East Christchurch Pigeon Club
K. Hoogervorst’s bird won the East Christchurch Pigeon Club's recent race from Kaikoura to Christchurch. The winning bird covered the distance of 106 miles in 2hr 30min 36sec. There were 153 birds sent. Other results were:— E Graham. 2:31:12; J. Turner, 2:31:28; B. Partridge, 2:32:5; H. Courtier, 2:32:13; K. Harrison, 2:32:47; R. Bate, 2:32:54; E. Courtier. 2:33:6; Burrows and Kirk. 2:33:11; W. Walls. 2:33:21; L. Starling. 2:33:37; E. Fisher and Sons, 2:33:38; S. and R. Harrison, 2:33:42: Mann and Anderson. 2:33:42; R. Moore. 2:34:17; A Huve, 2:34:31; J. Rhodes. 2:36:26; W. Ewart, 2:36:58; J. van Tongeren. 2:38:33.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29747, 14 February 1962, Page 5
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