Postage Paid TO THE HOUSEHOLDER Toodyay 6566 West Aust PO Box 100, Toodyay, WA 6566 Telephone/Fax: (08) 9574 2106 VOLUME 303 email - [email protected] June 2012 www.toodyayherald.com.au Circulation 3400 this month toodyay spinners page16 book review page13 The ever-popular swaggie camp at the 2012 Moondyne Festival. The Sun Shone for Moondyne Joe Moondyne Committee The CWA Hall housed a local Art LTL Ford Road Train or a cart ride with Exhibition with the theme of ‘Flaunt’ the enchanting Clydesdale horses to the AFTER a potentially miserable start, whilst the Memorial Hall held the Historical Toodyay Old Gaol Museum, weather-wise, to the day, the sun came out regular Antique Collectors Fair. The day there was always entertainment in for the 2012 Moondyne Festival which, wouldn’t have been complete without the abundance. after 28 years is still going strong and Toodyay Community Singers who once The Act Belong Commit Toodyay getting bigger and better than ever. again enthralled us with their repertoire, Moondyne Festival was definitely a day The street theatre antics depicting the whilst various other musicians provided to remember! life and times of the infamous Moondyne entertainment throughout the main street. Financially the Event was supported by such is (this mobile) life Joe once again hit the town of Toodyay For the enthusiast there was a magnificent Shire of Toodyay on Sunday 6 May, much to the delight of plethora of vintage cars and bicycles on Heathway’s - Act, Belong, Commit page18 a crowd in excess of 7000 strong. display gracing Stirling Terrace. Bendigo Bank Exclamations of “Wow what a great The festival this year flowed through the Deepdale farm day,” “This event has a fantastic family main town site filled with speciality craft Toodyay Stone atmosphere,” “There truly is something and tantalising food stalls. Festivities McIntosh and Son for everyone at the Moondyne Festival” incorporated the ever-popular carnival Other sponsors were the Water and “I’ll definitely be back next year” rides, WA Circus School, log chop and Corporation and our local, Grove Wesley were the general consensus of the day Bob Adair’s family activities in Stirling Design Art from exhibitors, stall holders and visitors. Park. The fun and games didn’t stop there We would also like to thank the an expensive qppetite The official opening commenced with but followed on to the beautiful Duidgee wonderful performers who volunteered page19 Pamela Walsh and the Jetta family giving Park resting on the banks of the Avon their time and also the many helpers who an authentic Aboriginal ‘Welcome to River. worked to set up and clean up; you all Country’. This was surprisingly followed Complimenting the resident Toodyay did a great job. We cannot forget all the classifieds 12 by the notorious Moondyne Joe himself Miniature Railway in Duidgee Park, people who dressed for the day. What a education 6 escaping from captivity especially to families were delighted to find pony rides, great sight to see so many people joining emergency services 9 welcome visitors to Toodyay. Joe invited bubble making, face painting, balloon in. environmental matters 25 everyone to enjoy the activities of the creations plus Greg Hastings providing The Committee (Jasmin Devlin, Angi day; he also provided a much welcomed a concert and didgeridoo workshop. McCluskey, Rhonda Sullivan, Lindy health matters 22 brief history of Moondyne Joe, his The day was definitely filled with Stewart, Andrew McCann, Sean Byron, letters 4 escapades plus his connection with the something for people of all ages and Stan Eastwood and Stephanie Slater) out and about 13 town of Toodyay. interests. Whether a spectator watching the thanks you. public notices 19 Joe could be seen running riot story of Moondyne Joe unfold or enjoying But it does not end there! If you were puzzles 37 throughout the town with his motley the displays of the 1860 Regiment, blade involved or wish to be involved in the gang in tow. Joe was often found flaunting shearing, axemen, blacksmith, IGA festival and would like to give us any shire pages 20 with the floozies, being taunted by the ‘Minty Man’, the ever-popular swaggie feedback or ideas please come along to sport & leisure 36 tedious temperance ladies whilst evading camp, Irish dancers, highland dancers, our wash up meeting on Monday 11 June trades & services 29 the coppers who were intent to toss him Morris Men, Kalamunda Pipe Band or 2012 at 5.30pm in the Freemasons Hotel when & where they meet 12 into gaol and throw away the key. taking a ride on ‘Lil Louie’, a scale model Dining Room. Page 2. THE TOODYAY HERALD June 2012 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 ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES ONLY be on the streets on the following THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 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WITH the start of winter, FESA has urged house being destroyed by the blaze,” Mr MEMBERSHIP residents to stay safe and take precautions to Waters said. “Other recent house fires have avoid accidental house fires. been started by unattended ovens, a pot left Membership of The Toodyay Herald is available to residents of the Shire of Toodyay Last winter there were 207 house fires that on the stove, open wood fires, electrical fault at $10 per member per year (July - June). Send your name, phone number, residential caused an estimated property loss of nearly and chimney flues.” address and postal address with your membership fee to P.O. Box 100, Toodyay 6566 $8.5 million. On average, five people lose their lives in or leave it at 92 Stirling Terrace. Fire Investigation and Analysis Unit house fires each year and the community are Readers who reside outside the Shire of Toodyay are not eligible for membership but Manager, Craig Waters, said recent house reminded that only working smoke alarms for $10 per year are invited to become a ‘Friend of the Herald’. save lives. Members receive $15 free advertising per annum. fires were a wake-up call and urged people to be careful around heating, candles and To stay safe at home during winter: COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT electric blankets. • Test your smoke alarms monthly, maintain “Fires can engulf a house within minutes, your alarms and change batteries yearly. • Develop a home escape plan. President: Paul Sutton ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES spreading throughout the home and Vice President: Michael Cox threatening your family,” Mr Waters said. • Keep lighters and matches out of the Secretary: Christine Frank 0429 896 860 “Even the smallest of fires can easily and reach of children. Treasurer: Wayne Clarke quickly escalate so it is vital that you have • Take care when cooking and with Members: GENERAL ENQUIRIES a home escape plan that you have practised open fires. Never leave your cooking Natalie Prowse, Desraé Clarke, unattended. Kathy Robinson, Ken Prowse with your loved ones. The Editor “Many fires can be prevented if people are • Keep flammable objects including beds, Editor: Grant Scobie PO Box 100, Toodyay Asst Editor: Meredith Neilsen aware of the dangers and put safety measures clothes and curtains at least one metre Phone/Fax: (08) 9574 2106 in place.” away from heaters or open fires. email: [email protected] DISTRIBUTION The most common causes of house fires are • Never smoke in bed or when you are tired as you may fall asleep, causing the The Toodyay Herald has a distribution of 3,400copies. 1,800 copies are distributed as flammable items being too close to heaters, a ‘Householder’ to the residents of Toodyay, Morangup and Bolgart. 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