1 Service for - Australian Clay Target Association

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- I SHOOTERS I though supplies arc still. shost, there's no need to feel neglected - HARTLEYS Gun and Camping Dept. is always at your senrice. You are cord$lly '

invited to call at HARTLEYS Plinders St. hcadqudrters and discuss your problems with Mr. Geo. Biggs o f the Gun. Dept.

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Australian Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Association Patrons: His Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Lavarack, K.B.E., C.M.G.,

D.S.O.. Governor of Queensland; Sir W. Lennon Raws, C.B.E.; htajor- Gcncral W . Bridgeford; C.B., C.B.E., h1.C.; Essington Lewis, Esq.; Donald hlacliinlosh, F s q ; Frank R. Hocl<ey, Esq.

President: hlr. John M. Wilson. (Ringwood, Vict.).

Vice-Presidents: hlessrs. G. L. Bragg (Wagga, N.S.W.); V. L. Fankhauser ( B u r w a ~ , ~ l . Vict.); 1 . E . H . Rainbird (Launceston, Tas.) ; J. hl. Tyquin (Hobart. Tas.) and G. 13. \Vatts (Cobura, Vicl.).

Honar;,ry Vice-Presidcnrs: 1 . I-'. C. : I ! I I , I : . I:. Iirook ... .,~l:::tn\lr:~, S5\\). \ \ i J l l : . ~ . , ' I l l , I . : I< . I l . l < o l : t l ~ 5 , , . l n c y )

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Executive Committee: Messrs. E. G. Biggs (l?!sternwick, Vict.); J. 0 . Cox (h1nngopl;ili. N.S.\\'.); A. F. Jollnsan (Ball\-yn, \ ~ c t . ) ; A. E. Poxon (Launces- ion, Tas.) and D. B. O'Callaglia~i (Brighton, Tict.).

Address all correspondence to Secretary-Editor: \V. hlcCulloug11, Box 2038 S. G.P.O. hlelbourne, C.1. LFG986.

Copy Closing-Not Inter tlian 1st of nlonth of publication Cli111 Alfiliaticin Subscription 21/1/ per annum. Shooter's Registration

Fee lo/- per annum. A11 fees bccome due on 1st January each year. Clubs seeking information on lay-out, formation, etc., will receive immediate

attention on application to Secretary A.C.P.T.S.A.

- With the .holding of the 12th An- ing event, has to be earned the hard

nual hlceting of affiliated Club Delc- way and the Executive Committee gates follorved by the newly elected was loth to make changes. Executive Committee's initial meeting interest centres on affairs of the The event as it stands is ~~~~i~~ season the espectatia,, the Australian Championship, lie!lce of things to come in 1949. it would seem that its prestige has

( ~ ~ 1 1 rcsu,,,e above.me,,tioned been curther elllvanced by the addition ,neetinos appear in another of "Australian National Champion- of this issue). ship" to its title.

O f premier 1949 importance is the arrangement for the lio1din.g of the next Champion of Champions and Int,ernational meeting. As thc Vic- torian Eight Hours Holiday \T7eek.cnd falls next year over the period March I ? and 14, the Association has decided to sponsor the big events on those dates. T h e Champion of Cham- p i o n Cup will in future be kiloxvn as "Tlic Champion of Champions Ctin -Austmlian National Cliampionship." T h e Association has alvvays consider- ed the first portion of the above title to be something of a misno3er.

About its success, howevp, there has never been the slighest questton. Popularity, when it comes to a shoot-

Another important change a g r ~ e d upon is that the big contest will be staged over 60 birds, instead of 50 as previously, and shot from 16 yards instead of 18 yards as in former years. T w o and a half inch shells as provided on the day of the series by thc Association will be the only cartridges permitted to be used. These conditions coincide exactly with Ia- ternatianal conditions and those aspir- ing for 1949 International honours as members of the Australian team will have a full day's practice under pro. per International conditions during the first day's shooting. T h e new arrangements should do much to bring about a levelling up of competitors and also provide added con-

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GROLJKD LOCATION: hl:ll-I-IIESCIII ST., RORTH COBURG - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11-CHRISTMAS SHOOT

No Shoot Christmas Day

SATURDAY, 8th JANUARY, 1949 EVENT no. 1

5 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL, Cash. Entry 4/-. EVEKT No. 2

10 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL First, second, rhird, 14 yard Trophies. Entry S i - .

EVENT No. 3 5 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL

First, and second Tropiiiei. Entry 4/-

SATURDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1949 EVENT No. 1 a

5 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL.@ash. Entry 41-. E V E R T Ro. 2

15 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL First (rloiiaterl by Fred Burns) sccond, third, 14 yard Tropliics

Entry 12/- EVENT No. 3

5 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL First and secon<l Trophies. Entry 4/-.

SATURDAY, 5th FEBRUARY, 1949 EVENT KO. 1

7 BIRD SKEET. Cash. Entry 5/- EYENT KO. 2

CLUB SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP First, second, third, 14 yards Trophies. Sash to n.inilcr. Entry S 1

EVENT No. 3 10 BIRD DOUI3LE BARREL

First, second, third Tral,hics Entry a/-. C ( )MPLI~IENTS O F T H E SI.;?\SON T O ALL ST-TOOTERS

CR. S. COLE, J.P., President.

C. j. COLLEDGE, Secretary, 12 l d l e r Grove, \Icrlynston, N.14.

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fidence to forrvard nlnrli shootcrs who do not gct regular practice. The nqual aiid now famous Association dinner \%-ill follow sliootil~g on Alarch 12-this function I be restrictcd completely to donors and coiilpctitors 011ly.

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the nexv worlcing hours, it has been folind that the January issoe of "Ncrvs" could not be nradc available until the end of that month. I t has therefore no),. been rlecided to .poi>iish again in 1st February (or tlicre- about:). Thi's will mean a co~nbina- tion of the two month's issues. All copy nlatter shoulcl reach thc Assotia- tion not later thail January 25. - T l x February issue will be sobstantially increased to recompense for the post- ponement of January publication.

- - - gc:teem~z n, Y?[c>L NOLBROOK. M.S.W. The Districts Leading Hotel.

First Class Cuisine. Only Best Quality Stoclced On the Highway between Sydney and hlelbourne Where Shooters Congregate

K.R.kI.A. House 1'.0. Bas 4. Phone Holbraok 23 WILLIAM C. (Bill) O'BRIEN.

-Proprietor-

The Association and its officials tender the Compliments of the Season to its member clubs, registered shooters and well-wishers throughout the Commonwealth, with the added hope that 1949 will see an increasing number of adherents to the sport plus the nation-wide prosperity which

* f * .. allows for adequate supplies for all.

0 Wns~aBiasn Clay Target Club .%, Ti INCORPORATING BLACKBUW-NOBEL CLUBS) C

The President and l x e c ~ ~ t i v c Committee extend Best Christmas Wislirs and the Scason7s Greetings

to all C'li~b 1Iembrrs, Shooters and Briencls.

An invitation to all shooters is extended for orir big Christnlas Shoot on Dece~nbe~ 18.

D. WATSON, A. I?. JOHNSON,

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TROPHY SHOOT I I : 10 Birds Double Barrel Handicap. Valuable : Trophies, First, second and third. (Optional I I sweepstake) : I I I I O T H E R E V E N T S T I M E P E R M I T T I N G I I R E F R E S H M E N T S ETC. A\'AILARLE O N GROUND I

: Intending competitors and visitors should make early arrangements

: regarding accommodation by ringing H. R. Heat (699) Goulhurn,

! N.S.W., or- t : 1-1. R. H E A T , President. 5. E. LAMB,. Hon. Secretary, 1 Box 8 P.O. Box 10 P.O. I I 183 Auburn St. Gouiburn. ~:oulburn, N.S.W.


J E R I L D E R I E (NSW).-Club officials a t Jcrilderie, where the in- augural n~cet ing was recntly held, are, President, W. T. Clark; Vice-Presi- dents. M e s r s . H . Ashworth and G. ~ a y l d r : Hon. Secretary, Bob Ferris; Hon. Treasurer, W. W. Elliott; committee, hle<sra. G. Domdle, P. Saun- dcrs, F. Steele and A. C. Brownless. Rccently an approach was made to the local racecourse authorities for pcrillissian to establish the club lay- out a n its property. I t is understood aereement has been reached and the new lay-out will bc one of the best in New South Wales with a crystal clear sky-linc. Permission will also be obtained to use the racecourse buildings as pavilions and lunch- rooms.

AUSTRALIAN C. T. C. (Vict.).- Of chief interest during the November shoots \<,as the re-inclusion of the famous Duke of Gloucester Cun cam- petition for the first time s& 1941. This cup, which is probably the largest of its kind in trapshooting spheres in the Southern Hemisphere, commemorates the first visit of the Duke of Glaucestcr to Australia in 1934. I t was purchased, following the subscription by many enthusiasts, for competition among Nohcl Club mcm- bers. When Nobel and Blackburn clul~s amalgamated recently the famous Cop came back into circula- tion. The winner for 1948 mas W. (Bill) Finnegan of St. Kilda, a new recruit to the sport and actually his first win-his only previous cut was from a five birder on the same day as his Cull win. Results were (6th)- No. 1, 5 birds, div., "Carra," D. B. O'Callaghan, A. F. Johnson, L. Small,

"Doch-an-Doris" 8/8 (13 possibles). No. 2, 20 birds, 3 possibles, tie shoot, E. A. Borley 24/24, E . H . Brenk 23/25, "I'eters" 22/23, 13/14 yarders, A. F. Tohnson 18/20. 12 varder. N. Fletcher i ~ s n d e n o k ) '18/2b. 0 ihers to win trophies in?he s&ne event were: Cyril Fankhauser and C. S. Bromfield. No.

cester cup, 15 birds, possibles by' "Doncaster." "Bruino." "Peters" and

31 straight b a o r e niissing. Club officials are setting about arranging for one of the biggest shoots of the year when the Christmas shoot is staged oo December 18.

FOOTSCRAY (Vict.).-The usual nood attendances again favoured Footccray Club shooting on its No. 2 enclosure at Tottenham. For the first time for many years an all ~rotnen's event was coniucted by the club-entries \\,ere not large-but the shoatinq attracted many interested spectators. The winner shot under the name of "J. Cee." Results were- (6th)-No. 1, 5 birds. div., B. I<elly, "lilackic," F. Sydenham, "Double-H," Cliff Bound, J. h1. Tyquin (Hobart). Clem hfodforrl and Fred Burns 5/5.

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No. 2, f 25 lia~idicap a t 15 birds, div., J. ,\I. Tyqoin, R. Sydenliam, F. Burns, N. Giiv and lJeler Shcridan 14/15. K . 3,- Ladies event, "J. Cee," 2/5. K . 4, 5 birds. S i i~c l r Barrel. div., "L)ny," J. Syde;iham'and R. Syden- ham 7/7. (20th)-No. 1, 3 pairs Double 12iae, div., L. \ I R. Oaliley, 4/5. KO. 2, Club Mixed Bil;ds Chainpion- ship, F. Burns 15/18, Bendigo" and Kcan equal second 12/18, No. 3, mlss- out. div.. "Bendiro" and "Double-H" 5/5. No. 4, misso;t, div., \V. Langhaw, "Duoble-11," F. Cautero and ICean 6/6. Frank Litchfield, Footscray's dynamic becretary, is organising one of his super erforts for the Club's 6rs t Cliristi~ias shoot on December IS and c x l c n d a n.arm ~3-elcoine to all.

