 0428 531 008. her work! Hopefully he will hang it in his participating businesses from Monday 7th Due to the success of the last Saturday’s office for everyone to enjoy. Kaye is also Lee King Street Party Coordinator December to 4pm Friday 11th December and workshop we have limited spaces available running one day workshops at AVAS in Basic place it in the box which will be situated inside for Saturday; however, if midweek suits you Techniques. Details from AVAS on 9622 Brewbakers, Ellery Arcade, Stirling Terrace, better, we will look at having a workshop 2245 if interested. ONCE again the Toodyay Chamber of Toodyay. on a weekday as well. R e m e m b e r , On Saturday 21st a textile ‘taster’ workshop Commerce & Industry is holding the Annual The Chamber hopes that the Toodyay by becoming a member of Arts Toodyay, coordinated by Bev Bush at our Space was so Christmas Street Party on Friday 11th Community will come along to support our you will have access to some fantastic successful that another one has been booked December 2009, from 5pm until 9pm. The Street Party and have an enjoyable evening workshops for 2010. for 6th February next year. This first one was Chamber would like to acknowledge our leading up to the Festive Season. We wish Membership is only $15 for the year. Check to give participants an idea of some different sponsors for this year – The Bendigo Bank, everyone a happy Christmas and all the best with the Arts Toodyay column for details. ways of working with textiles so it won’t be The Toodyay Op Shop, Toodyay Hardware for the New Year.

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Ph: 08 9250 7600 Fax: 08 9250 7699 Unit 7-27 Old Great Northern Highway, Midland, WA, 6056 PO Box 3583, Midland, WA, 6056 www.bigtrac.com.au Page 14. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Crew. Rovers offers young people between at the Katanning Miniature Railway, 400 of 17 and 26 years old a chance to mix socially, the 500 copies were immediately snapped up push yourself physically, challenge yourself prompting the necessity of an early reprint. mentally and develop spiritually. The Crew Most of the stories and great photos relate to meet once a month and carry out activities the area Albany to Wagin. I was speaking with like motor sport racing, service activities Ron and he said he was being urged to gather and social meets in between times. For material from Toodyay, Northam and districts more information email Julia at polgara86@ north for a third book. As the last book took hotmail.com. two years, with a huge amount of time and The Venturers attended a camp at Ledge research, he is not quite convinced so, if you Point a couple of weeks ago – thanks to old steam men would like to see this happen, Courtney, who organised and catered the you had best get working amongst yourselves! weekend. The highlight of the weekend Ron has given me permission to quote from (apart from Tiana and Casey’s impressive his book a few shortened versions of his work sunburns) was sandboarding and four wheel and these two really appealed to me: driving in the Lancelin sand dunes. The Crew on a steam engine coming into the Venturers took some awesome photos of station were ready to hand over the staff some ‘Krusty Demon’ style motorcyclists without stopping to do so. This must have who were leaping over the dunes and doing offended the station master (no one was sure stunts. whether they had dropped it on his head or The Scouts will be fundraising at the there was some personality clash) but, on the Street Party for the Jamboree, so please return trip, the station master handed back the help support our Group. The Rover Crew staff after having first dipped it in the toilet will be invested during the Street Party and pan. Some time later, the same crew, having we look forward to seeing what the Scouts decided to get even, handed over the staff planned for their investitures. All Scouters to the same station master – but not before and parents are welcome and encouraged to having first made it red hot from a dip into attend the investiture ceremony. the fire box. Thank you to all our hardworking Leaders Can you imagine if a similar type incident and parent committee, who have supported had happened in 2009? Police, T.V., our young people over the course of 2009. discrimination appeals, court prosecutions, Special thanks go to our Joey Leader, counselling, eager lawyers and of course a ‘Kanga’ Lee Street and 2009 Leaders and huge bill for compensation for psychological helpers Evie Luke and Melissa O’Connor; damage, work stress, etc. Back in the early Cub Leader ‘Ratcha’ Danielle Schoen and 1900s, they settled grudges their way and it parent helpers; Scout Leaders ‘Dropbear’, ended up honours even. Do you think we have ‘Rocky’ Rob Koch, ‘Ironbark’ Paul Steele; progressed for the better? Venturer Leader ‘Tucker’ Glen Parkinson A last offering from the Lake Grace area: A and Rover Crew Leader Rob Webb. steam train was about to depart for Hyden but On behalf of the Group, I would like to it was noticed only the cleaner and the guard wish the Toodyay community a very Merry were attending to the train. They were queried Jessica-Lea shows her sandboarding style Christmas and a Happy New Year. as to where the driver and fireman were and Toodyay Scout down a sand dune in Lancelin told, “Down the coast fishing so we’re going to take her out.” The startled questioner asked, Group and Sniper. The terrain at Laser Corps is 20 Toodyay Slow Food “Isn’t that a bit rough?” to be given the cheery acres of woodland with barricades and huts reply, “Naah, next week it’s our turn!” Samantha Connor (good for long sniper shots) and there are Group Them’s were the days!! ‘Dropbear’ nine different weapons – teams can swap A big thank you to the Herald for including weapons, which have different qualities. To THE Slow Food Movement is an International our column in 2009 and wishing them and MERRY Christmas and a Happy New Year find out more about the armoury, go to www. not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 to all our faithful passengers a happy Xmas to all our Scouts, Cubs, Joeys, Venturers, lasercorps.com. Linking Cubs are welcome counteract fast food and fast life, counteract followed by a healthy and successful 2110. Rovers, leaders and parents! at this event. the disappearance of local food traditions, We’re all very busy at this time of year By the time the next newspaper is counteract people’s dwindling interest in – Cubs will be attending iceskating this completed, six of our Scouts will have the food they eat, increase understanding of Toodyay Garden weekend and we hope they have a safe and attended the AJ2010 Jamboree with 11,000 where our food comes from and how it tastes, wonderful time. Joeys will be sleeping over other Scouts. Over 1,000 young people increase our understanding of how our food Club at the Factory in December for their Joey are attending from WA. Our Troop could choices affect the rest of the world – people, Sleepover and Scouts, Venturers and Rovers not have managed to attend without the communities, plants and the environment. Wendy Lewer have lots planned, some of which is detailed support of our Group parents, other sections The movement has become worldwide, Secretary below. and community organisations such as the and events such as the Mundaring Truffle Op Shop, Lions and Toodyay Race Club. Festival embrace the principles of Slow Scouts will be attending Laser Skirmish at THE penultimate visit for 2009 to Jean and Laser Corps on Sunday 6th December, 2009. Sponsorship was also received from the Food. The principles are quite simple; Good Shire of Toodyay for this event. Special – fresh, flavoursome and seasonal, Clean – Wally Trawinski’s succulent garden on 5th Scouts will leave the Hall at 12pm – game November was a delight. starts at 1pm at Swan Valley Oasis Resort. thanks go to our hard working Cubs and to produced in harmony with the environment, Danielle and Gina for their support. Fair – by which producers and consumers Most of us were intrigued at the variety and Cost is $30 and includes a sausage sizzle, number of these unusual and exotic plants. guns and your camo shirt. You MUST wear A Rover meeting was held at the Freemasons benefit fairly. a couple of weeks ago and Rovers from the Recently two of our members, Jenny Jean did a wonderful job of displaying and long pants or you won’t be permitted to play. labelling them and, as an added bonus, made You’ll be playing in an open session against Kalamunda Crew attended. Thank you to Perkins and Sally Craddock attended a the Rovers for their advice and help with presentation at UWA by Carlo Petrini, the some available for sale. Jean explained that other players in games such as Deathmatch, she inherited the original collection from her the Last Stand, VIP Escort, Defend the Base squiring our Rovers and helping set up their founder of the Slow Food Movement. They felt this could be a great opportunity for mother-in-law some years ago and, although interested people in Toodyay, and spoke initially not particularly interested in these to Pauline at Perth Slow Foods about the plants, had gradually become familiar with process of starting a group in Toodyay. their unique forms and growth habits. Jean now What will be your new years resolution? Website information is at www.slowfoods. is a member of a succulent club and we met australia.com.au or just google slow foods another member, Pauline, who was on hand Western Australia. with helpful advice. We saw how easy it is to Screenprinting Why not learn something new? If you are interested in finding out more, propagate new plants (called ‘pups’) by simply Go pottaramious with clay phone Sally, 9574 4184, or Jenny, 9574 4610 poking a section taken from an adult plant ENROL The first meeting to talk about starting a into potting mix where it almost magically Website Design at Wheatbelt Connect office: convivium in Toodyay will be as follows: transforms into a new plant. th Mosaics Workshop 183 Fitzgerald Street, Northam. Date: Thursday 14 January, 2010 Our final visit for the year, on 3rd December, is to Julimar Cottage, John and Melanie’s Enquire in January for classes starting early February, 2010. Where: CWA Hall Basic Computers Skills Time: 10a.m. for morning tea and discussion. lovely garden at 1650 Julimar Road. John Want our brochure sent directly to you? White from ‘Florabundance’ will also be there MYOB with plants for sale. As this will also be our Call or e-mail Wendy to have your name added Dog awareness Christmas windup lunch, you can come along to our mailing list. Toodyay Miniature any time from 10am onwards. If you wish to Gardening techniques Need a training program specifically created for your Railway bring a plate of Christmas food to share, the Reflexology organisation? club will provide liquid refreshments Call or email Wendy Corbett on Our club continues to grow each year thanks Engine management June Eastwood T: 9622 0900 to the enthusiastic support of all our members. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would Basic Computer Skills F: 96 212349 THE last official run of our season was 15th E: [email protected] like to join; it’s a great way to meet likeminded Glass painting November but the railway will be open people, to visit other gardens and to learn about th Interested in courses that are not on our list? between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on Saturday 12 conditions that help various plants thrive in Paint my place December courtesy the Lions. Let us know what Toodyay. We have interesting guest speakers Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word It has been a busy season for the small band and also visit gardens in other towns. you would like to of enthusiasts who keep the engines running. The itinerary for the coming year will be How to use Ebay learn and we will Now will come the really hard work. With the available at the AGM. If you would like your see what we can Governance Courses club closed to public running it is time for all garden to be included, please let us know before do! the busy bees for maintenance and additions the meeting or add your name to a list available Basic Sewing to the track and surrounds. First project to at Julimar Cottage. Make the most of you be tackled will be the extension of the roof Please Note covering to include as far down as the new To ensure sufficient official notice of the Photoshop brick paving. All trains and coaches will Annual General Meeting, the date for the then be under cover so that the loading and meeting has been put forward to Thursday, unloading of trains can be separated to avoid 11th February 2010 commencing at 11am at congestion on the platform. the CWA hall. The Secretary has bought a wonderful This notice will also be in the February issue book by Ronald Kowald entitled ‘Western of The Toodyay Herald. Australia’s MEN OF STEAM. Stories of For more information, call Wendy Lewer Drama, Humour and Luck’. It is the second (secretary) on 9574 4172 or Sheena Hesse book by this gentleman and, after the launch (president) on 9574 5272. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 15. Transport, Office of Road Safety, Western Toodyay Spinners Australian Health Department and RoadWise ask that you, as the motoring public, take Phil Harmer care on our roads this festive season. With a little patience and due consideration for WELCOME to a new member: Ange other road users, hopefully the road crash Sturnan. statistics will be marginally reduced over Fleeces x 2 donated of Alpaca and this holiday period. Although this request Cashmere THANK YOU. A big THANK may seem a little premature, it needs to be, YOU to Rececca Creeper for donating so as to ensure all motorists are aware of their HUMPHREY’S fleece. Skein of English responsibilities when behind the wheel of a lester and alpaca (variegated) by Margaret motor vehicle. Masterleiz. Skein: blue, silver and lilac in If you are travelling during the festive and merino silk by Lois Leeder. Skein: brown in holiday season, plan and think about your merino and silk by Audrey Elson. Vest: blue journey with due care. Give yourself plenty in merino silk and commercial by Margaret of time to get to your destination. Remember Grassick. there is no need to speed, it’s always “better ALTERATION: to Saturday spin-ins, to arrive a little late than dead on time.” which are on the second Saturday of Take regular breaks on the longer journeys; the month, NOT every second Saturday ensure all occupants of your vehicle are as previously stated. SORRY for any wearing seat belts no matter how short a inconvenience caused. journey. Rethink your drinking! Don’t drive The spinners meet every Wednesday under the influence of alcohol or drugs as at Parkers Cottage in the showgrounds, they are major contributors to the high road Strawberries between 9 a.m. to approximately 12 midday. toll throughout Australia. Model behaviour Recipe Corner Grated dark chocolate The same place and times on the second that you expect from your children if they Method: Saturday of the month. were driving cars — no parent wants to hear Desraé Clarke 1) Prepare the container and place it into the Carol Worrell: Pres. 0407 429 047 a knock on their door in the middle of the freezer. Toast the slivered almonds and Phil Harmer: Sec. 9574 2015 night, and research has definitely proven that Cassata Ice-cream chop the fruit in readiness. kids model what has been modelled to them! 2) Divide the ice-cream into thirds a n d It is anticipated that, if motorists abided by all of the above suggestions, the road toll THIS is an absolutely scrumptious dessert! place one third in a mixing bowl. Stir Christmas Good in the chopped cherries, toasted slivered need not be increased during this Christmas It is SO easy to make and, with its green holiday season. and red cherries, looks really Christmassy. almonds and chopped apricots and mix Cheer well. Spoon this third into the prepared The Getting There Together Campaign is It can be made days or weeks before it is designed to ensure all motorists are aware needed so there is no rush if it is to be used springform pan and place in the freezer YES, it is getting close again, the season until it is firm, approximately 30 minutes. of their responsibilities on our roads all year as a festive sweet. of an endless round of Christmas cheer and round but a special emphasis is placed on the Preparing the container 3) Combine the 1/2 cup of thickened cream celebrations. and chopped dark chocolate into a Campaign during the Christmas-New Year A springform pan is used; this can be This period of the year for most of us holiday season. bought at any kitchen goods supply store. saucepan (or microwave) and heat very often includes Christmas travel to be with gently till the chocolate is melted; cool Take care and you will be here again My springform pan is a ‘non-stick’ pan so, family and friends, and the holiday season next year. We wish you a Merry Christmas, to prevent the base from being scratched slightly. Take the second third of ice- for families. Unfortunately, this is also a time cream and place in the bowl then add the Happy New Year, and safe journeys from the when the cassata is sliced for serving, I cut a when, each year throughout