Devonport Times - 28-24 April 2008 - Devonport City Council

4036056 kmmUNWINDTHE ROBINSON COLLECTIONR1431.3Do you recogniseanyone?These historicphotographs are partof the RobinsonCollection.The collectionfeatures pictures thatwere taken ofresidents fromDevonport andsurrounds about 70years ago.R1432.2R1407.2R1401R1418■ R1431.3 — MrsWMV Smith, SouthRiana, 1936■ R1432.2 — Mr TSaggers, family,Latrobe, 1936■ R1407.2 — Mr andMrs Charlesworth,family, 1937■ R1401 — MrsMaxfield, bridal group,1936■ R1418 — MissSimpkins, 1936■ For moreinformation on theRobinson Collectionplease contact theDevonport RegionalGallery on6424 8296.Window cleaning tips■ With ordinarycleansers usehorizontal strokes oninside and verticalones outside, thenyou can see exactlywhere marks are left.■ To clean themmagically, washwindows with warmwater (six cups) andhalf a cup ofkerosene. Thekerosene will float.Dip a rag into themixture, don’tsqueeze too dry andwash windows in acircular motion. Wipeover afterwards with apiece of towelling.■ Another goodmethod is to mixequal parts ofmethylated spirit,kerosene, ammoniaand water. Moisten acloth with this and rubwindows to clean andpolish in oneoperation.■ If you live near thesea mix together 2.5tablespoons ofcornflour and half acup each of cloudyammonia and brownvinegar. Shake welland apply with adamp sponge, thenrub with dampnewspaper to rid allthe salt from theoutside.Young artists stepinto the spotlightBUDDING artists turnedout in force at theDevonport Library lastweekend for the NationalYouth Week artexhibition.The event was organisedby The Zone and gavecoastal students a chanceto put their talents onshow.Students from schools,including St Brendan-Shaw College, Reece High,TAFE, Don College andthe North-West ChristianSchool participated in theexhibition.Twenty-one pieces of artwere judged by fivecritics, who eventuallydecided the six categorywinners.Taylor Murphy andLauren Burk were bothwinners of the People’schoice award in the 12-17age group.Don College studentKristy Birtwistle won thePeople’s Choice award forthe 18-25 age group.The Judges’ Runner-upaward for the 12-17 agegroup was presented toChristian Pruckner withEffie Burns taking out the18-25 age group award forthe same category.Don College studentLaura Gillam was the12-17 age group judges’winner and TAFE studentLauren Murray-Wottonwas the judges’ winner forthe 18-25 group.Category winners werepresented with a framedcertificate and an Anverschocolate hamper.CREATIVE GIFT: Devonport Mayor Lynn Laycock presents Reece HighSchool student Lauren Burk with her prize for winning the People’sChoice award in the 12-17 age group. Picture: Barbara Boutcher.Green‘n’GorgeousThe very best UniqueCreative Floral DesignPhone: 6424 5533Daily deliveries alloccasionsWoolworths Complex, Best St, DevonportNow openLooking for somewherenew to dine?The Bistro@Glo Glo’sStarters $12.50Mains $22.50Afters $10.00Matching selection of winesOpen from 6.00pm, Tues—SatCall ahead or drop in78 Gilbert Street, Latrobe, TAS 7307Tel: 6426 2405www.gloglos.com.auDevonport Times April 2008 Page 21