PIGEON SHOOTING.
There was a large attendance at the recent handicap pigeon shooting meeting held at Potter’s Paddock, Auckland, under the auspices of the Northern Gun Club. The match was a nine bird one. and there were six prizes given, the first being £45, the second £25, the third £l5, the fourth £7, the fifth £5, and the sixth £3. The acceptors numbered 65. Major Morrow', hon. secretary, made all the necessary arrangements, and Mr James Russell acted as referee. The results were as follow': — Dr. Owen, 30yds. and Mr H. Cutts, 29yds, divide first and second. Messrs C. D. Kennedy, 27yds, and A. Bud, 23yds, divide third and fourth Mr George Parsons. 28yds, fifth. Mr Claud Young. 29yds, sixth.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue I, 7 January 1899, Page 18
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120PIGEON SHOOTING. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue I, 7 January 1899, Page 18
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