H O L B R O O K (NSW). - Holbronk Club Iias been able to stage regular s l~ools over the last tu.o or tllrze iilo~tlhs-allon,ing for one shoot p a iilonth. hleinbers are ~~atr i ral ly plea;- ed tlint this bas been i>ossible--in mar-Iced contrast to recent years wheil a ,cartridge in 13 *astern Kiverina districts was sornethiilg of a novelty. Tlie Club is arranging for a two day nrcetiog over the Boxing Day peri,,d and a coml~rehensive lirogralmne has brcn drawn up. l'articulars arc in- cluded io the advertising section of this issnc. Results of the November slioot 1rcl-e: No. 1, 5 birds, div., N. l'louketl atid S. Finne~nore 5/5. Nn. 2, 5 birds, dk.. Lox Crcasy and Monte Alliiitsoii~ery 5/5. hyo. 3, 3 paii-s Deau- villr double.;, div., G. L. Bragg- J. 0. Cox, hi. hlontgomery-Tony Fairl,nirn, Ray 1-tall-A. Gray each 515. Nc,. 4, 3 pairs double rise, div.. 11311 :ind Finoemore 7 points. No. .5, 3 pairs double rise, G. L. Bragg 9 p i n t s . A'o. 6, 5 birds, D.B. div., Bmgg, Crcasy, Finnemore, 7'. C. O'Brien and Nnll 5/5. No. 7, 5 birds D.B., rliv., Crcasy and Hall 10/10. No. 8, div. Crinsy, Finnoinore, N. Plunkett, I. P iiti~pa nncl G. B m c e 5/5. No. 9, 10 liirds, L. Creasy 9/10. hiissout divi- q ~ o i ~ s x r ~ n t to CI-~asy. Hall, Ted hlatthe\\-s, J. Puiiil>a, N. Plunl~ett, Finnelix~re and O'Brien.

WANGARATTA (\-kt.)-The first Stntr Chniiipionsliii, ever held undsr .A.C.P.T.S.A. direction was conducteil 1)s the \Yaiic:\mtta Club on its North 11-aiie:rratta ~roi inr ls on Nove~nber 20. 'Tile T'liil,'s -round arrangeiiients were

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COLAC (\'ict.)-The usual cordial- ity pcrvnded the Colac Club's double clrampionsl~i~ meeting on ils picturs- sqtie grounds last month. Attend. ance was good altliough not as great as thc October meeting. T h e main events mere the Victorian Deauville Doubles Chainpionship, followed by the Western Districts of Victoria Double Barrel Cl~ampionsl~ip. T h e first-named contest, shot a t the regulation 20 pairs froln 18 yards, was not productive of good shooting. Re- cognised good pairs unaccountably failed to combine with the certainty expected. nTo possibles were scorecl, the best beins 18/20's by the two Bryants, Fr:ink Tuck-George Biggs, Geo Crosse-T. Shelton, W. R. Johns- "Duxbac." The lie shoot went only an round of 5 pairs. Tucli and Big-i; were the solitary coinpilers of a full scpre in the shoot-off, and ran out m~nners 23125. A fi~rtlier shoot-off fo r the placer rcsulted in "DuxbacU- Johns gaining second 27/30. Crosse- T . Shelton .r\-on the Club's award for the best local effort. T h e TVcitern District title went outright to Johns 20/20 from G. Crosse 24/25 and Jo!ln Bryant 1921. Front-marker prize "1)ouble-II" (H. Harrison) 27/29. President TIieo Nonnan's hospitality was on "tap" in no small measure and all enjoyed another of Colac's good days.

BARELLAN (NSW). - Barellan Club re-opened 'after years of war- tiine recess, \\-hen about fifty sl~ooters attended at last month's fixture. Jeril- derie, Griffith (a bus-load), Narran- dcra, Cobar and other close centres ,\.\.ere well rel,resented by shooters. T h e attendance actually took the organisers by surprise and accolnmoda- tion was tased to the utmost. Ar- rangements arc in hand to approach the local Shorn Grounds Commiltec fo r permission to establish the Club's lay-out on it.; spacious grounds. If the application is granted Barellail i l l have a~>pointments seco~id to none, with an~ple refreshment roorns, booths, and shelter from indilkrent weather. Sl~ooting opened with a slveepstake and this mas divided by Bob Ferris (Jcrilderie), A. Palten (Icamarah) and W. McNalnara (Cobar). Bob Ferris donated his win- nings back la the Club. T h e main event, a 10 birder for President, Emil

Alberts Trophy was won by Alf Pat- ten 14/15 from G. Taylor 13/15 and Lester Collier (Jerildcrie) third. Barel- lati hopes to stage a New South \Vales title event if the S l ~ o ~ ~ ~ g r o u n d s lay-out becomes available. 111 pre- war BarrelIan Club frequently 11eld State title events and on many occasions shooters from as far away as hlelbourne attended. Tlie Club was one of the pioneer orgallisations affiliated with the A.C.P.T.S.A. I t s original Secretary Tcd James, after many years of great service to the Club, passed oil duriug the mar years.


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4, Doublc-risc sweepstake, div., New- ton, T. Clay and J. Mclville 2/2 pairs. Other five birders resulted: No. 1, div., PI. Johnston, Collcss, 1 . \V. Jsines, D. lJeberdy and V. Itadsen 15/15. No. 2. div.. Hanran. Colless. , J. Carrington, S. all V. J Baster 5/5. No. 3, div., Rus Mc- Iiimmin, J Carrington and \V.

D E N I L I Q U I N (NSW).-Club Sec- retary Leo Ridge is setlling in very xvcll in his new position since taking over froin I-Iorrie hlaltlie~vc. H e re- Ijorls a good attendance at the Club's reccnt fixture and several events ~vllerc the regular shooters \vent baclc n yard or two to encourape the younger sllaoters to compctc. Rcsulls u-ere: No. 1, 5 birds, tie shoot, I.. ICirby 7/7, 1-1. Iiail-I 6/7. S o . 2, 5 bds. hi. Crowe 10/11, T. I-Iolschier 9/11. No. 3, Club Cl~a~npionsl~ip. 20 bii.ds from 16 yards, E. Daly 26/30, G. DaIy\ 35/40. N. BIam 34/40. The minncr and runner-up are irotliers. G. Daly is Club President.

HARGRAVE P A R K (NSW). - Good shooting was \vitnessed when the Hargrave Pnrli Club supervised tlie N e v South \\'ales Deauville Doi1h1r.s Cl~ampiotlsliip at Scven Hills grounds on November 27. T h e title cvent went to Jock Berry and A. hlcI.eqd u.ho won outright with a score of 17/20 pairs. The u-innin- combin;ition missed on rounds 6, 13 and 16. Brilcc I-Iill-Tim Wright, and it. E. Lake-J. Edgcll tied for thc p l a c c each 16/20. The first-named p a r \\.on the tie shoot 19/25 to 18/25, L'our other pairs srorcd 15/20's :ind 3 pairs 14/20. Other restilts n.cre: No. 1, 3 pairs Double-rise, ,v-n by J. Edgell 3/3 pairs, from E. nrazei~nll 2/3. No. 2, 5 birds D.R.. 0 . Fol-rcsl 9/9, \V. Hailley 879 and D. Duncan 617. No. 3, 5 birds D.B., I i . Ropley artd C. hlcCon\.illc 5 KO. 4. 5 birds D.B., div., C. TIT. Plilinmer, Bruce anrl D. Di~ncal,. Secrct:iry T 1-1. I-lornc extends Si.:t- sonal Greetings on belialf of his CIilb to all meiilbei-s and shooter,.

G R I F F I T H (NSTV).-Last nlooth's Riverina Doi~ble-rise Championship held on thc idcal Griiiith lay-out d 1 . e ~ n ~ o o t l roll in, of sl~ooters. An in- ~ - ~ ~~ ~~

trrctinp titlc colilcst resulted in a tie

between Don hluir and Stan Briggs. Do11 won the slioat-off 7/13 pairs. An interesting win later in the day was tllat gainer1 by JacC,hIcWilliams, of the famous \Vinery f i m ~ and club pairon. Jacli won a 12 yarder trophy attaclied to one of the lninor crents. H e won considerable attention for hi.: gainencss during the occasion of llie recent I<t~~.ana air cr;ish on Mount i\iaccdon (1;icl.). I-Ie was a passcn- gcr on that ill-ialcd trip of the I<urana and althougll he escaped in- jury himself, he was one of the first to re-ci~ier tlie plailc and r i l l out the pilnts just before the plane burst inlo llan~cs. I n the confusion he 10s: his glasses. But lor this loss "hc could nearly liavc \van first trophy." hlii~or results were: Deauxrille Doribles won by Ben Clark-R. ~ l a t t h e m s 5/5. No. 2. 3 birder, div.. S. Bripgs, Ben Clarke, R. hIcNan~ara and L. Boxv- ditcli. Shire President, Percy I-Iamil- toil shooting 3/5 ~ v o n a guest's event. Aif liecliank. a iormcr shire president, was also under nolice in a shoot-off )?it11 Graham Barber, the latter min- mng. Alf ICecbank, is likely to be among the winners of the future. T h e Club's New Year's Day shoot pro- mises to be one of the best yet. The main event, the N.S.MI. Double Bar- rel Cha i~~pions l~ ip for 1919 - the premier Stale title, is sure to attract a good field. This will be follo~vcd by the special Rice Millers' Traphy, a 20 bird handicap event. Ftill rle- tails are as advertised in this issue's double-siireacl cciltre pages. Intend- in? visitors and competitors are re- coiilinended to get in touch with Club Secrelary Ted Fromholtz immediate- ly in order to ensure certainty of ac- cornmodalion. Ted, as ~vel l as being Gun Club Secretary, is manager of tlw palatial i\rea Hotel in Banna Av. and lie mill guarantee the best to tlie shooting fraternity-as loiig as hc L n o r ~ s ill time.

J E R I L D E R I E - F I N L E Y (NSW).- Jerildcl-ie Club's grand opening, held on the Finley Club's grorinds was the ~ n c r r a of iuost Riverina and a sood many Nol.tI~-Eastern and hlelbourne sliooters oil November 27 when the Riverioa 1)ouble-barrel Champion- ship and a handicap evcnt were the n~a in attractions. Nearly 70 shooters took ,part in the series. Secretaries, Bob Ferris (Jerilderie) and Keith


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SATURDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1949

EVENT No. 1

5 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL HANDICAP 5/- Nomination. Oplional Sxeepstake

First, second, third and Front 1Sarters' Trophies for 12 and I4 yards.

