PIGEON RACING
The final race of the Northern Club's seasoo from Christehurch. 480 miles, was flown in the fastest time for many yean, the leading birds averaging over 45- miles an hour. Results:—Mr. N. WaddelTa Carolina. 133t.6yds a minute, 1; Mr. N. Hanson's Beauflghter, 1339.5yd5, 3; Mr. J. Harley's Small Boy. 1320 yds. 3; Mr. R. Hunter's Serema, 1313 yds. 4. Nomination prises: W. Sargent. N. Waddell. R. Hanson. N.R.F.C. Shield: N. Waddell. Old bird average: N. Waddell 1, R.\ Hun tar 3. South Island average: N. Waddell.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 303, 23 December 1941, Page 7
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88PIGEON RACING Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 303, 23 December 1941, Page 7
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