PIGEON FLYING.
The Christchurch Homing IMgeon Society fleu' off a young bird race from Culverden. Thirty-three birds were sent, divided amongst 11 owners. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 12.45 p.m. in fine weather* and strong south-west wind. The winner was Mr W. Docherty's Gowanbrae, which flew the distance of 55 miles 1472 yards air line in lhr- SCrnin, SOsec. The following is the result: — Yards ■ '' • per min. V\'. Dochwty's (Jowanbrae . . 841 A. FarrellV Advance .. 834 Yv*. Docherty, jun.'s Echo .'. • 834 F. Smith's Electrocute ;. . 832 A. Finlayson's Black Cap . . 833 . F. Kingsford's Keystone . . 831 E. Miles's Le Bon Pale . . 827 L. Woodsford's Reputation . . 826 A. Hancock's Scotch Girl .. 801 E. Fuehs's Blueflrc .. '.".' 769
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 365, 12 April 1915, Page 2
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115PIGEON FLYING. Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 365, 12 April 1915, Page 2
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