PIGEON FLYING.
—» i — NORTHERN RACING CLUB. The above club flew its first race or the young bird season, an airline distance of 51 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 12.1.", and the first bird arrived at Mr. Bedford's loft at 1.20 p.nr winning club and section prizes. ' •' " Result: — EASTERN SECTION. Mr. Bedford's b b p c Enterprise. 1219 yds ..,.,' I Mr. Shiels' be h Loganess, 1209 yds .. 2 Mr. Pnrrin's bc c Bluestone, 1206 yds .. 3 Mr. Porter's blk c, 1399 yds; Sir. Adams' r c p c Red Comet, 1166 yds. CITY SECTION. Mr. Waddell's v c c Master Rata 1214 yds ' , Mr. Cole's blk c Grand Obief, 1199yds'.' 2 Mr. Moore's s <•• Bosea Bill, 1193 yds ..'. 3 Mr. Davis' m h Silver Link, 1188 yds Lewis' I) c 0 Sky Blue, 1180 yds. ' WESTERN SECTION. Mr. Thomas' r c e Red Dawn, 1191 yds 1 Mr. Bock's blk c Xigersene, ll'S7vds 2 Mr. Osborne's blk c b Lady" Gav 1184.3 yds 3 Mr. Kirby's r p e. Bicolour, 1184 2ydsMr. Davis' b c b Southern Star, 1133 yds' Mr. MePike's y h Yellow Heather, 1130 yds' Mr. Sargent's blk c c Granite City, 1068ydV Eighty birds comprising 17 loft's competed in the race.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 27, 2 February 1932, Page 12
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