RIFLE SHOOTING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22247, 23 October 1935, Page 19

RIFLE SHOOTING

" THE MATAMATA CLUB [from our OTO correspondent] MATAMATA, Tuesday Matcheß over ranges of 200 and 300 yards were held by th© Matamata Rifle Club on "Saturday. A gusty wind made shooting very difficult. The best scores were:—W. Butler. 43, 46—-89; R. 1). Keynolds, 44, 45—89; W. M. Griffiths, 44, 44—88; O. Stanley, 42, 44 —B6; C. Landeils, 43. 43—86; F. Pilcher, 41, 44 —85; H. R. King, 44, 41. —85; £l. cKollett, 44, 41—85; R. H. de Luen, 43, 41—84; B. Willis, 40. 38-78; L. Park, 42. 35—77; H. Stewnrt, 41, 35—76; A. Thornton, 38, 3-1—72; R. James, 31, 32—63; P. Hintz. 30, :26—C2. MATCHES AT WHANGAREI [from our own correspondent] WHANGAREI, Tuesday The Whangarei Defence Rifle Club held a shoot in the club series during the weekend. There was a bright light, with a changing wind. Details:—K. J. Clark, 500 yds, 43, GOOydii, 45, handicnp, 6. total, 94; ,1. Courtney (counted out), 43, 45, 6—94; G. Neville, 47, 44, acr—9l; C. Rudclell, 49, 40, scr—ls9; A. Stewart, 45, 44, scr—B9; M. Alison. 40, «, 8—89; J. Litchfield, 46, 41, scr—*l7; F. H. Kells, 44, 42, scr—B6; J. Norris, 45, 40, scr—Bs; J, H. Ashton, 46, 39. «cr—Bs; Dr. H. F.. Buckley, 42, 6—85; 8. Clarke, 43, 41, scr—B4; E. T>yeJ', 40, 29, 14—83; W. Norris, 40, 41, scr—Bl; D. Wilton, 45, 36, scr-81. TAURANGA CLUB'S YEAR [by telegraph—own correspondent] TAURANGA, Tuesady There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Tauranga Defence Rifle Club, the deputy-president, Mr. D. Matlieson, presiding. The report showed that tho past year had been successful. The credit balance as at Junci 30 was £ls:. and the excess of assets over liabilities was £42. Officer# for th<i ensuing year were elected us follows; Patron, Hon. C. E. Macmillan; vice-patrons, Mr, L. R. Wilkinson, A. F. Tunics; president, Mr. A. J. Mirrelees; vicepresidents, Mr. C. J. Kiddie; Mr. H. Oliver; necretnry, A. Johnston; auditor, Mr. A. J. Gallagher; committee, Messrs. D. Matheson, F. A Eustace, W. J. Johnston,' H. Oliver. P. G. Mcintosh, H. Ward. It was decided to affiliate with the National Rife Association. Trophies won during the past season were presented by the Mayor, Mr. L. R. Wilkinson. PAEROA SEASON OPENS [by telegraph:—own correspondent] PAEROA. Tuesday The Paeroa Defence Rifle Club opened its season on its Ksmata range on Saturday. The shooting was at the 200 and the 300 yurd rangos. The weather was dull and there was a variable wind and high scores were not recorded. Details;—A. Morrison, 200 yds, 44, 300.vds, 43—87; V. J. Sherson, 43, 42—85; F. C. Hubbard, 46, 39-85; W. A. Roid, 44, 39—83; P. R. Flubbard, 44, L, V. Morris. 43, 39—82; T. McCorrnick, 40, 41—81. 11. H. Follas, 43. 38 —81; K. Morrison, 39, 36—75.