October 1977 - Queensland Times

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What was happening in Ipswich in October 1977?

Palais Royal Hotel had a makeover
It was hot enough to go swimming again at the Jim Gardiner and Bundamba pools and at the river
Tivoli State School celebrated their centenary
The Jean Allen Library opened at Ipswich Central State School
Fetes were held at Ipswich Central, Bundamba, and Goodna State Schools
Students from Ipswich Grammar School attended a mathematics competition
The then largest boiler in Queensland was unveiled at the abattoir
Military training took place in Charleville
Ipswich Little Theatre put on a production of 'Toad of Toad Hall'
Houses at Collingwood Park were on the market
Former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam visited the PCYC
Spring weddings were held
Premier Joh Bejelke-Petersen visited a meat processing plant
Top Of Town streetscapes captured Monday shoppers
Dorés advertised some furniture (including this couch - we are glad it was photographed in black and white)
Sporting trophies were presented as the season came to an end
Fire prevention week saw the Ipswich brigade demonstrating with fire drills

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October 1977 - Queensland Times