PIGEON FLYING.
THE PONSONBY CLUB,
The Poneonby Flying Club commenced Hβ 1927 old bird series on Saturday from Te Awamutu, an airline distance of 86 miles, The blrde were liberated by the stationmaster at 11 a.m., the winning bird, the property of Mr. Joe Davies, doing the Journey In 2h 25m, registering a velocity of 1049 per minute, 74 birds taking part in the race. Results: — Mr. J. Davies , m c Hailstorm, 1049 yds per minute 1 Mr. W. Billing's b c c Jervois Boy, 1047 yds 2 Mr. S. Webb's br c Young Bronze, 1043 yds 3 Mr. A. Brighfs m c Royal Star, 1034 yds; Mr. C. Keane's r c Anglo Boy, 1033.6 yds • Mr. H. Coles' r c Grand National, 1033.6 yds ;, Mr. A. Robertson's g p h Sally Braes, 1032 yds: Mr. L. Robertson's blk p h Bicolour.i 1025 yds; Mr. J. Green's b c c Silver King 1017 yds; Mr. M. Keane's r c Excel, 1015 yds ; Mr. S. Hunter's r c Concliffe, 934 yds.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 185, 8 August 1927, Page 13
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170PIGEON FLYING. Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 185, 8 August 1927, Page 13
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