Australia, there Wheatbelt North Road Safety Group. thin piece of cardboard, the size of the base, thickened cream/dark chocolate mixture are numerous families who suffer a great deal then cover the cardboard with foil. Place to the ice-cream and mix well. Pour this of heartbreak due to road crashes and their the foil-covered cardboard in the base of the on top of the first lot of ice-cream (from aftermath. springform pan before pouring the first layer the freezer) and allow 2 hours to freeze In the Wheatbelt alone last year, during of the cassata. hard. The second layer takes longer to the official Christmas period as identified by Toasting the slivered almonds freeze because of the added cream. the WA Police Department as from the 19th Merry Christmas To toast the slivered almonds, place them in 4) Combine the chopped Peppermint Crisp December 2008 to the 4th January 2009, there a pan over heat, stirring constantly. When Bar with the 2 extra tablespoons of cream were two fatalities and 15 accidents causing and a safe and they begin to slightly colour brown, quickly and add to the third portion of ice-cream. injury which required medical attention and/ tip them into a cool container as they readily Add the green colouring drop by drop! or hospitalisation. Happy New Year! burn if they remain in the hot pan. If too much of the colouring is added Members from the Western Australian Ingredients: the colour is absolutely revolting!!! and Police, School Drug Education and Road 2 litres vanilla ice-cream will spoil a beautiful cassata. I put a tiny Aware, Main Roads, Department of 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots amount of the green colouring in a small 1/3 cup chopped red and green cherries spoon then find something sharp, like a 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted cake skewer or tooth pick, and take out 125gms dark chocolate, chopped a drop at a time until I get the pale green 1/2 cup thickened cream colour that I want - don’t be impatient! Bahá’í Faith 70gms Peppermint Crisp Bar, chopped Add the final layer of ice-cream and then 2 tablespoons thickened cream, extra return the springform pan to the freezer. One God, one Religion Green food colouring To serve, I slice the cassata, decorate For serving (optional) with a spoonful of whipped cream, a and one Humanity Whipped cream halved strawberry and a sprinkle of grated chocolate- it looks, and tastes, superb! Well over a century ago, Baha’u’llah proclaimed: Help Make Avon Woodturners “There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race Christmas a or religion, derive their inspirati on from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects Max J Heath of one God. The diff erence between the ordinances under which they abide should Convenor Happier Occasion be att ributed to the varying requirements and exigencies of the age in which they were revealed. All of them, except a few which are the outcome of human perversity, MY, it’s December already and Christmas AUSTRALIA’S largest online book were ordained of God, and are a refl ecti on of His Will and Purpose....Cleave unto is nearly here. store, Fishpond.com.au, and Australian that which draweth you together and uniteth you.... My object is none other than It has been a fairly quiet month at the community service organisation, Mission Woodturners but still plenty to do. We the bett erment of the world and the tranquillity of its peoples. The well-being of Australia, have come together for the first mankind, its peace and security, are unatt ainable unless and unti l its unity is fi rmly were given a wood lathe, which needed time this Christmas to partner in a charity a stand, and our thanks go to Terry Hood gift-giving collaboration which will enable established. This unity can never be achieved so long as the counsels which the Pen for making this for us. of the Most High hath revealed are suff ered to pass unheeded.” nd people to donate toys to disadvantaged At our meeting 22 November it was children via the Fishpond website, www. discussed about the show and what classes would be good for turning. It was decided fishpond.com.au. In Iran where the Baha’i Faith began in 1844, over three hundred thousand Moslems to leave as-is except for something made Fishpond General Manager, Ben Powles, and many hundreds of Zoroastrians and Jews have embraced the Cause of Baha’u’llah. from natural wood as we have had this for says, “We are hoping that the generosity of These traditi onally antagonisti c religions have become united in the Baha’i Faith. The a couple of years now and have not had Australians will help make these children’s reason for their unity is that the Zoroastrians have not lost the truth of their original wishes come true this Christmas. People an entry. faith and have gained the truths of Judaism, Christi anity and Islam. The Jews, by A few of us attended the Men’s Shed often think about helping out a charity Sundowner and it was mentioned that but don’t have the time over the hectic becoming Baha’is, have accepted Jesus as the promised Messiah and Muhammad they needed a place to meet until they get Christmas period to shop for, wrap and as the Messenger of God. In the opening years of the twenti eth century, The Baha’i a shed of their own. It was decided at the deliver a gift. This will allow them to help Faith was taken to the United States where many Christi ans embraced it and by doing November meeting that if the Agriculture with the click of a button.” so never felt that they had lost their love for Jesus but rather gained the love for Society and the Shire agree that we could Fishpond will also donate five per cent of Mohammad and Baha’u’llah. The new Baha’is of Christi an background in turn took manage this at the Wool Pavilion. It would th its toy sales from 16th November until 18 their newly found Faith to Europe, Africa and South America. In India about a million take considerable work as when the Men’s December to Mission Australia. Shed meet we would have to shift the Mission Australia CEO, Toby Hall, says, Hindus have become Baha’is. Not only they do not feel that by accepti ng Baha’u’llah lathes etc to facilitate this, but we feel “Mission Australia is proud to be partnering they have lost the truth of Lord Krishna but rather they have added the truths of that this is what a community is all about, with Fishpond this Christmas to help deliver Buddha, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. Their beauti ful temple near New Delhi is helping one another. some Christmas cheer to disadvantaged open to followers of other religions for prayer and meditati on. We have organized our Christmas Australian children and their families. All breakup for the 5th December, 2009 and toys donated to Mission Australia through Thus the seed of unifi cati on of mankind was sown by Baha’u’llah and the unbelievable are doing breakfast in town but will the Fishpond website will go into the homes still be doing our normal meeting in advances in science and technology, travel and communicati on have made its December. So remember that if you would of people who cannot afford gifts and will provide children with the joy of opening a realisati on inevitable. The worldwide Baha’i community has become the prototype like to have a go, turn up to the Wool of what is desti ned for all the peoples of the earth. Pavilion on the second or fourth Sunday present this Christmas.” and do so. Toys purchased on the Fishpond website Well that is about all for now, so we wish for Mission Australia will be stored For informati on, email: [email protected] or call 08 9330 6999 everyone a very special Christmas and a and delivered to the charity just before happy New Year. Christmas. Toys retail from as little as $5. Page 16. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Bejoording Babble when and where they meet Gloria Robinson WELL, fire season is here again. I look out AAFC 708 SQUADRON SOCIAL TENNIS of my window and now all I see are brown Australian Air Force Cadets 12 ½ to 17 year olds, male and Tuesday 8.30am. Ladies and senior men. paddocks. It could be worse I guess - they female. Building J1, Northam Army Camp Grt Eastern Hwy. could be black. Friday 6:30pm to 9:30pm, during school term. 708squ@ TOODYAY 4WD CLUB As a local resident of Bejoording it is very cadetnet.gov.au Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. disappointing to hear that so many property Please contact Dave Isbill 9574 4035 for location and time. AFRICAN DRUMMING owners did not comply with the firebreak Thursdays (adults) 6 - 7.30pm at The Factory Baptist Church TOODYAY BALLET SCHOOL act this year. Just because a property owner All instruments provided. Enquiries: Heather on 9574 5463. Classes in Classical, Jazz and Tap held at 507 Julimar Rd, does not live full time on their block it is no new studio. Ages from 4yrs to Adults, girls and boys. 9574 excuse to totally ignore their firebreaks. I ARTS TOODYAY INC 4459. Saturdays 9am - 2.30pm (except school holidays) can personally assure you that if a fire breaks Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7pm at The Old Police out this year like it did a couple of years ago Station in Duke St Sth. For all interested in arts/crafts, TOODYAY/CLACKLINE KARATE CLUB in the immediate area that I live in, then a workshops. Enquiries to John on 9574 4664 Wednesday 3.30-4pm, under 8, 4-5pm under 11, 5-6pm under lot of properties will burn. Some had made 14, 6-7.30pm seniors. Friday 3.30-4pm Peewees, 4-5pm attempts to tidy up their firebreaks but many AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION juniors, 5-6pm intermediate, 6-7pm seniors at the Youth Hall around me hadn’t. Fire is a serious thing, For breastfeeding information and the company of other they keep telling us, so why do we ignore the mums. 2nd Tuesday of month at Parent Information Centre, TOODYAY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL P & C precautions that are designed to help save us? Gordon Street Northam 10am-noon. 4th Tuesday of month Every 3rd Wednesday (except school holidays) It is a very sad affair that the ranger had to Toodyay Playgroup 10am - noon. Contact Louise for more School Library, 7pm come to our area and issue fines to get people details on 9574 0229 to comply. If you are reading this and you TOODYAY DISTRICTS HORSE & PONY CLUB did get a fine then SHAME ON YOU. AUTUMN CLUB 4th Sunday of every month (Feb - Nov), Toodyay Race Now that I have had my dummy spit Every Wednesday, 1pm to 4pm. Toodyay Sports Pavilion Course. Contact Tanzi 0427 859 493 let’s move on to nicer things. Recently we Contact Glenyce Bosnjak 9574 4587 attended a fire out the back of Toodyay. TOODYAY FRIENDS OF THE RIVER AVON VALLEY ADULT RIDING CLUB 3rd Sunday of each month Duidgee Park (near Bolgart The property owner was grinding away and Meets 4th Saturday of each month (Feb - Nov) at Toodyay Bridge) at 8am October to April and 9am May to September. didn’t expect the paddock to catch on fire. It Race Course. Contact: Sandra 9574 4429 Enquiries 9574 2578 was a hot day but by no means a scorcher. A great effort was put in by all and his house AVON VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL SOC. TOODYAY KINDERGYM was saved. The property owner has since 3rd Friday of each month at Dept of Water, Kindergym Fridays (except school holidays), Toodyay Sports written to thank us for our efforts and after 254 Fitzgerald Street Northam, noon. Pavilion. Contact: Debra Andrijich 9574 2676 the summer period is over drinks and a BBQ are on him (he is almost forgiven!!!) Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle Association TOODYAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Now this is where I am to stress to you 3rd Thursday every month , 8pm at the old engineers 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm Donegan’s Cottage that we are about to come into a long hot quarters , next to Northam Railway Museum, Fitzgerald summer and all of us need to be vigilant. I Street , Northam . ph 96221192 . TOODYAY LIONS CLUB am also calling for more members. If you are 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month Hotel Freemasons a member already then don’t forget to attend AVON WOODTURNERS GROUP the training that is held on the last Sunday of Monthly meeting 4th Sunday 9am to 10pm, Workshops TOODYAY MASONIC LODGE the month at 3pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday 9am - Wool Pavilion, Toodyay Sports 3rd Friday each month (except Jan) On a sad note your regular author Kim Ground. Masonic Hall, Fiennes St, 7.30pm has decide to hand the typewriter over to me (heaven help us ). We would like to say BEJOORDING VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE TOODYAY MINIATURE RAILWAY (Inc) a big thank you to Kim for informing and Meet at Bejoording Fire Shed, 3rd Saturday 5pm 1st and 3rd Sunday commencing Easter Sunday. Enquiries 9574 4462 entertaining us over the years. I am sure the BINGO monthly article will never be the same again. Every Wednesday, eyes down 7.30pm Community Centre TOODYAY MONTESSORI So until next month, keep an eye on Monday and Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am your firebreak, please don’t go grinding or CENTRAL VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE Enquiries phone Sally on 9574 4184 or Jodie on 9574 5569. slashing on a hot day and most importantly 4th Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at the Toodyay Fire and stay safe. Emergency Services Centre. Training 2nd Thursday of each TOODYAY MUSIC CLUB INC month. 2nd Friday of the Month from 7pm Toodyay CWA Hall. Contact Teddy or Spencer 9574 4492. CHILD HEALTH IMMUNISATION CLINIC The next immunisation clinic: 16th December from 9am-11am. TOODYAY NATURALISTS’ CLUB Community Please call Sheree on 9574 4577 to book an appointment. 3rd Saturday each month, at CWA Hall 7pm. Enquiries to President on 9574 5445 or Secretrary on 6364 3609. Visitors Safety and Crime COONDLE NUNILE VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE and new members will be made very welcome. BRIGADE Prevention Plan Meets 2nd Saturday of month from October to April, June and TOODYAY NEIGHBOURHOOD/RURAL WATCH August, 5pm at Coondle Fire Shed. 2nd Tuesday each month commencing 6pm Toodyay Police Station (General Meeting bi-monthly - Feb, April, June, Aug, Wayne Clarke COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (CWA) Oct, Dec) Enquiries 9574 2212 TCSCPCommittee General meeting - 4th Thursday of each month, 1.30pm, C.W.A. Hall. New Members very welcome. TOODYAY OLIVE GROWERS A SURVEY undertaken in the Shire of Contact Francis Moran for meeting dates 9574 5786. Toodyay relating to community safety and CUBS, JOEYS & SCOUTS (only during school term) crime prevention issues was conducted in Youth Hall, Showgrounds, Cubs & Joeys 4.00pm - 5.30pm TOODYAY PLAYGROUP October/November, with over one hundred Scouts, Thursday 6pm - 8.00pm Ph: 9574 2363 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am, Playgroup Hall, responses returned. Although the number Community Centre, Bindi Baxter 9574 4430 appears quite low, it is across a broad section DRAMA CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE of the community and will be providing some Monday 4-5.30pm, Call Anne on 9574 2458. TOODYAY RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS very useful data to the Toodyay Community ASSOCIATION (INC.) Safety and Crime Prevention Committee EARTH SOLUTIONS - AVON VALLEY General Meetings 3rd Tuesday each month @ the CWA Hall, (TCSCPC) who are developing the plan. Third Tuesday of each month, 6pm at the PB Kirby Centre, 7pm. Committee meetings fortnightly on Tuesday evening. There were some interesting responses in cnr Gordon and Wellington Sts, Northam. New members Contact Roger Bray (Chairperson) 9574 4562. welcome. Contact Caroline Barr on 9622 8043 or Belle the survey and, as expected, many related Moore on 9622 5203 for additional information. TOODYAY RED CROSS to the provision of recreational facilities. 2nd Monday of month, Anglican Hall, 1.30pm Street lighting, traffic control (including FITNESS & FUN FOR THE OVER 55’s speed), alcohol and substance abuse were Wednesday 9am, Sports Pavillion. TOODYAY SPINNERS also common to many responses. There was Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday from 9am Parkers Cottage. criticism of the lack of Police presence, and IDA’S HIDEAWAY President: Greta Sauta 9574 2868; Secretary: Rita Morald a concerted effort to provide information Every Saturday, 1pm to 4pm at Butterly House. 0428 956 909 about the role of our Police, staff numbers, Contact Ida Edwards on 9574 2858 and contacts are provided elsewhere in the TOODYAY SUB -BRANCH RSL Herald. JULIMAR VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE 1st Saturday of March, May, July, September and November The TCSCPC wishes to thank all those Meets 1st Saturday of month, 6pm at Julimar Fire Station at 2pm at the Bowling Club. AGM second Saturday in people who did take the time to respond. followed by BYO BBQ. Training Sunday following meeting, February at the Bowling Club. Contact Lou 9574 4310 The survey indicates that the majority of 10am, Julimar Fire Station. people in Toodyay are not concerned with TOODYAY SWIMMING POOL ACTION COMM. community safety and don’t foresee any MOERLINA 12.30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month at the major crime issues around the town or Every Tuesday and Thursday Toodyay Sports Pavilion Freemasons Hotel. Shire. This is pleasing to note. However, the TCSCPC wishes to ensure it stays that way, RAG BAGS QUILTING GROUP TOODYAY VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 1st, 3rd Wednesday, 10am CWA Hall and the plan being prepared will be proactive 1st Monday of each month Fire Station, 8pm in providing a strategy for the future. ST STEPHEN’S MOTHERS’ UNION/GUILD TOY LIBRARY With Christmas and school holidays 3rd Tuesday of month, Anglican Hall, 2pm from March to Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 10am at Toodyay Community approaching, many people will be taking November Centre. Contact Tracey Hunter 9574 5642 leave of their property. The TCSCPC would like to remind all readers not to encourage SHIRE OF TOODYAY COUNCIL MEETING UNITING CHURCH unwanted guests and to lock your property 3rd Thursday of each month Council Chambers 7pm Meet with Anglicans at 10am, every Sunday except the fifth, securely. If you are on the roads, remember St Stephen’s Church, Toodyay to buckle up and drive safely - and within SILVER CHAIN AUXILIARY the law. We wish you all a safe and Happy Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10am at Toodyay YOGA Christmas, and ask you be alert – on the Telecentre. Friday 9am Friday CWA Hall. 9574 4184 roads, around your homes and with your children. SIMPLY MUSIC Piano lessons for all ages. CWA Hall Friday afternnon and Saturday morning. Contact Jan 0416 054 942. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 17. public notices