EVENT No. 2

PRESIDENT'S TROPHY-Value 25 Guineas

15 Birds Double Barrel Handicap. First Trophy ~ - a l ~ ~ e d at £25 Guineas, second .C5.

third £3, also Front Markers Trophy. £1/1/- Nomination

OTHER EVENTS T I M E PERMITTING

Handicap Sweepstakes

T H E FIRST EVENT COMMENCES 1.30 SHARP

Enjoy shooting under the best conditions in

\Tictoria's Dianiond Vallep

AFTERNOON TEA AVAILABLE

F. V. SQUIRE, President, B. T. TAYLOR, Hon. Secretary, Sherbourne Road, Kent Hughes Road,

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kIatthe\us (Finky) worked enthusi- bath it was their first opportunity to astically to ensorc adnlinistration was take part in a championship shoot- satisfactorily maintained. Gerry off. Both nlcn were loudly applauded Raurl;e (Fh~ley) and Ken Clarli (Jeril- for their fine shooting. 117. R. Johns derie) Presidents, \\,ere busy men 26/29 was third, after a tie ilioot with and the clubs and slloolers have milch Jack Ileadland (Vict.), J. Cooper to thank these sportsmen for the ex- (Cobram), Tam Saville (Gooranibat) cellent day's shooting provided. and Gary Daly (Deniliquin), each of Luncheon arrangements were perfect whom stopped 17/20. Jack Headland with its turkey and bani menu ex- obtained the 14 yarders trophy. The ceptia~ial and made for very satisfied £25 handicap \vhich followed (at 10 shooters. Jack Lorti of Deiiiliquin, birds) saw onc of the best tie slioots assisted by Jack hIcCraith (Essen- the sport llas ever produced. Pos- don) carried through the refereeing s ib le~ were scored by E. Daw (Hay, arrangements without a hitch. Many NSW), E. Daly (Dcniliquin), Norman shooting under him for the first time Guy, Tncli Cooper, G. Daly (Denili- favourably colnniented on Lord's quin), '~ack McCraith and Roy Johns. handling of Lhe decisions. He bas oiie Dan, ~ ~ e n t out 11/12, Cooper 13/14, attribute u-hich could be copictl by G. Dalr 17/18, E. Daly 20/21. The Inany other referces in that lie does remaining three then got "set" and not give his decision until the bird the spectators \vitnessed magnificent has hit the ground-thereby elininat- shooting ~vhich went to the 49th round inany possibility of delayed breaks before a decision uras obtained. Both and the like. Tlie championship, shot Johns and McCraitI~ missed on the at 20 birds. went to "Pampas" (Bert 49th round and Guy breaking won Haynes of Northcote, 17ict.) 25 49/19. Another interesting feature of s tra~ght, defeating Frank Cautero this prolonged shoot-off was the fact (ICeilor) 23/25. Bath stopped the full that the three concerned in the final complement. I n the tie shoot "Pam- section used different ty@e guns. Mc- pas" was a little the steadier. For Craith using his automatic, Johns his

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side-by-side and Guy with an under and over. After the shoot-off the grounds were officially opened by Mr. -0. G. Scouliar of Finlev. and Les :Baker fired tile first dfficia~ shot. Festivities 1as;cd long into the nigl~t and were rcsit>i~cd the following day when the Club entertained visiting

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shooters at n field and strcanl outing. Rendezvous of Jack Pollard's Tatter- sall's Hotel, Tocum~val, rested a number of wea1.v bodies froin Melbourne.

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~ ~~~~. ~ a c k ~ " r b v e j to be a host half Hnd ;rent to no end of trouble to make his guests enjoy one of the hap- piest weekends spent along the hlurray far maliy a day. Jack regarded as a "clinking shot" himself, did not have time to c0l l l~ete in the big events but he made sure that zll he contacted had the lbcst available to ensure contentment. H e reckons h e has a "colt" in "Toc" who will be as good as tlic best when limes and supplies settle into noi-malily.

COBURG (Vict.)-Last moat11 \\,as probably the biggest month in the llistory of big evcnts for the Cohurg Club. I t s Grand Prix nleetinr was

N. Frith (Launceston, Tas.), A. Eld- ridge, "Pcters," Harry Watts, T. J. Sandy (Swiit's Creck), Frank Cautero, F. Sydenhain, C. Wise, T. 'Spall and I. A. AicCrailh reeistererl 28/30 and iook £20 each fro,; the stake. Slloot- ing on Eldridge won 37/39 from Spall 36/39. The Coburg Stakes on the saine day ~ v a s cut by Ben Cooli, N. F1.it11, "Bruino," and A. E. Poxon (Lauiiceston, Tas.) 19/20. A five birder \\.as rut by "Ingj," J. Hyett, 1. R. Medvay (Gunning, NSW), D. H. O'CaIlazhan. "Tambo" (R. T. O'Day), A. S h a r e r , R. ~ydknha ln and C. Tliarne 9/9. Other shoot re-

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H A R R Y WATTS entircly successful and brought ' fo r~h a goad financial result to the Club. O'Heas Street, Coburg, Vic. T h e Grand Prix event was won by lJllone F L 1569 the Colac shooter, A. Eldridge (Alvie). Over tlie thirty birds of tlie event -XI-----------------------

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'' TIPS 99 a d " TAILS " Newly affiliated clubs during the ed that she was reminded on three

past month, include, ' formations at occasions by the King who said, Yeo, Alvie and Pirron Yallock-all "lieally, my dear, we must be getting situated in the Western District of back." "Just one moment more" said Victoria. With Colac as the Parent the Queen and persisted in her desire club in that area clay pigeon shpotlng to get the information she wanted. is becoming well established ~n the stanbury gave a s~,ooti,,g demon- districts known as the "Garden of stration to ~ h ~ i ~ b ~ ~ j ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~ and has Australia." therefore been "orescnted" twice.

Australian Club President, Dave Watson introduced a gesture +ich was warii~ly approved by all competitors at the Duke of Gloucester Cup presentation after shooting on Novem- ber 20. As the Cup was an or ig in~l Nobel institution, he called upon Les. L. Schilling, a former Nobel Pyesident, to distribute the trophies. Les, made an excellent job of this assignment. H e is now a veteran in the sport of clay pigeon shooting, having been one of the first Nobel inembers back in 1927. He also holds original badge No. 2 as issued by the A.C.P.T.S.A.

New clubs are continuing to emerge iram among the main country towns in the \-ictorian and New South Wales country districts Two of the latest which are now rapidly approach- ing the fullness of complete organisa- tiou in New South Wales arc clubs at Rand and Tumut. The latter organisation is sponsored by the Aus- tralian Legion of Servicemen, Tumut Branch. A. J. Baker, forinerly of Ganmain and well known among Vic- torian shooters is one of the men "behind the gun" at T~imut. His assistance and advice will doubtless be of great assistance to the new club.

England's top ranking shot Percy Stanbury, altl~ough a tutor at the London Shooting Scl~ool at Green- ford (Middlesex), still retains interest in h ~ s farming property in Devon. H e reoresents Devon Countv on the i?arm&s Executive. ~ e c e n t f v he had a busy period at one of the Dairy Shows in that County. One of his duties was to escort H.M. Queen Elizabeth durine her attendance at the

How's this for a new one? I t was noticed recently that several young shooters in the Western District of Victoria has shown remarkably quick developnlent in their respective ability to cope with the "busting" of the elusive discs. A whisper passed round that the quick improvement is easily explained. I t appears that during leisure hours the young sportsmen congregate at an arranged rendezvous behind some farm buildings and whilst one of the party tosses up the egg supply from various farms (ques- tionable vintage and otherwise) the others set about breaking the "birds" thrown at all speeds and from all aneles. We have heard of manv uses fo; eggs but never hefore as p;actice for clay pigeon shooters.

Dugald Stevenson, the Otway Forest (Vict.) ,74 year old veteran, who has been shooting for nearly 40 years, mas paid a nice compliment by the Colac Club last month. Unknown to Dugald (whose has long adopted the shooting name of "Otway" after his home district) the Club ran a tcstilno~~ial event on his behalf. A double figure sum,, was raised and handed lo "Otway, who was greatly surprised and deeply appreciative of the Club's thought; Dugald, when he attends shoots at Colac or even in hielbourne (where he has frequently coii~petcd) rides his bicycle from his back-country property to Colac, a distance of 27 miles, plus his gun tied up in a gunny sack and strung across his back. An enthusiast if ever there was one and a sportsman from ioot- sole to crown.

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function. ~ e p & t s are to hand that ~ ~ t ~ ~ b ~ club in ~ ~ ~ t h west. Percy was indced honoured and thrill- ern Tasmania has commenced its ed with the charm of the Queen. I t second year of operations fallowing appears Her Majesty was so interest- its annual meeting last month. The

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CWESSY GUN CLUB (I( (Tasmania)

(Affiliated A.C.P.T.S.A.)

Boxing Day . &7th December 1948

ALL DAY SHOOT START 10 a.m.

TASMANIAN DOUBLE RISE CHAMPIONSHIP

EVENT No. 1 3 BIRD DOUBLE RISE SWEEPSTAKE

Nomination 5/-

EVENT No. 2 TASMANIAN DOUBLE RISE CHAMPIONSHIP /I/

12 pairs shot from 16 yards. 3 pairs each visit to trap. Pairs only to score. Nomimtion 20/- with

lo/- and 5/- Optional Sweepstakes.

First Tro~)hy, donated by GORDOK THOMAS, Esq. Second Trophy donated by REX POWELL, Esq. Third Traphg donated by J. hi. TYQUIN, Esq. 13/13 Yard Trop11y donated by F. BLAI<E, Esq.

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EVENT No. 3 f 20 HANDICAP IS BIRDS DOUBLE EARREL

Nomination- f 1. 111 EVENTS No. 4 and 5

5 BIRD DOUBLE BARREL EVENTS First, Second and Third Trophies. Nom. 5,'- each event.

Aftelnoon Tea on G~ound Ill J. BLARE, I-lo!~. Secretary.

Cressy, Tasmania.

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meeting was held at the Royal Hotel don1 seems to get closer than the and its licensee, Harry hlackey, V..IS 1S/19 yard mark. Tom has been a elected the club's first patron. Les tester with I.C.1. in its ammunition Freeman was elected President, in section at Deer Park (Vicl.) for many placc of Perc Peacock who did not years and he linows alinoat every- seclr re-election. Committee-111embers thing about cni tr~dges and compon- are Don Brett (Devonport), Ranney Kockhif, Ron Henry, Bob Mitchel:, l'at hicks, Sid Meagi~er and George Sheehao. Mac Johnstone is retained at his old station of secretary- La- trobe \\.auld not be the same without Mac. It is pleasing to note Ron f.Tenry again taking an active interest in t l ~ r sport Ron 11-as prc-war see- retary of the now extinct \Vecgena Club in Tasmania. He served wit11 the A.I.F., was capturcd in Greece and suffercd severely from rvounds. Hc will be of great assistance to Mac on the club's big days. Latrobe will shoot two North-K'estern Districts chan~gionships (Tas.) in 1949.

Tom Connor's 55 straight ana first money in the f 50 handicap at \Van- garatta last month was his best effort ior a long time. Now almost a veteran Tam is a class shot who sel-

ents. "Calrossie," (J. W. Sotherlaod)

doyen of Aostralian trapshots, attended the official opening of the newly fomied Yarranl t ion Club last month. H e presented a trophy on behalf of I.C.I. Ltd. He was received with great applause when President. Dr. 13. 13. Marlin, called upon him to speak. "Cal" was on familar territory at l'arram, for he spent many of his earlier years in the district and in Pact adopted his shooting name from the estate on which he worked, i.e. "Cal- rossle." The name has since becoilc a by-word anlong trapshots the world over. "Cal" was a foundation member of the original Yarram Cllib when it was formed in 1900.

