PIGEON FLYING.
ELLERSLIE CLUB. The Ellerslie Pigeon Club flew their championship for young birds from Palmerston North. This club only fly one bird from each loft. Ten lofts competed, and after a fast fly Messrs. Hunter Bros, were the winners. Results :— Hunter Eros, blk c c Powder King, 1159 yds i J. Shlels' r c c Red Streak, 1134yd5...! 2 D. Adkins' re c Barker's Pride, 1133vds 3 G. Bow's blk h Maori Maiden, 1130vds; R. Wallace's b p c Prepaid. 1110 yds; G. R. Wilkinson's b b c Royal Blue, 1080 yds. Tbe result of the young birds average are : —R. Wallace, 969 yds, 1; Hunter Bros., 942 yds, 2; G. R. Wilkinson, 905 yds, 3.
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Auckland Star, Volume 55, Issue 95, 22 April 1924, Page 3
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