LIGHT AND CONTRAST I wish you were here In the Post Office Gallery Northam Arts I need you here with me Birthdays Centre, we have on show works by Derek I wish you were here Kimberley. An exhibition of metaphysical My mind is so unclear Kieran Connor Melanie Pree photographic art, based on local and regional So I wish you were here Hannah Welburn Jill Orgles WA. The show commences on 7th December. I wish you were here to hold my hand and Emily Panizza Vivian Walkey say that everything’s gonna be okay Richard Walkey Sean McDermott SPIRIT OF SMALL THINGS I wish you were here to make it all better Corey Higgins Megan Smart Our feature for the Orana Gallery, Northam I wish you were here to make me smile, to Ray Edwards Jake Connor Arts Centre, is an exhibition of art forms make me laugh, to make me happy Samantha Connor Peter Robinson celebrating the essence of small things from I wish you were here to say you love me Brenton Chimes Glyn Harrington 7th December. I wish I could see you one last time Frank Taylor Les Hyde Jessica Wade Anthea Ferguson 65th wedding anniversary THE DREAM MACHINE I wish you were here… Jack Vesperman Rachel Sloper Glen and Bill Cook of Toodyay Demelza and the Dream Machine is a fantasy I’ll miss you; I’ll never forget you and I’ll Ivy Adams Billie Dodemaide L to R (standing) Ted Cook, Gary story based on Northam and AVAS where the always love you, Pop Ray Edwards Helen McKenzie Cook,Petrina Hendry, Jack Perkins, Steven author Judi Anne Laws lived at one time. Veronica Dymond Freda Richardson Perkins, Jenni Perkins (nee Cook) Jessie Books available from AVAS $17.50 each. Written by Gemma Lucas about her Pop, Perkins and Peter Cook. Her book launch is on 5th December. Robert Desmond Sweeney, died 3rd Anniversaries The 27th November,1944 was a very special November 2009. Father of Glenda, pop of day for Bill Cook, an apiarist from Coondle CULTURE VULTURE TRIPS Jason, Melinda and Gemma. via Toodyay ( at that time serving in the Wendy & Brad Taylor R.A.A.F. as a wireless and radar technician Are you interested in any of the following Paul & Jo Sutton shows for 2010? The ballet ‘La Sylphide’ EDDY (BANT) DAVID, 19-12-05 and was a Warrant Officer) and Glen Charman has 8pm shows in January at the Quarry In loving memory of my darling husband, of Cottesloe ( a filing clerk in the Dept of Amphitheatre, starring Tatiana Pevneva. Bant. It has been 4 years now but you are Taxation), it being the first day of 65 years of ‘CATS’ at the Burswood Theatre in April, still sadly missed. Love you forever. marriage,culminating in their 65th wedding with the magnificent music of Andrew Lloyd Love always, your wife, Evelyn. anniversary on Friday, 27th Nov., 2009. Webber. Book now! The family home in Duke St. was the scene EDDY DAVID (BANT), Passed away 19th of a gathering of immediate family from December 2005, still missed, with fond Perth, Northam, Brisbane and Sydney on the memories. CAROL, DAVE , DONNA and Wednesday evening leading up to the day of the ANDREW anniversary and included a great meal prepared In Memoriam by family members and much reminiscing. SWEENEY, Robert Desmond TAI CHI - HELP Glen related an account of how she first met her I wish you were here Our instructor is leaving. Is there anyone husband - to - be during the 2nd World War at I wish you were here to hold my hand and out there who can conduct Tai Chi classes a dance studio known as the Esler McMorrow say that everything will be okay in Toodyay. School of Dance. I wish you were here to make it all better Please phone Kaye Rewell 95742056 Glen had accompanied two girl friends to I wish you were here to make me smile, the studio, but after some considerable time To make me laugh, had passed without an invitation to dance she To make me happy CALLING all members, committee was poised to leave, until she observed a nice I wish you were here to say you love me members and past volunteers of The looking young man in a R.A.A.F. uniform Toodyay Herald! Were you involved making his way in her direction. Then, much Frank and Laurel Taylor celebrating their to her disappointment he suddenly veered off I just wish I could see your face, hear your in the production of The Toodyay 50th Wedding anniversary. laugh, see your smile, and hear your voice Herald over the past 25 years? If in another direction. However, a short while one more time so, we’d like to cordially invite you later, as she happened to be staring down at Congratulations Dad and Mum on your 50th the floor, her gaze became aware of a pair of I just wish I could see you again to our 25th Birthday Celebration on Wedding Anniversary. Coz I don’t want this to be the end Tuesday December 8 (5.30pm) at the highly polished black shoes standing in front of Love Jenny & Ross, Tracy & Greg, Brad her and looked up to find that they belonged to And I don’t want to pretend CWA Hall, Toodyay. See you there! & Wendy, Mark & Tara, and all your Pretend that the pain of losing you isn’t there the young man of interest and he was inviting grandchildren. her to dance. The rest is history!! Ted Cook Page 18. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 the settlement to be moved to the current revoked and for a proper review of the Disability an Beverley town site. options to be undertaken. Our bi-monthly newsletter Duidgeeana The co-location of the new aquatic ‘Accidental Secret’ will have been distributed by now. We hope centre, recreation centre, gymnasium and you enjoyed snippets from an article in other related recreational facilities at Lot Shaye Connor the Newcastle Herald of December 1905, 1 Drummond Street with the existing described the wonderful things about our showgrounds site being retained for field A SERIES of artworks about disability town over 100 years ago. The article includes sports (the previous Option 3) is still the and function will be the focus of a 2010 a photo of the first office used to produce the option preferred by the community. exhibition by local artist, Sam Connor. local newspaper, just 4 years’ old at that time. Work on the new council depot is The exhibition, titled ‘Accidental Secrets’, Next event – Christmas Sundowner BBQ, proceeding very quickly now and is causing was jointly funded by the Department of 12 December (note change of date, to avoid great concern to the residents in Railway Monday to Thursday Culture and the Arts and the Disability a clash with another important event on Road. Services Commission and has also been 5 Dec.), from 5pm, at the President Len It seems incredible that this development 6am to 11am sponsored by the City of Swan, who have Leeder’s property, 179 Julimar Road, can continue without a full detailed set of provided a studio. Toodyay (1.79 kms from Toodyay, on the plans being made to the affected residents 3pm - 7pm The body of work will be completed at the left-hand side). The President is providing for their perusal and comment. Friday studio, located at the Midland Junction Arts the meat. Please bring nibbles, salad, or FESA have been contacted by residents Centre, which has recently opened in a bid dessert to share and BYO drinks. Len will and asked to provide a fire management risk 6am to 4pm to support and promote arts practice within regale us with stories of the original owners report but they are unable to do so without the City of Midland and surrounding areas. of the property, then known as Keynsham. being provided with detailed plans. Sunday Ms Connor is one of the nine successful Wear clothes and boots suitable for an It appears that some residents are applicants for the Grants for Artists with historic shearing shed. considering legal action to halt development 8am to 11am Disabilities Program, which provided a total Our next meeting will be NEXT YEAR of the depot until detailed plans and fire and of $102,534 for artists to put their ideas into on Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 7pm at environmental reports are made available Free Weights practice. Donegan’s Cottage. For information about and evaluated. People with a range of disabilities have any matter to do with the Toodyay Historical It is understood that this situation was Machines participated in the project as well as artists Society, or how we may assist you or your inherited by the current council and it is to such as Tim Burns and Christine Elaine, group, please contact our Secretary Beth be hoped that they will review the position Cardio who have acted in the roles of mentor artists Frayne - 9574 5971, President Len Leeder - with urgency. Group Training during the project. 9574 4343, or Vice President Robyn Taylor No doubt this will occur at a council Site specific challenges at the Moore’s - 9574 2578. forum meeting and therefore the community Personal Training Building in Fremantle, which has upstairs Our headquarters are at Donegan’s Cottage, will not be able to attend and listen to the and downstairs space, are being addressed by which is open to the public every Thursday discussion. creating an interactive viewing platform for from 1pm to 3pm. You will find us on How much better it would be if the public those who are unable to access the upstairs Toodyay Street in the Toodyay Showgrounds. could listen to the professional advice being area. The City of Fremantle has also taken Membership is $10. given to councillors by the administration an active role in facilitating access for people so that they have a better understanding 9574 5687 with disability, by providing a mobility map of the issues and the reasons for council 22 Stirling Terrace and addressing access issues. Toodyay Ratepayers decisions. The Accidental Secrets exhibition will be At the November council meeting Toodyay held from the 12th - 21st of February 2010 at and Residents Councillor Larkin made sure that the the Moores Building, Fremantle. Public are council forums were defined as ‘concept welcome to attend the opening and event. Association forums’ and therefore closed to the public. It is nonsense to suggest that all council MCBRIDE CONTRACTING forums only deal with concepts and that no The Toodyay Important information for the discussion on every day issues and agenda community to consider. items takes place. EARTHMOVING SPECIALISTS Historical Society The Department of Local Government THE November meeting of council was is clear that it considers that all meetings the first meeting of the new council led by of council should be open to the public if Inc new Shire President Councillor Chris Firns. possible in order to ensure transparency and CONSTRUCTION OF ALL As anticipated the gallery was full for this accountability of the operations of council. Beth Frayne SAND PADS, SITE CLEARING, meeting, perhaps because of interest to see Perhaps this is another council decision Secretary TRENCHING, SEPTIC INSTALLATION how the new council would function. that can be the subject of a rescission There has been a great deal of concern in motion. WE wish all members and friends the the community that the previous council Finally, it is with regret we say goodbye SUPPLIERS OF ALL SANDS AND Season’s Greetings and a very Merry allowed the administration far too much to Val and Neville Tanner, who have sold SOILS Christmas. Where did the year go? See below control over the management of council up and are moving down to Nannup. They for details of our Christmas Sundowner on affairs and that it was time that this was both have been major contributors to our 12 December (note change of date). We are rectified. BOBCAT, TRUCK AND community in many and varied ways, with looking forward to a wonderful New Year, as This will require strong leadership Val’s interest in nature and the environment 14T EXCAVATOR HIRE we celebrate our 30th Anniversary in 2010. from the Shire President and Deputy and Neville’s “Walkie Talkies”, the Men’s Our Planning Day on 7 February should be Shire President supported by the other Shed and of course, as a Councillor. COMPLETE SITE WORKS FOR very interesting as we thrash out the events elected members and the indications at the Neville was also a founding member of for our special year. More on this event will November council meeting was that this YOUR NEW HOME the Ratepayers Association. Anyone who be forthcoming to members. would happen. wishes to say their goodbyes to both will At our last meeting, the Society discussed In his monthly report read at the meeting have the opportunity at a function being Enquiries all hours topics such as Donegan’s Cottage of council the Shire President outlined his held at CWA Hall at 5.30 pm on Saturday, Murray and Tracy McBride maintenance and archaeological surveys. objectives and desired outcomes for the 5th December. Please bring a plate and We are also greatly concerned about the Shire of Toodyay and how these can be drinks. Ph 9574 2616 Fax 9574 2103 proposed closures of National Archives of achieved through cooperation, community Mob 0407 722226 Australia offices in the Northern Territory, consultation, and with councillors and South Australia and Tasmania, which will administration each understanding, and affect information access for Australians fulfilling, their respective roles. Chaplaincy News PO Box 400 in those states, particularly indigenous The Shire President and Councillors Toodyay WA 6566 peoples and migrants researching their should receive strong support from the Millie Heath family histories. We will send a protest to community to allow these changes and the appropriate offices. strategies to be implemented. THE school year is fast coming to a close, We say a sad farewell to valued members The Toodyay Chamber of Commerce is and we still have some fund-raising to do. Val and Neville Tanner, who are moving reviewing its role in the business community First of all, a big thank you to all those who Wheatbelt Clinical to lovely and cooler Nannup. The Tanners and how they can best work with council to so energetically supported the Car Boot Sale; have been members of THS since 2000. maximise the benefits of existing businesses it was a great success and the morning teas Psychology Both Neville and Val served on the THS in the Shire and how new ones can be were great. The day (Saturday) turned out Committee for many years, and Val was the encouraged to locate in Toodyay. to be an absolutely perfect day. We had 16 chief organiser of the beautiful rose garden There is a great deal of synergy in the bays booked, and everything looked bright Psychological health problems and at Donegans’ Cottage. aims of the Chamber of Commerce and and cheerful when everyone was set up. disorders Our beautiful new polo shirts have arrived. the Toodyay Ratepayers and Residents There were lots of bargains to be had. I’m Work, career problems, business issues On 11 December, watch out for us at the Association. We are all looking to support sure both buyers and sellers had a great day. and change of directi on Toodyay Street Party, outside one of our real the council to achieve the aims and strategies Thank you very much to Rev. Peter Bourne Workers’ compensati on estate offices (next to the hairdresser’s). We outlined by the Shire President for the future and the Anglican church committee for the will have a stall and a Christmas Hamper of Toodyay. use of the church carpark and the hall for Legal reports raffle. All contributions will be gratefully It is to be hoped that a close affiliation can the serving of tea, coffee, cool drinks and received. be achieved between the TCC, the TRRA, yummy cakes and scones. Thank you to 94 Sti rling Terrace, Toodyay A select group of members went on our and other community groups to provide well everyone who supplied the cakes. Also a big thank you to everyone who Bindoon Medical Centre November excursion to Beverley on Sunday, considered community input to council. 