PIGEON FLYING.
ONEHUNGA CLUB.
The above club flew their first young bird race from Te Awamutu, an airline distance of 81 miles. The birds were liberated at 11 a.m. in fine weather, and therefore the result was close. The winner proved to be Mr. W. Sargent's blk p c Moonlight, who did the journey in 2h 11m. Results ;—
Mr. W. Sargent's blk p c Moonlight. 109oyds ' Langton Bros.' b c c Royal Change.
1091 yds W. Leng and Son's b h Diamond Flower,
IOSR.Syds 3 V. Carden's m p c Star King. IOSS.Oyds 4
Also flew; Wilson and Son, 1085 yds; Wallace. 1077 yds; Hanson Bros., 1073 yds; A. Langton. 1060 yds.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 25, 31 January 1928, Page 13
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