Pigeon Flying.
The LH.S. on Wednesday flew an old bird race from Waikouaiti, 126 miles. The race proved a vfry close one, although rather Blow. (Seven lofts were represented by 25 bird8 r and Mr H. Double just scored over Messrs Longley and Noble, as follows -.— H Double's pied blue cheq. hen Dream. 837 ' yds 0 in. (bred by Mr«A. Smith, Christchurcb) .. •■ •• ■■ ..' B; Longley's blue cheq hen Lllao,B37yda . B W J. Noble's blue eheq. hen Naivete, 830 yds lit ' 6in .. •• •• • • a The birde of G. Dnnlop, B. Blachhan), W. Kobortbob, and J. Friend homed in that order. ;' V-Ab ■an early date, a race is to take x>lace from Queeiißtownfor a trophy promised by a supporter of the club.
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Southland Times, Issue 18058, 30 January 1903, Page 3
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118Pigeon Flying. Southland Times, Issue 18058, 30 January 1903, Page 3
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