THE VOLUNTEERS.
The Artillery fired the first competition this morning at the Andersonsßay range for their new Champion Belt upon the following conditions, viz—s shot, at ranges 300, 400, 500, and 600 yards, Wimbledon targets, Hythe position at first two ranges, and any position at the others. The weather was good, with a light variable wind from the right. Lieut. Muir is the winner, with 60 points, and holds it for the ensuing six months. The following are the six highest scores.
300 400 500 600 yds yds yds yds Tl. Lieutenant Muir . 14 16 19 11—60 Captain Macfarland.. . 11 14 IS 11—f 4 Gunner Statbam . 11 10 18 12--51 Gunner T. Muir . 13 16 13 8--50 Gunner Ball . 13 13 14 9-49 Gunner D. Reid . 10 17 12 9--48
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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2784, 19 January 1872, Page 2
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130THE VOLUNTEERS. Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2784, 19 January 1872, Page 2
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