22 November, to attend the Avondale Harvest The motion to rescind the decision to donated goods to be sold in aid of the Great Northern Highway, Bindoon Festival at the Avondale Discovery Farm, locate all recreational and sporting facilities Toodyay Chaplaincy. Thank you also to a historic working farm, now managed at the showgrounds site is still delayed everyone who came along to buy. There will by the National Trust (WA). With perfect waiting on information from the council be one more fund-raiser and that will be a weather, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, solicitors of any the legal and/or financial raffle, to be held on the th4 and 5th December. Richard Taylor viewing the old homestead, farm buildings, implications should this decision be made. We have had two night’s accommodation, a old stables complete with Clydesdale At the November meeting of council Bride Doll and Christmas Cake donated for Member of the horses, sheep being ushered through the Councillor Lloyd was not successful in the raffle and this will, we hope, help us make Insti tute of Clinical Psychologists shady picnic area by two sheep-dogs with obtaining a firm date for obtaining this our target for the year. help from three toddlers with balloons, report from the solicitors. To all those wonderful people who have Registered Clinical Psychologist brass band, local displays, and charming The information to be reviewed by the supported Chaplaincy through the year, our puppies and miniature ponies. On the way solicitors is not complicated and it is to be grateful thanks and appreciation. Medicare provider home, we travelled the Top Beverley Road, hoped that there will not be any undue delay We wish you all a very happy and peaceful and discovered the charming St. Paul’s’ in obtaining the report. Christmas. 0427 447 190 Anglican Church (consecrated 1862), at Letters and reports from community God bless you. (business hours) Edwards Crossing, the original settlement groups in the Toodyay Herald indicate From the members of the Chaplaincy for the Beverley area, before flooding caused strong support for the decision to be Fundraising Committee THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 19. the railway line from Toodyay to Bolgart split the rainfall; a lot of rain fell on the west side of the line where there were lots of trees and not so much on the east side where there were not so many trees. The old Toodyay people planted mainly fruit trees and grape vines near their houses. They kept the land ploughed and free from grass and made sure other trees were well away from their houses and driveways in case of fire and strong winds. I hope the people of Toodyay plant quite a few trees but also leave some land for the animals to graze and crops to grow as we need them both. CAROLS IN THE PARK SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER Firearms Licence Applications WA Police has announced a new partnership with Australia Post that will enable firearms licence applications and payments to be Little Rascals the Clown. Pictured with Cassie are from made at Australia Post outlets. Applications Bolgart Belltower – left to right: Mason, Bridie, Tyler, Kynan, for new and additional firearm licences LITTLE Rascals Child Care Centre’s Leo, Dakota, Eloise, Angelique, Leeland, will now only be accepted at Australia Post 10 Years On special visitor for November was Cassie Taylor, Joshua, Eileesh, Clive and Tex. outlets, providing greater public access with 330 participating outlets in Western Doris M Martin Australia. Waters, and Stan Cook used to play cricket Prior to this new partnership, WA Police In Days Gone By on some flat ground between the house and received all applications and payments for THE Bolgart Belltower turned 10 on the the stables – the rain created a deep gully firearms licences at the 155 police stations 21st November and I look back now in awe there. The soil from where the cattle had Ron E Waters across the State. that I ever dared to presume that I could made paths on the hills washed down to Detective Inspector Dale Bell from the even get the project off the ground. the flat ground. Licensing Enforcement Division said, Ten years ago, the then Premier, Richard MOST farmers in the Toodyay area, as they Dad tried to plant trees on the hillsides “The overall changes will see better access Court, was in the process of deciding what cleared their land, put the best of the timber on our farm but the rabbits were so thick and less inconvenience for people seeking to do with the bells of St Martin in the to good use and the timber that they had no they would ring-bark all the trees and kill licences, balanced by tighter controls and Field that had been gifted to the State of use for was used to burn out tree stumps. them. He had to put netting around the fruit more rigour to the integrity checking of WA. He had decided to build a belltower The timber was used for fences, building trees to save them. applicants. on the Perth foreshore to house them. In sheds and stables for their horses, round Then, with the wet season, underground “This is a partnership that improves the sheer devilment, I sent a letter to the West timber for rafters and battens in the roofs gullies started on our farm and we children customer experience without compromising Australian Newspaper declaring that the of their houses and timber squared with would follow the streams of water. Some community safety. Australia Post’s expertise Bells should be sent to Bolgart because and adze for wall plates in their houses. lime and clay substance under the surface on counter services and identity verification my surname was ‘Martin’ and I lived at They used timber for bridges, guide posts soil was leaching away, the surface soil will be used to collect applications and Martins’ Corner on the edge of ‘Martin for roads as people acquired cars, trellises fell in and gullies were formed. Even my forward them to WA Police which continue Place’ which, in turn, adjoined the fields. for grape vines and all sorts of uses. children, many years later, could follow to maintain its role in deciding who will be Around that time, a gentleman by the When I was young, I would have cut those streams underground. granted a firearm licence.” name of Peter Kenyon (who was touring down 20,000 jam trees and quite a few Another thing that happened on our farm Additional partnerships with firearms rural WA in connection with Progress Rural white gum trees for fencing. Lots of at Dewars Pool was a big earth tremor dealers and associations focusing on firearms WA), was coming to Bolgart with the idea electric light poles and telegraph poles for one hot night. The next day, we saw a serviceability and firearms’ awareness will of spurring the community into coming up different parts of this state were all cut here crack about one inch (approx 25mm) and see improvements in firearms licensing that with ideas for promoting their rural areas. in the Toodyay area. about 150 yards (approx 137m) long in will benefit both the firearms’ community Locals had talked me into attending the All that land where the trees grew was the ground coming down a big hill on the and the broader community. meeting and it was suggested that perhaps cleared and used to produce grain for farm. Over the next few years, this became Application forms will be available online I could fetch a copy of my letter to present our breakfast foods, for making beer, for a deep gully as the rainwater followed the via the WA Police website at www.police. to the meeting. By the time the meeting grazing (cattle for milk and meat, sheep crack. wa.gov.au. WA Police will still assess the was over, I found that I was spearheading for wool and meat, poultry farms and, also, We had a young man from Muresk suitability of applicants and issue firearm a campaign to actually build a belltower! pigs for meat.), grape vines for table grapes College build stone walls across the gully licences where appropriate. There were several ideas put in place and wine making, orchards for fruit were by the house but the next year we had a These changes will be accompanied as to how this could be done (some more planted and land for gardening was now terrific storm which washed them away. by internal business changes, the use of humorous if not more ridiculous than available. The water came so fast and so deep, it even modernised smart forms, streamlined others), but it was my husband, Ray, These days, other crops are grown and drowned our ducks as they tried to swim licensing systems and improved integrity who suggested the four-legged windmill other animals graze on the land in the to the safety of the shed. checks. Licensing will be centralised to stand for us to build around so as to keep Toodyay area. Now the rabbits are almost gone, trees a specialist team within the Licensing the shape of the structure. I had already Land clearing is not predictable. In the can be planted again where they are needed Enforcement Division with expert knowledge decided that moss rock and stone was the early 1940s, heavy rains fell and washed because, when there are lots of trees, more in firearms licensing. way to go and so we built in and around away soil, leaving gullies where they rain falls and it is good for the climate. More information is available at www. the windmill tower which is set into the had never been before. My father, Albert People in our area in the early days said police.wa.gov.au or call 1300 171 011. ground by almost a metre. I will be forever grateful to Matthew and Robert Edmonds for donating a near perfect four-legged windmill tower, to Mr Ted Reeves of St James for designing the bellhousing, Tony and Sharon Screagh for Not just a tank... building the bellhousing and painting it, the Victoria Plains Shire for the premix needed, the many farmers who let us gather stone from their properties and A West Coast Poly tank PLUS a the folk who donated the copper inserts from old, solid fuel hot water systems from which we made the roof section and spire. It was actually an engineering firm from Goomalling that designed and FREE constructed the roof and spire. I can’t thank my husband, Ray, enough for the hours of stone picking that transpired (even on his days off from wool pressing Pump! when I am sure he would have preferred to have rested.) That old VB Commodore Save and huge trailer worked overtime. There were several other volunteers for the stone gathering and Russel Clarke and Paul Michael also donated sand. $250 Heaps of letters were sent out to politicians as I typed long into the nights When you purchase a 5,100 gallon, Bianco seeking donations to help with the cause. 3,100 gallon or 2,000 gallon Water Tank. Hardware stores both near and far donated BIA-TECH40PC Self priming Pressure Pump building materials and my spouse and I Your Choice! 24 Month Warranty travelled miles to collect the copper centres to build the roof etc. On the 21st November 1999, the then FREE Delivery within 700kms of Perth Pemier, the Hon. Richard Court, declared the tower functional to the loud applause For more information of many hundreds of onlookers. Up until 1800 555 185 very recently, I have been giving talks to STORING WATER FOR THE FUTURE the tourists on its building. www.westcoastpoly.com.au

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Howard road Pickindale Tree Top Stump.’ them. ‘Why?’ then Miss Copper looked at Then Miss Copper said: ’Are yes, that’s next Pip and they smiled at each other. ‘You look to Juliette Picker isn’t it?’ ‘I believe it is.’ for a blossom tree, I’ll look for my friends Replied Pip. ‘Well we’d better get going if house’ Said Pip excitedly. Miss Copper ran we want to get there by nightfall’ said Miss over to the nearest tree she could find, and Copper not really listening to Pip. So then looked up. It was a blossom tree!!!!!!! Next they set off. First, Miss Copper stopped by at Pip went over to an orange thing, and saw it her house to get some apples and blackberry was her friend’s house!!!!!!! Pip met Miss pies for afternoon tea and some rice and Copper in the clearing next to the blackberry vegetables for dinner. she also bought some bush. Pip went over to a small place where tea and lemon juice for a quick drink, if they there was a bush and then trees hanging wanted it. Otherwise, they had some spare over it. Pip pushed the trees aside, and was berry water. Off they went, feeling amazingly surprised to see her back yard with all her adventurous through the woods and down friends playing catch and tag. Pip jumped rocky slopes. out and surprised them all. Pips Mother 24 hours later. and Father ran up to her giving her great It was cold, wet and rainy. Miss Copper big hugs. After a bit of explaining to Miss and Pip were hiding in a ditch shaped like Copper what went wrong and how Pip got a small shelter, sipping warm cups of tea. lost, Pips family invited her in for a cup of ‘We still need to find your house’ said Miss tea. It was such a long way home that they Copper, impatiently. ‘I know’ Replied Pip. even let Miss Copper stay for a night, so that “I’ve got an idea!!!!!!!!!’ [said]Miss Copper in the morning they would go together. suddenly. ‘Where did you get lost in the first The next day Miss Copper and her new place?’ ‘Ummm. Behind a small blackberry Friends set off to Miss Copper’s house. They bush near umm, a err blossom tree, next visit her every so often now. Maybe, if you to………….. my friends house. ‘Said Pip go to the very back of your garden you might feeling very ‘fingers crossed and I hope this see a tiny group of seeds walking to a small is right’ sort of feeling. ‘Thankyou Pip’ said hole in the ground covered in flowers, if you Miss Copper, feeling a bit annoyed it took believe!! so long. After that, Miss Copper made some more tea and hot rice pudding for the both of them and then they settled down, and told Fuzz and Smith each other folk tales of old times when trees danced and flowers sang. After a long rest, Adventures they set off to find were Pip had last been. ‘We’ve been next to a blossom tree.’ said Pip Victor Kaltenbrunner hopefully but, that wasn’t enough. So then they sadly walked to a small bush IN a place called Nash City there was a and had a cup of berry water. Pip sat there person called Dr Crazy, known for his glumly thinking what she could do to find dangerous, wacky, crazy killing machines her way home. Miss Copper picked some and creations. He was wanted from every berries, so they could roast them on a small police force in the world for mass killing and fire for tea. then Pip said: ‘Where did you get breaking the law of science. The Nash City those?’ ‘From the bush just there.’ Replied police force was after him but two non-police Miss Copper, pointing to the bush behind people who went by the name of Fuzzy, also Junior winners of the Frank Venn Awards Frank Venn It is hoped that 2010 will see all students, including Home Schoolers, participate in this Memorial Awards important annual writers’ event. For Local Writers Little Miss Coppers Desraé Clarke Coordinator Golden Adventures

