PIGEON FLYING.
THE NORTHERN CLUB. 1 The Northern Club flew a race from - Blenheim, an airline distance of 330 miles. The birds were liberated b.v Mr. Wanden 1 at o a.m., and the winning bird arrived at v Mr. W addell's loft at 6.42 p.m., winning the club prize and a trophy donated by I Mr. Beasley. Following is the result:— Mr. Waddell's b c c Rimu, 700 yds per minute 1 Mr. Cole's b b c Grand Box, 606.88 yds 2 , Mr. Wilson's b c h Sceptre, 696.86 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Sargent's b c p h Kather- v ine, 693 yds: Mr. Fullerton's b c c Per- . severance, 341yrls. ° Birds from 19 lofts competed. " . 4
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 292, 10 December 1929, Page 15
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118PIGEON FLYING. Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 292, 10 December 1929, Page 15
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