Clay Bird Shooting
N.L Championship Tomorrow
Shooters from as far away as Wellington and Whangarei will be at Whakatane tomorrow and Sunday for the North Island clay bird shooting championship to be conducted by the County Rod and Gun Club on its ground at Paroa. In the title event tomorrow and the big money shoots on Sunday it is expected there will be at least 40
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to 50 competitors, including the present North Island and New Zealand champion, E. Benton, of Morrinsville, as well as several previous title-holders.
This will be a splendid chance for the local public to see New Zealand’s best in action, with no admission charge. Refreshments will be available on the ground. On Saturday the National film unit will' be present to take moving pictures of the shoot, probably for the first time in New Zealand. Hon. W. E. Parry, Minister of Internal Affairs, had also intended to be present, but has advised the Club that a trip overseas has intervened. Mr W. Sullivan M.P. will be there to congratulate the championship winner and runner-up.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 66, 18 March 1949, Page 5
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185Clay Bird Shooting Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 66, 18 March 1949, Page 5
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