THE Frank Venn Memorial Awards for The Lost Ripple Seed – Mary Louise Local Writers have come to a conclusion for Sullivan 2009 with the following recognised for their The Emporium offers a comprehensive range participation. MIDDLE PRIMARY AWARD WINNER - ONCE upon a time a long time ago there of cane, wicker and all-weather Mary Louise Sullivan with her entry entitled lived a young rabbit called Little Miss ‘Little Miss Coppers Golden Adventures - Copper. Little Miss Copper was quite a nice wicker furniture for outdoors or indoors. The Lost Ripple Seed’. little rabbit, who had fluffy pink fur and a UPPER PRIMARY AWARD WINNER - golden birthmark shaped like a bird on her Victor Kaltenbrunner with his entry entitled tummy. For some reason she was quite a bit As only one of two outlets in WA supplying this ‘Fuzz and Smith Adventures’. different than the other rabbits. UPPER PRIMARY HIGHLY She lived in the windy hollows of Sherborn product, Lyn and Andrew invite you to view COMMENDED - Ryan Leighton with his Ridge at the Valley of Pickindale in a small this extensive cane, wicker and all weather entry entitled ‘Jungle Rampage’. cottage called Julimar house. UPPER PRIMARY HIGHLY One day she decided to go to Ferni Forest wicker range at the Emporium. COMMENDED - Darcy Garrett with his to have her lunch. It was such a beautiful day. entry entitled ‘Clans’. In her picnic basket she packed a sandwich, ADULT AWARD WINNER - Richard a carrot and a marmalade roll. So then she Wilkinson with his entry entitled ‘An set off. As she reached Ferni Forest she Insignificant Accident!’ thought she heard a little tapping noise like: Seasons ADULT HIGHLY COMMENDED - ‘Tap tap tap’ and then a faint cry. But she Wayne Clarke with his entry entitled ‘Dust, was so hungry she ignored the sound, and Dust, Dust’. went on to find a quiet place to sit. After she Greetings I would like to sincerely thank the judges, had her sandwich and carrot, she took out Mrs Loma Toohey and Nuala Ennis, for her marmalade roll and was about to start their time and effort given to this important eating it when she heard: ‘Tap tap tap’. But task. Both judges wrote out critiques of this time it was closer. She also thought she We would sincerely like to express our gratitude for the loyal the entries with the Adult entries given saw a seed. ‘Hello.’ Said Miss Copper, as her support and fun times our customers from Toodyay and individual assessments and those of the voice echoed through the valley. young folk an overall assessment. This is ‘Come on out. I won’t hurt you.’ Slowly surrounding districts have once again given us. an extremely important area of judging as it a small figure came out from under a small Ivy Bush. It was a Ripple seed. ‘Hello.’ Said assists writers with their future works. The We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and look following is from Nuala Ennis for the work the ripple seed quietly. “My name is Pip.’ of the Children. Miss Copper looked puzzled. ‘What are forward to seeing you all in the New Year. ‘Impressed overall with the quality of the you doing here?’ Said Miss Copper. writing, imagination and presentation. A lot ‘I’m lost,’ replied Pip, looking as though using story lines based on television, movie she was about to cry. ‘Don’t cry. We’ll Christmas week we will open Tuesday 22nd and and junior literature, but then that is how think of something to get you home.’ Whilst Wednesday 23rd in addition to our normal days. storytelling has developed since the oral thinking, Miss Copper offered Pip some tradition. Winner and Highly Commended marmalade roll. ‘Pip’ asked Miss Copper. chosen overall for ability to tell a story with ‘Where do you live?’ Pip put the marmalade Lyn and Andrew a beginning, middle and end and also for a roll down, and had a good hard think. It took ‘twist’ in the tale’ so long, even Miss Copper helped herself to a Mr Marsden, of the Toodyay District High bit of marmalade roll! Suddenly Pip shouted 16 Stirling Tce TOODYAY out: ‘I remember!!!’ Which frightened Miss School Upper Primary students, is to be Phone 9574 2062 thanked, most sincerely, for his support and Copper so much the marmalade roll flew into encouragement of his students to participate the air. Opening Hours - Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9 - 5pm Anyway, Miss Copper picked up the roll in the Awards. It was extremely gratifying to Sunday and Public Holidays 10 - 5pm receive 25 student entries and each student and sat down to listen where Pip lived. is to be commended for presenting such ‘Ummm.’ Said Pip, trying to make it a bit CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY interesting writings. clearer in her mind. ‘Oh yes. I live at 279 Page 22. THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 frank venn awards 2009 known as Fuzz and Smith. Fuzz was tall, “I call it a SBD - silent but deadly”…… unpleasant feel about this planet which they planets and took them to World’s End on black and had some of the puffiest hair in the explained Fuzz. eventually concluded was partially due to condition they joined the pirate band. Many world. Smith is an old spy who was fired for “I think I know now where you get the gas the rapid evolution of “intelligent life” that Spaced Out Tourists who were bailed up by nagging about his sharp shooting. They now from?” asked Smith while blocking his nose had not the time or motivation to acquire the the pirates claimed to have seen the twins. spend their time researching crazy people to survive. scientific knowledge necessary to develop The news media were ordered not to run the and their life. This is their story on Dr Crazy. “This morning I ate 10 cans of baked beans sustainable non-polluting energy systems. stories and to replace them with government “Hey Fuzz! Come and check out this stuff for breakie” replied Fuzz. Their knowledge of physics was poor – releases accusing the Spaced Out Tourists of I found” said Smith. “Right. Hey! Where’s Dr Crazy go[gone]? they had not worked out how to use fusion suffering drug induced delusions brought on “What do you have now?” asked Fuzz. asked Smith “You let him get away Fuzz!” or anti-matter to produce unlimited clean by an overdose of space sickness pills, but the “I think I’ve found more on… do you have “What? No, I didn’t he’s on the floor. Must energy – and a noted local physicist had rumours persisted. to eat so much baked beans?’ asked Smith in have had done the same thing like toilet made a fundamental error in his equations A recent release of Galactic Cabinet an angry voice. man. Pass out. Quick! Let’s drive him to which had convinced them that they could documents has revealed the real truth about “Yes I do! Just continue about the case!” the mental hospital. They’ll know what to not travel faster than light. Probably, more the Pirates but not as yet about what happened replied Fuzz. do with him” said Fuzz. importantly, they had not had time to learn to the twins. Although the general public “OK. This stuff is saying that Dr Crazy is “Good thinking” replied Smith. the social skills needed to live together in a were unaware of it, the Pirates were in fact somewhere here!” shouted Smith in surprise. So they both picked up Dr Crazy, dumped peaceful and unselfish way. employed by the Government under a very “What! Hear[here] in Nash City!” yelled him in the car outside and drove to the mental The twins returned to their ship and lifted loosely worded Workplace Agreement. Their Fuzz in more surprise than Smith. “So if Dr hospital where they know what to do and away from Earth. They were passing the orbit purpose was to keep drug trafficking and Crazy is here, do you want to get back to our they were going to take care of him. of Neptune when Double, who was piloting, tourism to a minimum since drugs were not old games and save Nash City?” said Fuzz. “Wink Wink”. sneezed and a hand hit the anti-matter drive easily taxable and too much tourism was not “Yeah, why not. I got to admit it is kind of Fuzz and Smith had saved Nash City from on-button. Almost immediately, Double good for the economy of those planets with fun. But we have to find out where his hide Dr Crazy’s plans and it would be a safe city switched it off but in that split second the Sun little to offer tourists and whose populations out is. Any suggestions Fuzz?” asked Smith. once again. Until Dr Crazy breaks out for behind them flared like a dying fire when a travelled elsewhere to spend their money. “What about that hospital that’s at the far more of his evil plans. gust of wind blows through it. It lasted only The Government turned a blind eye if the end of the city and like nobody goes there a few moments as the black matter exhaust occasional space freighter was stopped and except for those black cars. You know what swept past but the four innermost planets plundered as this meant they did not have I’m talking about… don’t you?“ asked Fuzz. An Insignificant were destroyed. “Oops!”, Double muttered, to actually pay the Pirates, and insurance “Oh yeah that place. OK lets go there!” “we had better keep quiet about this little covered the cost of the lost cargoes anyway. yelled Smith, he was all excited. Accident incident, I already have 10 penalty points We will have to wait another year for the “Come on then, get in the car,” said Smith on my space licence and I don’t want it next release of Cabinet documents before So they went into their car and drove off in Richard Wilkinson cancelled. We will say that the planet was, I we can discover the fate of the twins but style. As they were driving and talking about mean is, not suitable for tourism”. recent news leaks have suggested a series of what to do once they got to the hospital, they DOUBLE and Duo, the twin space explorers That would have been the end of the Galactic shattering events involving a couple weren’t paying much attention to anything who worked for Spaced Out Tours, were not matter since Earth was insignificant among of well-known identities of the late planet else. Some people and other drivers started a happy pair of siblings. Their job, as some thousands of inhabited planets, except for one Earth. to shout at Fuzz and Smith because they were of you may remember from last year, was to small complication. After their earlier trip to driving all over the place. They made drivers find new destinations for intergalactic holiday Earth, a Whistle Blower within Spaced Out going off the road and nearly crashing. makers and they had discovered Earth by Tours had reported them to the Intergalactic After they stopped making everyone accident a month before but found it far Corruption and Crime Commission who had Not Really! furious and scared [because] they arrived from ideal as a tourist destination. They had bugged their spaceship on this second trip It’s where at the hospital. “Well, we’re here. Better go reported that it appeared to be the only known to Earth and their conversations had been inside and stop Dr Crazy,” said Smith. planet with two intelligent, superior species monitored. On their return to Galactic Central we live and “But we don’t know where he is, do we?” who apparently lived together in a strange they were immediately arrested and several asked Smith. and unpredictable love-hate relationship. In years later brought before the Star Chamber what we do! “That’s why we go inside and started normal circumstances the more aggressive Court. The charge was not careless driving looking” replied Smith. So Fuzz and Smith or stronger species of a competing life leading to planetary destruction which was DIVINING SERVICE got out of the car and went inside the hospital form will soon prevail, especially where only a minor crime, but the very serious to start looking for any sign of Dr Crazy. food and resources are scarce as was the one of scientific heresy and the spreading of WATER BORING They searched the store room. They knew case on Earth. The twins had noted that the malicious pornography which had frightened something was strange about this room. They generally bigger of the two humanoid types most of the planet’s children when it had been Specialising in HARD ROCK drilling in felt and looked at everything until they rested appeared more aggressive towards their own broadcast on the early evening news. In many the Avon Valley and surrounding areas on a wall giving up. That was when the wall kind, often partaking in realistic war games cases even the child’s parent had been driven for the past 13 years spun around into a empty path. So they got between themselves, whereas the smaller one to hysteria. up, guns at the ready until they stopped at a appeared to dominate the larger one using No career-minded defence lawyer would • COST EFFICIENT BORES huge iron door with a sign on it saying ‘Dr non-aggressive and subtle psychological take the case and Judge Geoff Rhys was Crazy’s lab. KEEP OUT please!’ So they tactics. not sympathetic. In summing up, the Judge • SITE SELECTION kicked the door down on the count of three. On reporting their findings to their Board reminded the jury that under Galactic Law the “1 2 3 ‘counted Smith and BANG the door of Directors back on Galactic Central the accused were guilty until proved innocent. • DAY RATES AVAILABLE came down. That’s where they both saw a twins had been ordered to return to Earth All the alleged defence evidence had been scruffy haired man with a lab coat, science immediately to investigate further. The provided by the accused and could not be • BORE CLEANING goggles on and he was holding lots of test Chairman had seen the opportunity to set corroborated as they had destroyed its source, • DAM SITE INVESTIGATION tubes. up a new Tour Group for the more intrepid inadvertently according to them. The jury “I’ve been expecting you. Lets see now - traveller which could be called “Tours of took less than two minutes to find them guilty. Fuzz and Smith” said Dr Crazy. the Unbelievable” inevitably leading to a The mandatory sentence for their heinous “How does he know our names?” asked significant increase in the Directors’ annual crime was inevitable, transportation for life. Our commitment to fi nding water Fuzz. bonuses. The planet to which they were taken was is only matched by yours Then Smith drew his gun and pulled the As they approached the Solar System, far out on the galactic rim and resembled trigger but there was no bullet. “I swear I Double cut the interstellar anti-matter drive their own planet and the late Earth. It had put bullets in my gun,” said Smith in a quiet and engaged the less powerful radiation drive originally been named Crusoe after the voice. which gathered its energy from the Sun they solo space mariner who had crash landed “Don’t even try. Your guns are useless were approaching. Ideally, the ship would on it in a meteor storm and had survived against me. Just give up!” explained Dr have continued under anti-matter power for a month before managing to repair a Crazy but the exhaust produce of black matter mobile phone to contact a passing freighter. Fuzz and Smith started to walk back could cause an unacceptable space warp Later, the planet was renamed Spielberg for away from Dr Crazy until they bumped into disturbance near planetary systems. As the reasons which will soon become obvious. 9574 2122 something big. They both looked up and saw ship entered Earth’s gravity field, Double In normal circumstances Double and Duo a giant toilet which was alive! again switched drives, this time to anti- would be able to live out their natural lives Pat and Donna “Gentlemen, meet my newest and greatest gravity which gave it the manoeuvrability in reasonable comfort. They were given PO BOX 883 TOODYAY WA 6566 creation of all times. I call it toilet man. He required near the surface of a planet. building materials and solar powered food can …….. his breath and wipe out a square Three weeks later they had all the synthesizers which could produce 97% kilometre. He can also do enormous blobs information they required. They had not fat free meals from almost any material, of toxic poo which acts just like acid!” bothered with the two types of humanoid so they would never starve. The weather explained Dr Crazy. that occupied the planet but had spent their was warm if somewhat tropical. However, “I’ve got to admit it does look cool” said time in libraries, in the darker recesses there was a major problem, the planetary Fuzz. The toilet man machine had to be of video hire shops, watching late night life was in an early stage of development destroyed before it went too far. “You won’t television replays of Big Brother, googling with no advanced life forms. Great herds of SALE get away with this Dr Crazy!” shouted Smith. the Internet and tapping phones. They could carnivorous, androgynous dinosaurs roamed “Maybe, but you won’t be alive to tell the hardly believe their findings but it would be the planet feeding on other dinosaurs, the story! HA HA HA HA! laughed Dr Crazy as difficult to convince their employers of the small hermaphrodite mammals, and anything toilet man picked Fuzz and Smith from the truth. This planet was the only one in the else that moved and looked or smelt edible. 20% off ground. entire known Universe which consisted of Humanoid life expectancy was measured in Then Fuzz shouted out “Stop!” and said several thousand galaxies where a life form weeks rather than years. Crusoe had been all ALPACA garments “Don’t you [have] anything better, Dr relied on two similar but obviously different lucky because of the load of smuggled garlic Crazy?” species to re-produce. This amazing fact in the hold of the crashed ship and the little “Well, I could use the Death-o-rama 5000. seemed to apply to the majority of the flora known fact that dinosaurs are allergic to 1 December It’s the ultimate killing machine” replied and fauna. Apparently, some chance mutation garlic which brings them out in a rash. By Dr Crazy. There was silence until Fuzz and many millions of years before in the plant eating it in copious quantities and not taking ‘till Christmas Smith both said “I think we’re alright with world had started the phenomenon and it had showers, Crusoe had kept the dinosaurs well at toilet man!” So toilet man continued and was proved so successful at speeding up evolution upwind. about to eat Fuzz and Smith until something and producing strong life forms that it had As the convict transport ships were weird happened. become the norm. Double and Duo resembled prohibited from landing on the planet, they Rivermist Alpacas “We’re gonna die!” screamed Smith but then the main life form of the planet and could mix dropped the prisoners and their supplies by a little pop went and that’s when toilet man almost unnoticed with them but they felt that anti-gravity parachute and nothing more was 10am–4pm Thursday–Sunday dropped Fuzz and Smith. It then struggled to Tour Groups would be more like visitors to officially heard of Double and Duo, but there 1010 Northam–Toodyay Road stand up then it fell to the floor stone dead. a zoo who had come to view the behaviour were rumours. There were stories of Space “What happened?” asked Smith in of strange animals and they were convinced Pirates lead by the notorious Captain Jon Dep 9622 5669 confusement [confusion]. it would not be successful. There was an who collected exiled prisoners from convict THE TOODYAY HERALD December 2009 Page 23.

