Gavin Fry and his son, Andrew, aged 10, with the racing pigeons that won top placings in the Picton-to-Christchurch pigeon race last Saturday. Mr Fry’s pigeon was first home in the 274km race, clocking an average speed of 64km/h to reach Christchurch in 4hr 24min. Andrew’s bird was placed fourth out of the 1050 starters. In the Christchurch invitation race, Mr Fry’s bird was first home arid Andrew’s pigeon was third. In the invitation race, birds must be nominated. Mr Fry has been racing pigeons for 10 years. Andrew took up the sport a year ago. Between them they have about 60 racing and breeding pigeons.
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106Gavin Fry and his son, Andrew, aged 10, with the racing pigeons that won top placings in the Picton-to-Christchurch pigeon race last Saturday. Mr Fry’s pigeon was first home in the 274km race, clocking an average speed of 64km/h to reach Christchurch in 4hr 24min. Andrew’s bird was placed fourth out of the 1050 starters. In the Christchurch invitation race, Mr Fry’s bird was first home arid Andrew’s pigeon was third. In the invitation race, birds must be nominated. Mr Fry has been racing pigeons for 10 years. Andrew took up the sport a year ago. Between them they have about 60 racing and breeding pigeons. Press, 8 March 1988, Page 2
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