PIGEON FLYING
CORNWALL CLUB. The Cornwall Cluh flew a race from Paekakariki, an air line distance of 254 miles. The birds were liberated b,v the stationmnster at 7.30 a.m., the winning bird homing to its at 2 p.m. Results : — Mr. Bedford's blk h Betty, 1273 yds per minute 1 Mr. Young's bird, 1270 yds 2 Huia Loft's r c Candy Store, 1269 yds 6 Also flew Mr. Wattam's bird. 1265 yds ; Messrs. Whitley and McViunie's bird, 1263 yds; Mr. Stansfleld's bird, 1236 yds; Mr. Crawford's bird, 1191 yds; Miss Baxter's bird, 1179 yds; Mr. Frank's bird, non clock. Palmerston North results : — Huia Loft's bee Windbag, 1529.9ydsper minnte 1 Mr. Bedford's blk c. Jack Toft, 1529.3 yds 2 Mr. Young's rc li Gang Awa. 1528.8 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Wattam's bird, 152S.lyds ; Mr. Stansfleld's, 1525 yds; Messrs. Whitley and McVinnie's, 1521.6yd5; Mr. Glass', 1521.2 yds : Mr. Crawford s, 1484 yds ; Miss Baxter's, 1409 yds.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 224, 21 September 1932, Page 13
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154PIGEON FLYING Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 224, 21 September 1932, Page 13
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