Nongqai Vol 17 No 10 – (14) Info wanted: JS “Jack” Stoole
John Spalding “Jack” Stoole (J.S. Stoole)
Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
Gerhard van Tonder
South African National Rifle Association Awards
info@sanra.co.za
GERRY WRITES FROM THE UK:
Ek hoop dat jy met al jou kontakte my kan help.
The subject of my research is the late John Spalding “Jack Stoole” who was a top Bisley shooter for Rhodesia and Zimbabwe from 1947 to 1983. I recently had the privilege of being shown a fine collection of various awards (medals, medallions, trophies, etc) won by Stoole over several decades. He represented Rhodesia and Zimbabwe in competitions in the UK, South Africa, Kenya and Israel.
Unfortunately, the collection, now owned by his granddaughter (married to my cousin) has no accompanying data pertaining to each award. I photographed the collection and gave the lady an undertaking that I would research the awards.
To this end, I identified the South African ones and I have drawn up a catalogue of them which I have attached. By each item I have inserted questions, but I would appreciate any information that will help me build up a comprehensive portfolio. In the attached catalogue there are seven items:
1. 1966 SANRA Silver Medal
2. 1960 SA National “50 Union” Bisley Bronze Medal
3. 1974 SANRA Palma Year Bronze Medal
4. 1979 Papegaijskiet Stellenbosch Medal, Red Ribbon
5. 1980 Visitors Medal, Blue Ribbon
6. 1968 Silver Bowl, inscribed “Dinsdag – Totaal 1968 1ste”
7. SANRA Silver Beer Tankard
Also include are two group photos:
1. Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Rifle Team, Bloemfontein 1963
2. Rhodesian Rifle Team S.A. Games, Bloemfontein 1969
I will be grateful for anything you can find out for me.
I may also reach out to the SANRA to see if they can assist.
Beste
Gerhard
1. 1966 SANRA Silver Medal
- This inscription on the back suggests he was a member of the South African team. Is this correct? Amongst his belongings there is a Springbok tie.
- What was the medal awarded for?
- Are there any records or scores, especially for Jack Stoole?
2. 1960 SA National “50 Union” Bisley Bronze Medal
- What was the medal awarded for?
- Are there any records or scores, especially for Jack Stoole?
3. 1974 SANRA Palma Year Bronze Medal
a) What is the Palma Year?
b) I believe Rhodesia came 3rd. Do you have any scores which include Jack Stoole?
4. 1979 Papegaijskiet Stellenbosch Medal, Red Ribbon
a) What is the “Papegaijskiet”?
b) Do you have any scores or records, especially for Jack Stool.?
c) I have seen this medal with a blue ribbon. Are the different colours for final placings?
5. 1980 Visitors Medal, Blue Ribbon
a) What was this competition?
b) Do you have any scores and records, especially for Jack Stoole?
c) Are there different ribbon colours for final placings? What was the blue ribbon for?
d) What does the number ‘7’ represent?
6. 1968 Silver Bowl, inscribed “Dinsdag – Totaal 1968 1ste”
a) What competition was this?
b) Are there any records and scores for Jack Stoole?
7. SANRA Silver Beer Tankard
a) What was this for?
b) Date?
c) Any records?
ANY INFORMATION WILL BE WELCOME 
GOEIE DAG
INDIEN DAAR SKUTS IS WAT MEER BESONDERHEDE HET, SAL GERRY IN ENGELAND, DIT HOOG OP PRYS STEL!
DANKIE.