RIFLE SHOOTING.
(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) BIFLE MEETING. TRENTHAH, Feb. 23. The National Rifle Association’s meeting opened in excellent weather, very warm and windless at the start. There are 350 entries so far, or tlirec ahead of last year. The competitors, were briefly welcomed by the President, Col. K. Hughes, and Col. F. Cresswell on behalf of the Executive. Special reference was made to the visit of the Australians and the hope expressed that a New Zealand team would be sent to Australia in 1029 to compete for the Gordon Highlander trophy. Before moving off to the ranges, the parade paid a tribute to the memory of Captain G. Hood, who was lost in the trans-Tasman flight, and .Toe To Whaipi. of Tuhirangi. who died since last meeting. The men proceeded to the service series and beginning with rapid shooting at 300 yards. TRENTHAM, Feb. 23. Service Series, No. 1 -Hatch 10 shots. 300 Yards; possible 50:--80s W. .1. Fulton (N.S.W.) 44; 00s S. O. Hay (Sydenham) 42; 40s C. G. Devore (Aka.rana) 40. The following take 20s -each: H. A. Oliver (Tauranga) 10: Lieut ~F; J. Soler (Wanganui) 40; Staff Sergt. Major J. H. Kearney (N.Z.P.S.) 40, H. J. Marshall (Knrori) 39; A. S. Elliott (Akarana) 39; A. Holmsliaw (Christchurch) 38; H. Hancock (Victoria) 37; Gapt. V. Simmons (Paeroa) 37; H. Coppert (Oama.ru) 36; P. J. Pring (City atd Suburbs) 36. The following divide' £lB:—F. Ching (Karori) 36; F : . S. Hood (Featherston) 36; It. Donald (Featherston) 35; F. H. James (Napier) 35; W. J. Green (Oknwa) 35; O. J. Nix (Featherston) 0 35 C. Kibblewliite (Waimate) 35; Sergt J. S. Thompson (N.Z.P.S.) 35; It. E. Hester (Suburbs) 35; T. E. Tnglev ■ (Grey town) 35; S. MeNabh (Danne- ■ virke) 35 G. H. Doran (Oamnru) 35; H. R. Hunt (Suburbs) 35: C. Welch (Kaiapoi) 34; A. F. Patrick (City and " Suburbs) 34 ; F. Bolton (Opaki) 34; J. H. Frazer (Kaitangata) 34; T. T. White (Oknwa) 33; A. S. Cathart (Wellington Reg.) 33; Capt. G. V. AT. Canty (Wellington Reg.) 33; Rea Jones (Linton) 33; W. G. Heney (Kaiapoi) 33: J. A. Mttnro (Matamata) 33; E. M. Wrigley (Opaki) 33; T. Orr (Greytown) 32; E. C. Russell (City and Suburbs) 32; H. T. Boom (Knrori) 32; J, Scott (Petone) 33; IV. Hutchens (Wanganui) 32; J. Balls (Christchurch) 32; O. R. Brarnlev (Ashburton) 32; D. McKenzie (Opaki) 31; .T. Bryden (Kaiapoi) 31; .T. IT. Ballinger (Petone) 31; P. S. RolWtsoii (Christchurch) 31.
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1928, Page 3
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