RIFLE SHOOTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 53, 5 March 1915, Page 7

RIFLE SHOOTING.

THE WAIRARAPA MEETING.

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The third day of the Wairarapa Rifle Association meeting opened very wet. and the rain interfered with the competitions. During the afternoon thc rain lifted, hut the light remained bad. The executive met just after lunch and decided to go on with the shooting. Challenges in the Otago and Hawko's Hay matches were numerous, and every target on the range was questioned. Results:-

W.F.C.A. M'atcli, for the aggregate of tiro 500 yards range of matches, 1,2, and 4.—W. H. West, Blenheim, 115; E. Needham, Linton, 115; J. McHattio, Opaki, 114; R. J. King, Opaki, 113; W. Purnell, Wangaimi; 112; W. N T . Masofield, Sounds, 113; P. W. Ching, R.X.Z.A., 113; I). McLearv, Opaki, 113.

Midfiold Aggregate, lor best aggregate for ranges at 300, 500, and 600 yards, in matches 1,2, 3,4, and 5. W. Williams, Ohura, 285; S. .1. Mayhew, Linton. 283; W. H. West, Blenheim, 283; F. W. Cliing, R.X.Z.A., 2M2; J. Mcquillan, IVtone, 281; U. J. King, Opaki, 281 ; R. M. Irvine, Waimoa, 280; 1). McLeay, Opaki, 280. Otago Match, 800 and 900 vards.

Seven shots.—F. W. Clung, R.N. '/.. A., 31—33-67; R. J. King, Opaki, 3532—67; N. Wood, Christchurch, 32 34—66; J. McGregor, Opaki, 31—34 65; F. Bolton, Opaki, .32—33-65; J. H. McDonald, Alfredton, 32—33—65; I). Hoots, Patea, 33—32—65. Hawko's May Match, 800 yards, ton shots.—Sandford, Christohureli, 50; 0. Bluett, Mauiicoville, 40; W. Hallinger, IVtone, 10; .). Oarier. Petoho, 10; X. Holton, Aniheile.v. 49; F. .1. Causley, Thames, 10; L. Benton, Featherston, 49 ; Carter, Holton, and Ca.is. fey, tied.