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AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION Patrons: Lieut.-General Sir W. Bridgeford, K.B.E., C.B., C.B.E., M.C.;

Frank R. Hockey, Esq. President: Mr. J. M. Tyquin, Claude Neon Ltd., 965 Botany Road, Mascot,

N.S.W. ........ Ron. Life Vice-Presidents: Mr. H. G. James, 191 Latrobe St., Melbourne,

C.1.; Mr. W. E. H. Rainbird. Box 565, Launceston, Tas.; Mr. J. M. Wilson, 290 Cotham Road. Kew. E.4. ,

Hon. vice-presidents: Messrs. E. J. McKimmin, 27 Park Street, Pimlico, Townsville, Qld.; L. P. Hughes, Sydney, N.S.W.; G. S. Martin, "Amaroo", The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, Qld.; R. A. Miles, Spokane, Washington, U.S.A.; H. Rogers, Edgware, Middlesex, England.

Executive Committee: Mr. T. L. Almond, 47 Baker Pde., Ashburton, E.11, Vict. Mr. E. G. Blggs, 320 Burwood Rd., Burwood, E.13, Vict. Mr. W. A. Gordon, Bauer St, Southport, Qld. Mr. F. R. Hudson, Box 38, Marriekville, N.S.W. Mr. Speny Marshall, 20 Douglas St., New Town, Tas. Mr. D. H. Moore, Box 179, Mildura, Vict. Mr. D. B. Mott, Box 29, Carrington, N.S.W. Mr. R. H; Moyse "Dunraven", Barcaldine, Qld. Mr. R. Mules, 63 AT yle Ave., Richmond, S.A. hlr. Keith Oldfield, Congou St., Cootamundra, N . s . ~ . Mr. A. Pedersen, Drouin, Vict. Mr. W. E. H. Rainbird, Box 555, Launceston, Tas. Mr. K. Soames, Senr., 86 Sutherland Road, Beecroft, N.S.W. Mr. L. S. R. Stewart, "Waratah", Cunnamulla, Qld. Mr. N. Wells, Busselton. W.A.

Address all correspondence to Seeretary-~dito;: W. ~ e d n l l o n ~ h , Box 20388, G.P.O., Melbourne, C.1. 91-2986. Office: 495 Collins St., Melbourne, C.1. Phone 62-8072. .............. COPY CLOSING - Not later than 1st of month preceding

publication. Club Affiliation Subscription, E6/O/O per m u m . Shooter's Regilltration

Fee, 30/- per annum. All fees become due on 1.t January each year.

This issue contains:

.................................... OFFICE BEARERS 3

EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK .................. ............ 4

EXTRACTS FROM THE WRITINGS OF THE LATE W. P. GROSVENOR ........................ 6

TIPS AND TAILS 7 ....................................

OUT OF THE PAST .................................... IS LElTERS TO THE EDITOR ........................ 17

AROUND THE CLUBS AND MEETINGS ............ 27

NEW AND RENEWED REGISTRATIONS ............ 77


seven on each visit. I n the event of tie shoots, these will he decided squad system miss-out, a s was done a t the 1963 fixture a t Southport (Q.). The winner mill receive a trophy valued a t $45 (previously 35 guineas), second trophy valued $25, and third trophy valued a t $20. Fourth place-getter

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and over khooters; not winning any other award. The best lady performer

~ueens land , Tasmania and Western Australia, providing there are three or more entrants from the States mentioned - not winning any other award. Optional sweepstakes of lo/- overall and lo/- over each 25 targets xvill he conducted in conjunction. The sweepstakes will. be allocated 60%, 30% and 1076, without any deduction whatsoever. Intending competitors a re reminded tha t no entries d l he rrrcenied later than one hour after ----z--- -~~~~

the appointed time of starting. The A.C.T.A. Intermediate Cham.

pionship mill be shot in conjunction with the National double-barrel title and over the same number of targets. This event i s restricted to shooters whose A.C.T.A. handicap does not exceed 16 vards on March 5, 1964. ......- -~

An optionat sweepstake of lo/- will he held in connection with the event. The trophy for the \\,inner \\.ill he

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valued a t £20 (previously $IS), second £15 (trophy), third trophy valued at £10, whilst fourth will receive $5 and fifth $5. !h70 tie shoots will be held if required to decide the two events.

The National single-havvol t;tln ;- listed for the second d-", March 6, over the same nur .... targets and conditions (except ... the fact that only one shell must be in the gun during the event) as for the National double-barrel title. Time Pernlitting, a £100 Handicap mill follow.

The third day has been set aside for the disposal of the Australia - New Zealand Trophy contest. This event will he under points scoring 3 and 2. Targets, prize list and other conditions remain the same as for the National Double and Single-barrel Championships. The National double- rise title will complete the pro- Damme for the day. This will be shot a t 25 pairs (previously 20 pairs) and conditions and prize list will be identical with those of the earlier major events.

The fourth day, Monday, June 9 (which 1s Labour Day holiday in Victoria), mill see the staging of the Eighteenth International Match for teams of 30 men aside, points scoring. The colupeting teams are expected to be England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, New Zealand, South Africa, Central Africa, Canada and Australia. The coveted Mackintosh International Tro- phy will be held by the winning country untll the next International match. The Australian Team will he automatically selected froln the 30 highest aggregate scorers in the Aus- tralian National Double-barrel Cham- pionship, Australian National Single- barrel Championship and the Ans- tralia - New Zealand Trophy event. The first two events are (as already mentioned) "kills" to count, and the last-named event is under points scoring. The International Match will be shot over four traps, 25 targets per visit. This will be followed by the Fifteenth Grand Australia Han- dicap of £550, shot a t 50 targets from A.C.T.A. handicaps. The \\,inner will receive £150, second $100, third $50, and eight yardage a\vards of $25 each will be made for the best 12/13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20/21, 22/24 and 25/27 yarders not winning any other Prize. Tie shoots will he shot squad

BREAK BADGES. Some clubs are apparently still uncertain as to whether they can claim break recog- nition when a shooter has taken m1.t in a double-rise contest or si&il& novelty events. All are informed tha t breaks are only recognised when compiled under double and single- harrel conditions. If a shooter takes part in any other type of competition his brealc ends immediately he does so.

1963 OFFICIAL REFEREE EX- AMIXATION. The following papew,

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which we1.e temporarily deferred by the examiner a t the 1963 Offiual Referee Examination, have now been accepted as having passed the written test. Those concerned are: Messrs. A. Adains, J. Burke and Mrs. E. Wenhan and Miss J. Wilson.

season: President, John M. S q u i n (re-elected unopposed); Queensland, Messrs. R. H. Mayse and L. S. R. Stewart (two to he elected); New South Wales, Mess's. G. H. Bell, Harry Cox, F. R. Hudson, ,K. S. Soames (two to be elected); Victoria, Mess1.s. E. G. B i g p , Don Corstor- phan, A. Pedersen, T. H. Smith ( t ~ o to be elected); South Australia, Mr. R. Mules (one to he elected); Tas- mania, MI.. W. E. H. Rainbird (one to be elected); Western Australia, Mr. N. Wells (one to be elected).

EXTRACTS FROM THE WRITINGS OF THE LATE W. P. GBOSVENOR

(As written to A.C.T.A. Secretary io mid-1940's)

Mention of shooting happenings- How easy it is to remember the little things that please one. In reverse, one is prone to forget such an in- stance as when, thanks to an attack of "fiinching", I missed the whole ten targets in an event. I lost my temper and nearly smashed the gun over the club milings as I left the line. Childish indeed, put better ,men than I have done the llke - that is as f a r as missing goes.

When a team is picked for Olympic shooting, polnts to remember are, ensure that you^ men aye well picked. Then allow them to ractise a t full blast. Remember me1 i' my advice as to mixing squads so as to get them accustomed to shooting with various individuals, many with varylng styles. It is most heartening to have a pal on each side of you when on the shooting line and generally worth a couple of birds in a hundred, but "you ain't goin' to have this when you a1.e in Olympic competition". This fact cannot be rammed home hard enough. No doubt i t is all very obvious and so possibly redundant, but I st111 emphasise the point.

I think I am the only Eng!ishman who has had much real expe13ence of standing shoulder to shoulder with real 86% men, by which I mean the averape taken over a t least 1,000

birds, shot a t with one barrel ollly and with 15 02s. of shot. Indeed many of these men have averaged not far short of 88% over several thousand targets, such as Troeh, Ar!e and Wright in the 1920 Olymplc U.S.A. team and the rest of them \\rere not f a r short of this wondelfnl average.

I remembel. once, shooting on the New York Athletic ground and on a very difficult day. Next to me in my squad was o real clay target shooter, and in spite of niy being one who was quite u consistent shot, all I could do was to hammer out an 85/100 ~n the mo~ning and 86/100 in the afternoon -and think myself lucky I hadn't done worse. A slowish shot like myself (by American standards) was getting b i d s that were soaring, dip- ping, jumping like demented bntter- flies in a gale, but a t the speed he was shooting them, the devastating effects of the mmd hadn't t ~ m e to take effect.

One phobia that I have is snakes. I just hate them. The second time I went to the U.S.A. I wandered about a part one day that I after- wards learned had quite a lot of rattlers about, but not knowing and not seeing any, I really wasn't woi~<ed.


A "Tips and Tails" Miss L. Terlier

of "EssexDo\vns", Richmond, North Queensland, h a s taken over t h e secretarial duties of the Richmond Gun Club, N.Q. Miss Terlier suc- ceeds A. A. Bone in the office. Pres- ident of the Rich- mond Club is Dr. D. L. Ross.

Kerang Clay B i d Club in northern Victoria, the avea wbich has long been recognised as the headquarters for duck shooting in the southern State, advertises details of two 9ovt.h-

evening the English visitor is reported to have written to his Hunt Club statins. "In this eountrv i t ~ ~~ ~ ~~~~~~- -~

appears th<i they preserve fbxes and hunt hoars. With us, of course, things are reversed. We hunt foxes.

With the approach of the opening of the Victorian duck season a re- minder ar txvo would seem appro- pl'iate. One of the commonest faults with tyro shooters, and many others, is to move too soon in prepamtion for a shot. It i s well to remember, however much that duck may circle ~,ound before they decide to settle, they will finally drop in against the wind, and that i s the lnoment to take them - so not until then should a move be made. It usually pays to let the first birds settle, whether on land or water. This has the added advantage of providing the chance to overcome any excitement a t their first appearance. The placing of artificial decoys need some thought, other~vise their value may be largely wasted. Slielfmed water is necessary, f o ~ in iourrh water these decovs can

. ~~ ~ . ...... colnilig programmes which should be of great interest to duck hunters when the Victorian season opens. The first programme is listed for Satur- day night, February 22 (commencing a t 1.45 p.m.), when the hig attraction w ~ l l be the now very popular Vic- torian Duck Opening Night Double- barrel Championship. This will be shot a t 20 targets from 16 yards.

n SO/-: On the folliwina rock and 6 o k unnatuml and b con- ~~. . .. .. Monday night, Feb~ua iy 24, a t 8 p.1, sequence do more harm than good. the club will s tare a big handicap If the decoys can be placed upwind

and cash to of the shootev's oositinn. ahout 20 ~ ~ -... ~~ - . . . .. . . ,

major handicap is at 2 0 targets, and h placed downhind, 20 yards is quite the wimer will receive a Nikko U/O fa r enouch. In this t m e of shootina gun and case. Second and third tro- the majoi.ity of shots-isually do n& phies will also he included as well as prove very difficult, but it so happens yardage awards, 12/16, 17/20 and that one is placed to intercept ducks 21 yards and over. Enqui~.ies to R. on their flight lines the shooting Alister Walker. Secreta~v l'nhone could be verv much the reverse to ~ .~--.-~. Dingwall 19). 'president -is Frank easy. Duck in full flight,and perhaps James ('phone Pine View 45). coming downwind in the half-lizht of

dawn o r dusk, can rove a severe A Padsian report advises that a test for the best of stots.

member of a famous Fnxlish hunt visited a chateau which is-now used as a restaurant. There the visitor was shown through a room the walls of which were hung with trophies of "the chase". The visitor's comments on the fact that while there were heads of several species of deer and a few of wild boar, there weze no foxes' masks. The proprietor ex- plained that, in fiance, the fox was not regarded as a beast of venery, but that the wild boar was. In the JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1964

Pleased to receive a note from London recently from Wing Com- mander Roy Ayse, wvho is well known on Victorian tracks and also in the Sydney and Newcastle areas. He Porwarded a cutting from an Engllsh publication (under date of 5/11/65) \vhich he considem "should confuse the local amateurs and conservators simultaneously". The report reads, "There is a shortage of pheasants on the Royal estates this year, but

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Prince Philip is selling wild duck the big contest for Wednesday night, shot over the Sandringham estate. Febmary 19, while the Yarra Valley Mallard from Sandlingham were an single-barrel title will he held on sale a t King's Lynn for 8/- each at Saturday, February 29. Enquiries the week-end. to club Secretary, A. L. Haughton

wood bagged on the Royal ('phone 29-1031). President i s N. estate were each. ~~i~~~ Philip Kneebone ('phone Coldstream 226). has been augmenting his shooting of Writing from Ballaroo Station near pheasants, they are worth 30/- a Roma in Queensland, Thoa. Ferrier brace in the shops, with wild duck mentions that he has never yet seen expeditions on the marshes near a club stuck for a referee. Despite Sandringham. the information conveyed from Fer-

P h e a s a n t shooting ended until Christmas a t Sandringham a t the week-end, when a party of six guns bagged 185. birds in six hours. With Prince Phtl~p were Lord Brabourne, son - in -law of Earl Mountbatten; Aubrey Buxton, the T.V. naturalist; Lord Tryon, Keeper of the Privy Purse, and two tenant farmers.

The Queen followed the guns over farmland for half an hour after lunch. She had joined the p a ~ y for a meal in the Royal waiting room at Wolfelton railway station."

The Australian Gun Club a t East Burwood in Victoria advises that a t its shoot on li'ebrnnrv R the elnh will ~ ~~~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ -

~ ~ - ~ ~ . award the second o f its Gold Cham- pionship Badges. Also on that day the first of the ten shoots for the D.B. O'Callaghan perpetual skeet trophy will be conducted. The club mixed birds title will be held on the same dav (when the Gold Badre will - - -

be awvaxded). The ~etropolita<sk$ title is also listed for February 8. There will he no shoot on February 22 on account of the opening of thk Victo~~ian Duck Season. On Saturday, March 7. a series of sweenstakes and ~- . ~ ~ ~ ~ . . skeet events will be held. @ r o ~ r a n ~ m e s are as advertised. Entluiries to club secretary, John A. Luias, 1 S ring St., Fen1 Tree Gully ('phone ~ T . G . 354). President is Ron Siede ('phone 93 1707).

The Croydon Club, which shoots on North Croydon Recreation Reserve, advertised details of its forthcomine pl.ogl.ammes. On Satwday, February 1, the Yarra Valley D.B. title mill be main event. On Wednesday night, Pebruaiy 5, the Victorian Inte~medi- ate Deauville Doubles title will be decided. The club mixed birds title has been arranged for Saturday, February 15. T h e Commonwealth Night Double-rise Championship is

rier and others, the w$iter can recall clubs being "stuck for referees" on more than one occasion.

E. J. Schifferle (or Ben as he is better known as), the popula~~ referee from Ashgrove in Qneensland, con- veys his compliments to Dan Mott on his new electric trap. Schifferle reckons the electric release button works like magic, the trap also, and neither gives the slightest trouble. Ben will he officiating again in Adelaide during the 1864 National Championships.

A "regular", in J. Dempsey of Albuw, N.S.W., again sends his congratulations to "News". Dempsey, who is always an early payment with his registration fee far the ensuing year, reckons "News" is getting "bigger and better".

