PIGEON FLYING.
AUCKLAND SOCIETY. The Auckland Pigeon Society flew a hard race from Paekakariki for the TrembatU Cup. Result:— Messrs. Judd and Goodwin's b c h Glen Rata. 951.4 yds Ai;\C_!j"" * o Regal Loft's b c c Billie Boy, 951.3yd5.. - Messrs. Reed Bros.' r c c Rose Quest, 919 yds v Mr. L. Hamilton's r c p c Gay Crest, 946.5 yds 4 AVALON CLUB. The A Talon Flying Club held their championship contest on Saturday, tlio pigeons flying from Te Kuitl for the fourth year In succession. The airline is 106 miles. The weather was unsettled. The birds were liberated at 10.15. The winner was Mr. L. Barchard's r c h Red Diamond, which won by a comfortable margin. Results: — Mr. 11. Barchard's r c h Red- Diarrond, 1103.1 yd per mln. Messrs. McGregor Bros ben fclue Pride, 1096.1 yds per minute ........ - Messrs. D. and J. Wilson sb ch. Lady Blue, 1091.9 yds per minute J
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 282, 28 November 1932, Page 11
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