Another story of target improvisa- tion comes from Tasmania. Recent-

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ficiency is well-known. The official shooters iroin all over tlie Apple Isle. opening shoot is planned lor J a ~ ~ u a : ~ The St. Leonard's shooting groulld is 22, 1949. r\ssociatioo officials \rill y level aping into one 01 the best in assist the Club in its initial activities. i'asnlania. The main cvent on the or,enii~g day Deniiiqui,, 1,,1 club, ~(NSW) pro- will be a magliificent t r o p l ~ r present- poses to sponsor a big praSra,,,,ne ed by the President. \'alilc is Set doring tl,e ~~~t~~ down a t 25 gilinea;. Secoild valued 1949, ~ " t ~ i l ~ xvill be later. £5 and third f 3. The maior i n r t of . . the lay-out \vork has been carried out T a s n ~ a i ~ i a n shooters ~vi l l be enter- by the air1 oi \\-orking bccs by club tained on Boxing Day when the members. 'Tile Club especinlly Cressy Gun Club will coiupletc its la tlianl; \.ic Farikhauser for tile 1918 yragramlnc n-it11 the shooting of

as,istance lIas o\.cr thc Tasn~anian youble-rise Champion- several months, ~ 1 , ~ first sI>ip. F ~ i l l details are as advertised sl,oots ,,.e,e heid on ~ \ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ b ~ ~ 20, in this issue. All enquiries should The Club's upenins program,,,e is ad. 1" directed to tlie Club Secretary, vertised in tliis month's issue. J. 1:. Blalce, Crcssy. Tasmanin.

~~b~~~ c;,,,, c l u b ,vill not sl,oot Sid Lainb, who 11as been the chiei again after llecernber 11 until tiie sP"""O' of the club at Goutburn, New Year. Tlie Club is planning a (NS\\I), reports that the organisation big routid of in 1949 and is is now complete and the Club will l,opeful ,,f nLti-acting more lllai,l~a,l~ "1cicl;-OK" officially with a big shoot sl,ootcrs to . ~ . ~ ~ , , , ~ ~ i ~ ~ ~ soL,ll,cmmost UII Anniversary Day, 1949. This will city fixtorea. include a &I00 Handicap. Goulburn's

advertisement appears for the first The Tasmanian Gun Club's Clirist- tiine this montlr and ii ally fnrtlier

mas shoot is taking shape and Dc :- iniormation is rcquired intending com- ember 18 ~vill see a big ~nus te r oi petitors should contact the officials

8th JANUARY, 1949 AT "WONGABRI" S H O O T I N G GROUND

Starting at 1 11.111.

E V E N T No. 1 5 BIRD D O U B L E B A R R E L CLUB T R O P H Y S H O O T

Nolnination 5/- Optioi~nl Swecpstalte lo/- E V E N T No. 2

12 YARDERS ONLY-5 B I R D D O U B L E BARREL Nomination 5/-. Traplly.

E V E N T Kc,. 3 £15 OPEIN HANDICAP £15 1 B i . Nomination f l . Olitional Su.eepstalie £1. IJirst f 10, second £3, third L2, best 12 yarder £1.

E V E N T No. 4 BOP SCOUTS DEAUVILLE DOUBLES

TROPHY EVENT (Proceeds in aid of Local Boy Scouts) 5 Pairs Birds Nomination lo/-. T i T l i . Optiollal S\reep. lo/-

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lnentianed in the ad. Lilre so many 0. Forest and H. Baker. T h e Ber- clubs Goulbum is toying with the rilna District Double Barrel Cham- idea of installing a lower. I f this is pionsllil, went la Jock Berry (Syd- carried orit it will bc the first tOl\.ei' ney) 19/20, S. Lamb 18/20 and A. erected in N.S.'V. and the Club ~vould SIlephcrd (liamral) 17/20, 13. Baker be ahnost a ccrlaillty to aP1)lY for bcst 12/13 yarder. Troplly event lhe N.S.W. Tower Cha~i~pionship in to LV, ~ i ~ l , ~ , . 18/19 fro,,, hlcr 1949. I'aln~cr (Bcrrima Secretary) 17/19.

The r e s e n t site of the Berriiua Gun Ta ai,ia,l sl,ooter Associa. Club's lay-out a t Wongabri Corner on an un,,s,,al the hiass Vale Road, was one of the first shooting grouncls ever establish- " 'c" 'veel's back. Of 'low

ed in i\'c,v south wales, hi^ the "Nervs" has devcloged he men- ,,,any ago, ~ 1 , ~ ~ l ~ b ~ ~ last tioned that in his opinion it was aptly ing aver 30 sl,ooters. J. Ed- nan~ed, because, in fact it was all gcll (sydncy) and C. E, &[edway nrws-adding that "even thc various ( ~ ~ , ~ ~ i ~ ~ ~ ) divided the £50 handicap, cli,bs' advcrtise~~ienls are ne\vs. S. Lamb third 19/20, best 12/13 yarder, cupecialiy to 11s T;~smanians."

Association 12th Annual Meeting Thirty-lllrec delegates and lncn~bers Messrs. D. Watson and T. R.

of the Association Executive atlend- \Vightman, retiring n~einbers of ed the 12111 Annual Meeting of the Executive Coininittee did not seek re- Associatioit held in the Wilson Room election. Both the latter were thank- at Scott's Notcl, Melbourlle on Nov- ed \van~l~ly by the President for their ember 3. service to the Association. H e mcn-

tioned that hlr. IVightman had been T h e election of Oflice-bearers to . n~eiilber of the Executive for nearly

31st October 1949 resulted in the tcri years-during several of which he President, Mr. J. M. Wilson (Ring- acted as Cliairn~an of the Executive.

:ts (Coburg,

i l r . TVightmail holds a unique record in that diiring all his years of ser- \ ice hc did not miss anc meeting of the yaverning Commitlee.

hir. I<. D. Courtney was re-appoint- ed Association auditor.

Any Quantity always required. 1 1 ' The clection for members of Exe-

cutive Cotnmiitee resulted, Hessrs. E. G. Biggs (hlalvcrn, Vict.), J. 0. Cox (Mangoplah, NSbV), A. F. John- son (Balwvn. Vict.). D. B. O'Calla- ehan ' ( ~ r i i h t a n , \<'ict.) and A. E. Paxon (Launceston, Tas.).

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~ ~ o u l d press fo r 2%" shells to be used during the Chanxpion of Cham- pions Cup 1949-adding that he felt it w a s the only may Australians could cxl~cct to record reasonable scores against Great Britain International teams. Considerable discussion took place on the method of selection f o r thc Australiali International tcatn- ultio~ately it \\.as agreed to leave the inatter to the Executiue Connnittee's first meeting.

Following a Notice of Motion it r n s axreecl that the Association

FFITH GUN CLUB (N.S.\i'.)

(Affiliated A.C.rJ.T.S.~\.)

New Year's Day SATURDAY, 1st JANUARY, 1949

Welcome the New Year at Griffith-Propmnnne conimencing at 9.30 a.m.

NEW SOUTH \%rWLES DOUBLE-BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP I 25 Birds from 20 yards. First prize Sash and valuable Trophy. Trophies for second

and third. Optional sweepstakes for 20/- and lo/-. Nomination 20/-.

- FOLLOWED BY -

RICE MILLER'S TROPHY 20 Bird Handicap event, Double Barrel. First Prize Trophy valued £20, plus £10 Cash. Second £8, Third £5, Fourth £3, Fifth £2, also 12 yarder Trophy. Nomination £2.

OTHER EVENTS TIME PERhlITTING

Liniitcd Supply of Cartridges Available. Booth and Afternoon Tea on Ground

Usual Club House Entertainment after shoot-time no limit-enjoy Griffith hospitality at its best.

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DR. J. L. SERTORI, T E D FROMHOLTZ, Hon. Secretary, President. Phone 185 Griffith, N.S.W.

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would rescind the lnotion on its rc- cords that "breal; records ~vould not be recogniscd by the Association."

A further Notice of Alotioii, that "Rule S of the Assaciatiotl Constitu- tional Rules, under heading "Dele- gates," shall not apply to any member club, unless all other rules, as laid do\vn, have been observed and obeyed (i.e. that no meniber club shall l ~ a v e delegate rel~resentation a t annual or any other general meet- injis, unless all its members are registered shooters). Tile subinission of the Matioil brought forth long and animated discussion. Some speakers contended it was directed a t one or two clubs-others indicated that they felt :it was the only way in which the Association could pro- perly control the sport and its member clubs. T h e motion was agreed to finally by a four to one majority.

A letter sitbinitted by a member cijib requesting that "the limit mark be shifted back to 16 yards and the maxin~um for back-markers bc 25 yards," was not discussed a t any

lcngth owing to the club's delegate inrlicating that he Bllew little oi tllc proposal and was not conversant witli what was intenrled.

A suggestion that the Chaini>ion of Champions Cup be decided in Janu- ary \\as not perscveretl with. Scveral delegates deplored the fact that large mouey prizes >\-ere noticed coming into the sport-many agrccd that this v a s not desirable. A Victorian country delegate mentioned that clubs failing to obey the Association rules should be fined 20/- for the first of- fence with an increasing scale for subsequent infringeo~cnts.

A Tasmanian delegate strongly re- commended that the i\ssociation en- force its regulation v l ~ e i e b y 20 per cent. of all prize money over 1 2 5 should be allotted to \winners in trophies. This will be dealt with by the Executive.

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FOOTSCRAY GUN CLUB (Affiliated A.C.P.T.S.A.)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1948 KO. 2 GROUND, T O T T E N H A J I , T71CTORIA

Grand Christmas Shoot Cordial \\jelconie to Shooters and Friends.

Seasonal Trophies for all eornl>etitors.

The Club esteilcls tlle Conil~liilieats of the Reason ancl Best Wislles for 1949 to all menibers and

suppo~te~s .

Watch for advertised programmes in 1949

C. B. JOHNSON, F. H. I . lTCHFIELD, Han. Secty., President. 70 I'ickett Strcet,

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CHAMPIONSHIP ALLOCATION 1949

The following is the A.C.P.T.S.A. 1949 C h a n ~ p i o n s l ~ i ~ allocation.