Stanley W. Thompson, a compara- tively new shooter, has adopted the correct policy. He was a 12 yarder, but informed the Association that he had had some successes. all oimino; nature, and, fo~. \va~di ig his card, requested that he be placed back to 16 yards. At the same time Thomp- son wrote, "Congratulations on 'News' which I really enjoy. Keep up the good ~vork."

This publication is indebted to the interest of Tony Kenneally, Secreta~y of the Wannambool Club in western Victoria. Kenneally has forwarded a cutting from the local paper which outlined happenings of 50 years ago. The section of interest to clay target shooters reads, "The new spring traps will be used a t the clay bird shoot for the first shoot to be held by the Hopkins Gun Club. Prizes will be turkeys, ducks, geese, and fowls. Dalgety & Company will be sending an expert from Melbourne to supervise the shoot". It will he seen that clay bird shooting

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was apparently struggling to hecome established as far hack as 50 years ago. The gun cluh referred to dauht- less took its name from the nearby Hopkins River, which has its mouth on the Melbonlne side of the Warr- nambool coastline. Warrnamhool is a wonde~ful sporting centre and i ts cluh is now well developed and going ahead.

F. Sulman has taken over the secretarial duties of the Dulverton Gun Cluh in Tasmania. Sulman's address is Oatlands. Tas.

To attain the highest degree of skill of which one is canable needs endless practice at movl'ng targets, and that is exactly what clay target shooting provides. However, lack of opportunity rather than lack of keen- ness is sometimes the limiting factor of many who take up shooting. Clay target shooting will always bridge the gap when insufficient game is available in the field. Any argument that clay shooting is decelerating as a prelude to game shooting is falla- clons. Anv nractiee a t movino t-7- ---- .-..e "-A gets is vainib~e. ~ i t - i l ~ game that IS shot is acceleratinz. Some hirda. such as duck, coming yn to feed or to roost, have the brakes an and are, therefore, decelerating.

Newcastle Gun club (N.S.W.), which shoots on its spaclous grounds a t Burwood Beach, just off the Scenic Highway, will shoot from 1.30 n.m. on Saturday, February 15 cda; 2nd evening). During the daylight hours the main events to be disposed of are the N.S.W. State Intermediate D.B. Championship and a 15-bird trophy event. Commencing a t nightfall on the same date, the Newcastle District Night D.B. title will be main evening contest. Other events are included in the programme, time permitting. The club has two Damo electric traps and both are set up for night com- Petition. Programme is as advertised. Enquiries to cluh Secretary, R. G. Morton, 4 Fawcett Street, Mayfield, N.S.W. Pres~dent is Dan Mott, Box 29, Carrington, N.S.W.

New South Wales Gun Club a t Terrey Hills .(Sydney), N.S.W., will conduct a special 85th Anniversary Shoot on Saturday, Feb. 8 (starting time 1.0 p.m.). The big event of the day will be the Anniversary Handicap a t 20 targets off handicaps. The

His many friends on the Australian side of the Tasman will regret to learn of a somewhat protracted in- disposition suffered by the popular cleric, the Rev. Fr. F. E. Kelly. Fr. Kelly has spent a considerable period in the Calvary Hospital a t Christ- church with a serious bronchial and sinus condition. In a brief note this popular sportsman mentions that all being well he hopes t o he in Adelaide for the A.C.T.A. National Champion- ships from March 5 to March 10. All will wish him well and complete return to normal good health.

The Parkes Gun Cluh will shoot day and evening on Saturday, Feh- ruary 8. The main daylight hours events are the New South Wales State Tower championship, followed by the Mid-Western District D.B. title and later by a £50 Handicap. At night a $25 Handicap and the Mid-Weste~n District night title are scheduled. The I.C.I. High-gun trophy will he made over all events. Good supporting events, in addition to the title and cash events named, are included in the programme. Full details are as advertised. Enquiries to Secretary, Miss J. Wilson, 2 Gallop Ave., Parkes, N.S.W. ('phone Parkes 711). President is G. T. Wilson of the same address.

Guyra Gun Club in northern New South Wales has arranged to conduct an all-day shoot on Saturday, Feh- ruary 15, commencing a t 9.30 a.m.

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The shoot will be one of the biggest held by the Guyla Club and officials are hopeful of a good attendance of competitors. The club has arranged to shoot the New England Single and Double-bal~el Championships as the big attractions of the day. A 20-target cash handicap and other eventi will follow the championships, time permitting. Luncheon, cartridges and refreshments will be available on the ground. Programme is advertised. Enquiries to F. R. Varley (Secretary), Ollera Street, Guyra, N.S.W.

President of the Kellerberrin Gun Club in Westeln Australia is D. For- syth of Box 56, Kellerberrin. Secre- tary is Norm Herold, Hinkley Street, Kellerberrin, W.A.

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C. H. Kemp has been re-elected Secretaiy of the Kempsey Gun Club, N.S.W. His address is 94 River St., 'Kem~sey. President a t Kempsey is J. A. Smith.

Officials of the Newcastle Gun Club (N.S.W.) for 1964 were elected a t the 14th annual meeting of the club held recently. They are: President, D. B. Mott; Vice-President, S. Mor- due; Secretary, R. G. Molton, 4 F ~ V - cett Street, Mayfield; Treasurer, H. Bowden; Committee, Messrs. W. Col- lis, M. Dick, I. Clarke, A. Ward and 3. Gillespie.

The Keilor Gun Club, which shoots on the Victorian Gun Club's grounds a t Brooklyn, just off the Geelong Road, a t Footscray (V.) (actually a t coin& of Geelong and Boundary Rds.) will shoot its club double- barrel championship on Saturday, Februarv 1. On Fiidav night. Feb- .&&y 14, the club niphi sinE1e:barrel title will be decided. A series of single and double-barrel events will be held on February 29. Good supporting events will be included each day. Programmes are advertised. Enquiries to Secretary, G. Hunter, 3 Market St., Essendon, W.5 ('phone 379-2103). President i s Fred Reade, 12 Bloomfield Road, Ascot Vale, W.2 (37-6851).

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Club, which shoots in Thompsons Rd. (off Bulleen Rd.), North Balwyn, advertises details of its forthcoming programmes during the months of Fehruary and March. On Saturday, February 8, the Harqld Sweeney Memorial Shield comoetitlon will he . . . . . . . . . . . . held over 20 targets-from handicap marks. This is now an annual event and recalls the memory of that fine sportsman, the late Harold SweeneY. On Saturday, February 22, the Vic- torian Duck opening will take place, but the club will stage a $hoot for any sportsmen not.visiting the duck areas. Shooters will nominate own programme for the day. On Satur- day, February 7, the Bill Gressene ~ i ~ t h d a y Trophy will be the mam event: this will also be a 20 birder ~-~ ~

off handicaos. On Saturday, March 21, the club single-barrel championship will be main event. Enquiries to club Secretary, W. R. Johns, 1 Soudan St., Malvern, S.E.4 ('phone 50-6511). President 1s G. J. Jones ('phone WF 7775).

Officials of the South Coast Gun Club appointed for 1964 are: Patmu, E. Gaven, Esq., M.L.A.; President, A. C. Whitney; Vice-president, W. A. Gordon; Secretary-measurer, Mrs. R. Hogarth; Captain, R. Hogarth; Vice- Captain, I<. Bamberry; Committee, Messrs. L. Ardron, D. Fletcher, Fred Lang, H. Came, Mrs. Don Fletcher, G. S. Martin.

Melbourne a n d Footscray Gun Clubs, which shoot a t Q u a l ~ y Road, Tottenham, six miles from Mel- bourne's G.P.O., will shoot on Feb- ruary 8, when a series of 20 -target events and skeet will be decided. On Saturday, February 15, the Melbourne Club's skeet championship is main event. Them will be no shoot on Saturday, February 22, on account of the Victo1,lan duck season opening. On Saturday, Febrnaq 29, the Tpt- tenham D.B. title is listed. A serles of handicaps and skeet have been arranged for March 7. Plwgramme is as advertised. Enquiries to club Sec- retary, H. Butt, Club House, Totten- ham ('phone 311-1636).

Ballandean Gun Club in south- eastern Queensland will launch out on its biggest programme ever over the dates Satur&av. May 9, and Sun- ~ - - ~ ~~~ ~

day, May 10, comiiencing a t 9.0 a.m.

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both days. The big event of the series will be known as the Ballan- dean Thousand, a t 30 targets D.B., from handicap marks. The winner will receive a Mo1.1.i~ 850 Car, which the club will re-purchase back from the winner, if required, for $700. $300 in yardage prizes will be allotted in the ranges of f25 each to each yardage 12 to 22 yards and also 23 yards and over. This will be followed by the South East Queensland Trophy event, also a t 30 targets points scoring. On Sunday, May 10, the Queens- land State Double-bal.rel Champion- ship (30 targets off 18 yards) will be decided and the winner will receive

to Jan Elliott ('phone 27, Ballan- dean). Full details of entire programme is as advertised. Enquiries to club Secretary, Noel Smith, Bal- landeau ('phone Ballandean 3 9). President i s A. 3. Smith ('phone Ballandean 31).

Mt. Gambier Club in south-eastern South Australia advises with great regret the assi in^ of one or i t s ~~~. .- ..- keenest members <n Mr. Allan J. Bigham. Mr. Bighnm will be much missed around the tracks a t Mount Gambier, where he was a regular competitor. Deepest sympathy is extended to his relatives.

" -.---- awards. All prizes are guaranteed and the programme xvill be shot irrespective of weather conditions. In order to cater for practice for visiting shooters the club has arranged a series of sweepstakes on Friday afternoon. Mav 8. Those

~ -...-- seeking accommodation "&ould apply

"Flattery is a splendid cure for stiff necks," said John.

"Why?" asked his friend. "There are few heads it won't

tu1n." * * Mick: That's an odd pair of socks

you've got on this morning, Pat. Pat: I t is, and I've got another

pair like i t a t home.

A.C.T.A. REFEREES REQUIRED FOR 1964 INTERNATIONAL

Official Referees desirous of having their names included in the Referee Panel for the A.C.T.A. Notional Cham- pionships ond lnternationol at Adelaide, March 5th to March loth, 1964, are requested to lodge application with resident A.C.T.A. Executive Committee member.

Mr. R. MULES, 63 Argyle Avenue,

RICHMOND, South Australia.

Fee, £5 per day. :: Supply own meals and transport, No night work.

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

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Twenty Five Years Ago Clay pigeon shooting (or clay victory in the Seymour Club's Cen-

target shooting, as i t is now known) tenary Championship. More than was booming late in 1938 and early 40 shooters competed in this event. 1939. Rainb~rd also won the suecia1 White

Of interest a t that period was Horse ~ W P ~ Y for the hist break of an announcement by the Cunnamulla the day. The reports of the day state Gun Club regarding its "first cham- that "Rainbird had a great fight to pionship meeting", Club Secretary Save his final bird. The disc swept was then W. A. Scheiwe. and G. H. to the left like a meteor and. aided ~, ~~ ~~ - ~

~~, Bianell was club President. by a following wind, kent flat. Rain-

Des. O'Callaghan (whose picture bird led i t like a flash a d , amid great appears in another of this applause, just clipped a piece from issue) was under notice and was the outside saucer before i t dropped described as a 'cflrs&vear s b o o t e ~ . beyond range". (Some description!)

Fifteen Years Ago The Elthan Club, on the outskirts

of Melbome, is another organization which only enjoyed a fleeting period of activity. The club opened a t i t s then splendidly appointed grounds a t Research in January, 1949. Main event winner on opening day NaS E. A. Borley from Bill Scott and A. H. Brenk. Ben Taylor, the club Secretary, won the front - marker award.

- Fred Burns won the Victorian Skeet

Championship, decided on the grounds of the Cohurg Club. Burns scored 18/21, under the skeet conditions then prevailing.

C. S. Bromfield won the Mackin- tosh Cup a t a Cambenvell fixture, shooting the possible, defeating the late Lionel Byrne and E. G. Biggs. B1.0mfield does not shoot today.

Ten Years Ago At Rolbrook, N.S.W., just beyond

Albury, the Holbrook District Double- barrel Charnoionshin was won hv t h e . .-~ Manao~lah 'shoot&: Les ~ t o l < * who recordid the only 20/20. An ouihreak of bushfire in the Holbrook district seriously interrupted the programme. About 20 shooters took off the fire area and did not return until the

~~ -~ -... -..... .... blaze was will under control. As a result the day's programme was not completed. However, the committee reported a "satisfactory day".

At Surat in Qneenslmd the Am- bulance President's Trophy attracted a good muster of shooters, and the winner turned up in K. Davidson, who outstayed Tom Hegarty in a sp~rited tie shoot which went to the 90th round. Hegarty is now a resident of the Brewarrina district, N.S.W.

The Rainbow Club in the Victorian Wimnera reported its most successful shoot on New Year's Day, 1954,

(Continuad on rage 761 . - . JANUARY- FEBRUARY. I964 IS

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

O B I T U A R Y - Mr. J. 0. (Ollie) COX -

Profound regret is expressed a t the s ~ ~ d d e n ~ ~ p a s s @ g ill Sydney 11 on Saturday, January 11, 1964, of Mr. J. 0. (Ollie) Cox, I'resldent and founder of the i\Iangoplah Gun Chlh in the southern Riverina area of New South Wales.

Mr. Cox, in keeping with his renowned interest in all types of sport, was in Sydney attending the Third Cricket Test Match against South Africa a t the Sydney Cricket Ground, when he collapsed in the street. As he was apparently carrying little identification matter with him, i t was well into the night before positive identification could be established, and it was into the early hours of the following morning before information finally reached his relatives in DIangoplah.

The sport of clay target shooting bas lost a bulwark in Ollie Cox and one whose replacement would appear to he an impassibility.

From his earliest connection with the sport Ollie Cox's name became identified with clay target shooting in all i ts phases. He was far many years a member of the Executive Committee and frequently drove or flew down from his station property a t Mango- plah, just outside Wagga, to attend Executive Committee meetings- always at his awn expense. His wise counsel was of great value to the Association, particularly in the formative years of the organization and the difficult immediate post-war years and to shooters generally.

I t is of interest to recall that i t was Ollie Cox (nearly 20 years ago), a t an Executive Committee meeting, who moved that the Association institute the production of a "bulletin" - which has since grown into the considerably sought af ter publication that "News" is today.

The memory of Ollie Cox can never be obliterated from the minds of those who were privileged to have known him. Some years ago, a t a shoot a t Griffith (N.S.W.), a party of Mangoplah shooters were in attendance, having flown over by chartered plane from Wagga. As the party was hurrying off by car in the gradually failing light to pick up their plane, a noted shooter of the day remarked, "There goes one of the greatest sportsmen I have known," and this statement s ~ ~ r e l y summed up the character of the late Ollie Cox. His wide sporting activities included a considerable interest in horse racing, both as an administrator and owner of several good horses. One successful onslaught he made in Melbourne some years ago was with a horse named Taranta Ra - this geldillg won two races against good-class company a t Flemington. He was for many years President of the N.S.W. Southern District Racing Association.

The funeral took place at Wagga on Wednesday, January 15. and was very largely attended. The A.C.T.A. was onicially represented by Executive Committee member, Mr. Keith Oldfield of Coota- mundra, N.S.W.

Sincerest sympathy and regret i s extended by all connected with the A.C.T.A. to his widow, son John ("Johnno") and daughter DIeg.

I 'I

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Letters to the Editor. . . 49 Lava Street, Warrnambool (V) , 15/12/63.

