RIFLE SHOOTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20242, 30 April 1929, Page 15

RIFLE SHOOTING.

AKARANA DEFENCE CLUB. Members of the Akarana Defence Rifle Club fired their filial trophy shoot, of the season for trophies presented by Mr. T. Elliott, sen., the club, and Mr. W. Skcgc, over the ranges of 800 and 900 yard 3 at the Penrose rifle range, under fair conditions Mr. G. G. Ashley's score of 98, two oil tjie possible over (ho long ranges, is a most remarkable performance, especially as over the 900 yds. range he fired in a failing light. Silver spoons and trophy points were won by G. G. Ashley, F. Ellett and H. Snell. The club will conclude its 1928-29 season on Saturday nex't. when the final shoot of the service championship will be tired. Details of the shooting are as follows : Section A (Mr. T. Elliott's trophy).—G. G. Ashley. 40 at 800 yds, 49 at 900 yds, total, 98; W. Colquhoun, 40, 45—01; A. H. Dixon, •10. .13—91; J. F. Atkinson. 4S. 43—91; D. Calder, 43, 45—88; .T. R. Draffin. 45, 42 1 87; A. M Richardson. 38. 47—85; S. Elliott, 36, Hs—7l ; W. Powell, 00, 11 —07; A. W. Powell, 19, 45—64. Section B (club trophy).—F. Ellett, 44, 44—88; D. Ashley. -11. 42—83: T. Bevan. 37. 45—K2: S. Scarborough. 3S. 11—77: A. Walker, 28, 45—73: C. Marett, 30, 34—70; T. Elliolt, sen, 27—G4. Section C! (Mr. W. Skegg's trophy).—H. Snell. 44, 43—87; I. Hammond, 23, 32—55; A. Sampson, 15, 31—49. CONTESTS AT THAMES. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THAMES. Monday. In the Thames Defence Rifle Club's shoot for the Birch Cup the trophy was won for tho fifth year in succession by If.. Cameron. Following are the results:—R. Cameron (scr.), 40 at '2ooyds. 44 at 300 yds, total 00; A. E. Parson (2), 44, 43—89; A. McLean (2), 43, 41.-80; P. Trebilcock (3;, 37. 41— 81; L. Pearson (61, 37. 37—80. The return match with the Thames Rod and Gun Club resulted in a win for the Ritle Club by 70 points. 'TAURANGA DEFENCE CLUB. [BY TELEGRAM. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAURANGA, Monday. Members of the Defence Riffe Club have held the fourth shoot for the Sutton trophy. Results wero:—F. Barnwell. 105; H. Oliver, 103; B. Johnston. 102; W. A. Carswell, 99: G. J-. Kiddie, 97: P. G. Mcintosh, 97: H. P. Ward. 90. The result of the handicap match in connection with the final belt shoot was;—A. J. Mirrielees, 101; R. M. Poolo, 100: F. Parnwell. 100; W. A. C&rswoll, 90: E'. Johnson, 99; W. H. J. Poole, 98; H. Oliver. 97.