In a- recent race from Helensville to Hikurangi. a hen pigeon established what is claimed as a world’s record, and is admitted-.vto be the fastest time ever made in New Zealand. The bird attained a speed of 3105 -yards a minute over the distance of 77.2 miles. The owner, Mr E. Gilby, of Hikurangi. has forwarded details of the flight to the Pigeon Society, London.
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Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1931, Page 5
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