Dear Mr. McCullough, I have enjoyed a good year's shoot-

ing a t the clay targets and am indeed grateful for the relaxation and pleasure obtained from shooting with the different clubs. I do hope that this sport shall spread amongst our younger shooters and keep them satisfied instead of lowering the character of the shooter in the pub- lic's eyes by the different acts of vandalism we read ahont so often in the n - l n e ~ ~ ~~~ . - . - - -. -.

I feel that the different gun clubs should do all that is in their power to pet the vounr shooters into their ~~~-.... cluKs and so eaucate tl

~~~~ ~ ... ...- correct and safe use of firearms.

I h a v e enjoyed receiving t h e "Shooters' News" each month and wish you and all your office staff the re rv best fc >r this coming season of

Yours sincerely, LES WINES.

P.O. Box 19, Cowra, N.S.W., 3rd December, 1963.

Dear Rill As %'know, during the past four

years I have made many representa- tions to the N.S.W. Gove~mment and the Police Department in an effort to alter the Police Offences Act 1901 in regard to Sunday shooting.

Over the past six months I have had four interviews and discussions rr.ith the Chief Secretary (Mr. Kelly). A t my last interview he arveed to

~ - - - - . - alter the Act along the lines sub- mitted by me and stated tha t he would instruct his staff to prepare legislation to this effect; he further stated that the legislation should be brought down in the February or April sittinp of Parliament.

We are Gery near ourobject ive, and now is the time for all members of the A.C:T.A. in ir interested in the

I.S.W. ~vho are . . future welfare of

their sport to approach their local

JANUARY- FEBRUARY. l 9 6 a

HAY GUN CLUB - NEW SOUTH WALES - (Affiliated A.C.T.A.)

3 '‘DAiVIO" ELECTRIC TRAPS - - - - - - 3 ILLUMINATED FOR NIGHT SHOOTING

EASTER SAT. AND MON., 28th AND 30th MARCH, '64 . . . 1964 ISSUES IN THE CLUB'S GOLDEN JUBILEE . . . - (2) OUTSTANDING HANDICAP EVENTS (DAY AND NIGHT) -

f500 Golden Jnbllee Nghl Handicap -AND -

he Jnblleelaster ~ i f t of tjeeltest 'Ipalcon "Motor Car These two Events represent over $2,000 in prize money, and is Guaranteed.

MAKE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS TO BE AT HAY FOR EASTER 1964 NOW.

- THE COMPLETE PROGRAMME - .

EASTER SATURDAY - 9 a.m. sharp:

€100 - Handicap - €100 20 Targets. - - - Nomination, $3.

Hay District Golden Jubilee Double-Barrel C'ship 20 Targets from 16 yards. Nomination, 25/-. Optional Sweep, 15/-.

10 TARGETS off Association Handicaps. Nomination, £1. Comp. Div.

NIGHT, commencing at 7 p.m.:

€ 5 0 0 Golden Jubilee Night Handicap Nom., 25. 15 Targets. First $300 and $195 in units of 515 in the following yardage groups:-

12/13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25/27, and a CONSOL. PRIZE of £5 to be decided.

N.S.W. State Night Double-Barrel Championship 30 Targets from 18 yards. Nomination, 35/-. Optional Sweep, lo/-.

EASTER MONDAY - 9 a.m. sharp:

Golden Jubilee Easter Gift of the "FALCON" MOTOR CAR as First Prize. Shot at 30 Targets off Association Handicaps. Nomination, £12/10/-, together with $325 in Cash in the following yardage prizes, each of £25:

12/13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25/27. I F TIME PERMITS, ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT WILL FOLLOW.

Contestants pai+icipating in MAJOR PRIZE in the two major Handicap Events are not eligible for yardage prizes. SPECIAL TROPHIES over the CARNIVAL . . .

HIGH GUN TROPHY (over all Events), presented by Mr. and Mrs. A. Rawnsley. "BREDA" SHIELD (presented by Mal Fuller). I.C.I. TROPHY FOR THE BEST INTERMEDIATE SHOOTER. SPECIAL LADY SPECTATOR TROPHY (donated by Ladies' Committee).

Early n~nliention for First-class Hatel and Motel Aecommodation is adviaable. The usual Gun Club Aecommodation (inoIuding small Rats) FREE a t the sholiert notice. Bring Your blankets and rugs. Beds (with laundered mattress and oillow) sugplied free of oharse. ALL MEALS AVAILABLE, WHILE SHOOT IS I N PROGRESS, BY THE LADIES' COMMITTEE.

Plnne Scrvier from Sydney and Melbovrne (Mandov. Wsdnesdnu. Fridnr). :: Bitumen Rond from Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. . . . USUAL SUNDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT . . . Special Note: The Programme as advertised takes place regardless of numbers and elimatic conditions prevailing.

NORM MILLIKEN, President, "Yarrawa", Hay. Phone Hay 58.

All Enquiries to:- LES MeKINNEY, Hon. Secretary,

Box 41, Hay, N.S.W. Phone 25 or 38. Gun Club Phone 160.


definite that no alteration will be considered regarding bush shooting.

I sincerely hope the N.S.W. members will give this move their whole- hearted and active support, as it will assist all clubs to improve their attendances and amen~tles.

Yours faithfully, LEN BIRD,

President, Cowra Gun Club.

To: 4/1/1964. W. McCullough, Esq., Box 2038 S, G.P.O., Melbourne, C.1. Dear Bill,

It'll be rather difficult for me to pay the registration fee by Janualy 31, as i t might take the 30/- a little longer from Germany to Australia thsn l s a t vnm from Darwin to Mel- " , .... -- .~~~ ~

bourne. However,' don't let me wait tho long for the "News" in 1964 even if you Non't get the money in time.

As you know, Chris Kloubek from the Danvin Gun Club and myself shot in the German Grand in Han- novel.. Being not used to our new guns, to the strange shooting conditions and the other "hokuspokus", me didn't do too well. Chris mon a hronze medal and I missed out, although I was well ahead in the trap events, hut completely collapsed a t skeet. But we made new friends, had plenty of fun and took part-that's the main thing.

In October I went to Sweden on an elk hunting trip and shot a small bull. The Swedish hunters are most accurate rifle shots, nice chaps and know how to drink whisky - (the girls aren't too bad, either!).

Here in Germany the hunting season is in full swing now and my trap experience comes in handy, especially on those fast ducks and driven pheasants. Trap shooting here isn't half as popular as in Australia because of high cost of club fees, shells and clays. Hunters usually put in a couple of days on the range just before opening da~r to get their eyes in. But the Grand draws a big crowd, as you'll see on the numbers of the photo. (The chap in the middle is the German range officer.)

A Happy New Year to the A.C.T.A., to all m y fnends m the Darwin and Rum Jungle Gun Club and to you.

Yours faithfully, ARNO H. HOPPE, 3251 Sehwobber, West Germany.

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THE PREMIER CLAY SHOOTS OF THE YEAR

TROPHIES AND CASH PRIZES

Australian National Double Barrel Championship

A.C.T.A. Intermediate Championship

Australian National Single Barrel Championship

Australia - New Zealand Trophy

National Double-Rise Championship

Eighteenth International Teams' Match

Fifteenth Grand Australian Handicap

Champion of Champions Cup

$100 Handicaps Conductd by THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGW ASSOCIATION under ik R v l r

and By-Laws and International Match by agreement and dirssNon of %a Inlernmtionol Committee of Great Britain.

FIVE DAYS OF COMPETITION SHOOTING

5th to 10th MARCH, 1964 (Inclusive)

Ground Location: South Australian Gun Club, Bolivar, S.A.

- FOUR DAM0 ELECTRIC TRAPS - JANUARY- FEBRUARY. 1964

.a1


First Day, Thursday - 5th March, 1964 - Conunencing a t 9.0 a.m. Second Day, Priday - 6th March, 1964 - Commencing at 9.0 a.m. Thud Day, Saturday - 7th March, 1964 - Commencing a t 9.0 a.m. Fourth Day, Monday - 9th March, 1964 - Commencing at 9.0 a.m. Kith Day, Tuesday - 10th Iarch,1964 - Commeneing a t 9.0 a.m.

First Day at 9.0 a.m.

THURSDAY, 5th MARCH, 1964

Australian National Double Barrel Championship

-

appointed starting time of event. and

SHOT I N CONJUNCTION

A.C.T.A. Intermediate Championship 50 CLAY TARGETS FROM 16 YARDS - DOUBLE - BARREL

Both barrels equal value. (Restricted to Shooters whose ~ssociation Handicap does not exceed

16 yards on March Sth, 1964) The 50 targets released in the Australian National Double-Barrel Cham- pionship will be counted for the A.C.T.A. Intermediate Championship. Nomination (including targets): 30/- -. lo/- O p t i ~ d Sweepshke, &dived 60 per cent., 30 per cent.. 10 per cent., anthout d,&ucboy. Wanner to recave Trophy valued $20 and Championship Sash. Wlnner WIU also be presented with Special I.C.I. Sterling Silver Commemoration Badge (presented bg I.C.I.A.N.Z. Ltd.). Second, Trophy valued $15. Third, Trophy valued £10.

Fourth, Eq. Fifth. $5. (There will be two tle shoots if necessa~y)


Second Day at 9.0 a.m.

FRIDAY, 6th MARCH, 1964

Australian National Single Barrel

Championship

Followed by (time permitting)

E l 0 0 - Handicap - E l 0 0 DOUBLE-BARREL - Both barrels equal value.

Divided 60%. 30% and 10% Nomination. KO/-.

Third Day at 9.0 a.m.

SATURDAY, 7th MARCH, 1964

Australia - New Zealand

Trophy 50 Targets from 16 G d s , Points Scoring 3 and 2.

One target from each track, remaining conditions same a s National Double Barrel and Single Barrel. Nomination, 50/-.

(Same prim list as for Australian National Single-barrel aampionsbip) Optional Sweepstakes lo/- overall and lo/- over each 25 targets.

JANUARY- ILIIRUAUY. 1964 23

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

Followed by

Australian National Double-Rise Championship

At 25 IJAIRS DOUBLE-RISE from 16 Yards, pairs only to count, and count as (1) one point. To be shot Squad System, one visit three sixes, and one seven. Tie shoots, Squad System miss-out. Nomination, 40/-, with Optional Sweepstakes of 20/- and lo/-.. Prize list, same as for the National Single- harrel Chamoionshio. with the excention that the winner will hold the J.M.' = ~ ~~

Tyquin . Perpetual &p (presented b$ Mr. J. M. Tyquin of Sydney; President

Fourth Day at 9.0 a.m.

MONDAY, 9th MARCH, 1964

Eighteenth International Teams' Match

Competing Teams - England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Wales. South Africa, Central Africa, Canada, and AUSTRALIA, for the MACKIN-

TOSH INTERNATIONAL TROPHY.

(Results by cable).

The Australian Team of 30 men for the International Match will comprise the 30 highest aggregate scorers in the Australia-New Zealand Trophy Match, Australian National S.B. and D.B. Championships, 1964, who are Australian citizens of a t least 12 months standing. 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 Executive Committee.

CONDITIONS: 100 birds per member f ~ o m 16 yards, five track shooting system, in four

stages of 25 each over four traps. Automatic angle traps, double-barrel, points scoring 3 and 2, cartridges loaded with not more than 18 oz. of shot, No. 6 size, or smaller. All scores will count in the competition. .

Highest scorer in the Australian Texm \rill hold the special Lnternational High-Gun Cup, valued a t f75 (presented by J. M. Bauman, Esq., of Brisbnne) for 12 months lor until the next International Match) and will be awarded - -. -- ... . .. .-~. \ ~ - ~~~~~~- ~~~~

a special trophy valued a t £5/5/-, and the ~nternational High-Gun Sash and I.C.I. Sterling Silver Commemoration Badge. Second and third High Gnns will also receive t r o ~ h i e s valued a t £5/5/- each. It1 the event of ties, to be shot off in batchzs i f ten clay targets until finality.

Every member of :he Australian Team will receive the special "Inter- national 1964" Badge.

ENTRANCE FEES.-There will be no entrance fee for members of the team. Targets and cartridges free. 3d JANUARY- FEBRUARY. 1964

Optional Sweepstake of lo/- will be conducted in conjunction. Sweepstake money divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent. without deduction.

PRACTICE. - Members of the International Team will be permitted ten practice targets before the competition, in accordance with the International conditions.

Followed by

Fifteenth Grand Australian Handicap of E550

50 CLAY TARGETS from Association Handicaps. DOUBLE-BARREL - Both barrels equal value.

Tp be shot Squad System, one target from each track, 25 clay targets each vlsit, shooting three sixes and a seven a t each visit. Tie shoots, Squad

System miss-out.

The £550 allotted to the event will be distributed as follows: First £150, Second £100, Third £60, with eight yardage awards each of £25, namely, 12/13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20/21, 22/24 and 25/27 yds. The actual winner of the event w ~ l l also receive a Special Grand Australian Handicap Sash and the special I.C.I. Sterling Silver Commemoration Badge. Nomination £5, with 20/- optional sweepstake, divided 60% (I), 30% (2). 10% (3).

