SIGHTING CONDITIONS DIFFICULT: RIFLE CLUB SHOOTING
Sighting conditions were difficult on Saturday, when the Gisborne Defence Rifle Club held its weekly handicap match over the 200 yards and 300yds. distances on the Sponge Bay range. Ten shots were fired at each range, with a possible of 100 points. W. Lundon headed the list with a gross score of 95 points, one point below the club standard score. Second place went to R. O. Bull with 94, and the third prize was won by D. Nicholson with 93. The next competition will be held on January 8 over the same distances Results of Saturday's match were; fW. Lundon, 200yds. 44, 300yds- 45, hep 6, total 95; R. Bull, 45, 45, 4, 94; D Nicholson, 41, 34, 18, 93; T. Lamberton, 42, 43, 7, 92; W. J. Burton, 45. 46, 1, 92; F. J. Jeune, 47, 45. scr. 92; C. Lloyd 46, 41, 5, 92: P. Griffin. 41, 41, 9, 91; N. Gedye. 40, 40, 10, 90; R. Marsh, 40. 32, 18, 90; B. Elliott, 46. 39, 5. 90; P Benney, 42, 37, 10, 89; H. Parata, 41. 34, 14, 89; T. Evans, 41, 35, 12, 88; C. I Jeune, 46, 39. 3, 88; R. Burson, 15. 39, 3, 87; W. Sinton. 36. 30. 21, 87; E. Hobcroft, 38, 34, 14, 86; H. Allan. 40, 37. 9. 86; I. Caie, 41, 34. 11, 86; F. Lloyd, 31, 36, 18, 85: B- Clark. 36, 42, 7, 85' D. lies, 37, 30. 18. 85; W. lies. 36. 20, 27, 83; C. McCracken, 27, 25, 28, 80.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22825, 21 December 1948, Page 2
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262SIGHTING CONDITIONS DIFFICULT: RIFLE CLUB SHOOTING Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22825, 21 December 1948, Page 2
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