This Day in History: 1999-03-27

The Toodyay Op Shop’s 20^th Birthday Party was held in the Toodyay Lesser Hall. Founded by Shirley Patten to raise funds for the community including the Homes for the Aged Committee, the celebration was opened by Shire President Adrian Bolton. The Op Shop had raised $61,561 which had been donated to 42 community recipients.

Source:
Toodyay herald, April 1999, p.1.