Fifth Day at 9.0 a.m.

TUESDAY, 10th MARCH, 1964

THE A.C.T.A.

Champion of Champions Cup 50 CLAY TARGETS FROM 20 YARDS, double barrel, both barrels equal value, highest scores to count. Five-track shooting system. Competitors shoot one target from each track, 25 targets per visit, shooting three sixes and a seven a t each visit. Tie shoots, Squad System miss-out. (No championship qualification is necessary.) Nomiaation, GO/- (Targets Free). Optional Sweepstakes of lo/- avcrall and lo / - over each 25 targets will be

conducted in conjunction. Divided 60%, 30%, 10% without deductions.

The winner of the Champion of Champions Cup event will hold the B l a h - tosh Perpetual Silver Cup for 12 months and will also receive the following

. awards- Replica of Champion of Champions Cup (presented by Evans & Balfour P/Ld, Melbourne, C.1); A.C.T.A. Champion of Champions Sash; Speclal Winner's Trophy, valued £50; Special I.C.I. Sterling Silver Com- memoration Badge Kill also be presented to the winner by 1.C.I.A.N-Z. Ltd

Second Trophy valued £26, Third Trophy valued £20, nourth £10. Fifth £5. Best 12/16 ynrder £5.

JANUARY- FEBRUARY. 1964 25


A El00 HANDICAP will follow, time permitting. 1964 Registration Cards must be produced when lodging entries for all

events listed on the programme.

CARTRIDGES. - Special cartridgw will be available to competitors only, a t current rates. Only these cartridges may be used. This rule will apply in all events except Handicaps. All competitors' cartridges will be subject to examination by Association officials a t any time.

PROTESTS.-In the went of any protests on ammunition only, 20/- accompanying each protest, which mast be in writing and written in ink, must be lodged with the Referee during or a t the conclusion of the visit concerned.

Competitors are requested to ch& their score before leaving the track a t end of each visit. The Executive Committee's decision shall be h l .

REFRESHMENTS. - Refreshments and luncheon will be available throughout each day.

NO LIABILITY. - The organiaers, whilst taking every precaution, do not accept responsibility for any accidental damage to any person or property on the ground, or for safe custody of guns, ammunition, clothing, etc., de- posited in the pavilion or elsewhere.

Clay targets for Champion of Champions Cup and International Match and cartridges for International Mateh present4 by Imperial Chemical I n d m tries Australia and New Zealand Ltd.

Should circumstances warrant, the Executive Committee reserves the right to vary conditions of any event.

ACCOMMODATION.-Ample nccommodatio~ is available in Adelaide, and early reservations should be made through T.A.A. (see advertising). General enquiries to Mr. R. Mules, President, S.A.G.C., 63 Argyle Avenue, Richmond, SA.

ENJOY THE BIGGEST AND MOST INTERESTkNG WEEK OF SHOOTING IN THE SOUTHERN H E M I S m R E .

* *

President: J. M. TYQUIN, Esq.,

Claude Neon Ltd., 965 Botany Road,

Mascot (Sydney), N.S.W.

Secretary: w. MCCULLOUGH,

Box 2038 S, Melbourne, C.1 (62-3072), (91-2986)).


ALBANY ( W A ) I5/12/63.-Weather conditions: good. ~ea%ts ; No. 1. 20-bird Pts.: M. Martin, 50: D. Webb 49. No. 2, lo-bird S.B.: D. Wchb, 8/10: M: Martin 7/10. NO. 3. 5-bird Pis.. I-bird S.B. ( s h o d d ~ . HlGun): Webb, 18: Mutin, IS. The offlcinl on en in^ of this neur club will

be held on the 26th Jan.. 1964. 5/1/64. - Wenther conditions: windy. At-

tendance: 11. Rcsults: 15-bird D.B.. 15-bird S.B.: P. Humnhrey (Northern). 14 D.B.. 12 S.B.-26. 1st. J. Cameron (Albnny). 13 D.B.. 12 S.B.- 25. 2nd: R. Andcrson 1Rn- tsnnlna). 10 D.B. 13 S.B. - 23. nnd P. Nunun underdi din): 12 D.B.. I1 S.B. -23. !>"I

The newly formed Albany Club is beins well s u ~ ~ o r t e d by uinitinl: shooters an hoh- d n ~ ~ in Albany. The club will be hhaoting evcrv Sunday thmuxh the holiday season.

(T. H. Anderson. Hon. See.)

JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1964,


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had n well-attended Xmna shoo: and were

able +.o award the Christmas juz to Ted Deln- hunw for his 68/60. The Secretan won a set of dnaaes: now doesn't hold the jug to fill them with.

And (thanks to the wenthcr) we finbhed I n 3 year's Annual General Meeting, nlso had this ycar's. Hnmld Owmns stwd down from the chair and Alec Strnng was elected to it. We now s o into mcess ior the wet soason. HOD^ we all get one!

(J. Cmmbie. Hon. See.)

BALJ+NDBAN (Old.), 10110/65. - Weath- er condctiona: mad. Attendance: 40. Re- suits: No. 1. 6 Pts.: L. Dny, S. Smith, C. Evans. 0. Iae. J. Tomkine, W. Smith. E. Andelsen. A. Htemtemre. Angelo Pugiisi. A. H. Smith J. Mmmmeoi, A. Binlauson. R. Sonego. 0: Ricca. G. Lynam. N. Kirkcnaard, N. Arohidircono, 15/16, No. 2, lo-bird S.B.: A. J. Smith. E. Andem". A. Latemore, P. Dimam. G . Lynam. 10/10. No. 3, 15 Pta.: E. Anderson. 45/45: A. F io tamn. P. Dig- num. G. Lynam. d1/45. No. 4. 20 Pts. I.C.I.A.N.Z. Tronhy: N. Kirhegnard, 104/105: S. C. Smith. 102/105. No. 5. 6-bird S.B. Sr,:~rrows: N. Smith. C. Evans. A. Latemore. N. Kirkegoad, 5/5 No. 6. Tcnms Shoot: C. Eums' team. 1e S. 0. Smith's team.

the gun was won by Alan Latemore. (Nwl Smith, Hon. Sec.)

BARWON HEADS (V.). 16/11/68.-Wenth- e r conditions: wind, s t m w and gusty. Re- rultr; No. I. 6-bird D.B. Pts.: R. Green. H. Wnlkcr, J. J. Hehir. K. Garrett, 15/15 fs., div. No. 2, lo-bird S.B.: R. Green. 9/1% J. J. Hehir. G. Hall. 8/10, div. 2nd and 3rd. No. 3. 20.hird D.B.: R. Green, 20/20; H. Walker. 18/21: J. J. Hehir. 20/21. No. 4, 6 Dr. D. Rim: A. Green, 5/6: J. J. Hehir, 4 /6 : H. Walker. 3/5.

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The shoot on 16/11/63 was d i sa~~oin t ing . as only seven shooters put in an rDDenmnee. Conditions were hard, with a strong, gust7 wind most of the afternoon. Ron Green was in good form, and after dividine the first event, won the next three. Results are ns follows: No. 1, Cbird D.B. Pts.. was dh. R. Green. H. Walker. J. 3. Hehir and K . Garrett each with 15/15. No. 2. lo-blrd S.B.. Gent to R. Green with 9/10: 3. ,J. Hehir and a young shooter in G. Hall dl". 2nd and 3rd with 8/10 each. No. 3. 20-bird D.R.: R. 20/20. H. Walker. 18/21: J. J. Hehir 20/24. N;. 4. 5 Dr. D. Rise: R. Green. 576; J. 3. Hehir, 4/6: H. Walker. 3/5. we thank the visitors who attended and tho ladies who provided afternoon tea.

16/12/63.-Weather conditions: vcrr windy. Attendmee: 16. Reaultr: No. 1, lo-bird D.B.: C. John. 10/10. NO. 2, W. S. & A. N. Wright Trophy (1Cbird D.B.): 1st. A. Grose, 26/26: 2nd. J. MoFarinne. 25/26: 3rd. C. John 13/16. No. 3. Fotel Trophy (10 S.B.. l o D.B.): 1st. C. John. 20/20: 2nd. P. Hoimes, 18/20: 3rd. P. Cnddu. 25/30. NO. 4, ~ u r k e y : A. Forbes. No. 5. 10 Dmr D.D.: 1st. I. Warrick - A. Grose: 2nd. P: Fmnk- com-J. MeFurlnne. No. 6. 5 Dulr D.R.: P. Winzen, C. John. 3/5.

A good day's fun under rough conditions. Congratulations to Clarrie John for such a ~ w d ~erformnnce. Congratulations nlso to the barbecue cooks for their excellent Per- formance. (P. Caddy. Seo.)

BATHURST (N.S.W.). 16/11/63. - Dnu: 6 birds: N. Yon Senden, D. Middieten, H.

Wright, W. Burrow, C. Bell, J. Middlemass. A. Rowe. A. Jones, 5/5. 10 birds: N. Von Senden. H. Wright, W. Burrow, A. Rowe. E. Field, H. MeDiarmid, B. Hili. A. Jones. A. ~ a n s e r , 10110. lo-bird Pts.: H. Wrisht. E. Bield, H. hleDinrmid, B. Hiil, A. Janes. A. Bonser. 10/10. 15-bird Pt . Soore Trophy: B. Hiil. 44/45 ilts.. 1st: N. Nicholson. 43/45. 2nd: D. Byrne, 43/45, 3rd. Cent. Western Dists. S.B. Ch'shi~: H. Wright (Orange), 31/31. 1st: C. Beil (Youns), 30/31. 2nd: B. Hill (Sydney), 24/25, 3rd. First Ch'shi~ Sweep: H. Wrisht. D. Middieton. C. Bell. H. MoDiarmid, B. Hiil, N. Nioholson, P. Sosmes, K. Sonmes, B. Bell. 10/10. Second Ch'ship S w e e ~ : H. Wright, 9. Bell. R. Hnn- sen, L. Hnnsen. P. Roseon&. H. Jnaues. A. Rove, B. Hill, N. Nioholson. W. Webster. It. Sonmes. L. Quick. 10/10. 10 birds: C. Beil, H. Jsques. A. Brmett. L. Alexander. I " , , " &",.".

N i ~ h t : 10 birds: A. Rowe. A. Barnett. S. ~ l ~ c k , 10/10. Cent. Western Dists. D.B. Ch'ship: A. Rowe (Bathurst). 37/37. 1st: P. Roseoni (Bnthurst). 36/37. 2nd; K. Sonmes (sydneu), 29/30. 3rd. First Ch'shi~ S w e e ~ : W. W~bster . A. Rowe, N. Nioholson. K. Soames. S. Black. P. Roseoni, 10/10. Seeond ~ h . ~ h i ~ Sweep: I,. Alexander. A. Rawe. N. Nicholson, K. Soames, P. Rosconi. J. Middlc mars. P. Sonmes. 10/10.

Bathurst shooter Arch Rowe showed a return to brilliant shooting form to win the p~inoiuai event a t the meeting, the Central Western Districts Night U.B. Ch'shio. He bent promising young Rathurst Funman Paul Roseoni in a olose shoot-off. Keith Soames (Sydney) was third. In the Central Western

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8 5 th Anniversary Shoot SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, starting 1.0 p.m.

No. 1 - 15-BIRD D.B. HANDICAP. Entry, lo/-. Optional Sweep, lo/-.

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Distriots Day S.B. title event Harry Wrisht (Omnse) scored n ~ o ~ u l a r win by hitting thirty-one successive birds. C. Bell was aeeond and D. Byrne third. The high-gun point scorn was won by Crookwell shooter Noel Nicholson, who edged out Sydney shooter Bruce Hili when he suined maximum points in the last event a t the shoot. Hill held a one-mint lead, with the last ovent to h finnlised. Points for high s u n were: Nichol- 8on 82/85. Hiil 78/85. Bruce Hili won n shoot-off against Nicholson during the day to win first t r o ~ h y aver 15 birds. Club ~ff ie i r is were "leased ~vi th the srtisfnetory attendance of shooters.

21/12/63 (Day).-5-bird D.B.: A. Carthew, A. Moiioy, A. Rowe. H. Jnoues, P. Roseoni. P. Moodie. 5/5, div. lo-bird D.B.: A. Bnr- nett. W. Burrow, A. Cnrthew. H. Wrisht. A. Moliay, H. Jnoues. L. Alexander, R. Hnn- sen, P. Roseoni, P. Moodie. 10/10 div. LO-bird D.B. Tro~hy : P. Roseoni. 31/3i, 1st: H. Wright, 30/31. 2nd; W. Burrow. 28/29. 3rd: R. Hunsen. 16/17. 4th; P. Moodie. 11/ 12. 5th: A. Carthew. 9/10. 6th. 5-bird D.B.: A. Brrnett. W. Burrow. A. Carthew, H. Wright, A. Molloy. A. Rowe, L. Alexander. P. Roseoni. P. Moodie. D. Middleton A. ~oseon i , 5/5, div. xeith soames CUD iover three months): L. Hnnsen (Orange), 86 1st: H. Wl.ight (Omnee). 85, 2nd; A. Ckthew (Urcmrre), 84. 3rd; W. Burrow (Bnthurst). 82, 4th: H. J n ~ u e s (Bnthurst), 80. 5th.

Nipht. -- 5-bird D.B.: A. Barnett. L. A i e r nnder. L. Hansen A. Blackadder, 5/5, div. 10-bird D.B.: H. janues. A. Moilou. L. Alex- mder. L. Hzlnsen, A. Blackadder. 10/10. diu.

lo-bird D.B.: A. Barnett, 28/28. 1st: A. Blaekndder. 27/28 2nd' L. Hansen, 24/25. 3rd: s. Black, 1i/14, ith: E. Field. 12/13. 5th: D. hliddleton, 10/11, 6th. 10-bird D.B.: A. Bnrnett. A. Roseoni. A. Rowe, A. Black- adder, div.

The Keith Soames CUD, for club comoetltion over three months, war finniisad a t the shoat. with Orange marksmen figuring prominently in the final round. Lni. Hmsen wan the CUD hy only one mint from Harry Wright. and Alan Cnrthew was third. Six nrizes were provided for eomnetition in nlnee of the reeuinr tl.oohu events. Pnul Raseoni shot 31/31 birds to win the first prize during the dnv shoot.

k t night Alan Bnrnett ,van a shoot-off. breakins 28/28 clays. Three shooters are on e ~ u n i ~loints for the Fred hlnuo Club trophy to be finaiised nt the January shoot. They are h i . Hnnsen. Hnrry Wright and Alan Cnrthew. all of Onnge. (Terry Jones, See.)

BERRIDALE 1N.S.W.). 10/8/63.-Wenther conditions: eioudv, "aim. Results: NO. 1, lo-bird D.B.: R. Hedger 10/10. R. Sands 9/10. No. 2. 10-bird S.B.; R. Hidgdser 10/10' W. ~ y n i i . A. Poveu, 9/10. No. 3.' 10-bird Pts.: W. RYP~I. R. Hcd~er . 30/30: A. Pavey. 29/30. No. 4. 5-bird S.B. 5-bird D.B.: Hedger. 10/10: W. Ryall. A'. Poveu. 9/10, No. 5. 10 ~ n i r s D. Rise: R. Hedger, 10/10; A. Pavey, 8/10. No. 6, Box Sweep: A. Povey. 9/10: R. Hedger. R. Sands 7/10,

Ron Hedger shot well and did &t miss n bird until the Box Sweeo a t the finish. A new shooter. Albert Povey. nlso shot well and should eo n Ions wnu a t clay bird shootinc.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - 7.30: THE NIGHT OWL SHIELD. N.S.W.G.C. NIGHT S.B. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - 1.30: THE FAITHFULL TROPHY. H'cap and Skeet Events. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 - 1.30:

