POLICE PENSIONERS?
The (inc. record ol' our 'war birds" is well known; but this .story is of two carrier pigeons who have deserted the path of duty, and now revel in luxury. Forced down by sheer exhaustion, they were taken to Southend Police Station, where they were fed and rested. When fully recovered they were released in the bel'ief that they would continue their interrupted journey. Twice they rode in a police van to Chelmsford Gaol, where I hey Avcre sc-t. free; but each time they raced the van back to Southend. Although released every morning, they always return in time for nuvds.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 52, 29 February 1944, Page 6
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103POLICE PENSIONERS? Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 52, 29 February 1944, Page 6
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