MARCH 12, 1949 A.C.P.T.S.A. CHAMPION O F CHAhiPIONS C U P (Australian National

Championship) MARCH 14, 1949

T H I R D I N T E R N A T I O N A L TEAhlS' MATCH and O T H E R E V E N T S

C O M M O N W E A L T H C H A M P I O N S H I P S D O U B L E B A R R E L . . AUSTRALIAN CLAY T A R G E T CLUB (Vict.) S I N G L E B A R R E L . . . . . . . . . . TOLVESVILLE (Queensland) D O U B L E R I S E . . . . . . . TASMANIAN (Launceston, Tasmania) T O W E R . . . . . . . . . . . . H O B A R T (Tasmania) WALIC - U P . . . . . . . . . . . . COBURG (Victoria) SICEET . . . . . . . . . . L E E T O N (New South Wales) M I X E D BIRDS . . . . . . . BATHURST (New South Wales) D E A U V I L L E D O U B L E S . . . D E N I L I Q U I N (New South Wales)

N E W S O U T H W A L E S C H A M P I O N S H I P S - S T A T E Gaulburn Distiict Double Barrel-

Double Barrel-Grifith Gunning Single Barrel-Berrima Goolburn Di,irict Single Barrel- Double Rise-Finley Go~ilbiirri l ialk-Up-lhrgrave Park Goul@rn District Double Rise-Gun- hlixcd Birds-Jcrilderie ning Sl;eet-Lithgow Goulburn District Deauville Doubles- Deauville Doubles-Harnsbv Goulburn

N.S.W. D I S T R I C T Western Districts Single Barrel and

Double Barrel-Peak Hill Riverina Double Barrcl-Hoibrooli Rivetina Single Barrel-Finley Riverina Deauville Doubles-Griffith Riverina AIixed Birds-Deniliquin Riverilia \i7alk-Up-Leeton Riverina Double Rise-Jerildcrie Riverina Skeet-Holbroali Nortll-Western N.S.W. Single Barrel

and Double Barrel-Coonabara-

Soutli Coast and Table lands Dauble Barrel and Sinrrlc Barrel-Bcr- riina

- \Vestern Riverina Double Barrel-Hay li'cstern Riverinn Walk-Up-Hay Central \Vestern District Dauble Bar-

rel-Lithgow Central Western District Skeet-Lith-

gow Sydney Double Barrel and Double

Rise-I-Iorosby Sydney Single Barrel and Deauville

Doubles-Ilar~rave Park bran

QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS S T A T E North Queensland Single Barrel-

Double Barrel-Rockhampton Charters Tolvers Single Barrel-Roma North Q~ieensland JIiscd Birds- Torver--Charters Towers Athertan Double Rise-Rocl;hamptan South Queensland Double Barrel- Mixed Birds-Ta~vnsville Roma Deauville Do~ibles-Atherton South Clueensland Single Barrel- Walk-Uo-Charters Towers hlitchell

hlaraooa District Double Barrel- Q U E E N S L A N D D I S T R I C T Mitchell

North Queensland Deaiiville South Queensland Walk-Up-hlit- Doubles-Townsville chell

A U S T R A L I A N C L A Y P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E , W S

TASMANIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS S T A T E TASMANIAN DISTRICT

Double Barrel-Hobart Northeni Districts Tasmania Double Single Barrel-Tasmanian Barrel-Cressy Double Rise-Hobart iTorthern Districts hlixeri Birds- hlixcd Birds-Cressy Cressy Deauville Doubles-Tasmanian Kortli-IVcstern Districts Tasmania Walk-Up-I-Iobart Double Barrel-Latrobe Skeet-Tas~nanian North-\\-cstern Districts Tasmania Tower-Hobart Single Barrel-Latrobe

VICTORIAN C H A M P I O N S H I P S S T A T E .\lidland District Victorian Skect-

Rouble Barrel-Coburg Bendigo Sin& Barrel-Foolscray blidland District Singic ancl Double hli:;cd Bird-Australian Barrel-Bendigo Double ltise-Colac hlurray Valley Double Barrel- IValk-lip-St. James Ecliuca Dealiville Doubles-V'angarntta blurray \'alley Single Barr 11- Skeet-Coburg Echuca Toncr-Cohurg lil~irray Valley \Valk-Up-Echuca

hletropolitan Skeet-hIell,otirne

VICTORIAN DISTRICTS hletropolitan hlised Birds - klel boiirne \Vc:,tern District of Victoria Double hletropolitan Double Barrel-Foots-

Barrel-Calac cra3- Wc lern District of Victoria Single hletl-apolitan Single Barrel-Coburg

Barrel-Colac hletrupolitai~ Deaoville Doul,lcs-Aus. Kortliern District of Victoria Double tralian

Barrel-Echuca hlelropolitan Double Rise-Coburg Northern District of Victoria Single hietropolitan \Iralk-Up-Footscray

Barrel-Bendigo North-Eastern Double Barrel - St. Gippsland District Double Barrel and James

Single Barrel-Sale North-Eastern Single Barrel-Wanga- Gippsiand District Double Rise- ratta

Yarrarn North-Eastern Double Rise-Benalla

Any minor championships not allotted may he applied for to the Association Secretary during 1949.

Clubs allotted the above championships are required to cbtain the final approval of the Association as to the most suitable date before advertising the holding of same. Approval cannot be granted if dates are liable to clash whcrc major titles are concerned.

\\'. R. Bloomfield, the Sandringham tally this event has not been shot (Vict.) veteran struck a purple ~ a t c h since.--Ed.). ol success winning several majol- clay l?i-.:on shooting titles 011 end. I-Iis maln success was in the Common- v:cal.h Double-rise Chamnionsliin i t . ~ ~~-~~~ '. -- the now non-existent Victorian Clay Tar rc t Club. About the same time Ilc won the Southern Hemisphere Dotible Barrel Championship a t Nobci's (West Foolscray). (Iuciden-

H e topped o x these successes by annexing the Victorian Skeet Cham- pionship decided on the grounds of the Casllcnlaine Gun Club, shooting 18/20 rounds and winning outright. This was the last time a clay pigeon shoot was staged in Victoria's mid- land town.

A G S T R A L I A i Y C L A \ - P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E W S

Gun Gossip . . U.S.A. Shooting . . (Ry "North Country" of the British

Shooting Times).

Rabbits offer sonle sporting shots \\.hen turned up from tussocks. This is a time for the sn~ail-bore gun or othcr light weapon, where this is not used all the tiine. I sin not in favour of too niucl~ chol<e in 12-bores. I have found that unless a small-bore has a fair m o u n t of choke its kill- ing powers are rather liniited. I t is all very well to shoot rabbits at the closer -ranges, but out in the opcn the range is soon incveascd. Tile rabbit yuu spot sitting in a tussoclc and pick out xvill bu certainly near enoueh. But a the arituinn dra~\-s on rabbiis rviil iumn uo farther out, and . . . in any case some are sure l a start up a t an unexpected angle and get \r.cll a\ray before the shoatcr renlises what is happening. A strong run- ning rabbit at 35 yards, if going away, nlay quite easily defeat the marks- man.

At one tinle I did a lot of shooting '.with 26 bores-delighlfui little guns. *.I had t v o of these giins, both with

outside hammer actions. One gun xvas bored i~nproved cylinder, the othcr W R S c h o k ~ d in both bai.rels. Now both these guns werc by first-class n~nliers and of good quality and care- fully bored. Their patterns were even and ,\-ell distributed. 13ut there \,.as no question as to \vliich was the better weapon for serious field work. The cholie-bore \%-as definitely superior. The cylinder was satisiactory tip to pcrhaps 30 yards, but beyond this range it iaclcctl eKcctivc stopping pau,\.er. I do not mean to infer that it v.as impossible to kill beyond 30 3- r's with this gun, ior I killed farther than that with it. But I never fclt confident over the longer sliots and too often I only managed to get quarry do~vn at a distance. The latter would be hit by onc or two pellets only and ~ e r l i a p s carry on for another 100 yards. The \r,holc thing was so indecisive. But for shooting at 20 to 25 yards or so the cylinder gun mas very cffectivc, light and always a pleasure to handle.-(By e r - clusive permission of the Editor British Shooting Times).

Tlie 1938 printed programme for tlie 49th Grand American Handicap Touri~ainent, extending over the period .4ugust 23-28 last is to hand. The series was staged a t the American Trapshooting Association's own fieid at Yandalia, Dayton, Ohio. I t was a most comprehensive affair and in- cluded the iollowing cvents, Veteran Competition, Husband and Wife Evcnt, Father, Son and Daughter Ch;tmpionship, Junior Cham,pionship, Sub-Junior Chanipionship, Brotllcr and Brother cvent, State Champianships, i le i l and Women, Anlateur Clay Target Chanipionsliip of North America, Women's Clay Target Championsliip of North America, Class Championships, State Championship, Preliminary Handicap, Professional Championship, Double-target Cham- pionship, East and West Teams competition, All-round Championship, High-Over-All Championship, and of coursc, the greatest attraction in the series, the Forty-Ninth Grand Anlerican I-Iandicap.

From hlonday to Saturday (August 23-28) each competition rvould shoot at 1.000 targets per man. Of corn- parable Australian interest is the Champion of Champions for men, this is shot at 100 targets per man iro~ll 16 yards.

(Continnerl next month)

The Grosvermor Corner During the year now closing Aus-

tralian sl~ooters recall the lass of a great mhn in the sport of clay pigeon shooting and a true friend of Aus- tralia, in tlie pcrson of the ace of Great Britain's caaclies, hlr. W. P. Grosvenor. His efforts to assist the establishment of this publication will be Ions remembered. D u n n z the latter months of liis life he forsvarded a great deal of copy matter of out- standin: intclest to shooting men.

Whilst he doubtless would have givrn approval for its yublicntion \vithout hesitation we felt that before

1i1 T H E PREMIER CLAY PIGEON SIiOOTS O F T H E YEAR

Champion of Champions Cup (AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CIIAMPIONSHIP)

Third International Teams' Match Conducted by TI-IE AUSTRALIAN CLAY PIGEON TRAP SHOOTING ASSOCIATION under its Rules and BY-Laws and International Match by agreement and direction of the International Committee of Great Britain.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12th AND MONDAY, MARCH 14th, 1949 (Victorian Eight Hours Day Holidav) . .

- 111 GROUND LOCATION-AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET CLUB'S GROUNDS AT EAST BURWOOD, VIC. (Thirteen Miles along Burwood Road from hlelbouriie G.P.O.).

THKEE AUTOMATIC TRAPS

FIRST DAY - SATURDAY, MARCH 12th, 1949 COBIhrENCING AT 8.45 a.m. sharp.

T H E A.C.P.T.S.A.

Champion of C hampions Cmp ( AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP)

' 60 CLAY PIGEONS, PROM 16 YARDS, double barrel, either barrel to be of equal value, highest scores to count. Five track shootin system, two automatic angle traps. Five shooters in each sqasd, positions by ballot. Com- petitors shoot at 2f clay pigeons from each trap. In thc event of ties to be shot off in batches of five clay pigeons until finality.

I The event is open to any shooter registered with the Australian Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Association who 1s a member of an affiliated club in any part of the C ~ o n x v e n l t l l of Australia. No championship qualification is necessary.

PRIZE LIST-CHAMPION O F CHAMPIONS CUP (AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP)

The winner of the Champion of Champions Cup (Austrahan National Championship) qventaill hold the Donald Mackintosh Perpetual Silver CUD (valued at 15 guineas) for 12 months and will also recerve the followng awards-

Replica of Champion of Champions Cup (Australian National Championship) A.C.P.T.S.A. Champion of Champions (Austrahan Nat~onal Champ~onshlp Sash). Special Winner's Trophy.

I Trophies ~ ~ 1 1 1 be awarded to the llext highest scorers, down to eighth porition. Four special trophies mill be awarded to competitors re istering the best performance whose Associatior1 Ilandicaps cpme under the fol!owing categories-12/13 yards, 14A5 yards, 16/17 yards, 18 yards and over (a competitor fintshing anywhere m the first eight will not be eligible for the sectional handicap tro~hies).