THE METROPOLITAN D.B. C'SHIP HANDICAP and SKEET EVENTS.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 - 7.30: SECOND ROUND NIGHT OWL TROPHY

N.S.W.G.C. NIGHT MIXED BIRDS C'SHIP SATURDAY, MARCH 21 - 1.30:

SYDNEY DEAUVlLbE DOUBLES C'SHIP HANDICAP EVENTS as time permits.

Three DAM0 Electric Traps. Madcrn Club House. Liquor Licence. All Memhers of the A.C.T.A. made Honorary Members for the Shoots.

Practice Slloatin~ Wed., 3.45 ~ . s u . Trollhy and SweepstnLes vents from 7.30.

CLYDE ANDERSON, President. JIM EVANS, Manager.



BOORT ('i7.). 19/11/63 (Nisht).-Weather ~ndi t ionl l : cold and windy. Attendnncc: 16. Rerulta: No. 1, &bird D.B.: C. Radciiffe. I<. Pannins. J. k r , P. James, It. McIaush- inn, D. Rhumbid. W. Mokeham. 6/5. div. No. 2, 6-bird D.B.: K. Shearer. F. Jnmer.

A. Wniker. 6/5, div. No. 8, 10-bird D.B. Tm"i,y: 8. James. 1st. 10/10: 2nd. X. Shearer. 9/10: Srd. T. Eartiand, 14/16: F/M. trophy. C. Charters: ladies' trophy. Mrs. T. Ixortlnnd. No. 4, &bird S.B.: K. Shearer. 6/5. 1st: 5 shootors div. 2nd and 8rd. No. 5. 6-bird S.B.: F. James. C. Rndciiffe, E. I.

". The Bnumnn CUD was the a m i a i feature.

and we were p i e d to see three of our welcome visitore me out on top from the ahaotoff of eight rmasibies. Ruy Gehman made the p~roentntion to John Mott (Bur- dekin), the winner, whose name will nov

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sDnellr on the OUD. The moat lro~ulnr win of the dny was

B u n - Deiannn's noasibie in the novelty 0ve.t. which wrs an unknown mistor. of sutr?uJ m d oiava.

Yollnl: George Hoznrth made his dad oroud hy *hootins the first ten in the =*me event.

Jan Bermson was the star iadv rhnntrr. - . - ~ . ~ ~ ~~~~~. -~~-----. and our newest member. Dr. Middieton, looked 1,ieased with his eonsaintion ~ r k e .

Stuart Smith, in his presidential mie. wound un the day hv preaontins h x e s of ehoeoiates to tho indics who uemindy he]", and an Xmas prrbont to each of our nlinhir tPaDDerr Doug Fita~ernld ana Tom Cnaey.

New Year Greetings to 311 our friends. (Ilra. E. Maekeu. Pub. Officer.)

BROKEN AILL (N.S.W.). - Canditiona; fine, windy. Attendance: 18. Onr annual Smna shoot emvidei a pleasant day's festi- vities for our many friend. and mwhera. Attenasnee was n h v e expectations. with several old fn'ends visiting. even from as far a. Geelong. Conditions muid not be more eniomhie: n fino, sunny dry with just enough wind to make tho shmters mncentrnte an

nlktiu hhr first =ah. Third trovhv w r a won by Ur.n Murohy. who w.:, niao in t o m . hut tile mamthon "erfoto~.,l.rr. 13,. Jpck and

Nidnt.-No. 6. 5 birds: A. Hails, L. Dunn. A. Pearron. W. MeI<ean. B. Mumhr. J. Cutting. B. Mn~pison. P. Fioretti. W. Illor- shy. G. Hnnaon, G . Hoskins. J. Vignr. R. Fleuunmder. No. 7, Bmhcn Hiii Nisht D.B. Ch'shi": 1st. J. Vimr. 72/7a: 2nd. G. H o b kin.. 71/73: 3rd. B. Murnhu. 44/46.

After the last event n short nreaentation was held a t the mm~le t i an of the shoot, during which each momber . present received n sift. thin gesture being EalBiniy appreci- nted. Our indies excelled their ~revious efforts in Drwidinn a delightful Xmsa meal. and we all aineereiv thank you. indies. Our mmmittee and members wish all our shootins friend. and oli A.C.T.A. members the Cam~iiments of the Searon. and we welcome rau all to our ehonta dun'nc the coming rear.

(Brim Anderson. Hon. Sec.)

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PARKES GUN CLUB NEW SOUTH WALES (Affiliated A.C.T.A.)

Day and Night Shoot - Saturday, 8th Feb., 1964 DAY PROGRAMME. Commencing 10 a.m.

Event 1 - 5-BIRD TOWER SWEEP. Comp. Div. Nom. 51- Event 2-

N.S.W. State Tower C'ship 20-Bird Double Barrel

Opt. Sweep lo/ - each 10. lo/- overall. Nom. 25/- Event S-10-BIRD D.B. SWEEP. Comp. Div.

Mid-Western District C'ship 20 Birds Double Barrel off 16 yards.

Opt. Sweep lo/- eaeh 10. lo / - overall. Nom. 25/-

f 5 0 -Cash Handicap - f 5 0 20-Bird Double Barrel.

Opt. Sweep lo/ - each 10. 20/- overall.

NIGHT PROGRAMME. Commencing 7.30 p.m. Event 6 -5-BIRD POINT-SCORE SWEEP. C. Div. Nom. 5/-

- $25 CASH HANDICAP - 15-Bird Double Barrel

Opt. Sweep lo/- each iwund. lo / - overall.

Mid-Western District Night Champi~nship

20 Birds Single Barrel off 16 yards. Opt. Sweep lo/- eaeh 10. lo / - overall. Nom. SO/-

BOTH CASH HANDICAPS SPLIT 60%, 30%, 10%. . I.C.I. HIGH-GUN TROPHY over all Events.

Total Day and Night Noms., £9. Total Day and Night Opt. Sweeps, B.

REFRESHMENTS AND CARTRIDGES AVAILABLE. Lunch will be served in the Club Houae.

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24llllO.-Weather conditions: fdr till late a f t u n w n , when heavy storm threatened. Attendan-: 14 in mornlng, increased to 20 for evente 3 and 6. No. 1. 5-bird S.B. No. 2. 20-bird S.B. Qld. Int. Ch'shin: G. Darling- ton, M. Shelie).. 11/20 - shwt-off to G. Dar- lingtan; M. Johnnton.+3rd. 15/20. No. 3, 30-bird D.E. Cnah H'cw (mrdapo p r i~es ) : 14/15 ydl., L. Gail-=: 16/17 yds., div. 0. Dm- lington, M. Shelley: 18/19 Ha.. V. Sehon. rack: 20 yda. and over, L. V i d l ~ . Xahle? Shield Team Shoot (aver 15 birds): Mary- borough Team (L. Greensii. 54/35: G. Green- sii. 36/46: L. Cairns, 45/45; N. Christensen. 35/45: V. Sohonroek, 45/46), 195/225. No. 4, 15-bird (1.0.1.) D.B. Pts. H'cnn: J. Neil- sen. 45/46: M. Johnson, 42/46; M. Shellw. 40/46. No. 5. 16-bird Walk-uo: M. Shelley. 15/15; G. Darlington. 12/16: J. Gray. 11/15: J. Neilsen, 10/15. High Gun for day: M. Shelleu. High Gun over 2 dnus: L. Greensii.

Shoatinz was of high atnndnrd: diswnoint- i n s remerentation from district shooters. Goal re~resentrtion from Gnyndah and eon- gratulations to young Gnrry Darlington on winning Qld. Intermad. Ch'shi~. Garry, with club mate Mark Shelleu. shot ronristentiy thmushout day. Lyle Vidler. JaeL Nciisen and L. Greenall did well.

Two ~oarihles In Knhler Shield by Mary- borough visitors. L. Cairns and V. Schonrook.

(Mrs. E. A. Neiisen. Hon. Scc.)

30/11/65. - Weather conditions: ovemst and windy. Attendance: 59. Results: No. 1. 5 pair D'vllla Doubles: 10 pairs shot possible and dis. No. 2. Vio. D'vilie Doubles Ch'shlp (20 Pairs off 22 yds.): 1st. W. R. Johns - G. Robinson. 29/29: 2nd. W. Hniles Jnr. - B. Douglas. 28/29: 3rd. S. Power - D. Glover. 20/2T. No. 4. Metm. D. B. Spnrmwr (20 birds off 16 yds.): 1st. J. Henwood, 20/ 20; 2nd. C. Daish. 19/20; 3rd. S. Honwaod. 24/20: 15/16 yds.. D. Ciny, 15/20: 17/18 yds.. S. Thamson. 17/20.

It was fitting to aoo thnt hard-workins committee man Gw. Roblnon sueeessful in the D'vilie Doubles, i t baing his first major eh'shiv. It was ~ i e a s i n g to aee a good muster for the dar. Thanka, Indies.

"Galr(r8ale", the veteran 1.0.1. repreacnk- tlve, mceivrd a welcome aheer when he mud same difficult birds, ho being the eldest -netitor on the tmoks.

The President and Commltbe desire to thank all r h o heined in any war whatever. Glnd to see such n fine muster on our laat ahwt far the year. Thnnks. Isdias.

(W. R. Johns. Han. Sec.)

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Smith 9/10. bcd FIM., N. Kinaen. 2/10. No. i. ~ e d r Yenr Trophy Shoot (10-bird D.B.): 1st. 2nd. 3rd. dl". B. Allen. John Rnlelgh. h Haseler. 0. W. Smith, R. Akers: hest Fm.. N. Kiwen. 6/10.

The Annual Gsnernl Maa t ln~ of the club m s held an this day, and the followins oilioinis were elected for 1964: President. L. \V. Haseler: Immadiata Pnst President. 0. W. Smith: Joint Secretaries, B. Allen. Bill West: vice-Presidents. N. O'Danu+oo. E. Wilkinson. T. A k a Captain. D. Smrth: Committee. R. Akers. Mrs. N. O'Donshoo, John Raleish. B. Sehoolm. W. Chandler. F. Doyle. C. Burke: Ressl~rer. L. W. Onrlidc: Auditor. E. Meikholjohn & Co.

At the meeting a bursrise prernntntlan wna liven t o the Past President. 0. W. Smith. who has held thnt "asition for 15 consecutive yenrs. He hnd to retire this year mwins to leaving the dbtriat. He will make i t his business to he bnck In Charleville when the Annual Shoot ia on if it is humanly ilostihle. Ossie. thouph n mon with many ennmitmcnts. niways found time to do the best in his nowers to further Chnrlevillc Diggers' Gun Club. Re= Akcrs. who has m i r e d as See- rctary owing to pressuw of business. after holding the ~osi t ion for many years. records his intel.cst also. (Sud., R. Akers.1

CLERMONT (a). 20/10/63. - Weather ronditions: w d . Attendnnce: 11. Results: No. 1, l a i r d S.B.: N. lnasey, E. Barton. P. Bnrton. 10/10. div. No. 2. 30-bird S.B.: 1st. J. MneDonnld: 2nd. E. Bnrton: 3rd. G. Rudd. No. 3. 10-bird D.B.: N. Maswy. G. Rudd. J. MltcDonnld. M. Irving. D. Gelds- worthy.. J . Sweet. 10/10. div. No. 4. 20-bird D.B. Cent. Highland Ch'shio: Id. J. Mnc- Donllld: 2nd. P. Barton: 31x3. G. Rtldd. NO. 6. lo-bird D. Rlse: 1st. J. MaeDonnld: 2nd. G. Rudd: 3 ~ 1 , N. Massey. High Gun Tmshu: E. Bnrton. Yordnge ori-: Event 2. 12/13. D. Bennett: 14/16, 0. Barton; 16. D. Golda- worthy. Event 4. 12/13. F. Griffin: 14/16. 0. Henn: 16. D. Goldsworthu.

A very enjayshle dny's shooting was held. but the attendance was rnther disawointinc. Jim MscDonald is to be oongratulntcd on his fine exhibition, hnving obtained his 75 break also Peter Barton, who shot his 50 break. E. Bnrton won the High Gun tmphu.

The ladies provided n very tasty lunch and supper. (Milis J. Kennedy, Hon. Sec.)

COBDEN (V.). 16/11/63. -Weather conditions: cold, stronz wind. Attendnnee: 22. Results: No. 1. G-bird Ftr.: B. King. 16/15 nts. No. 2, 15-bird D.B .Tmnhy: 1st. N. Dnvis. 33/31; 2nd. A. McSween. 32/33; 3rd. S. Mitchell, 20/31): Fm., 3. Everett. 13/16: B/nr.. E. Obome. 28/80. No. 3. lo-bird D.B.: div. A. MoSwcen. N. Swinton. T. Dnvis. A. Carroll. I. MeArthur, . Reiohh. S. >litcheIi.

ou r r r s t n k h t shoot of the beo.cn win heid under mld and windy conditions. Noel Dnvis. lor the e m n d rt.reesslve month. won the tmohy event undcr dlmcult eonditiow, ea-- ally fmm h ~ s lvandiiarr of 24 ydr.. after s aoal shuot-off witin Attr:aa MeSwecn (Noontl .

Svpncr wit, rg.rrnl hy the Indie* and w w much x~nrecinrccl by the nmplc P-nr.

21112/63.-\V1;iil,e1 ronditions: zwd. At- tondnnce: 22 Rc~ulb : NO. I. 10-bird D.R.: S. blitohell. 19/18. 1st: D. &ntorphnn. I , , 13, 2nd: B. nl,.rtin. ICII?. 3rd. NO. r . 10-bird S.B. H'eao: K. Dcnslcv. 16/11. 1st; E. (:ornchy. 15117. 2nd: T. Dnvio. 13/16. 3rd. Nu. S. 10.hlrd D.B. Y m r r r w r : E. Corneb~,

lO/11. W: T. Davis. 9/11. 2nd: R. Kim. 3 d .

We held uul. Ch:8rin~.%r *hoot under emd eonditiona, wnl, ;. f i t ) ~ itttrndsnee of shooters fmm surrornclin; clubs. l'hc tmphim wric t111180priate to the ul.endon nnd a g n d lime was hod hv all. h l ~ n v thnnlu. In thc ludic% who hehod to preu.a& and serve tho very nlco a u ~ s e r . (J. E. Cornehy. Han. Sec.1

COFF'S HARBOUR (N.S.W.1, 21. 28/12/63 --Weather wnditionr: amd. Attendonre: a n ~ m x . 30. Reonits: No. 1. 20-bird D.B. Pts. Tmphy: A. Neiil. 1st: C. Siddins. 2nd: N. Sindeton. 3rd. No. 2. Northern Rivem D.B. Ch'ahin: 1st. B. IIlll: 2nd. R. Shepherd: 3rd. K. Le. No. 3. 20-bird D.B. H'ca~: div. T. Siddins. A. Neill. C. Vlirler, J. Roach. NO. 4. 6 ~lil11. D. Ri.0: dl". A. Cmisen. B. Hiii. A. Neil].

2nd Day, 28th. -No. 1. N.R. S.B. C s h i ~ : 1st. D. Seorvcroft: 2nd. N. Singleton: 3rd. J F i n No. 2. 20-bird D.B. Pts. T r o ~ h u : 1st. R. Shepherd: 2nd. K. Neill; 3rd. A. Neill. No. 3. 20-bird D.R. Ii'cnp: div. C. Jossa. 0. Siddinr R. Shepherd. No. 4. D. Douhlae (I.C.I. Tmnhrl: A. Herdanen nnd partner. High Gun Tmnhu: R. Shepherd.

A mmfort;lble tenm of shooter.. wlth visitors from New Guinea. Cobar. Sydney. Neureartlc. Brisbane. Lirmore. Gu~nk, Dor- r i m and Kemnscy. We nwreeiatc the visit h~ John and Mra. T ~ n u i n . I t was very dating to hnve our ASSOC. president to officially aacn the club and emsent the tm- "hies: thanks. John.

Conxri~tulntlon~ to our visitors and new member in collecting all the honours. ROY She~herd shot borutifuliy, mis ing only one bird eenh day.

(G. 0. T. Seemmbe. Eon. See.)

COLAC (V.), 6112165 (Nirht). - Wenther: fine and mid. Attendnnce: 40. I t was ~ l e u n l n ~ . indeed to see snch n good nttendance 01 shnoers and their friends and families at ottr Christmas Shoot and Soolrl. More than 100 neopie attended, Including visitors from Cobden. Geelong. Ballixat, Csmncrdo\vn. Ter- nnp. Noornt. Larne. Anollo Bay. Andesen. Dundonnell and Warmambool.

