THE PIGEON RACE.
The pigeon flying match in connection with the Christchurch Annual Poultry Show took place yesterday. The birds were liberated in Timaru as already stated at 10 a.m. to the minute, and arrived in Christchurch in the following order and time : Mr G. A. Macquarie’s hrs. inns. secs.
Ivanhoe, Morse, Charlie Campbell Mr W. Hepworth’s King William 2 17 30 2 19 30 Mr B. Folks’ Blair Athol 2 20 5 Mr M. Donohue’s Governor ... 2 20 38 Mr E. R. Deacon’s Sky Rocket 2 21 0 Mr M. Donohue’s Land Agent 2 23 39 The time, as above shown, is longer than last year by nearly 29 minutes.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2293, 23 July 1880, Page 3
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111THE PIGEON RACE. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2293, 23 July 1880, Page 3
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