Three Interstate competitors (resident outside Victoria), (one to cach State of Quecnsland, New South Wales and Tasmania) registering the best performance in the Champion of Champions Cup (Australian National Cham- pionship) and not winning any other award, will be allotted special tropliirs.

W w A special trophy will also be awarded to the best Victorian Country performer (resident over 50 miles from

Melbourne) not winning any other trophy.

A soecial trophy will be presented to the Lady drawing the \vmniup shooter. . ~

ENTRANCE FEE.-Entrance Fee for the Champion of Chal~~l~ions Cup (Aoslralian National Championship) will be GO/- (birds free). Optional sweepstakes of 20/- and lo/- will be conducted in conjunction \%,it11 the Cham- pion of Champions Cup (Australian National Championship). In addition an optional 5/ - sn-eegstake, restricte<l to shooters whosr Associatio~~ hnndicap does not exceed 15 yards xvill also be availal,le. .411 swee,pstakcs above will he divided (~vitllaut deductions), First GO per ccnt., Second 30 per cent., Third 10 per ccnt.

Australian Teams' Championship (To he shot concurrently with the Champion of Champions Cup (Australian National Championship)

Teams of Four Men. The first thirty birds released to each competitor in the Champion of Champions Cup will be counted as scores for the Australian Team's Championship. The llrinning Te:trn xvill be nxvarded tlle special A.C.P.T.S.A. Australian Teams Championship Pennant-1949. Entrance fcc, 201- per team. (Entries mast be lodged prior to cornmencement of Champion of Champion Cup (Australian National Championship). No practice

birds xvill be available owing to restricted stipply position. Contintred ouer leaf

SECOND DAY - MONDAY, MARCH 14th, 1949 Commencing at 9.15 a.m.

Australia's Third International Teams' Match Competing teams, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Australia, for the DONALD MACKINTOSH INTER-

NATIONAL TROPHY, Valued at 100 Guineas. (Results by cable).

The Australian Team of 20 men for the International Match will comprise the 20 highest scorers in the Chaznpion of Cha~npions Cup (Australian National Championship) event 1949, plus 5 others to be chosen by tlie A.C.P.T.S.A. Selection Committee as emergencies. In the event of any selected shooter being unable to take his place in the team his place will be filled by another shooter agreed upon by the Selection Committee.

CONDITIONS

100 Birds per member from 16 yards, five track shooting system, in four stages of 25 each. Automatic angle trap, double-barrel, "kills" only to count. 2%" Cartridges loaded with not more than 18 oz. of shot, No. 6 English sze.

Best 15 scores will count in the competition. Five lowest scores will be counted out.

PRIZE LIST-INTERNATIONAL MATCH

Highest scorer in the Australian Team will hold the special Hartley International High-Gun Cup (presented by Hartley's Ltd., Melbourne) valued a t f 2 0 for 12 ~iionths (or until the next International hlatch) and will be awarded a special replica trophy valued a t &5/,5/ (also presented by Hartley's Ltd.) and the International High- Gun Sash. Second and thud trapbies will be awarded to members of the team registering the next scores to high-gun. i n the event of ties, to be shot off in batches of ten clay pigeons until finality.

Every member of the Australian Team will receive the special "International 1949" Badge.

ENTRANCE FEES-The Entrance Fee for cacb member of the team will be SO/-, including birds. Optional sweepstake of lo/- will be conducted in conjunction. Sweepstalce lnoney divided 60%, 30%. 10%

rrithout deduclions.

PRACTICE BIRDS-hiembers of the International Team will be permitted ten practice birds before the conl- petition, in accordance with the International conc&ons. Practice birds 2/-.

/ I .

For those shooters not engaged in the International Match, the following programme has been arranged:- No. 1 (Morning)-15 BIRD HANDICAP-Three Trophies. No. 2 (Afternoon)--20 BIRD HANDICAP--Five Trophies. OTHER EVENTS (Both Days) time permitting

CARTRIDGES-Special cartridges will be available to co1111,etitors only, at current rates. Only tbcse cartridges may be nscd. This rule xvill apply throughout both days. All compet'.tors' cartridges will be subject to examina- tion by Ass<>ciation oKzcials at any time.

PROTESTS-In the event of any protest or protests, 20;- accompanying each protest, which are required to be written in ink, mud be lodged with the Secretary A.C.P.T.S.A. during or within 15 minutes of the con- clusion of the competition concerned. The Executive Comimtee's dec~sion shall be final.

REFRESHMENTS-R~~~~SIII~~~~S and light luncheon will be available on the grnund throlrghout tlie day

NO LIABILITY-The organisers, whilst taking every precaution, do not accept res1,onsibility for any ac- cidental damage to any person or propcrty on the ground, or for safe custody of guns, ammunition. clotl~ing etc., rlepociled in the p:ivilion or el'sen~here.

DINNER T O DONORS AND COMPETITORS-A dinner to donors and competitors will he tendered by the Association on Saturday evening, March 12.

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION O F ENTRIES-In order to assist shoot organisation and catering arrangements intending competitors are invited to advise the Secretary, A.C.P.T.S.A.. at least fourteen days pnor to blarch 12.

ENJOY T H E BIGGEST AND MOST INTERESTING WEEKEND O F SHOOTING I N T H E SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

President, All enquiries-Secretary, J. M. WILSON. Esq., W. McCULLOUGH,

Wellington Park, Ringwood, Vic. Box 2038 S, Melbourne. C.1. (LF 6986)


proceeding to include articles by the great sportsman we should seek the permission of his widow, Mrs. Ida Grosvenor.

Mrs. Grosvenor has generously agreed to the publication of articles requested. For this we extend our grateful thanks and now proceed to produce the first of which will be quite a long arid valuable series of monthly instalntents on shooting and eeneral recollections of meat shooters zf the past.

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HINTS TO HITS

(By Late W. P. Grosvenor)

I cannot remember which of the American trapshooters I contacted in years gone by who collaborated with me in preparing "Hints to ilits," but I send it along as it should be of assistance to you in the building up of an article for your future issues. I suggest that you quo:e it as a whole.

1. When targets are hard to "pick- up" (with the eyes) after leaving the traphouse, poor visibility, weak light. or due to poor back-ground, with the result that the swing is hurried in order to get on the target in time- try holding at a point a foot or more above the traphouse, or slightly below the line of the back-ground where the targct first becomes visible. This materially lessens the distance of swinging and hence obviates hurry, which is apt to cause overswing or snapping. There are times however, when it is better to hold low on the traphouse, as momentum of swing will help the shooter to carry through smoothly, after a slow start.

2. If extreme angles are severe (wide). take stance and noint of hold . ., so as to favour that angle when swinging. There should be no strain against the muscles a t the end of the widest swing. Shift the feet and body so as to meet the condition before calling the target. This is

Continued on pa& 50

111 PEAX 1 GUN CZUB (N.S.W) (AEliated A.C.P.T.S.A.) 111

MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1948 Commencing at 2 p.m.

WESTERN DISTRICTS OF N.S.W.

DOUBLE-RISE CHAMPIONSHIP Ill Three Good Trophies - (A.C.P.T.S.A. Conditions)

Sweepstakes and Troghy Events to follow-time permitting Cordial Welcome t o all Visitors.

Accommodation arranged on application.

All Enquiries- CLEM CORCORAN. Won. Secty.,

Peak Hill, N.S.lV.

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A,C,13.T.S.A. HANDICAPS The following are the Association Handicaps for all regisfered shooters

coinpeting in OPEN events. Where no handicap ltas been declared, insuf- ficient record of performances are known.

Handicaps have been declared with the liniit mark shooters cammencing at 12 yards in accordance with the rules of the Association. Clubs are requested to confonn to this rule and begin handicaps at 12 yards.. Unknown shooters should commence no nearer than 16 yards.

In order to ensure salisfactory Association handicapping, Club officials are requested to sho\r each shooter's full surname and initials (shooting name if any in addition) when forwarding handicap returns to the Association office.

. . . . A 3289 Arnold, W. (Colac) 1s 1704 Arthur. A. E. (Cunna-

68 Abell. C. F. (Hobart) 2849 Adams. W. (Charters

Towers) . . . . . . . . Adams, A. (Tasmn.) Addison, W. (Footscray) Aitken, A. (Tasmn.) . . Alicrs, Geo. (Charlev'le) Albert, W. J. (Yarranl) Alberts, E. (Barellan) Alexander, R. McL.

(Roina) . . . . . . . .

Creek) . . . . . . . . . . 3016 Anderson, H. (Goolburn) 2871 Andreas. W. (Berrima) 2019 Andrews, Roy (Clermont) .... 3208 Andros, M. (Albury)

9 Anquetil, B. (Coborg) . . 2890 Anson. Henry (Glad-

stone) . . . . . . 61 Anstee, H. (~r i f f i th j '

2959 Anthony, A. J. (Charters Towers) . . . . . . . .

2630 Archer, C. (C. Towers) 2847 Archer, C. (Snr.) (Chart-

ers Towers) ...... 2631 Archer, G. (C. Towers) 3416 Archer, Kevin (Charters . . . . . . . . Towers) 3415 Archer, W. I3. (Charters

Towers) . . . . . . . . 2958 Arida, Joe, (Charters

. . . . . . . . Towers) 3354 Armit, J. (Tambo Valley) 2939 Armstronc. I?. (Gren- -.

fell) . . . . . . . . . . 2943 Armstrong, B. (Melb.1

mulla) 13 3373 Atlcinson, Jim (Sale) . . 2609 Atkinson, M. (Sale) . . 3200 Ayton, J. (IGng Island)

2562 Eacigalupo, Don 3426 Uacigalupo, Noel {:%!

A U S T R A L I A N C L A Y P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E W S . 4 U S T R A L I A N C L A Y P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E W S

2880 Carr, Fred (Gaulburn) . 13 2256 Bowditch, L. (Griffith) 3273 Bowerman, W. (Hobart) 1528 Bowler, J. C. (Holbr'k) 605 Bowling, D. W.

Carrington, W. J. (To~vnsville) . .

Carroll. R. B. ( ~ o l o n ~ j ' Carroll, T. (Footscray) Carter, Dr. J. L. R.

(Tasmn.) . . . . . . . . Carter. Roland (Foots-

cray) . . . . . . . . . . 627 Casey, B. (Coburg) . . .. 13

2627 Casey, D. (Townsville) 12 81 Casey, E. (Tasmania) . . 17

461 Casey, E. (Jr.) (Cressy) 12 1660 Cashel, V. G. (Wel'ton) - 3280 Cassin, D. (Wyalong) . . 3140 Catanach, J. (Footscray) barabran) . .

1595 Bragg, G. L. (wb;boi;j 3223 Bragg, G. P . L. (Holb'k) 3224 Bragg, I. N. L. (Holb'k) 555 Braharn, Ron (Young) . . 78 Brain, R. (Tasmn.)

3287 Brainley, 11. (Colac) . . 515 Branch, B. (Hobart)

3418 Bray. T. (Charters Towers) . . . . . . . .

2992 Bray, . (Aust.) . . . . 3158 Braybon, Geo. (Finley) 1355 Brazenall, B. E . (Har-

C Caldow, It. (Forrest) . . Callanan, L. (Colac) . . Cameron, D. F . (Roma) Cameron, I<. F. (Roma) Canieron, hi. R. (Roma) Campbell, A. (Bathurst) Campbell, C. (Bathurst) Campbell, C. (Tasmn.) Campbell, Keith (Colac) Campbell. W. F.