I" ~lnlti~ul,,~.. i t was lensi in^ to me 0"" old friend. The0 Nol~mnn. w h health hna not been good of late. make the effort tn come along and spend n e o o ~ l e of hours with as. We hope the New Year will he kinder t o him. Gcorsc Norman, whose buslneas :,etiuities have kept him nwny from the t r aps for 8 long time. n l a was present. nlthoush on this ocearion he did not brina his con. Hia trilger f i n g e ~ must he gettinr ":~wful

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itchy': As is the uruai pn8ctice i t our Christmas

Shoot Santa Cinus (Percy Stincheombe) gave nut &ys t o the children and gifts to the lndiw who have disrenled teas and suppers during the ya:>r.

00%. new Secretar~. Stan Walker, did n nrent job in the office, and although he i s only notins nt the moment, i t in hosed he will accent the nosition for the whole of 1964, n t ~ i e a s t .

Dea Miller saw to i t thnt all slnsaea were ranlenlshed a t appmprlste intervnir.

Ernie Obore , now embarked on his seventh term as President, thanked nil for their :bitendance and wished them the senson's eom~limenta nnd n safe return to their homer. He also thanked all those who had ilssisted nt the shoots during the year wish ~ r f e ~ w i n s . amrine. pullins and t r a ~ ~ i m .

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Mnin shmtinp resuits were: NO. 1 10-bird D.B.1: A. MeSween. 19/19, 1st; W. i m n a s h . 24/26, 2nd; D. Conhorphan. 23/26. 3rd: J. Holt. 18/19: E. Oborne. 16/10; I. McArthur. 12/18. NO. z: I. ma 24/24 lat; A. MCI". tosh. 23/24, 2nd: D. brummhtt, 17/18. 3rd: A. McSwpen, 13/14: M. Psscoe. 13/14: R. King. 12/13; N. Westwood. 12/13. and G. Miteheli. 11/12. Theb followed W. Bran~gh , G. Tueker. A. Neaie. H. Densle~. E. B n b hington. A. Carroll. J. Menzel. R Green. 3/10. No. 3: W. Brsnsxh. 15/15, lat: D. Corstorahnn 14/16. 2nd. E. Alhreeht. 13/14. 3rd. R. KI~;. 11/12. anifol if old G. Tueker, I. H O I ~ , 10/11. ~ h ; n follomd A. MeIntoah. A. McSween, D. Orammdt, A. Carroll, 9. Mitchell. H. Wales. 9/10.

Colao won the 11th round for the I.C.I. elnv target shield at the Cressy R.S.L. Gun Club on Saturdsy. 14/12/63. The shield is being comwted for by clubs of the Western District Clay Target Aasooi~tlon.

Calac i s now level wlth Geelong with five wins. and Cabden trnils with one win.

The members of the successful Colac team m d their scores were D. Corstorshan (eaot.). 28/30; E. Ohorne. 27/30: I. Holt. 30/30. c. Grlet. 30/30: S. Walker. 30/30-team totni 146/iGO. This is the best score recorded h; a team to date m d has been equnlled hy cmlonn ",

Other team s c o w were: Geelong. 140/150: Cressy. 134/160: Cowen. 131/160; Noorat, 124/150.

There an four mare mvnds yet to go, to decide which club will hold the shield pop. rnonentlu.

Holt'a T r o p h ~ -The main tronhv event on Soturd- war won in eonvineins style by Colnc shooter Inn Halt, who, two years ape. w n the Heinz Sportaman of the Year award. HE a180 gained the hiah-sun trophy over the t w o main events.

Charlie Grist. Ernie O b r n e and I e a Beiehn (Ters?al staged a lonz aho0+.4ff for third nlnee 11 the t r o ~ h u event, w i n e an &a 26 raunda, with eventual vietory falling to Pai..Lo -...-.. ".

Mnin results over the day were: No. 1. li-bird Pts.: div. A. Carroll. R. Green. A. Xclnto8h. A. MeSween. N. Vioeam. S. Hnu. L. Ilelcha. B. Kim. N. D~nvle. W. Honth. C. Rath. 16/15. No. 2. 20-bird D.B.: "on- sihies, MI& Hehir, I. Halt - tie l o o t : I. Holt. 23/23: M. Hehir, 22/23: L. Reieha. 44/16. 3rd. B/Al.. E. Obarne. 48/46: MIM.. C. Grist, 82/84: F/M.. C. Bath. 17/20. others. W. Hoath, 31/33; R. Bnth. 21/26 High Gun: I. Holt. 33/33.

(D. Corrtor~han. P/O.)

CLONCURRY (Qld.). 1/12/63. - Wenthar eanditions: fine, hot and windy. Attendance: 17. Resuits (Day): No. 1. 10-bird S.B.: J. UnsM, 10/10. 1st; G. Buemhler. 8/10. 2nd. No. 2, 20-bird N.W. Qid. S.B. Ch'ship: P . King. 18/20. 1.L: L. Hnrted, J. Hartcd, R. Kntter. IVZO; R. NeDonnld. 14/20. No. .9, 30-bird P t x H'ean (Graham and Bnztley Pernctual T m ~ h y l : G. Buerchlor. J. Hasted. 83: R. Katter, R. Bntt. 82: P. King. 80: C. Wke, 17: N. Kntter, 72: H. Batt, 00.

Fine. hot and windy eonditione prevailed thmuchwt the dnu: this made shwtins eonditions very dimcult for the contestants. The North West Qld. S.B. Ch'shi~ went to Pete? Xing (Mary Knthieen); there was a ahoot- off hetwen L. Hastcd. J. Hasted and R. Kntter for 2nd and 3rd ~lseillga m this event; the eventual ~ lao ings were J. Hasted. 2nd; L. Hasted, 3rd. The Graham and Bnrtley

Trophy wan won by J. Hasted from R ahoot- off with G. Buenhler.

A most enjoyable afternoon wns had blr all present.

10 Dr. D.R. H'urn: G. Buelehler. 6/10. 1st: L Wa.+*rl A,," in,,

in the f w r t h event. A barbecue on the mounds ducinm the shoot

nmved to he to everyone's liking.-ad many thanks to everyone who nasisted in nny way to make thla a success. A t the conclusion of the areaantntion of trophies a presentation was made hu Lou Hnated and Ernie Lemman to Eileen Murphy and Lmll Knraulke in ntl~reeintion of their services rendered ta the club over the ~ a s t muple of rears.

(h G. Knssulke. Han. Sec.1

COOTAMUNDRA (N.S.W.1, 21/12/63. - Weather madittons: fine and calm. Attend- wee: 20. Results: No. 1. 6 birds: nil e h d c r j who shared in this event received a bottle of ' 'Barn% Pearl". No, 2, 10-bird D.B. (Turkey Shoot]: G. Reed won turkey; F. English and T. Johnson. 2nd nnd 3rd. No. 3. 16-bird D.B. Viee-President's Tmnhy: G. Reed. T. Johnson. dl". 1st and 2nd t.o,,hi.s. No. 4. 10-bird D.B. (Turkey Shoot): S. Bell won tnrkey: %. Chudleigh. 2nd: G. Bell. G. Limhery div. 3rd nrize. No. 5. l0.bird D.B.: Bill Manning only m s i h i e for this event.

Shooters end families enjoyed the Xmne tea hefare the shmt nnd ~omlletltion was keen for the lmphies. Gordon Reed shot out- rtnndit~eiy in n i l events. finishins with it nerfect s m n of 108/108. Con~rntulntiona to Gordon for his flrst 100 stmisht. Nnturalb Gordon hxd no onwrition for the High Gun and took this out. Congratulations nlm to Keith Oldfield, w?o wan the Yearly Cumulr tive High Gun wtth four Htsh Gun wins out of a aossible 12. The tronhr. which Keith will hold for R yaw. was kindly donated h r Jim Thomnwn. (Tom Johnan. Hon. Sec.)

COWRA (N.S.W.). 2111163.-Weather eon- clitians: very g a d . Attendance: 33. Results: NO. 1: H. Wilder. R. Pea ran . K. Oldfield. R. Gitt0es. J. Nruh. E. Field. A. Barnett, G. Bartleson. H. Jaclues, J. Wntt, L. ~ l e x - ~tnder. 0. Bell. T. Bruiant. G. Wilson, R. Wilson. R. Hill. dir. No. 2. S'stnke; K. Oldflcid. J. Nash. E. Field, O. ell. H. I,. Seeru. D. Edwards. R. Wilder. l. Toshack. P. Sherman. A. Martens, L. Bird, dl". No. 3. h h l a n Valley D.B. Ch'ship: 1st. R. Wiiaon: 2nd. G. Bell. G. Bartieson. No. I . S'rhke: R. Gittoos, G. Bell. G. Wilmn. H. L. h r y . P. Sherm~n. A. Martens. I. ~ i r d . No. 5. Tronhy: ls t , R. Wildu: 2nd. G. Wilson, T. Bryant. No. 6, Satake: R. Wilder. G. Bell. E. Field. D. Edwards. J . Watta. P. Shermnn. R. HIII. D. Heiimm. G. Wilson. T. Bryant. NO. 7. President's Trophy: 1st. A. Innham: 2nd. H. Wilder. T. Bryant. No. 8, Sstake: R. Wilder. P. Sherman, L. Goodacre. B. Corkery. R. Gittosa, J. Nnah. R. Torhack. A. Giaamn, div.


DEDICATED TO CRAFISMANSHIP

.243 or .270

goes into . STIRLING i s the flncst obtainable whether it be .22 REPEATER m~teriol, engineering skill or manufmcluring quality. The hond- ,z2 SINGLE SHOT some oppeorance di~finguishe~ the STIRLING r-nge-famour for mechanical tcliability and superb performance.


KEILOR VlcToMA GUN CLUB (Affiliated A.C.T.A.)

will shoot at the VICTORIAN GUN CLUB GROUNDS, by courlery

of the Victorian Gun Club, until further notice.

GROUND LOCATION: Corn.. G..long and Boundmry Roads. Brookl~n.

FEBRUARY 1st - Saturday: Event 1 - 10-BIRD DOUBLE BARREL (Cornp.) Event 2 -

Club D.B. Championship lst, Sash and Trophy; 2nd, 3rd and 12/15 yd. Trophies.

Event 3 - 10-BIRD DOUBLE BARREL (Pts. Comp.)

FEBRUARY 14th - Friday Night Shoot: Event 1 - 5-BIRD SINGLE BARREL (Cornp.) Event 2 - Club S.B. Night Championship

off 16 yards. lst, Sash and Trophy; 2nd, 3rd and 12/15 yd. Trophies.

Event 3 - 10-BIRD DOUBLE BARREL (Cornp.)

FEBRUARY 29th - Saturday: IO-BIRD DOUBLE BARREL (Pts. Comp.)

20-Bird Double-Barrel Ist, 2nd, 3rd and 12/15 yds. Trophies.

10 BIRDS (5 Single Barrel, 5 Double Barrel)

Aftenloon Tea - - Cartridges on Ground.

F. READE, President, G. HUNTER, Hon. Sec., 12 Bloomfield Rd., Ascot Vale. 3 Market St., Essendon. Phone: 37-6851. Phone: 379-2103.

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This shoat turned out to be one of the most enjoyable Xmnr shoots of the club on record, as the number of shooters oroved to make i t 8 very eomfartnbie outing for ail. The ladies and children were well imked after by our very energetic ladies' committee - Mrs. Drake, Mrs. W. Henwood and Mrs. P. Henwmd, who were assisted by several other lady visitors who resuinrlv help when ilresent. not only a t Xmas shoots, but other shoot. thronghout the year. The role of Father Xmas was well carried out bv Mrs. Dmke. The men's need. were attended to by "Jock" Drake, Bob Buehan. Inn Porter and Ron Siede, whose nsaistvnee a t the bar was very much amreoiated.

Ail in nil. n dnu to remember by all resent. (A. L. Haughton. Hon. See.)

DARWIN (N.T.), 3/11/63. -Weather eon- ditians: fine. Attendance: 13. Results: No. 1. 5-target D.B. (16 yds.): W. Gnrtner. V. Chierieoni, G. Worni l , 6/5. No. 2, 10-target D.B. Ptr. (16 yds.): lot. G. \Varmll. 33/33: 2nd. R. Viney. 32/33: 3rd. D. Atkins. 26/30. No. 3, lo-target D.B. Pts. (16 ydr.): 1st. V. Chierieoni, 42/45; 2nd. D. Atkins. 32/45: 3rd. V. Pearce. 30/36. No. 4, 10-target D.B. Pte. (16 yds.): 1st. V. Penree, 31/33; 2nd. R. Viney. 30/33; 3rd. V. Chierieoni. 27/30. No. 6, l o t a r s e t D.B. (16 yds.): V. Perrce, G. Worrsil, 10/10.

The trophies today were orgnnised by Biil Gartner, snd they were very well received. I n fact, there were so mnnv tranhies nvrii- able that i t was nosaible to put an more events, and a high-gun t r o ~ h y was ~reaented fol. the point-score events. This was won by Ray Viney with 86/90 iloints.

17/11/63. - Weather conditions: fine and hot. Attendance: lo. Results: No. 1. 5- target D.B. (16 yds.): R. Vineu, 5/5. No. 2. 5-tnrpet S. Rise (16 yda.): F. Risk. 6/6. No. 3, 20-target S. Rise (16 yds.): 1st. G. Worrnll 19/20: 2nd. W. Gnrtner. 21/26: 3rd. R. Yin&, 20/26. No. 4, 10-target D.B. (13 yds.): W. Gnrtner. G. worm1i. 10/10.

The main trophy todnv was donatcd by our Vice-president, Yince Chiericoni, and the clock looks very niee on mu waii; thanks, vinee. I t is a great h e l ~ to the Club t o have so many good t r o ~ h i e s donated flmm time

15/12/63. - Weather conditions: very hot and humid. Attendance: 13. Results: No. 1, 6 tnrgets D.B.: Riganil Genry, Worrnii Wyatt Penroe. Chierieonl. 5/5. No. 2, 1t tarset; D.B.: 1st. N. Gearu. 10/10: 2nd. G. Risoni, 12/13: 3rd. Y. Chierieoni. 11/13; 4th L. Hnsted, 11/13; 6th. I. Watt, 11/14: 6th: C. Klaubck. 10/13: 7th. G. Worrali, 9/12; 8th. J. Hasted, 8/11. No. 3, 10 tnrscts Pts. (from 12 yds.): 1st. G. Warrail, 41/42: 2nd N. Gearu. 39/42: 3rd, C. Kioubek. 27/ 30: '4th. V. Chierieoni, 25/30: mh, V. Pearee, 39/45: Sth, L. Hasted. 38/45: 7th. S. Lor- man. 24/33: 8th. F. Celenza. 23/30. No. 4. 10 coioured tnrgets D.B. (from 18 yds.1: 1st. G. Worrali. 10/10: 2nd. C. ICiouhek, lo/!l: 3rd. L. Hasted, 9/11: 4th. Y. Chieri- eon,, 21/23: 6th. N. Gear?. 26/23: 6th. S. Iarmsn. 18/22: 7th. L. J e r s u ~ , 19/22: 8th. G. Rigoni. 3/10. Hieh Gun: 1st. G. Wormil, 40/42: 2nd. N. Gearu. 39/42,

The Xmas shoot was heid today and i t was thoroushlv enjoyed d e s ~ i t e the o~preasive

wcnrhcl.. h fr.rr!lrr of the i.ru*r.,nmn~e w r a thc lsrdr numl.er of rrbldtics i,reauntr.d - there were right trophies in cvelt over.? PIUS eonaoinri~n "rile3 ru ~ ~ 1 1 ah~orcr. nor wnnln2 2, muwr trui,hv. >luar ahoutera Ani,ilrd with V\CP.I ~ " l l t l i~ , , , i " l l~ l~l l i l rdb their );ma. fare.

,\frer ~r. ienrar ion of the rroph~er. r iivhr lunehcun wnl irrvidecl, and mnnv rhr.nka i o LO the lnd~cs whu r~rraatrd in rltia ticld.

(h. G. Worr;.ll. 110". Sec.)

DENILIQUIN (N.S.W.). 26/10/63 (Night). -Weather conditions: wet and windy. At- tendonee: 10. Resuits: No. 1. 5-bird D.B.: G. Thomas. D. Thomas, 5/5, di". NO. 2, 5-bird D.B.: R. Lawson, Mrs. Ddy. 5/6, div. No. 3. S-bird Walk-UD: G. D a b , 416. No. 4. 10-bird D.B.: R. Howitt. 10/10: Mrs. Dab. 10/11. No. 5, lo-bird S.B .(Club Mu=): G. Thomas. 10/10.

