PIGEON FLYING.
THE ONEHUNGA CLUB. Tho Onehunga Pigeon Club flew an interval race from Wanganui, an airline distance of 212 miles. Twelve lofts wero represented. After encountering a head wind five birds homed on tho day. Results:— Mr. A. Langton's b c h Beaver 8011, G9lyds per min., 1; Messrs. Taylor and Leng'B b c c Tho Hawk. 690 yds, 2; Mr. V. Garden's b h Little Flo. G3Byds, 3; Mr. W. Sargent's b c h Rosella, G23yds, 4; Messrs. F. "Wilson and Son'a r o Wanderer. 568 yds, 5.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20075, 12 October 1928, Page 17
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