Shooting.
WAIMATE BIFLES. The opening of the Morven range took place on Thursday last. The weather was perfect, and a good number of visitors were present on the range. The ladies provided refreshments. Great interest was taken in the ladies' match, which resulted in a win for Miss Brown. A match was also arranged for members of the corps. The conditions were—lo shots 300yds, for prizes (ten) presented by Lieut. Thomas, Messrs Cox and Hargreaves, and Morven residents. A social was held at night, when the trophies won during the day were presented. The following are life scores of the prize winners.—
300yds hep. Tl. Private McTaggart ... 35 11 46 Private Jamieson ... 43 1 44 Col.-Sergt. Mines ... 39 5 44 Sergt. Nelson ... 34 6 40 Private Wheeler ... 38 1 39 Sergt. Smith ... 38 1 39 Corpl. Sauer ... 34 5 39 Lieut. Thomas ... 33 5 38 Private Hendry ... 29 8 37 Leg.-Corpl. Healy ... 36 — 36
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 9, 24 January 1905, Page 3
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154Shooting. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 9, 24 January 1905, Page 3
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