(N.S.W.) . . . . . . Cmlilon, T. (Hobart) . . Capper. George (Griffith) Carninn. F. (Aost.) . . . . Came, H. S. (Roma) . . Cal.neil, J. C. (Griffith) Cn~.nnaton, W . (Charters

Towers) . . . . . . . .

Towers) . . . . . . . . Brownson, Dick

(Charters Towers) Brownson. Charleq , .~~ --..-

(Charters Towers) Brownson, J. (Charters

Towers) . . .. . . . ~ .. . . . Bruhn, A. (Coburg) . . Brumm, J. (Roclr'tan) . . Bryant, J. (Sr.) (Aust.)

. , .. .- 3127 ~ ~ m i e n , M. R. (Hobart) 3391 Rou.clen, W. R. (Hobart) 12

A U S T R A L I A N C L A Y P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E W S L U S T R A L I A N C L A Y P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E W S

11 Cooke. A. P. ("Cram")

(Barellan) .. . . . . Cordy, S. (Wangaratta) Carstorphan, D. (Colac) Cossar, Tim (Albury) . . Costello, R. (Tambo V.) Coward, A. (St. James) Cox, E. V. (Hay) .. .. Cox H. F. (Ilay) . . . . Cox, J. 0. (Holbroolc) . . Cox, John (Hay) .. . . .. Cox. Tohn ("Tohno"l

' (Holhrook) ' . . 2955 COX, L. .R. (waggaj . . 2967 Crazo, Norm. (Charters

Towers) .. . . .. .. 307 Cram, P. (Coburg) . . . . 236 Craw, R. (Tasmania) . . 3444 Craxvford, E. (S~vift's

Creek) . . . . . . . . . . 3278 Cran~ley, S. F. (Coburg) 2518 Creasy, L. L. (Holbr'k) 1031 CrocI<er, G. (C'\rell) . . . . 2097 Cronk, E. W. (Qoeensl'd) 1977 Cross, C. J. (Gilgandra) 895 Crosce, G. I<. (Colac) .. 2641 Cross, H. G. (Gilgan-

dra) ("Sleet") .. .. 2642 Cross. E. T. W. (Gil-

(Aust.) . . . . .. - - 16 2375 Frean. R. A. (Nobel) 16 2547 Frecklinpton. E.

3261 Fahey, Les (Berrima) .. 1914 Fair, R. (Tasmania) . . . . 1222 Fairbairn, G. (Holbr'k)

6 Fankhauser. C. (Allst.) 3298 Fankhauser, Miss Nyla

(Aust.) . . . . . . . . 28 Fankhauser, V. L.

("Dubbs") (Aust.) e819 Farris, S. (Roeklinmpton) 95 Fawkner, I<. (Tasmn.)

3150 Fear. Stanlev J. (St.

(%Vellington) . . . . Freeman, G. (Seymour) Freeman, L. J. (Latrohe) Frcnlcy. 'dl. (K. Island) Frifh, N. (Tasnlznian) . . Fromholtz, E. (Griffith) Fuller, 'i. (Hornsby) . . b n d r a ) ( " ~ e d " ) ..

Cross. K. A. (Gil'dra) . . Crossley, J. E. (Colac) . . Crolve, hg. (Denilisuin) Crozier, R. (Griffith) . . Crhce. J. (St James) .. C~~mrnins, G. R. (C'w'll) Cunningham, S.

. . James) . . . . . . . .

2181 Feather. Dr. W. W.

(Ararat) .. .. .. 610 Curbishley, E. (I<. Isld.) 896 Currow. A. S. (Nobel)

2841 Daly, E. (Deniliquin) . . 2681 Daly, G. (Deniliquin) . . 1760 Daniels, Gavin

(Narre Warren) .. 702 Daniels, Gea. (Nar. W.) 3317 Darley, S. M. (I<. Island) 261 Darling, J. I. (Coburg)

P7hl navidson. P. (Rerrima) 3257 Davies. Bruce (Coonabar-

abran) . . . . . . . . 2214 Davis, A. (Leeton) . .

Eather. Vic (Boggabri) Eather, W. (Boagabri) Eberhard. L. (Coburg) . . Ecuyer, F. L. (Wang'ta) Edgell. J. (Ilargrave

Parlr) . . . . . . . . Edmonds. E. (Molonq) Edwards, G. A. (Finley)


. . . Goltz, B.

(Rockhampton) Goodear, A. E. ( ~ ~ ~ t . j Goodson, H. (Rock ton) Goodyin, H. %I. (Gunne-

dah) . . . . . . . . . . Gordon, B. S. (Barellan) Gow. Ron (Griffith) . .

Grieve, 5. (Ro111a) . .- . . Griggs, A. (Townsville) Grigson, A. E. (Roina)

. . . . Grist, C. T. (Colac) Grossman, R W. . . . . (Wangaratta) Growcolt. C. W. Bairns- ~~ ~

dalej . . . . . . . . . . 2687 Grylls, J. F. (Aust.) .. 3050 Guest, J. H. (Unattached)

. . . . 486 Gullifer, H. (Aust.) 2519 Guy. Norman (Coburg)

H 2426 Fladdow, D. (Coborg) . . 2405 Halbisch. L. (Leeton) 62 Hall, A. W. (Coburg) . .

2316 I-IaII, Ray (Wagga) 1962 Hallam, Ivor ( ~ o b a r i j 2142 Hallam, J. J. (Gunning) 2143 Hallam, 0. If. (Gunrnng) 1303 Harnllton, A. (Aust.) . . 1468 Hamilton, C. (Griffith) 3408 I-Iammond. A. (Charters . . . . . . . . Towers) 3263 Hanley, W. (Hornsby) . . 3214 Hanna, G. (Hay) ........ 897 Hanran, Joe (Townsville) 274 Hanran, W. J. (Tvillc) 2946 'Hardwick, A. (W~nton) 3040 Ilardy. F. G. (Bathurst) 3109 Rardv. I. I\I. (Charters


Howard. V. (Bathurst) How+ J. (Deniliquin) . . Howlett, F. (Sale) . . . . Hudson. D. M. (Mitchell) Hudson, F. (Griffith) .... Hughes, C. E. F. (Har-

grave Park) ...... Hughes, J. W. (Finley) Hughes, L. P. (N.S.W.) Humphries, Y. (Tambo

Valley) . . . . . . . . Hurlstone, W. J. (Coh'g) Husband, A. J. (Aust.) . . Husband, Tom (Charters

Towers) . . . . . . . . Hutchens, R. (Griffith) Hyett, D. (Footscray) . . Hyett, J. (Footscray) . . Hytch, T. (Charters

. . . . . . . . Towers)

I 396 Innbritsen. C. H.

- ("In& (Coburg) 2460 Inglederv, T. S. (hust.) 3395 Inglis, Angus (Colac) . . 3996 hglis, Toill (Colac) . . . . 1136 Ireland, Harry (Cohurg) 1753 Irving, Albert (Yarram)

J 3073 Jackson, Reit11 (Aust.)

1 James, H. G. ("Duxbac")

. I L l S T R r \ 1 . I A N CI-:1Y P I G E O N S I - I O O T I N G N E W S A U S T R A L I A N C L r \ Y B I G E O N S H O O T I X G N E W S

. ,'> .>-*-I Lane, J. (Calac) . . . . . . 3145 Laiigiliaw, A. \V. (Fools-

cray) . . . . . . . . 299i Lnnscll, G. (Coburg) . . I926 Lnrvlcr, \V. (13eirima) . . 1941 Lawlor, Jniiies (Finley) 19-12 Lawlor, Thomas (Finley) > , . -.>,>a LA?. VL, ,CV, c;.

(I<ocl.:liaiirpton) . . L(~00 Lc-ah?, .-\. E. ("'l'<ger")

! \ i t ) . . . . . :457 I..t:tr, I<. \-. ( I;ltl,:,z,,) . . .:.;!s [.LC, :\. I<. i 'rambo vall.) ,.,- ....... I ~ c v , E. (;, (Ta~, i t ,<i Vall.)

i\lacLeay, A. J. (Hay) .... AlacXeil, &I. (brenieil) ~\iaci'hcrson, F.

(Kuchl~ampton) . . .\I;idden, R. (Aost.) . . . . i\1acldox, J. (Tasmanian) I , . J. (T'ville) blaidcns, J. TV. (Berrima) Alal<cl~:tt~!, Bob

3190 hlitchell, C. (Rorna) . . 2984 hlitchell, G. D. (hlitchell) 3301 hlitchell, H. hf. (Coburg) 3024 Alitchell, J. hi. (Aust.) 3067 hlitchell. M. (Charters

(l<or~,imburra) 1096 bianser, A. P . (Alburi j 3000 hlarl;ul-, E. (I-Iny) . . . . 284 klarron, T. (Townsville)

3 i C. T. (Elthain) 1749 llartin. Dr. H. I-I. 2: 23 Lce, J. (lii?lc,ng) . .

; ? - I 1-ee, J. 1:. ( I lolong) . . 1 . 2 I . I-. \ . . . 1 I i 11. (Hornsby) 1258 Lebina. A. r;\thcrtoill ..

cray) . . . . . . . . . . 616 hlorrison, D. (Icing Is.)

3321 hlorrissey, D. (Colac) . . 3030 hlottershead, IC. \V.

. . llilil Lon,imore, 11. (.4iist.) . . +:66 Lonie, S. (St. James) .. .,i>O-! Lord, Clive (Coburg) . . 13q6 Lord, J. (Dentiquin) .. 2'?Sj Lsiaiihoan, Ii. (Xlitchell) .3.20 L.ot~:hn?.t~, I\.'. I\.. (Nit-

c l c l . . . . . . . . . . 3062 Love, D. (Ilobarl) . . . . I 1 c i I I<. (1:'tsrmy) 3122 Lowe, .%. J. (Robart) . . 3025 Lowe, 17. J. (Fi i~bai t ) . . 3121 Lon-c, P. (1;Iobnrt) . . . . ?3?0 Lo\r-c, I\-. (lIi~1,art) . . zsi 1 l.i.,>i~, 11. !13;3tIx,t.-st) . ,

654 Lynn . J. (To:.-nsville) . . Zi'SG Lyons, J. 13. (Hotbrook) ?ii? Lyons, J. (7.f-ngga) . . . .

108 Lurlc, J. G. (Tn+mnnin) . . 3nS9 Liiasdin. E. J. (Hay) . . I I I 1 . 1 , Rob (Unattached)

28% k':>sl~. Gol.don (Gnihurst) 13 1235 Nasser, D. (Atherton) . . 17 1853 lJarsrr, $1. (Aillerton) . . 15 3020 Y:iiightcn, l l l n (Ails:.) 12 3 6 3 Xinil, E l , !l.:lil,:*~n) . . . . 19% Kcei~:in, J. (Tasmania) . . 14 2833 Kcil, J. 11-lobnrt) . . . 12 1636 Vei!':oi~, G. T. (.-lust.) .. 16

M 2'76 3f:tcL:nv. 1). D (Towns-

ville) . . . . . . . . R-1-3 Ilnctlo~ial~l. \T. if-. (F'ley)

T i , hIac1:iiit~~sI~. D. (Nobel)

Parl:) . . . . . . . . 2945 hIcDonald, P. (Charters

To\:ers) . . . . . . . . 2877 hlcDonald, R. S. (Rocli-

hamplan) . . . . . . 20G9 'AlcDonnel, D. (Brisbane)

1 1 s . . . . . . . . . 2747 Alicson, IV. F. (Icing Is.)

