RIFLE SHOOTING.
The firing for the Captain’s Cup, by the third class shots only, took place yesterday morning. • A strong southerly wind was blowing. The ranges were 300 and 400 yards ; 7 shots at each range. Following are the scores :—' 300 yds. 400 yds. Tl, Vol. Bartlett ... 21 27 48 „ Reid ' ... 25 22 47 „ Palmer ... 22 19 41 Gorpl. Bavliss ... 26 15 41 Vol. Imrie ... -17 11 28 „ Mitchell ... 15 9 24 The'second class shots competed this morning. The ranges were 400 and 500 yards, 7 shots at each range. A strong Nor’wester. was blowing. Subjoined will be.foimd the scores : 400 yds 500 yds TI. Vol. Hyams ... 21 23 44 “ Handley ... 14 14 28 “ Barraclough * - 0 22 ■ .* Retired after firing 5 shots at 500 yards.
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Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1046, 13 June 1883, Page 2
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