Friday June 5, 1908 GYMBOWEN The newly established Blacksmithing business is apparently thriving, as Mr. WATSON intends having two fires going ere long. An up-to-date device for tyre shrinking and welding is an acquisition to the shop. Match shooting on the local rifle range has been wound up for a term with a competition for a ladies' bracelet, which took place a few weeks back. I duly reported it, but the report not having appeared must have strayed. The match was fired at 400 and 500 yards, 7 shots, and great interest attached to the event. A large gathering of ladies was present. The bracelet was won by Mr. A. MUEGEL for Miss Lizzie CRUSE with the exceptionally good score of 68 points off the rifle out of a possible 70. Mr F. MUEGEL secured second prize, for Miss BUFFHAM, Mr. J. BYRNE third, for Mrs Robt. SIVEWRIGHT, and Mr. D. BYRNE fourth, for Mrs G. T. HAASE. At the conclusion of the match the captain, Mr. F. MUEGEL, in an appropriate speech, presented the trophies, also the gold medal which was won in a previous competition by Mr. L. CRUSE, who neatly responded to the captain's remarks. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html