PIGEON FLYING.
NORTHERN CfcTJB. The Northern Racing Pigeon Club held Its seventh race of the young bird* series on Saturtay. There was an excellent entry of 98 birds by 17 members and the 1 finish was very close amongst the first seven. The birds* were liberated at Taumarunui at 11.85 -'a,m., ami the leaders covered the 145 miles to Auckland l Jn just under four hours. : if Result: — Mr. N. Waddell's b c p h 98. 1075.8vds 1 MclliiKh Bros.' b c h Glenmore Glitter. fcr 1075 yds ...... 2 Mr. F. Tucker's bp h Some Girl, 1074j-ds> 3 Mr. 3. MttelV re e Bed Logan 11.. ; .. 1072 yds ~....,...., ................. 4 ' Mr. it. Hunter won first prize for nominated birds, Mr. A. P. Trembath being second.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 69, 23 March 1937, Page 17
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