A U S T R A L I A N C L A Y P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E ' W S A U S T R A L I A N C L A Y P I G E O N S H O O T I N G N E W S

13 Rice. I<. G. ("Car'raMl 2767 Palmer, A. (Berrima) . . 15 3009 Pannawitz, Fred (Nhill) 1515 Park, F. P. (Aust.) . . . . 13 2911 Parker, C. (Hargrave

Park) . . . . . . . . 12 3064 Parker, F. (Charters

(Aust.) 17 . . . . . . . . . . 943 Richardson, W. (G'fell) 15

1219 Rickards, A. (Echuca) 14 1038 Riddell, C. C. (Aust.), . . 12 2680 Ridge, L. K. (Deniliqu~n) 14 3383 Iiidgcway, B. (Colac) .. 12 3175 Rimmer, W. H. (Camb.) 471 Roach. A. (Tasmania) . . 1.3

Towers) . . . . . . . . 12 3047 Parker, John (St. James) 2788 Parker, T. (St. James) .. 12 2480 Parkinson. E. H 3380 l t o b b , ' ~ . (sale) . . .: ..

2873 Roberts, A. (St. James) 13 2604 Roberts, Ben (Leeton) . . 12 2613 Roberts, Gco. (Leeton) 12 410 Koberts, G. (C'mundra) 15

1569 Roberts, H. ("Nimrod")

3460 ~orx<an, H. ('Eltham) ' . . 3458 Norman, R. A. (Eltham) 2130 Norman, Theo. (Colac) 2457 Norris, L. (N.S.W.) .. 1927 North, L. (Berrima) . . . .

(Aust.) . . . . . . . . 13 2685 Roberts, H. Jr. (Aust.) 12 2970 Roberts, M. (Leeton) .. 12 2605 Roberts. Norman

0 2237 O'Brien, J. ("Day")

(Coburg) . . . . . . . . 1220 O'Brien, W. C. (Holbr'k) 2700 O'Bryan, Les. (Colac) . . 949 O'Callaahan, D. B.

. . . . . . ( ~ e e t o n ) 14 2928 Robcrt~on, H. F. (Coh'a) 13 3186 Robertson, J. (Roma) . . 13 2744 Robertson, L. W. F.

("Red") (Deniliquin) 12 1947 Robertson. W. F.

(~ockhampton) . . 12 3211 Payten. Peter (Cano-

. . . . 3006 Quarrell, R. (Coburg) . . Deniliquin) 15 3155 Quick, .4. (Deniliquin) . . 12 3185 Robertson, W. M. . . . . . . . . 3253 Quinlan, J. (Benalla) . . (Roma) 3149 Quinn, Francis R. (St. 409 Robinson, W. ("Esk-

. . . . Tames) . . . . . . . . dale") (Ailst.) 16 . ,

Robinson, Jack, ("Jack") . . . . . . . . . (Aust.) 15

Robinson, L. J. (Sale) 14 Rockliffe, R. (Tasmn.) 15 Rogencamp, J. A. (Mit-

(Bathurst) . . . . . . O'Donnell, G. (St. James) O'Donnell, S. (St. James) Ogg, H. M. (Griffith) .. Ohlenschlarer. C. chell) . . . . . . . .

Rogley, N. (Hargrave . . . . . . . . . . Park) 15

. . . . Rolls, H. (Coburg) 14 . . . . Romeo, C. (Colac) 13 Ronning, P. (C'mundra) 15 Rosel, P . (Rockhampton) 14 Roseman, 14. (Aust.) . . 12 Rosewarn, N. (Leeton) Rosc. Geo. (Holbrook) 12 Rothwell, Hugh (Roma) 14 Rourke, A. G. (Finley) 14 Rowlands. E. J. (Hobart) 12 Rubira, Jim (Aust.) . . 12 Rudd, B. J. (St. James) Russell, A. J. (C'mell) 16 Rutledge, G. C. (Aust.) 15 Rutledge, J. (Berrima) 12 Rutty, W. J. (Hornsby) 15 Ryan, Dr. B. (Aust.) .. 12 Ryan, C. (Tasmania) . . 12 Ryan, J. (St. James) . . 12 Ryan, J. (Brisbane) . . . . 13 Ryan, Jack (Bathurst) 12 Rvan. Jim (Bathurst) . . 13 ~ y a n , J. P. (Brishane) . . 13

- . (Berrima) . . . .

O'Louehlin. W .

Park) . . . . . . . . . . 15 Plunkett, N. (Holbraak) 14 Plunkett. R. A. (Holbr'k) 13 Plunkett, W. (Holbroak) 12 Padmore, T. (Hobart) . . Pollard. Jack (F'inley) . Pope, L. (K. Island) .. Porses. J. R. (Lithgo~v) 13 Porter, John (Hay) . . . . Porter, P. Itl. (Charlev'e) Potts, Murray (Hargrave

Park) . . . . . . . . . . 12 Potter. W. (Hobart) 1.1

ton) . . . . . . . . . . 2643 Owens, 0. \V. (Gil'dra)

P 3303 Pack, D. M. (Roma) .. 1259 Page, Jack (Atherton) 3331 Page, Jeff (Charleville)

625 Palfrayman, A. W. (Griffith) . . . . . . 1656 powell, Rex ( ~ a s m n . j . . 15

,

A U S T R A L I A N CJ.i\L- P I G E O A ' S I - I O O T I N G N E W S

2865 Ryan, h.1. (St. James) . . 12 3249 Ryan, R. (Ikndi6.o) . . 3148 Ryan, Yinccnt (St.

James) . . . . . . . .

, .~~~ 2571 Sinall, I.. (Fonticrayj . . 15

Smith, Cyril (Cressy) . . 12 Siiiith, E. (Townsville) b1tj8lli, F. (Hornsby) . . 14 Snlitli, G. A. (hloiong) 15 S!tiiih, I-I. J. (Hobart) . . 12 Sinith, J. (To~vnsville) 18 Smitll, J. F. (Berrima) . . 15 Snlith, L.

(Rockliampton) . . 15 Slnilll, 3lrs. Ossie

(Charleville) Stiiith, 0 . TIr. (cha;ikv'Cj Smith, R. (Tasmn.) .. 13 Smith, R. E. (St. James) 12 51ii?-the. H. (Cobiir-) . . 12 1 a 1 e C. hi . ( K S.I\l.

GC.) . . . . . . . . . . 12 Snox.;, A. fCrh*xrg) . . . . 14 Spall, T. (Coborg) . . . . 15 Sl>:.rro. 1 . I . . f.\ttst,) . , 12 Springer, J;- (Tasmn.) . . - S*fi?ir~, 1:. \ . (Eltliam) . . 14 Ssi ire, 1:. J . (Elthain) . . I , I . R. (Ellham) ?laiiiioli, G. N. (Aust.) 13 Stanford, I?. (Irrelv'ipe) 12 Stangcr, J. E. (Charters

Towers) . . . . . . . . 12 Stanley, A. (St. James) 12 Slcedrnan. R. W.

(Coborg) . . . . . . I? Steer, W. (Wyalong) .. Stephenson, F. J.

(Condobolin) . . . . 12 Stevenson, F. (Tasmn.) Stevenson, R. D.

("Otway") (Colac) 12 Stevenson, R. R. (“Steve")

(Aust.) . . . . . . . . 13 Stcnvart, A. J. (Tasmn.) 13 Stervart, A. 3 . (St.

James) . . . . . . . . S t c ~ v ~ r t . D. I?. (Bcrrima) Stelvzrrt, J. ( S t James) .. 12 Stiff. F. G. (Hornsby) 15 Stockham, W. (T'sville) 14 Stoddart. J. ("Pentland")

(Aust.) . . . . . . . . 18 Stones, W. (Harg. Park) 15 Sturiiian, C. (Harsnby) . . 12 Slnrman, J. (Hornsby) . . 12 Storman, 11. (Hornsby) 13 SliI!ivnn. Cliff

(I<ing Island) . . 12 Sullivan. I<. (Coonabara-

. . . . . . . . . . ' * bran) 12 2171 S~~ l l i r an . 0. (Berrima) . . 13

58 Sulhcrland, J. \V. ("Calro~sic") (Allst.) 17

307-1 Si~tloil. E. fAusl.? . . . ~~, . . 3131 Smith, A. (Hobar t ) . . . . 13 2272 Swan, C. H. (Irrew'ipe) 12

48

3233 Sydrnllnrn, C. (Footic'y) 13 35-1 Tmyeroi~lrl, \Tr. (hust.) . . 1 5 3218 Sydciillmn, J. (1,ootscra)-) 13 3109 Tyqiiin, Edward (Foots- 3141 Sy<lriills~ii, J. 1:. (1:ool'y) 13 cray) . . . . . . . . . . 3120 Sy~leiili:!ii,. 1:. (Footsrray) 17 1201 Tyquin, J. 11. (iiobart) 18 3065 Syrncc, \\'. (Cllnrters 1625 Txqitin, L. J. (Footscray)

Towers) . . . . . . . . 12

3283 Tt in~er , Les (Aust.) . . 2867 Twamley, G. (St. James)


3198 Wheildon, G. A. (Yar- ram) . . . . . . . . . .

446 Whillans. T. (Nar'dera)

2623 Winn, R. H. (T'sville) 12 3135 Winslade. 1. (Rackhamn-

I-rill) . . . . ' . . 12 204 Woodwartl, R. ( ~ a s m i j 12

2995 Woodward, W. H. (Coburg) . . . . . . . .

2801 Woolcock. I-I. (Bendigo) 12 2964 \Vorsiold, S. (C. Towers) I?

512 \!'ray, R. G. (Coburg) . . l i 1155 Wreghitt*, T. (T'svillc) 15 2814 Wright, A G. (St. James) 12 2872 Wright, D. (Berrimn) . . 15

3386 Y a w , J. (Tambo Vall.) 3346 Ynpp, R. (Tamba Valley) 3265 York, J. H. (Quirindi) . . 3367 Yorston, G. A. (Aust.) . . 2878 Young, C. (Tasmanian) 189 Young, D. (Yallourn) . .

2567 Young, H. (Coburg) . . 1310 Young, Mrs. H. (Coburg) 2906 Young, H . E. (Hobart) 1380 Young, Max (Coburg) . . 2966 Young, M. (C. Towers) 12

HINTS AND HITS Continued from page 36

especially necessary on stands one trigger, I t is usclcss to shoot unless and five, with left and right angles you arc pointing correctly and are respectively. Also take more time on on the target. your angle tarzets than on auartcrs and straights and be sure $ou a& ( T o be continued-"Hints to Hits" pointing correctly before pulling the covers t\icnty paragraphs.-Ed.),

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