PIGEON FLYING.
POINT CHEVALIER CLUB. The Point Chevalier Homing Club flew a nice on Snturilay from Palmerston North, an airline distance of 246 miles. The birds encountered very dirty weather, and the winning bird. Mr. A. Robertson's bee Master Bonce, reached its loft after flying S hours 40 minutes, thus winning the valuable tropiiy presented by Mr. W. McKnight. Mr L. Robertson's b be Bondi, who gained second place, <•:<>«• behind the winner, gains the trophy presented by Mr. R. McKnight. Results Mr. A. Robertson’s b c c Master Bonce (S44yds per minute) 1 Mr. L. Robertson’s b be Bondi (843yds per minute) 2 Mr. C. Howell's b c h Masquerade (Sl2yds per minute) 3 These were the only members to clock in. The club's race from Hnntervllle last weik in rainy weather and against strong head winds, resulted as follows: — Mr. 1,. Robertson’s m c Flashlight (833yds per minute) 1 Mr. A. Robertson’s h c h Childsplay (.831. yds per minute) o Mr. T. lluglies’ blk c c Midnight Sun (81 Syds per minute) 3 Also flew, Messrs. Moore Broc
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1928, Page 15
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180PIGEON FLYING. Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1928, Page 15
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