Owing to the mi", the shoot did not eom- menee till after e"D"er. and by 9.16 D.m. was in full swing. Robert Howitt lived u~ to form and won the troohv outripht, whilst Mrs. Drily received second tronhv nfter n very ahort shoot-off from hubby Garru. George Thomns wan the Club Mus outright nfter many months of trying and several shoots-off.

15/11/63 (Night). - Weather conditions: fine and eoo1. Attendance: 26. Results: NO. 1, lo-bird D.B.: G. Renwick. E. Dnly. G. Dab , R. Peaeaok, R. Laxvson. C. hlitcheil. div., 10/10. No. 2. Riverina S.B. Ch 'shi~: 1st. R. Mules. 23/24: 2nd. R. Howitt. 22/24; 3rd. A. Jnmieson. 25/28. No. 3. 10-bird D.B.: %l?s. Dalv. A. Jumieaon. 10/10. div.

Bob Mules from Adelaide was sueeessful in holding off Robert Howitt to win the Riverina S.B. Ch'shi~. and Alex Jamieson again made his presence felt by running into third plaoe.

16/11/63 (Dny nnd Night). - Weather conditions: fine, windy rnd odd. Attendance: 65. Results: No. 1, 5 Dr. D. Rise: R. Mules, G. Thomas. 6/6, div. No. 2, Riverinn D. Rise Ch'ship: 1st. A. Jnmieson. 12/14: 2nd. R. Mules, 11/14; 3rd. N. Thomas, 9/12: F/M.. P. Clarke. No. 3. Deniiiquin Grand Prix: 1st. W. Honth, 23/23: 2nd, J. Kennedy. 22/23: 3rd. J. Henwood, 25/26: F/hl., V. Vaiente. No. 4, lo-bird D.B.: M. Gibson, L. Sim. J. Henwood, P . Clarke, J. Kennedy. 10/10, div. No. 5. Deniiiquin Dist. D.B. Ch'ahin: 1 , N. Thomas, 75/75; 2nd. J. Hendon. 74/76: 3rd. D. Glover. 69/60: F/M.. P. Clarke. No. 6, €136 H'eap: 1st. A. Tynok. 20/20: 2nd. V. Yenman, 32/33: 3rd. R. Howitt. 31/33: F/M., P . Ciarlie. No. 7. C'wealth D.B. Ch'shi~: 1st. F. Williams, 49/ 60; 2nd. V. Lawford. 48/50; 3rd. It. Sim. 44/46.

AS usual, the weather was really ngnin*t ciny hnating, and anyone wllo rceeived s trophy reniiy deserved to do so. Many thanks to nil who participated in the shoot, and i t was very niee to see ~eo"ie from Adelaide, Cobar. Hay, Sydney, Corown, S h e ~ ~ a r t o n . Tuilibigcni, hlelbourne, Kernna, and ~ l n e e s too numerous to mention. Biil Hovth (Bni- Irrat) was successful in winnine the Grand P r i s from local shooter John Kennedy. whilst John Henwoad was ~ l r c c d third. Newton Thomas, shootins with n lacerated thumb, did B good job by ,winning the High Gun tro"hu. Aif Tynel' won the sewing machine outright, whilst Vern Yenmm had n tussle with Rohcrt Howitt. but held him off to win the chicken cooker. whilst Robert took home the heater, which was nnomnrinte for the conditions a t nisht. (Robert Lawson Jnr., Hon. Sec.)


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

JANUARY- FEBRUARY. 1964 ..,


CAMBB WELL DISTRICT CLAY TABGJT CLUB

VICTORIA (Affiliated A.C.T.A.)

Situated in Thompson's Road (off Bvlleen Rood), No& Balwyn. - TWO AUTO TRAPS -

SHOOTS START AT 1 45 SHARP.

February 8th: 10-BIRD DOUBLE BARREL. Comp. Div.

The Harold Sweeney Memorial Shield

20 BIRDS DOUIILE BARREL HANDICAP A fine Shield to be held for one yea1 by the wlnner hes~des the

usual Trophies, lst, Znd, 3rd, and yardage piizes.

To be followed by 5 PR. D'VILLE DOUBLES off 18 yds. One shooter to be hand~capped at no gleatel handleap than

18 yards. CASH.

February 22nd - DUCK OPENING . . . ALL CASH EVENTS. Shooters nominate own

Programme for the Day.

March 7th: 10-BIRD POINTS DECISION. Comp. Div.

The W. (Bill) Gressele Birthday Trophy

20 BIRDS HANDICAP D.B., to be followed by a 20-BIRD H'CAP (10 Birds Single and Double). Cash.

March 21st: 10 BIRDS off 18 yards. Comp. Div.

Club D.B. Championship 20 BIRDS off 18 yards. :: Sash and Trophies.

Followed by 20-BIRD POINTS DECISION. Cash.

G. J. JONES, President. W. R. JOHNS, Hon. Secretary, WF 7715. 1 Soudan St., Malvern.

60-6511.


%enhoE - D. Grant, 1st; V. Prince - G. hlii- %urn, 2nd. No. 7, 10-bird Tro~hu: 1st. P. Bell; 2nd. (I. Sinclnlr; 3rd. L. Cormdi.

This shoot was our Annual Charity shoot, a n d this yenr the entlre ~roeeeds went to the Giru Bay Scouta' Aaaoelntion. A good day was had by nil and n very profitnhle one for -the seauts. The ladies of the boy scouts' .committee ontered for the .hooters' needs at lunch-timo, and did so very thoroushiu.

(D. L. Winn. Iron. Sec.)

GUYRA (N.S.W.). 23/ll/63-Weather can- ditione: fine. Attc~~rlnnee: 26. Results: No. 1, 10-bird D.B.: d i ~ . B. Brasier. B. Cnmnion.

I CUYRA GUN CLUB I NEW SOUTH WALES (Aiiiilated A.C.T.A.)

SATURDAY, 15th FEBRUARY Commencing 9.30 a.m.

New England Single and Double-Barrel C'ships

Also 20-BIRD CASH HANDICAP and other Events if time pe~mits.

I Luncheon, Cartridges, Refreshments available on Ground I Enquiries- I

F. R. VARLEY, Secretary, Ollern Street, Guyra, N.S.W. I

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I t wan ~ n o * i to have soch n large nttmd- rncs lor ti,% INf ahoot of ihr ur.>r. nnd a. h o ~ c the interrat rrmnina high in 1 I C I .

(1". R. Variey. 110". %.)

Nirht. - No. 6. 5-bird D.B. (16 yds.): N. Clarke. R. Clare. L. Hibbcrt. X. Sonmes Snr.. A. Hayes. 6/5. No. 7. Cavntr of Cumberinnd D.B. Night Ch'si)iv: 1st. K. Sonmes Snr., 20/20: 2nd. J. Thatcher. 49/11; Srd. A. Haves. 39/41: best B/hl.. N. Clnrke. P. Mitchell. No. 8, 10-bird D.B.: 0. XVebb. E. 7ilrr. A. T~F~Y. lo/,". -. ~~ - -~~ . .

Ad<.int, Hnycs won the trophy event. with Ted Pike mnrcl ;rind Cia~rm Nor(he~ third. John 'rhntrhcr \ v ~ l n Tho Onks S.B. Ch'ahip nftrr n shout-c l( wirh Clnrric Northey: Tcd Lumkrl; won the shoohff for third. Ncw shooter Bryce Wilson won the F/M. trophy. ,,:= 6.d ... " ... "".

Tiie Night Ch'shi~ was won outright by Keith Sonmes Snr. with the only m s i i l e . John Thatcher was second after n five-wa~ shoot-off. and Adrinn anyes third. Ted Pihs shot very eonai~tentiy and is a much improved shooter.

G e o w Willinma, the well-known official referee. A wr.snt nemrmsnee of Poooek's in being the odu one of the 21 eom~st i tors to ohdk up the aossihle 20/2o. Another piensins Performnnee was thnt of Gearae Headon in securing his first So-break badge in the ahoot- off to decide the front.morker tmnhu.

(Lea MolCinne~. Hon. Sec.)



and lhe ileonie went ? ions wnv in makinr

HOBART (T-.). 18/11/63.-Weather conditions: fine hut windy. Attcndanco: 46. Resulla: No. 1. lbhird D.B.: div. D. Taylor. D. White. 10/10: 9 others div. 3rd. No. 2. Taa. D.B. Ch'shi": 1st. D. Taylor. 98/98: 2nd. S. Mnrslmil, 91/98: 3rd. D. Grar. 46/41: 4th. J. Blake. 41/46. No. a. Brighton Cen- tenary H ' c ~ D : E. G. McRna. 21/21. 1st: L. J. Piteher (Vlc.). 26/21. 2nd; D. Gmy. B. Bur- buw. T. Newmnn. B. Piihu. N. Groombridse. M. Jenkins. 24/21. div. 3rd. No. 1. Tas. Tower Ch'shi": T. Newman. 20/20, 1st: E. G. McRac, 34/35, 2ndi L. Witrerrnnn. 33/55. lrr l

Don Taylor wna in good form (despite the fact he eauid onir hobble about) to defeat Snerry Marshdl for the Tas. D.B. Ch'ship. S ~ e r r y lod his 98th bird, leeving Don with the mmif ieen t score of 08/98.

President E. G. McRaa is also in ton corm at "relent: he took the Brighten Cantonary H'ezo with 21/27 fmm L. J. Pitcher from Vietorin. who mid us n visit and nearly tmk out the hnndienv. Trevor Newmnn showed his usual nod form nt the Tower.

to the i:trr thnr thcru &s r o ~ $ ;I b/g d:.y a t Uulurr t~n Club on the folio wit.^ day. wllu nrs rci,.minu onern,ion. aflpr I r,.asc.nls for n c0na:cler:~l~le tlrne.

21/12/63. - Wmther conditions: fine. At- tendance: 38. Resuita: No. 1. 5-bird Tower: W. Potter. L. Witrcrmon. G. Richardson. E. G. McRae. R. Ward. R. Monks. T. New. man. D. Purdan. W. Qaunoids. G. Younp. R. Bennett. 0. White R. Wiphton 5/5 dl". No. 2. C'wcnith Tower Ch'ahip: Ij. ~ & i o r . 120/120. 1st: E. G. Meroe. 118/120. 2nd: T. Newmm. 86/87. 3rd: R. Wnrd, 61/62. 4th: L. Witrermnn. 49/50, 5th. No. 3, I.C.I. H'can: R. Wud. 24/24. 1st; J. B!xrks. 23/24, 2nd: D. Gmy. 22/26, 3rd: R. Monks. 16/17. 4th. No. 4. 10 birds: D. GWY. 29/29. 1st. R. Wighton. 28/29. 2nd; B. Borhuru. 21/28: 3rd. . ~ -~

o u r ilw1wies for ,,"ttI"~ on C.",enlth Tower Ch'shin nt out. Xmxur shoot, hut i t hod I. k nhot, and wc a w a Ane exhibition of Lower shooting by D. Taylor and E. G . Me. Rae in the ahoot-off. Consmtuintions to both. Re# Ward mnda sure of something to cook with on thoac e a m ~ i w trios. winning the I.C.I. tronhy. which was a, b.*Y "rim"* stove. a d Burke inought home the xmns ham: for secon'l. DO" Gr'ly also s o t hi8 Xmas ham and rxluitrv for winnins the lo-bird H'eno.

A HWPY New Ye,w t, YOU all. (A. H. Adam. Hon. See.)

A ~ 0 0 . 3 night's nhootinb' was enjoyed bg ail ,,"do? very gmd oonditions, nithouph no big rcurcn were reeonled, nr was er~ected nt the atnrt of the nisht'a shootine.

Once assin we must thank the rhooterv who trnvclied iona distances to take enrt In the shoot. Many Lhrnks to our litdies who once ngnln turned on a mnrvoliaus s ~ r e a d .

IT. Cwsey. Ron. See.]


MELBOURNE TOTTENHAM, GUN vlc. CLUB (Affiliated A.C.T.A.)

In association with POOTSCRAY GUN CLUB - 6 milea from G.P.O. Practice Shooting every Wednesday a t Down-the-Line and Skeet.

Commencing 4.15 until dark.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8th - - Corn. 2 p.m.

20-TARGET D.B. HANDICAP TROPHIES 20-TARGET D.B. HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKE

25 HANDICAP SKEET

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th - -

M.G.C. Skeet Championship Sash and Trophy, 1st; Trophies 2nd and 3rd.

25 HANDICAP SKEET

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd

DUCK OPENING - No Shoot

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29th - -

Tottenham D.B. Championship Badge and Trophy, 1st; Trophies 2nd and 3rd.

HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES and HANDICAP SKEET

SATURDAY, MARCH 7th and MONDAY, MARCH 9th: Series of HANDICAPS, DOWN-THE-LINE and SKEET

OPTIONAL SWEEPSTAICES ON ALL MAIN EVENTS: Visiting Shooters are welcome and may eontact the Secretary

a t the Club House. The committee reserves the right to make ally necessary alterations to

ndverlised Prognmme. DONALD MACEINTOSH - Ofieini ArmaurerJ to MELBOURNE GUN CLUB. REFRESHMENTS. AFTERNOON TEA. CARTRIDGES nvniiabie on the Ground.

McGregor KEAN, President. H. BUTT, See. Tel. 311-1636.


No ~ o s s i b l ~ s were scored. R. Peacock only h a d t o shoat his last bird to have i t in the hag, but for aome unknown reason he missed to let three other shooters in for n shoot-off. W. couison. W. Williams nnd F. Bradley. Couisan and Bradleu missed in the first five %irds. W. Williams missed his ninth, r n d once nasin Rex Peacock only had to shoot fiis 10th bird, hut missed to let W. Willinms ~n ngmn, but Bill missed his 14th m d Rex mnde no mistake this time on the 15th. and took his first title and a good tranhv to give him a good day's and night's shooting, being i n the sueee.sful team to take the MoCrrith Shield, and High Gun in that event, divided a 10-bird Sstake with two other shwters and ended with the State D.B. Night Ch'shC. Well done, Rex.

21/12/63. -Weather conditions: good. At- tendmee: fair. Results: No. 1. 5 birds: div. 11 shooters. 6/5. No. 2. 20-bird D.B.: 1st. J. Johnstone. 47/47: 2nd. G. Ashmm. 46/47: 3rd. W. O'Shnnneuw, 27/28: 4th. W. Couison, 24/26: 6th. L. Giiion. 23/24. No. 4, 10-bird D.B.: W. Couison, K. Shearer. H. Gibson. G. Ashman. P. Doyle. 10/10.

Huntly conducted its Xmas shoot in good. warm weather for seasonal tronhiea, the main event being won by local shooter. J. John- stone, 47/47, from consistent shooter, G. Ashman. 46/47: lmth there shooters shot 60 breaks over the day.

The shooters and socotntors were treated to some goad shooting by club and one of Aur- traiin'r brok-markers. W. Coulson, who shot the nossibie in evcrv event from 27 yards. R. Hnrty mnde a good Father Xmas, dish-

ing out the ice orenm to the kiddies and adults alike.

Mrs. Cumrnin.8 and her band of rvarkera were kept busy with the drinks nnd tens amidst the streamers and balloons. All shooter. were the reoipients of n seasonal t r a ~ h ~ to take home, and thus ended Huntb'a

. (J. E. Jones. Han. See.)

22/12/63. -Weather eonditions: fine. At- tendanoe: 26. Results: No. 1. 6-bird D.B.: W. Stevens. T. Herman. G. Grieve, D. An- derson, K. Smith. 5/5. No. 2, 10-bird D.B. S~er rows : R. Porter. 12/13: J. Smith, 11/12. No. 3, 10-bird D.B. Pts.: R. &kclean. 30/30. D. Anderson. 29/30. No. 4, lo-bird S.B.; K. Smith. 20/20: T. Smith Jnr.. 19/20: A. P h i i ~ . 18/20. No. 5, 20-bird D.B. Pts.: W.

Interested spectators listening to Cowra Club President, Len Bird, explaining some details of the sport of clay target shooting and night lightinb. on

