This Day in History: 1980-10-30

A public meeting was held at Jim Masters’ Glen Avon property on the Northam-Toodyay Road, to assess the interest in forming an association that could provide advice on historical buildings in Toodyay and their restoration. The Toodyay Society was then formed.

Sources:
Beth Frayne, Robyn Taylor & Lee Francis. The Toodyay Society (Incorporated) & The Toodyay Historical Society (Incorporated) 40th Anniversary history, 1980-2020.  THS, 2020, pp.  6, 10-11.
Northam advertiser, 30 Oct. 1980, p.4; 20 Nov. 1980, p.6.
Toodyay Shire Council minutes, 17 Nov. 1980.