Life-Saving THACKER SHIELD

Press, Volume C, Issue 29469, 22 March 1961, Page 5

Life-Saving THACKER SHIELD

Rangiora High School Wins By less than one point, a team from the Rangiora High School won the girls’ life-saving competition for the Monica Thacker Shield, conducted in the Centenial Pool on Saturday by the Canterbury branch of the Royal Life-Saving Society. The Rangiora team scored 235 Points, compared with 234.22 points scored by a team from Cashmere High School, which was placed second. Christchurch Girls High School was third with 233.75 points. Christchurch Boys' High School won the Sir John Hall Shield for the boys' life-saving competition, also held at the Centennial Pool on Saturday The team scored 216.5 points compared with Christchurch West High. School’s 208.5 in second place. Christ’s College was third with 199.87 points. Results were:— Monica Thacker Shield.—Rangiora High Schol (resuscitation 41. water drill 194: total 235). 1: Cashmere High School (41.22. 193, 234.221. 2; Girls’ High School (46.75 187, 233.75). 3. Sir John Hall Shield.—Christchurch Boys’ High School (32..75. 183.75. 21630). 1; Christchurch West High School (41.75, 166.75. 208.50), 2: Christ’s College (33.12. 136.75. 199.87). 3. HUSBANDS’ AND WIVES’ GUIDE A frank and confidential booklet for married people only. Sent in piain wrapper, free. Write today— GEORGE BETTLE, Chemist. 25 Victona street —Advt.