I HAVE had a very enjoyable couple of today welcomed the return of the “Toodyay keeping the lights on all night prevented ready for printing. There were two Typestar weeks reading through 25 years of Toodyay Herald” to the District and offered his break-ins. When the lights were left off 19 typewriters, one for the editor and one for Herald history, nearly 300 editions. congratulations to the group of community break-ins occurred. The cost for keeping the the volunteer typists to take home. The fruit I read of births and birthday parties, members for their initiative for taking lights on all night worked out at $2.10 at the and vegie shop in Ellery’s Arcade was the engagements and weddings, deaths and responsibility for the publication. current rate. drop off point for articles and advertising, memoriam notices. I have been privileged to The importance of a community newspaper In December, 800 copies of the Toodyay and photocopying was done at the real see young children start then leave school, in which people have the opportunity to have Herald are printed by Impressions in estate business across the road thanks to the enter the workforce and start their own a say or let the District know what is going on Northam and delivered to Toodyay. Between generosity of Murray Willock. Eventually families. New families have arrived and left cannot be overstated”, he said. “Toodyay has 6pm and the next morning the pages have to 40 page newspapers were produced using again. Some realised what they’d found and needed this for many years and the Herald be collated, stapled and rolled and counted the Typestars, much to the delight of the stayed. The amazing breadth of talent in our will help to give an interaction between all to be ready for the mail. manufacturers. Getting everything straight small town is incredible. walks of Toodyay life”. Mr Ludemann went 1987 was always a challenge. Impressions in I have also witnessed the fantastic community on to say that the Council will be an active In January the big news of the day was the Northam printed the paper in the early days. spirit of our town as shown through the pages contributor to future editions on matters of purchase of a computer for the Shire at an (Thanks for this information Christine.) of the Toodyay Herald. Neighbours helping local interest. estimated cost of $40,151 (for the first year). June saw another fantastic milestone for neighbours, complete strangers being offered There was an article from the Toodyay Op In March the Bicentennial Committee the Toodyay Herald, their 50th edition. In a friendly helping hand. The list of thanks Shop who had been operating for only five suggested a wholly Toodyay designed and September it was reported that the Shire to our volunteer services such as St Johns years. However, they had made donations of manufactured town clock to be planned for had established a Sporting and Recreation’s and the various Volunteer Bush Fire and $5,762 to the building fund for Homes for 1988. Design and manufacture to be carried Club Loan Reserve Fund of $25,000 for Emergency Services, the doctor and ancillary the Aged, $1,000 to the building fund for out by Graham Boston and Kim Darragh. the purpose of providing interest free loans services could probably fill a paper or two St John Ambulance, $600 to Scouts, Cubs, Enrolments at the school increased by 16 to to sporting and recreation clubs within the on their own. Guides and Brownies (camping equipment) 285 but staff numbers were reduced by one. Shire. Something else I’ve noticed. The important and $600 to the Youth Group for video. And By June the committee of the Herald were Front page news in October under the issues keep returning. The Toodyay Herald they’re still doing it! struggling to contribute the time needed to headline “HERALD FURORE” was that has been writing about the lack of Recreation 1985 produce the paper each month. A public the ‘Toodyay Herald’ had been registered Facilities since the second issue in January/ The front page article in February stated meeting was organised to attract a new as a business name by Central West Media February 1985. A comment was made fairly “$600,000 Sports Complex Proposed”. working committee. Peter Webb and Carol Ltd. Advice from the Corporate Affairs early in the life of the paper that the Toodyay On the same front page there was an Caldwell had done most of the Herald’s Department was the “business must not Herald provided a valuable record of the article stating that the Spadaccini Brothers typing and editing over the past year. The be conducted under the name Avon Valley district’s doings. This has been proven true in Northam won a tender of $104,130 to new committee announced in the July edition Toodyay Herald. (This is what the paper was so many times over the past 25 years. commence work on the renovations to the were Geoff Appelby (layout), Carol Caldwell called back then.) There are so many items of interest that have Toodyay Shire Council Offices. (typing and photocopying), Di Downie The popularity of the paper continued to not been included in this birthday edition. A March editorial bemoaned the lack of a (contributions and layout), Judy Dinnison grow with the population and by December There was the Folk Festival that ran for swimming pool. (collating and distribution), Ross Midgley the circulation reached 1,100 copies. many years, the Moondyne Festival (which In April the Jennacubine Tavern was offering (collating and distribution), Dianne Mills 1990 has only missed one year in 25), the fancy BBQ packs with salad for $2.50. (contributions and layout), John Schrueders By the April edition, 1,200 copies were dress parades at the school, the many balls May (advertising) and Frank Venn (accounts). now being printed and the cost of a full held by various organisations throughout A May headline stated “The Toodyay September saw the formation of a committee page advert was now $70. The results of the years, the moving Anzac services, the Herald goes public”. A public meeting to establish a commuter rail service between a survey conducted by the Shire showed excellent productions undertaken by the was held and the inaugural committee Toodyay and Perth. (This became the that the top 10 preferences were a Medical Toodyay Players and later the Toodyay consisted of Chairperson Judy Dinnison, Avonlink in September 1995.) Advertisers Centre, improved Shire Roads, Community Theatre Group and the movies shown Editor Peter Webb, Co-ordinator/Secretary could choose from 10 pre-sized adverts. Recreation Facilities, Swimming Pool, in the Hall. Mention must also be made Dianne Downie, Treasurer Donna Hunter, They ranged in price from $5 for 4cm x 1 Senior Citizen’s Centre, Town Beautification, of the wonderful contributions by Wally Committee Peter Chiffings, Graham Boston column to $120 for a full page. Child/Day Care Centre, Upgrade Memorial Chitty over the years. His knowledge and and Graham Smith. 1988 Hall, Damming the River. photos have enriched us all. The scores of The policy of the Herald is not much changed Front page news in February was the There was a massive hail storm near the community organisations and individuals 25 years later: the paper will be free to all unveiling and dedication of the Toodyay Extracts Factory in June which covered the who have supplied information over the past members of the community, advertising costs Bicentennial Clock at the Memorial Hall. area in a layer of hail which was still lying 25 years have proven that our community are to cover production costs and expenses March was a busy month with the release of in heaps the next morning. There was also paper is a valuable resource to let the whole and publish a paper of a high standard which the movie ‘Shame’ which had been partly some minor flooding in the town. district (and beyond) know the joys (and provides an opportunity for expression filmed in Toodyay. The Toodyay Race Club September was the dawn of a new era sometimes despair) of their activities. Our and communication to all members of our had 12 race days planned for the year and for the Toodyay Herald. The previous 63 advertisers need special mention. It is though community, even where opinion may differ the Toodyay Bakery had home deliveries. editions had been printed on A3 paper under this revenue that your paper is able to be from that held by the management committee Toodyay Spinners hosted and coordinated the masthead of the Avon Valley Toodyay printed and kept free for everyone. Some of Toodyay Herald. a bicentennial spin-in for 186 spinners and Herald. The paper now changed to its new advertisers have come and gone, others have In August the committee was offered weavers. masthead of ‘The Toodyay Herald’ and was supported the paper for many, many years a donation of $100 from one of their In May, the Toodyay Herald increased its printed on tabloid size paper. The name and one or two have been advertising since advertisers towards the purchase of a circulation to 900. had now been registered and belonged to the very first edition. typewriter as the Herald didn’t have one of At the 50th anniversary of the Toodyay Fire the Toodyay Community. Local solicitor Your wonderful paper, owned by everyone their own. A request was made for further Station in August, Eric Patten was presented Robin McLeod had worked hard to help in our community, has been kept running for donations towards this goal. with a special 40 year service award, the first achieve this. Jocelyn Ballard was shown as the past 25 years by extremely hardworking September’s Youth Ball was hailed as a of its kind in Western Australia. Eric had editor and she acknowledged the work of committees of volunteers. I wasn’t really great success. And in December the Toodyay been a member of the WAVFB for 47 years. Judy Dinnison, Peter Webb and Christine surprised to see the same names returning Herald turned one. By September, the Herald again increased Martin who had helped the Herald ‘grow’ year after year. In every town there seems to 1986 its circulation – to 1000. September also saw and Willocks for photocopying services. be a core group of people who are willing to An article on page 2 of the March edition the Lions win the Premiership Flag after an Thanks were also made to the contributors, give to their community. They are the ones discussed the plans by the Catholic Education eight year drought. the advertisers and the volunteers Peter and who are usually on a number of committees Office to construct a swimming pool on their A page one article in December showed the Robyn Webb, David Mitchell, Eric Kay, on a wide range of interests. property in Toodyay and the fact that there horse-drawn Cobb & Co coach transporting Elena Lumsdaine. The paper was now being The Toodyay Herald salutes these people. was a POSSIBILITY that the Toodyay the Minister for Transport Bob Pearce over printed by Narrogin Observer Print and the Without them Toodyay would be ‘just community may be able to use this facility. the newly opened West Toodyay Bridge. The first ‘new look’ edition was 38 pages. another country town’, and much poorer in April saw the Toodyay ‘A’ Grade Cricket reconstruction and widening cost $340.000. The new changes brought their own community spirit. Team become Premiers. 1989 challenges as in October, a letter by the editor Below are some of the highlights of what’s The Toodyay Pioneer Trek, held to celebrate Ten new staff members were welcomed to thanked the team who ‘helped during the been happening in the Toodyay Herald and Toodyay’s 150th year was successfully TDHS in February and some are still at the 15½ hours it took to collate the September Toodyay since December 1984. completed by 128 people. The trek of nine school in 2009. issue.’ In November the cost for a full page Kathy Robinson horse-drawn vehicles, 15 saddle horses, 2 Christine Martin was co-ordinator/editor advert went up to $100 with a $20 discount DEC 84 wheelbarrows and pedestrians departed from in 1988 and 1989 and worked from her if the artwork was already done. The Toodyay Herald was started again by Guildford and spent two days and nights on kitchen table. She had become involved with December showed the Toodyay Botanist Mrs a group of community minded people and the road travelling to Toodyay. the Herald as a volunteer typist and once Ray Paynter had been awarded the prestigious Peter Chiffings, Graham Boston, Peter A local advertiser was offering single and a month helped collate the A3 pages on a Greening Australia 1990 John Tonkin Tree Webb, Di Downie, Donna Hunter and Judy double sided IBM compatible computer table tennis table in a room at Avondown. Award in the Individual Category. There Dinnison got together to make it happen. disks with a 5 year guarantee. This table was also used to lay the pages out was a major locust plague in November and Geoff Ludemann, President of the Shire, Cr Peter Chiffings reported in July that when the articles and ads were glued down one enterprising business offered locust

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burgers, locusts on toast, locust kebabs, Gentle as Vice President, and Maureen her time the Herald successfully fought for Jones had given more that 160 years of locust supreme and locust mornay. Williams, Kate Stanford, Helen Hilary the purchase of our masthead, became an service to the local fire brigade. Seven new 1991 and Sue Millar replacing Peter Brunt, John incorporated body, the format changed from teachers were appointed to TDHS. It was reported in April that the Toodyay Groves and Peter Chiffings. A3 to its current format, established an office In April, Mac Wroth was honoured for his 38 Racetrack faced closure. It was suggested In the middle of October, new buildings were in Stirling Terrace and took the circulation years of service to local government. that Toodyay and Northam Clubs should officially opened at TDHS. from 1,100 to 1,500. Christine Martin took Eric Patten was presented with a clock after amalgamate and the Toodyay Club should be Lisa Tester and Kathy McCormack went to over as editor through to March. retiring from mail delivery in the Toodyay closed down. This merger was rejected in a Canada to represent Western Australia at an The front page article in July stated that Jim district. Eric’s father Tom delivered the mail meeting held in April. In the same edition in International Guiding Event. Masters had received the Medal of Australia from 1938 and Eric took over in 1966. the Shire notes, a timetable for a Recreation December also saw the use of spot colour on in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Racing was returning to Toodyay with the Facility for Toodyay was received. Part of the front page. Advertising rates increased to $1.50 per Race Club holding the Toodyay Picnic Races this was that between May and June 1991, 1993 column centimetre with a full page costing in October each year. concept plans to be drawn up and a costings In February of 1993, it was only possible to only $156. Classified adverts still only cost The Herald was being printed by SwanWeb analysis be prepared. have scripts dispensed from 2pm to 6pm. $2 for 3 lines. The Toodyay Herald also in June and had a distribution of 2,000. In June there was a notice stating that prior to The butcher’s ad, which covered two pages, purchased a camera which had been subsides The CWA in Toodyay celebrated 70 years incorporation, the Toodyay Herald proposed had a side of beef being advertised for $3.90 by London Court Photographics. in June. to open a register of members. Also in per kilo. In September the new committee consisted of The management committee for the Toodyay this edition was a concept drawing of the There was a proposal by Cr Graham Mills, Peter Webb (President), Trevor Rowles (Vice Herald for 1997-98 was Bonnie Orr proposed refurbishment to the Memorial reported in the April edition, to adopt a President), Maureen Williams (Secretary), (President, Ron Bunt (Vice President), Dawn Hall. Rural Road Numbering System. This was Judy Stone (Treasurer) and committee of Fitzgerald (Secretary), Sharon Turnbull By July, the Toodyay Herald was printing to allow for easy identification, particularly Ron Goodwin, Veya Due, Kate Stanford, (Treasurer) and committee members Judi 1,300 copies to keep up with the demand. for emergency services. Bonnie Orr, Karl Mueller and Christine Stone, Don Stevenson, Simon Roberts, A constitution had been drawn up and The June headline said ‘The Tragedy and the Martin. Michael Cox, Les Hyde (Les is also still on a public meeting was to be held where Triumph of Toodyay’. In the cold dawn light The inaugural Frank Venn Memorial Award committee) and Irene Kilcoyne. Peter Webb, a Committee of Management was to be of Sunday May 23, 1993, the