PIGEON FLYING.
ONEHUNGA CLUB. The eighth race of the season conducted by the Onehunga Pigeon Flying Club was held on Saturday from ralmerstou North, an airline distance of 240 miles. Result: — Redwood I-ofts' r c c Prince Redwood,051 yds per minute . 1 Messrs. R. Prentice and Sons' New Arrival, 947.5 yds 2 Mr. J. Wallace's blk h Uhlan Rose, 947,06 yds 3 Mr. F. K. Glass' Royal Silverton, 045 yds '•'•'! 4 The Hikurangi Homing Pigeon Club held a race from Ohakune, which resulted in a win for Messrs. Hazell Bros.' entry. A race was also held from National Park, which was interfered with by bad weather. The winner was Mr. R. Laurie's entry. The average placings are now: —Mr. E. (jilby 1, Mr. R. Laurie 2, Mr. B. Wells 3, Messrs. Mcllroy and Neil 4.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 252, 24 October 1932, Page 11
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