PIGEON FLYING.
AUCKLAND SOCIETY. The above society flew a race from Ohakune in fine weather. The 99 birds were liberated at 9.15 a.m., and the winner, Mr. J. Herring's t>lk c c Wrackler, homed at 1.17 p.tia. Results were:— Mr. .T. Herring's blk c e Wrackler, 1823 yds per minute ! Messrs. McHugh Bros' b c C Great Expectations, 1321 yds , - Mr. W. Wright's b c h Gipsy Maid n 1320.8 yds ? Also flew: Mr. E. Reed's b b c "SOfi," 1320.5yd5; "Windsor Loft's m h Warrioi , s Pal, 1319.&yd5; Royal Loft's t> eh T'io Loafer, 131S.6yds; Mr. 0. Moores blk c h Black Ella, 1318.1 yds; Messrs. Milham and Buchanan's be h Colleen, 13lTyds; Mr. W. Ellis' b c c Chum, 1315 yds;' Mr. A. Trenibath's b b h Lady Beverley, 1304 yds: Mr. I. Goodwin's ni c Wanganui Lad, 1208 yds; Mr. H. Dyson's r c h "801," 1089 yds. Next week's race will be. from Hunterville.
TE AROHA CLUB'S EVENT.
The Te Aroha Jtacing Pigeon Club held a race from Taumarunui on Saturday, an airline distance of 97 miles. The weather was Ideal. Results were:— J. Ellery's lie A River, velocity 1333 yds per minute, 1 ; P. Bygrave's Voilette, 1345 yds, 2; H. Robertson's Merry Pied, 1348 yds, 3; F. Gaw's Valparaiso, 1335 yds-, 4.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 248, 20 October 1931, Page 12
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