Clay Bird Shoot
Held in ideal weather, the clay bird shoot held at To Wharau provided keen competition and an enjoyable day for all participants. Entrants from Whangarei, Dargaville, Maungatapere, Ruawai, Paparoa, Okahu, Taipuha and Route. participated. The standard of shooting was high and the large entries proves the popularity of the event. Cock o' the North results are:—. Eye-opener (5 birds): J. L. Studholnic * Williams, Ball and Fannon Cup (novice): T. A. Bell (Darg.). , „ _ £25 open handicap (15 birds): P. Church (Ruawai. 18vds). 1; R. Cavanagh (MaungrI ape re. Byds). 2; A. W. Harrison (Taipuna. 14yds), 3. ~ . , . Wade Challenge Cup m birds): jx. son (Darg.. 11yds), 1: R. Hunter (Drug., 14Yds), 2: H. A. Powell (Taipuha. 14yds). 8. Double rise (5 pairs): C. J. Mclloughney iDarg., 12ydsi. 1: O. E. Williams (Darg., First miss out: H. A. Powell (14yds), A. Todd (11yds* and H. Potts (14yds), all of Dargavills, each shot l-i birds anc, th Open’ sweep (5 birds): R. Cavanagh (Maungatapere, 18yds), 1; C-. Smith Darg 13yds), 2; P. Cnurcn (Ruawai, lUvds). 3: O. C. Williams' (Darg. 14vds) 4 Cock o’ the North teams shoot (2o buds per team): Dargaville B team (23 breaks) Paparoa (22 breaks).
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Northern Advocate, 11 March 1948, Page 6
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199Clay Bird Shoot Northern Advocate, 11 March 1948, Page 6
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