pall of smoke for local writers was held in December after 13 years, had finally retired. elected. The Committee for 1991-92 were shrouding the Toodyay Valley reflected to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the In September, Geoff Ludemann was Athol Donegan (President), Vaughan Gentle the mood of the local community as it was re-establishment of the Toodyay Herald. recognised for his 26 years in local (Vice President), Chris Martin (Secretary), trying to come to grips with the devastation This was the idea of editor Chris Martin government and the Toodyay hockey girls Robyn Carpenter (Treasurer) and committee cause by a fire at TDHS in the early hours and attracted 107 entries. A party was held broke a 30 year drought by winning the ‘B’ members Hilary McGlew, Peter Brunt, of the morning. Locals turned up in the early in Duidgee Park and the Herald printed a Grade Grand Final. Maureen MacLeod, Peter Chiffings and John hours and just ‘mucked’ in to save what they special 10th Anniversary Edition with full Classified adverts now cost $3 for 3 lines. Groves. After nearly 7 years, the Herald could. And yet by Wednesday May 26, when colour Christmas front page. The October paper had a special wrap on the was finally to have a ‘home’ at 104 Stirling staff, students, parents and other community 1995 activities of the Toodyay Festival which was Terrace. Membership in the paper totalled 72. members gathered at the Toodyay Memorial The Australia Day honours list included Mac held on October 11th and 12th. This included Restoration work had commenced in the Hall, the mood had changed from anger and Wroth who received the Order of Australia a Great Train Race with The Hotham Valley Memorial Hall, new play equipment in despair to something very positive, and the Medal. Stream Train and vintage and veteran cars Duidgee Park was getting plenty of use and words of TDHS Head Boy, Chris Donegan, March saw the back 3 pages of the Toodyay and motor cycles leaving the Fremantle preliminary earthworks had been carried out perhaps best expressed that change of mood Herald composed on a computer. The Railway Station together to see who would at the site of the Toodyay Community Centre – “Even though this has all happened, don’t difference in the print was very noticeable arrive in Toodyay first. Road and mountain (now the Medical Centre). let it put you down – just work harder and and made life much easier for the volunteers bike cyclists also competed, as did runners 1992 keep going.” (once they had learned how to use the and horses. The weekend included the Picnic Thanks were given to George Due for the The ‘When and Where’ column had computers). Races, the Toodyay Festival of Music and the great job he did in building the 28 feet of handwritten changes of venues ‘to be The 30th Tom Quilty Endurance Ride was Agricultural Show. Over 8,500 people were benches for the Herald office, Toucan Signs advised’ to allow the CWA and Uniting held in Toodyay from June 2nd – 4th. present at the first Race Day in many years. of Osborne Park who donated the sign Church halls to be used for classrooms. The 1st Toodyay Scouts sent four people Three hundred knitted squares were sent to writing and to Molly Haywood and all others There were many fundraising events from (Kathy McCormack, Adam Pearce, Bill Perth in November to be made into blankets for their donations to the Herald. The Herald fetes, a quiz night, a disco and a ball, a ‘back McCormack and Mac McCormack) to a for the needy. Toodyay shows its generosity started printing the date and page numbers to Toodyay evening with entertainment, Jamboree in Holland. yet again. on the top of each page (which made it much Foodland donating funds from the purchase Membership in the Herald had dropped to 1998 easier for my research). of items to the relief fund (the suppliers were 31 at the AGM when the new committee In March, the Recreation Centre was again a The Shire was to purchase 230 complete also supporting this), and even ‘Fire’ T-shirts was elected. They were Peter Webb hot topic with the front page article state the settings of cutlery items at cost of $2,657. for sale. Help also came from Uniting (President), Ron Goodwin (Vice President), ‘Recreation Centre not set in stone – CEO’. It In April, the headline proclaimed that Church, CWA, Fire Station, Anglican Maureen Williams (Secretary), Peter Webb was only a proposal and in its infancy stage. ‘Council To Apply For $850,000 Grant Church Hall, St Johns, Race Club, Shire, the (Treasurer) and committee of Bonnie Orr, March was the final edition with Christine Towards Cost Of Recreation Centre’. The local residents who cleared out buildings, Judy Stone, Trevor Rowles, Simon Roberts, Martin as editor and April saw the decision to apply for the grant was carried by erected fencing, pruned trees dug trenches Pat Stevenson and Irene Kilcoyne. A fax was appointment of Joanne Hazel. The structure one vote in Council. The arguments for and for pipes etc. Various Ministry Departments purchased to make it easier for submissions of the committee also changed with Michael against haven’t changed much since then. stepped in and rewired much of the Uniting to be sent. Cox becoming President and Don Stevenson The only thing that seems to have changed Church, carpeted rooms, erected toilets, laid The Avonlink Commuter Service commenced Vice President. The Advertiser’s Directory is the cost. slabs, put in drink fountains, provided and operations in September and ran daily. moved to the back page. The official opening of the new Alma Beard erected transportable buildings, put in gas 1996 Toodyay was galvanised by the possibility Community Health Centre in Toodyay was heaters, sent up furniture and stationery, Morangup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade was of a Class 4 Waste Disposal Site within the on April 27, 1992. Special guests included completed electrical and plumbing work at presented with a new 2.4 heavy duty fire Shire. A meeting held in August not only Miss Kathleen Beard and Mrs Doreen the Racecourse and made the teaching and appliance. It was put to almost immediate filled the hall, people were lined up at the Johnson (sisters of the late Alma Beard), play areas safe. use to assist at the February fires at Chidlow. doors to hear what was being said. The town Mrs Mary Beard (sister-in-law), Mrs Vivian This, plus all that was done over the following The internet came to Toodyay in February was vehemently opposed to the proposal. Statham (a former colleague of Alma Beard) months truly shows the community spirit of thanks to Graham Smith. The report also Joanne Hazel resigned as editor of the Herald and other dignitaries. Mrs Statham dedicated Toodyay. stated that the internet ‘has some 30,000,000 after only 6 months and Kathy Robinson was the name ‘Alma Beard’ to the new centre. There were 110 members of the Toodyay users worldwide’. appointed. She held this position until June Prior to the opening of this centre, the Herald eligible to vote at the August AGM. Three new aged units at Ashby on Avon were 2007, the longest serving editor to date. medical facilities were in the old ‘Club’. The new committee voted in were Kate opened by Hon Murray Nixon MLC in April. The new committee for 1998-99 was Dawn Advertising costs went up to $1.20 per Stanford (President), Peter Webb (Vice The land was bequeathed to the Shire by Mrs Fitzgerald (President), Les Hyde (Vice column centimetre in July. President), Maureen Williams (Secretary), Mavis Crosby for the use of senior citizens. President), Jane Holt (Secretary), Fran In June the Toodyay Learning Centre was Christine Martin (Treasurer) and committee The new committee for 1996-97 was Ron Roberts (Treasurer) and committee members opened in Parker’s Cottage. Early courses members Helen Hilary, Sue Millar, Bonnie Goodwin (President, Peter Webb (Vice Judi Stone, Simon Roberts, Don Stevenson, included Candle-wicking and how to start Orr, Trevor Rowles, Veya Due and Bruce President), Dawn Fitzgerald (Secretary), Michael Cox and Sharon Turnbull. your own herb garden. Betts. The 100th edition was printed in Peter Webb (Treasurer) and committee 1999 In July, a hundred people attended a ‘Look to December. members Veya Due, Bonnie Orr, Judi Stone, In January a massive storm hit Toodyay the Future’ forum held at the Memorial Hall 1994 Pat Stevenson, Simon Roberts and Michael and surrounding areas. It took motorists to discuss the future of Toodyay. St John Ambulance celebrated 50 years in Cox (who is still on committee). 3 terrifying hours to get back from Perth. In October, a new committee was steering Toodyay in January. 1997 Trees were uprooted, the road was awash and the Toodyay Herald although some people In February there was a special thank you In February, approximately 2,300 man hours covered in debris and blocked by trees. Flash retained their positions. New members from the committee to Jocelyn Ballard who had been spent fighting bushfires that season. floods washed gravel roads down to bedrock. included Peter Webb replacing Vaughan had resigned after four years as editor. During Eric and Shirley Patten and Bob and Bobbie There was also a fire in Majestic Heights in

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early January which resulted in four fighters A special wrap to mark the opening of the Federation Square. team again brought home the Premiership being injured and property destroyed. It was Community Centre, the Visitor Centre and Eric Patten AFSM ED and Charles (Mac) Flag. caused by an angle grinder. Federation Square started the year off well. Wroth OA JP were awarded the Centenary In November local Irish dancer Alison The recently completed multi-purpose Toodyay tourist operators were invited to a Medal by Judi Moylan MP. Johnson was placed 6th in the National Wattening Fire Shed and Bejoording ‘Festi di Rottnest’ to celebrate the twinning The aquatic centre plans were discontinued Championships. Community Hall was opened in April. of Rottnest Island and the Town of Amalfi in and the government grant of $700,000 was December was the Herald’s 20th Anniversary The Toodyay Op Shop turned 20 that same Italy. A massive willy-willy up to 80m high returned. Funds of approximately $526,000 edition. TDHS’s School Captain Rhyce month. caused disruption to traffic on Harper Road. held in a recreation reserve fund would be Vallance was selected to visit Anzac Cove in In June, a meeting was called by the The May paper stated that there were moves retained. 2005 for the Anzac Services. TDHS Teacher Challenge Bank to inform residents that the to cut Wheatbelt Police numbers by 19 Kieran Hug was to represent Australia and Allistair Kettell was named as Teacher of bank would be closing its Toodyay branch. officers and Toodyay ‘leads the fight’ to save compete in the World BMX Championship. the Year. The Coutts family, Theresa, Joan, Matthew our Police Force. In June, more than 161 people gave of their 2005 and David, of Toodyay competed in the Avon There were again changes to the committee time to help create a beautiful transformation In January the Toodyay Club celebrated Descent as a team. of the Toodyay Herald in July with Allen in Newcastle Park. 100 years with a dinner at the Hall. Also The committee for the Herald for 1999- Renner taking on the role of Treasurer and In August 2003, the Toodyay Herald celebrating 100 years was the Silver Chain. 2000 was Dawn Fitzgerald (President), Rae Kolb joining. John and Sue Horner had became a totally electronic newspaper. Brandon Darby (15) was awarded his Master Allan Renner (Vice President), Lui Marcelli resigned. The Herald was now being printed This necessitated every advertisement Scuba Diver certificate and was one of the (Secretary), Ruth Neil (Treasurer) and at Colour Press. being recreated on computer. Previously youngest divers to reach that level. committee members Les Hyde, Don Local Irish dancer Alison Johnson the pages had been physically laid out and The March front page reported on the Locals Stevenson, Peter Swift, Michael Cox, was selected to dance at the National glued so they could be ‘photographed’ Angry Over Power Cuts. Toodyay had been Simone Swift, Brian Eaton and Jane Holt. Championships. and the bromides (film) used for printing. subjected to an inordinate number of power The October headline stated that the In October the first Agricultural Show From typewritten articles and hand drawn cuts with one business reporting a loss of ‘Toodyay Recreation Complex Gets Go Supplement was published. At the Herald’s advertisements to this in just under 20 years. over $28,000 in four months because of this. Ahead’. The preferred site was west of the AGM Rob Castle was appointed President, During August Kim Bendtsen took over as The Nationals State Election Campaign was school and just over the Boyagerring Brook. Allan Renner (Vice President), Roz Bailey Treasurer for the Herald. launched in Toodyay with the Deputy Prime The land comprised an area of approximately (Secretary), Jennifer Scott (Treasurer) with September brought the news that the Shire Minister John Anderson attending. 16 hectares. Stage one was to be an all year Les Hyde, Michael Cox, Rae Kolb, Brian was intending to close the Visitor Centre In April the inaugural Fun Day for Families Aquatic Centre and to cost $2,3 mil. Eaton and Paul Sutton making up the general and relocate the library there. This caused was held on the oval. Connors Mill was to By the November edition, the Herald had committee. an uproar in the community. be entered on the State’s Heritage Register. shifted to larger premises at 92 Stirling Toodyay lad Steven Francis (aged 9) won The St Vincent De Paul Society shop was Two new Butterly Cottage units were Terrace. Silver and Bronze in the National Karate damaged by fire. officially opened by Max Trenordan (MLA. November saw the news that the Shire had Championships. The first Speed Shearing The Agricultural Society held their 150th The Toodyay Theatre Group celebrated their purchased the bank building in Stirling competition was held in Toodyay. Show in October and a street parade was 20th anniversary in July. Terrace for $210,000. In November, David Chitty and Charlie organised for the occasion. The Governor of Toodyay Pony Club member Phillipa 2000 Wroth were awarded life memberships to WA His Excellency, Lieutenant General John Wood (on Tyalla Oriele) won an individual There was 94.4mm of rainfall in January the Toodyay Agricultural Society and Eric Sanderson AC officially opened the show. gold medal and a team gold medal in the which meant the river was in flood. Patten was awarded a special medal by the Local ballet dancer Tess Jennings (aged member’s dressage section at the National The front page in March stated ‘What a West Australian Governor to recognise 60 11) was accepted into the Australian Ballet Pony Club Championships. Month for Toodyay.’ Work began on the years of service in the Toodyay Volunteer External Programme. In November wireless broadband internet new Community Centre, the Community Bushfire Brigade. In November the new committee for the became available in Toodyay. Local student bank was opening on the 11th March, a Judi Moylan MP officially opened Ida’s Herald was announced. The only change Rachel Michael was chosen to be a member Westar Football Match between Perth and Hideaway at Butterly Cottage. was Allan Renner was no longer a member. of the 2006 Anzac Tour. Over $1,400 Claremont was to be played on the Avon 2002 The front page headline December reported was raised for the Avon Hospice from a Descent weekend, the Elector’s Meeting Toodyay won the Tidy Town Award for 2001 that a man had been murdered in a hotel fire. Pelargonium sale in Bolgart. were informed that a $700,000 grant towards in its category ‘D’. Patrick John Moore of Perth died in the fire 2006 the swimming pool had been approved and Changes to the Herald’s committee in which police alleged was deliberately lit. Samantha Connor was awarded the Fred the Toodyay Herald went online. There was February were that the Chair would rotate 2004 Killick Memorial Art Award. Michael a change in the committee of the Toodyay between committee members each month. In February the Herald announced an Beanland and Allan Stubbs joined the Herald Herald. Allan Renner took over as President Both Rob Castle and Roz Bailey had advertising increase of 3½%, as they were committee. after the resignation of Dawn Fitzgerald. resigned. Barbara Dadd took over as no longer able to absorb the increased cost Council decided to remove all the trees on Brian Eaton stepped in as Vice President. Secretary in March. of printing. the south side of Charcoal Lane after one fell In May it was reported that Zack Sofoulis and August saw the introduction of ‘Plastic In March we helped the Toodyay Op Shop onto a parked car. It was found that many of Steven Cousins had been selected in the State Water’ over the weir at Extracts for the Avon celebrate their 25th birthday. Monies donated the trees were riddled with white ants. Karate Team. The Toodyay Under 12 football Descent. The low rainfall had meant that to the community jumped from $3,990 in In May Rebekah Robbins rode in the team were invited to play in the little league there was not enough water flowing over the 1991 to $8,810 for the first quarter only of National High School Rodeo. game at half time at an AFL match between weir. Toodyay man Michael Kelly was found 2003. In June, the Rural Roadside Numbering the Dockers and Brisbane Lions. murdered in Childow. In June Melinda Lucas and her family Scheme started putting up their numbers on June’s headline screamed ‘A Pool, A Pool, Legal proceedings were initiated against were flown to Melbourne so Melinda could rural properties. at Last a Pool!’ Council had decided at its the development of the Sanctuary Park sub- meet the cast of the popular ‘Saddle Club’ Stephen Francis (14) returned home from budget meeting to go ahead with the building development for illegal clearing of land. television show. This was made possible by the Australian Open Karate Championships of our Aquatic Centre. The new visitor centre The WA Turf Club refused permission for the the Starlight Foundation. with a silver medal. The ‘A’ frame signs in also got the green light to be built. Toodyay Race Club to hold its annual race In September Toodyay had four National Stirling Terrace were to be removed. In July, the home of Peter and Samantha meeting in October. Karate champions in Todd Haggarty, Jessie Irish Dancer Alison Johnson won the Connor was badly burned and needed In November some of our local bushfire Ward, Stephen Francis and Cassie Opray State Championship. The Crime and demolishing. The community rallied around volunteers went to NSW to help battle fires. and the Toodyay Pony Club gained 4th Corruption Commission visited the Shire with the Op Shop providing clothing and the By December, the Herald committee included place in the Pony Club State Dressage after allegations were made against the Shire. Freemason’s Hotel arranged for the family Rita Harrison (Secretary), Allan Renner Championships. The riders were Jennifer Peter Brock was killed during the 2006 Quit to live there in the interim. (Treasurer) and Les Hyde, Michael Cox, Kobulniczky, Phillipa Wood, Sam Cook and Targa West Rally. Local resident Carol Zimmerman carried the Paul Sutton, Hazel Cantem and John Pyle. Georgia Wood. The Sounds of Toodyay was The Cat Appeal Toodyay (CATs) had Olympic Torch through Northam. A BMX 2003 an amazing event as a large crowd sat in the sterilised 400 cats at no cost to the owners. and Skateboard facility was approved. Volunteers fought fires in Julimar and cool of the evening and listened to Ron Sims’ The Op Shop were the longest surviving November saw some changes to the Coondle. acoustic masterpiece. business under the same management and committee with Simone Swift (who had The local Community Bank resumed school After the Herald AGM the new committee occupying the same premises having been in been assistant co-ordinator for some time) banking in March. Concerns were raised was Paul Sutton (President), Michael Cox their present location since 1980. Margaret and Peter Swift leave and John and Sue about increased traffic on Julimar Road due (Vice President), Rita Harrison (Secretary), Paulsen joined the Herald committee after Horner join. to Muchea being confirmed as the preferred Hazel Cantem (Treasurer) with Les Hyde, the resignation of Kim Angus. Tony Brakenreg, Acting Sargeant of Toodyay site for livestock saleyards. John Pyle, Jim Bavin, Kim Bendtsen and 2007 Police Station was announced as WA’s ‘Top The crisis over the Alma Beard Medical Peter Robinson. February fires tragically took the life of much Cop’ for 2000. Tony had also been chosen Centre was resolved at the April Shire October saw full colour used throughout the loved local school teacher Michelle Mack as the Citizen of the Year on Australia Day. meeting. Concerns that we would lose all paper for the first time (26). Over 7,600 hectares of the Julimar State December introduced spot colour for our medical practitioners due to an increase Michelle Roberts, (MLA) Minister for Police Forest were burned after a lightning strike. advertisers. Samantha Connor rejoined the in rent were finally resolved. The Minister and Emergency Services officially opened There was a massive effort in fighting and paper as Assistant Co-ordinator. for Culture and the Arts, Hon. Sheila McHale the new Volunteer Fire and Emergency containing this fire with units from as far 2001 MLA unveiled the Reconciliation Plaque in Services Centre and the ‘A’ Grade football away as Kwinana called in to help. While

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units were mopping up the Julimar fire, a pages. Erikson’s 100th birthday. Rica published until November. The estimated cost of works second major fire broke out near Chatcup In conjunction with the October local many books including the shire’s official required to be completed was $100,000. Road. It was this fire that killed Michelle. It government elections, a referendum was held history ‘Old Toodyay and Newcastle’. The Premier of Western Australia, Colin burned out an area of approximately 5,700 to gauge support for developing recreation The Toodyay Lions ‘T-Cup’ Charity Drive Barnett MLA officially opened the 25th hectares and left the land absolutely bare. and aquatic facilities. The referendum saw 6 model ‘T’ Fords drive from Toodyay to Moondyne Festival. The previous Moondyne There was not a tree or fencepost to be seen was lost 55% to 45% with the majority of Adelaide to raise funds for the Royal Flying Festival had been opened by the Governor for kilometres. Units again came from far Morangup residents voting no. Doctor Service. of WA Dr Ken Michael. away to help. The November edition was the first paper The new committee for the Toodyay Herald Kate Arber (12) and Rhyce Toovey (14) A Service of Remembrance and Community totally laid out on screen. After the Herald’s comprised Karen Jacomelli (President), Paul travelled to New Zealand to take part in the Thanksgiving was held and there was AGM the committee changed with Wendy Sutton (Vice President), Christine Frank Alana Haines Australasian Awards. standing room only in the Hall. Lewer and John Mitchinson joining and (Secretary), Wayne Clark (Treasurer), and In May, the Emergency Services volunteers In February Mac Wroth was made the first Peter Robinson leaving. committee members Les Hyde, Michael were given a Freedom of Entry parade. Also ever Freeman of the Municipality of Toodyay 2008 Cox, Richard Dymond, Jim Bavin and Carlos in May, the Toodyay Spinners hosted the 30th in recognition of his outstanding service to March saw the paper move to a new 4 column Saldorri. A decision was passed at the AGM Anniversary Spin In at the Memorial Hall. the community. layout. The Advertisers’ Index on the back to make retiring Secretary Rita Harrison an Changes to the production team at the Jennifer Kobulniczky, of the Toodyay page was discontinued, as were most of the honorary life member. Herald were announced in July with Guido Districts Horse and Pony Club was chosen logos for the various organisations. Price Local ballet dancers Kate Arber and Bonnie Verschoor (graphic designer and webmaster) to represent Australia at the Inter Pacific changes were also announced with the McGeady won International and Australian and Sue Manning (pre-press) joining. The Competition in the USA. Trades & Services pages moving back to set Scholarships. Herald offices were also receiving a new look After nearly 10 years as editor, Kathy sizes, same as it had been in 1987. The Toodyay Naturalist’s Club had their 40th with renovations and new furniture. Robinson retired in June. Samantha Connor An algal bloom in the Avon River prompted anniversary celebrations in August. Bobbie Jones and Wayne Clarke were was appointed editor and Grant Scobie warnings for residents not to swim or even The Shire was under fire again in October awarded Honorary Life Membership to became the assistant editor. Allan Stubbs wade in the river. with the CCC investigating their handling Central Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade for their replaced Hazel Cantem as Treasurer. Tributes flowed in for the late Wally Chitty. of the Mountain Park subdivision. outstanding service. Stephen Francis, Emily Kidd (12) and Wally had made a significant contribution to Jarrad Gardner (14) of Morangup was September saw a revamped Option 7 (or Samantha Douglas (15) Sharnie Horwood the Herald since its relaunch in 1984. one of 12 Australian riders chosen to ride Option 6½) being announced by the Shire. (9), Todd Haggerty (12), Jakob Kid (14) Toodyay raised over $4,600 towards ‘Shave motorbikes at Phillip Island. This caused much anger in the community and Russel Johnson all travelled overseas to for a Cure’. The old Toodyay Club building turned 100 as the Shire was seen to be ignoring their compete in Karate Championships. Option 7, the controversial choice of using in 2008. wishes. July saw the opening of ‘The Factory’, the the showgrounds and surrounding area 2009 Local dancers Kate Arbor (12) and new premises of the Baptist Church. Elsie as a co-located Recreational Facility was The Toodyay Lions handed over a cheque Madelyn Sheahan were both accepted Wroth was also honoured for her work in the declared ‘dead and buried’ at the April Shire for over $60,000 to the RFDS. In March into the Australian Ballet School Interstate community. She had been making wreaths Council Meeting. Toodyay rallied to the cause of the Victorian Programme. for the RSL and Shire since 1965. In May, the new St John Ambulance Centre Bush Fire disaster with a ‘Bushfire Relief Ray White Avon Valley’s offices were set Around 250 residents attended a Planning for and training facility was officially opened. Night’ raising over $14,800. Thanks to alight in what is suspected as arson. the Future workshop held in the Hall. St Johns have had a presence in Toodyay Debbie Cording. Changes to the Herald Committee were that Jack Dasborough, Jacob Lyn, Kerwin since 1945. Talks were being held with Chittering Craig Chandler and Richard Dymond were Stuart, Nathan Clarke, Corey Higgins and In June, Chris Robinson was a member of Shire in response to the threat of forced no longer members and Natalie Prowse Matt Flaherty were part of a team of 24 the only West Australian choir invited to amalgamations. In August, the community had joined. Grant Scobie took over as Vice who represented the Perth Football Club take part in Channel Seven’s ‘Battle of the overwhelmingly voted against amalgamating President. rural zone. Brian Wood was awarded Choirs’ in Sydney. with Chittering, preferring to ‘go it alone’. Also in September was the opening of the Life Membership of the Toodyay Central Work commenced in July to take down the In April a local business was to be prosecuted new look Stirling Terrace. Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. overhead powerlines and poles in Stirling by the Shire for ‘failing to comply with The Toodyay Friends of the River were September and October were bumper Terrace. Council regulations.’ The business was fined announced the winners of the Western editions of the Herald with each being 64 September’s front page featured Rica $27,000 in October and was unable to trade Australian ‘Living Streams Award’.

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AVON VALLEY PEST CONTROL photo finish (P.H.D. LIC 655) Chris Openshaw FOR ALL YOUR PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS THIS magical photograph of the Alma Local electrician Sean Byron dedicates Thank you to Dr Richard Walkey for Beard Community Health Centre was taken many hours to installing and wiring the hosting the annual display and to Sean for PO Box 18 Telephone by Herald photographer, Wayne Weaver. Christmas display every year. his commitment and community spirit. Toodyay 9574 2639

White Christmas 3 cups Rice Bubble 1 cup mixed fruit 1 cup dessicated coconut 1 cup dry powdered milk 3/4 cup of sifted icing sugar 225 grams copha drop of vanilla essence As we’ve just celebrated 25 years at 11. Toodyay Herald celebrates 50 1. Put 3 cups of rice bubbles, 1 cup of the Toodyay Herald, we’d like to take years by merging with Butterly cottage mixed fruit,essence, dessicated coconut, dry the opportunity to take a slightly association to provide better facilities powdered milk and 3/4 sifted icing sugar in tongue in cheek look at our town, for its production crew. a bowl. twenty five years from now. 2. Melt 225 grams copha in saucepan. Add 12. All TDHS students are to be copha to dry ingredients in bowl and mix well. Headlines from the Toodyay Herald, provided with rocket back packs to 3. Press mixture firmly into a biscuit tray. Set 2034... cross the river until it can be decided in a refrigerator. Cut into squares. who is responsible for repairing the Makes a nice little christmas gift if placed 1. The Region of Greater Avon foot bridge. in cellophane and decorated with ribbons. Council moved to do a survey of Toodyay residents to determine if it is 13. Scout leader arrested again feasible to build a swimming pool in Anne’s Old English 14. Shire colour palate altered Toodyay to allow lime green, sunshine yellow, Xmas Tarts 2. The New IGA Toodyay Store deep purple and scarlet due to Sheets of prepared shortcrust frozen pastry will open next week pressure from the Teletubbies Support Group - cut to fill pans. 3. The Toodyay Ag Society 1/3 cup butter celebrate their 175th Show, they 15. Cross dressing Toodyay 1/2 cup brown sugar missed a couple of years during the businessman arrested for slander and 1 egg meltdown in the early twenties ordered to serve sentence in Bandyup 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins 16. Duidgee Park completed pinch salt 4. The Avon descent is won by vanilla essence Brenton Chrimes in a 1980 Holden 17. Stirling Terrace changes to a Commodore Dissolve butter & sugar over gentle heat - one way street to allow for four lane Rural Community Legal Service provides: remove - cool slightly. * A solicitor by appt. Tue & Wed gopher track Beat egg - add to butter & sugar mixture. 5. Gaven Donegan retires after * 1st Legal Consultation $15 selling souvenir packets of river sand at Add nuts, raisins, salt & vanilla. 18. Skate park moved to new mix together * Tenancy Advocate Mon, Tues & Wed the Avon Descent recreation site next to the school spoon into pastry shells. * FREE advice on rental confl icts Bake in moderate oven for 15 minutes. * Information & referral centre available to 6. Moondyne Joe makes a 19. Toodyay by-pass cancelled When cold decorate with white icing and red Wheatbelt community by friendly, personal appearance at his festival & green cherries. due to lack of support approachable staff following improved DNA cloning 123 Fitzgerald Street Northam technology 20. The government increased the PO Box 601Northam 6401 T: 9622 5200 retirement age to 87 Marilyn’s Cheese 7. Avon Arc blacked out for a F: 9622 5700 E: [email protected] month following damage caused by 21. Big run on fly swats at IGA Log excessive Christmas lights in Toodyay’s Toodyay after latest Fly column main street 125g Philly cheese 125g grated Coon matured cheese 22. Bananas on special at local 8. The publishers of the Toodyay 125g Kraft Cheddar cheese Laurie Biggs fruit and vegie shop for $34.00 a kilo 1 sml grated onion Herald (previously known as the 1 piece finely chopped capsicum Authorised Toodyay Shire Council) decide to reach 1 tbsp finely chopped gherkin 23. Fourteen arrests after Autumn a broader audience by delivering paper 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Club excursion MARRIAGE to postal addresses Also: 1 tbsp paprika and 1 tabsp curry 24. Approved heritage building powder mixed together CELEBRANT 9. Annual Toodyay Red Tape Phone 9574 2555 Festival abandoned due to lack of material now includes mini orb community support and shortage of Beat the Philly cheese. Add other ingredients. Mob 0408 955 627 bottled water 25. Toodyay Herald finished Form the mixture into 2 sausage shapes. Create a very special production day prior to midnight Refrigerate for a while to firm up the mixture. 10. Compromise reached between Roll the sausages in the paprika and curry CEREMONY Shire and Business, B framed signs Disclaimer: Column written by powder. Any Time, Any Place Place them in alfoil in the fridge till required. now allowed. [email protected], production day!