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S;>mwtin. G0/60: S. Smith.' 68/IO: R. Mae- laan, 72/76.

A mod nttendnnee a t the irhat shoot for 1963 and m w t shooters were in excellent form and ~ o m a vexv kecn eomnetition in event. fmm the ones prrticiaating. A very mod any to finiah off the aid rear and eon- pnhliations to 1111 shmters who won the different events. (K. G. Smith. Hon. Scc.)

ICATANNING (W.A.). 10/1!/63. - We nli enjoyed :t plezwnt dny a t K o ~ o n u ~ mior t o our fieid Ch'ship. when fifty odd shooters com~eted for the State Dotlble Rise and State Intermediate S.B. Ch'shina. Winners of thcsc vents ware Douc Cumminz nnd Keith Hewitt

Xmas Shoot, 20/12/U.-No. 1, 6-bird D.B. (cam".): 22 shooarb div.. 6/6. Main Event. 16-bird D.B.: 12/14 yda.. O'Keefc. 15/15: 16/17 Ms.. H. Weitzci. 16/16: IS120 yda.. F. Cnutem. 20/20: 21 yds. and over. B. Burns. R. Heron, div., 16/16.

A very fine shoot. 00 shooters tnkintz rri~rt. The winnera in enrh division received r ham. The President, F. Reade. thnnkwl nil shooters taking Dart and wished everyono a Hnnnv and Prosoorous New Year.

(G. Hunter, Hon. %.I

- -tively.

On Sunday the Cherv Trre Pool Field Ch'shii~ got nwsy to a Rrins atnrt with n dorious day nnd a field of ninsty-four.

The crowd nwclled throuehoot the day and i t must have so~,ely heen.the hiagest that we h ~ v s entertained at this ehnmpionshi~.

No major ehanrea were made to the iny-out this year. althouah the rise of mloured tor u e t ~ and an imnroved "nunil" station seemed

L. Baker is the 0I,,lr's most consistent rhoater. I t is "1-ins to see B. Smith and K. Ryan aminin on the winninn l i s t

KEILOR (V.), 9/11/63. - No. 1. 10-bird Pta.: 1st. R. Evnnr. 28/30: 2nd and ard. div. L. Coombs. G. W:dker. 27/50. No. 2. 20-bird D.B.: 1st. R. Evnnr. 28/27: 2nd. L. Coombee. 26/2t Srd. H. Ludhrook. 20/22: 12/16 yds.. G. h n i s , 18/21. No. 3. lo-bird D.B. ( I birds off 12 yds., 6 birds off 24 ydl.1: 1st. G. Rettis. 10/10: 2nd and 3rd. div. 1 shooters. L. Cqombcs. W. Attttttd. W. Perry. J. Sen- s..lr:CL.

Wrruhvr fins. A roud :.rtr.ndnnce of d m t - crs. 1Z. Evan. ans in uood rorm. tnkina the R I U tw rventa. It w:,, ,.1:nr.nc to scc I. Coomhes in the ~ l n ' i n ~ c .

ing to see Brian on <he winninx 1iat ;gain. I<. Neill also shot well. We were pleased t o have s i r novice ahwttars attend, and they mnda an excellent showing, nnd we h o w they will join the club in the New Year.

Refreshments were provided by the oluh and n rrood time w2,s had by all.

(C. H. Icemo. Hon. See.)

you. Ron. 2/12/63--Weather~ renditions: fine and cool.

Attondme~: 21. Results ( N i ~ h t shoot): No. 1. 6-lnrd D.B. (C.D.1: R. Peaeook. C. Rnd- eliffe. A. Menurio. F. Jomes. 6/6. No. 2. KO-bird D.B. wr team (Karnnx Puhlieanr' Shield): Kern% Hotel. 39/60; Royal Hotel. 38/60: Commercial Hotel. 37/60; Exchnnse Hotel. a0/50. S w e e ~ : W. Mnkehm. C.

p o d ) . Resulta; No. 1. 6-bird D.B.. 5 W a l h UP): G. Pritchard. 12.9, 1st: K. Eatt. 11.8. 2nd: S. Gibson. 11.0. Ird. No. 2. 13 Skeet: E. A. Ciegs; 15.0, 1st; 0. Marsh. tdrs. S. Marsh, 14.5, ea. 2nd. No. 3, l o PI. D'vilia Douhlsa; G. K. Ruwoidt -J . G.eenwood. 101 10. 1st: 0. Mnrsh - P. Saccbetto, S. Gibson -

cun honouzn no to Chnrloc Mitsil. 22 2.1. V I ~ I , . ' " ~ rhootcl~ fmm xnrroc:n. K.,tnn-

ninr i.nd P i n y r u ~ joiner1 the locnl l n d ~ for iomc lttrther practice u r o r to their o n Xm;t, nxeetlnns in thr =\v;t!l,ns and h k n .

toinment. (Miss Iarrnina And-". Pub. OfRoer.)

:~nd o i h d clubs too m~mcn,ur lo mention. L'hr S.N. uns won by W. 5r:llilna (Adelaide). 6 ~ ~ 8 ~ h m t . ~ g . nili. Our first altemnc sf ihuldinc I two-day

shoot: thanks to "isitora, mos t~sumar fu l . (A. 0. Coom. Eon. S e r )

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for the watch, R. Mnrehant. B. Hartley. J . was nzaln ~ m i n e n t . tsLing out the trophy No% M. Buckleu. D. Smith and 0. Black- for the best f m n t marker. man. D. Smith being the winner wlth 18/18 Fa l lmins the shoot, members and thelr f m m R. Hartieu, 12/13, and G. Blnckmnn, wives were entutaiied by the indies' oom. ll/lt The Hish Gun trophy for the day wnl mittee a t n buffet dinner. which was attended vmn by J. Nott. club President, in 0 ahoot- bu the club ~ntron (Warden G. Girdlegtone) off with G. Blackman, while J. Dohsrty took and his wife, and %. J. Rockliff, whe hnr home the 12/16 yd. troohy. been n keen SUDlarber of the clob since Its

(M. Smith, Aaat. Sea.) formation,

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tooh the honour3 ; 1 8 ~ l ihc tro!,hy. Tinis $hoot a88 shot over a 5-isiz.1 SR.. ; - b i d D.B.. 10-hid D. K8.e. i 11: ~ r a U'v:llr i)cmbies.

Tmnhin fol. 1163 w,.). ~ . r , . r r , t t ~ J Ihr Prmi. . .... dent a t mneiusion of day.

(N. Cnmus. Hon. Sac.)

BALLANDIAN GUN CLUB - SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND -

(Affiliated A.C.T.A.)

SATURDAY, 9th MAY, 1964 Commencing at 9 a.m. sharp

Event 1 - BALLANDEAN THOUSAND

30-BIRD DOUBLE-BARREL HANDICAP 1st -Australia's Leading Small Car . . . MORRIS 850

£300 in YARDAGE PRIZES - $25 each yard 12/22, $25 23 yards and over. The Club agrees if necessary t o re-purchase the car for $700.

Shooters sharing 1st Prize not eligible for Yardage Prize. :: Nomination, £12/10/0.

Event 2 -

SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND TROPHY EVENT 30-BIRD DOUBLE-BARREL HANDICAP POINTS SCORE

Trophies ls t , 2nd and 3rd. :: Nomination, £2/0/0. :: 5/- Optional Sweep on each 10 Birds - 15/-.

THREE AUTOMATIC TRAPS Our Grounds are rituoted at LYRA, on the New Englgnd Highwoy, 15 miles south of Stanthorpe.

Shooters and their wives are invited to bepresent a t a BANQUET in the R.S.L. Rooms, Stanthorpe, on Saturday a t 6.30 p.m., where a CALCUTTA will be drawn on the GRANITE BELT HANDICAP.

SUNDAY, 1Ofh MAY, 1964 Commencing at 9 a.m. sharp

Event 1 - QUEENSLAND DOUBLE-BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP

30 BIRDS DOUBLE BARREL off 18 yards l s t , Badge and Trophy vah~ed £50, plus £50 Cash. Trophies 2nd and 3rd. Yardage Trophy each yard 12 to 17.

Nomination, 611/10/0. :: 5/- Optional Sweep on each 10 Birds - 15/-.

Event 2 - GRANITE BELT E2Q8 HANDICAP

30-BIRD DOUBLE-BARREL POINTS SCORE 1st $100 - 2nd 540 - 3rd 520 - S40 Yardage Prizes. :: Nomination, $6.

Shooters sharing l s t , 2nd and 3rd not eligible for Yardage Prizes.

All Prizes are guaranteed and will be shot for irrespective of weather conditions.

The Committee reserves the right to alter the number of Targets in any Event.

. . . A HIGH GUN ON KILLS OVER FULL PROGRAMME . . . To cater for visiting shooters the Club has arranged to conduct S'stakes on Friday Afternoon, 8th May, a t 2 p.m.

Shooters requiring accommodation, please contact JAN ELLIOTT, Phone 27 Ballandean.

A. J. SMITH, President. Phone 31, Ballandean. NOEL SMITH, Secretary. Phone 39 Ballandean.


Hardel. Dnvo Maelray was most consistent shot to win the Xmas Gift.

Slncc our last shoot new lights have been Inltnlled on No. 2 trap, to our memberss mea t sotisfnetion.

The new system of lane changing ~roued to be a tremendous success, along with seven and 15-bird events.

During. the tronhy Drensntntlons the mm- mittce n resented Mrs. Hozel Morton with a love l~ n v ~ r i s e on her birthday.

(Mnurie Diok, P/O.)

17 div. Plemaing to see the sood mll-up and the

m d shmting. The lawe number of wasihles kept the size of the swee~atnkea law. hut everyone seemed hapor juat the anme. The D'ville Doubles CUD still remain. in the Nynh Club, but leaves R. Holmes and H. Brown or 1'. Pcaree and D. Gront. Max and Laurie hnd a battle myal for ohnmgionship, but Max lasted the diatance.

in n main event. i l l l e a (~ipht).-weather condltlona: fine.

Attendance: 25. Result% No. 1. 5-bird D.B.: F. lames, P. Harvey. A. Halls. L. Brown. A. James. C. Chartcr. T. Maynard, M. White- Inw. C. Mnushan, J. Mathisko. P. O'Lnuph- 11". C. Berrier, M. Nnlder, div. No. 2.

NOORAT (V.), 23/ll/b3.-Weather mndi- tiona: goad. Attendsnoe: 19. Results: s o H'ca~: B. King (Cobden) 1st 33/33; A. C=I (cowen), 2nd. 51/56; N . ' D = ~ ~ = ( ~ o b den). 3rd. 5G/69; F/M.. B. Kins (CoMen); B/M.. E..Corncby (Cobden). An en~oYlble day's ahaotinp, with d

weather conditions. (P. C. Thomas, Hon. See.)

The Governor oE Qoecnsland, Sir Henry Abel Smith, oo the mark at a r e e e ~ ~ t Brisbane Gun Club fixture.


lo-bird D.B. T r o ~ h y : A. James. 1st; 0. Ferrier. 2nd; L. Brawn, 3rd. C. Maughan. FfM. No. 3. 3 nnir D. Rise: tat. C. I&ughnn. only wrsihle.

Twenty-five shooters oame to thi. un- sehednlod shoot and appeared to enjoy it. C. Mnushnn was the only competitor able to ~ h o o t the ~xlsrible 3 gair D. Rile off hsn- dicuo marks. (R. J. Willlams. Hon. Seo.)

d u r i n ~ the m e t i n g wors A. 'l'y.l:k. R. \Verl- la", R. Wcnhn and D. P;,irici:.

Tho I3iplt Cun Trophy over rvenr.3 1. 2. 4. 5 and G was convineinalr won L Y Jim Scott.

the day orogramme al thaut losing a target. while Malealm Tiliw and R Wenhan, two local shooters, nleo shot mew -dl. The 20-bird D.B. Christmas Sneeial Trwbu. at night, was won in Rns style by R. Wenban (Pnrkes), with L. Mo~r i s (Dobbo) second.

(Mler J. W8ison. Secretary.)

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extended to Interested shooters resulted in four new members joinins the club.

(A. Cnntrmersa, Hon. Sec.)

foture. The ear imrk, which should aceom- modate a t least 250 cars, hna been surfaced 60 we will have amelc ~nrking.

The President welcomed Ernfe Howlen to tho club. Ernie has moved to Seymeur fmm Snle. ' -(L. Jones. Shoot See.)

QUAMBATOOK (V.). 14/11/63. -Weather conditlone: cold and windy. Attendance: 25. Resuita: No. 1. 5-bird D.B.: 14 div. No. 2. 20-bird Tlwvhy (5 D.B.. 5 S.B.. 5 Bllent. I D.R.): 1st. M. J. Nnlder, 20120: 2nd. R. Peacock. 19/20; ard. B. James, 27/29. No. 3, 5-bird D.B.: J. Wallis, W. Doyle, R. Pea- cock, S. Schlit., 12/12, div.

A good muster bl'nvad the conditions to shoot the A. C. Wlllinma Memorial Shield.

. - . 28/n/63. -Weather eonditlons: windy ancl

mild. Attendance: 40. Reslrlta: No. 1. 1-bitx1 D.B.: 19 div. No. 2. 20-bird Teams vent (10 yda.1: 1st. Kernnx No. 1. 90/100; 2nd. Qunmb&~tmk No. 2. 94/100. No. 8. 6-bird B : R. Poaaxk. F. James. D. Rumbold. 515. dl".

The J. J. Mathiason Shieid wna won by Kerans No. 1 wlth the excellent score of 96/100 in very windy conditions. Qonmbnbmk No. 2 wero the runners-up. I would like to thank the tenma from Swan Hill. Cohona and Rerang fop turnine up under h ~ c h adverse renditions. Tho Hish Gun tmphy was wan Iby 3. Jnmea wlth n aeore of 28/28.


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A very s w d muster of 37 shooters attended the Mnllee Night D.B. Ch'shl~. Visitors from Bawt, Birchip. Kernns. Arnmnc. Lake Cnr- gellien itnd Melbourne helped to make us a very good nisht's shootiny. Chnrlle Radciiffe (Icerang) wan the Ch'shl~ from loon1 shooter Joe James. who once again mn second. Third v ~ i z e went to veteran local shooter Rny Bree.

(Jim Wnllls. HOR. Sec.)

KERANG CLAY v l c r o R l A BIRD CLUB (Affiliated A.C.T.A.)

NIGHT SHOOTING SATURDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, 7964 - 7 45 Shorp -

Event 1-5-BIRD DOUBLE-BARREL SWEEP (C.D.) Nom., lo/-.

Event 2- VICTORIAN DUCK OPENING NIGHT D.B. CHAMPIONSHIP

20 Birds from 16 yards. Sash and Badge - lst, Ind, 31d T r o p h i e s

Nomination, 30/-. :: Optlonal Sweep, lo/-. Shot under Championship cond~t~ons .

Supper and Cartridges available. FRANK JAMES, President. ALISTER WALKER, Secietaly.

Phone: Pine View 45. Phone: Dingwall 19.

RICHMOND (Qld.), 10/11/63. - Wentheher eonditioaa: fino and hot. Attendance: 24. Results: No. 1. 5-bird D.B.: div. A. SEurr. B. Icelmnn. R. Batl. Mrs. H. M u m y . G. Lillyman, B. J. O'Neill. 5/5. No. 2. lo-bird D.B.: div. D. Hntfield. G. I l m R. O'Neill, 10/10. No. 3. lo-bird D.B., lo-blrd S.B. Club Ch'shi~: R. O'Neill. 20120. No. 4, MneGrcgur Shield: 1st. MeI<inla~ team: 2nd. Oondooroo: 3rd. Rirhmond No. I : 4th. Rloh- mond No. 2. No. 6 , lo-bird D.B. Pta.: P. Kennedy. 30/30; D. Hntfieid, R. Bntt. 29/30,

The weather ,"as flno ;,nd very hot. which p v e the shooters in ercellcnt day of shmb mp. The attendance wna the best for this year. There was only two lady shooters "re- *nt. visitini. shootera onme fmm winton nnd MoI<inln~.

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MONDAY, 24th FEBRUARY, 1964 - 8 o'clock Shorp -

Event 1 - 5-BIRD D.B. lo / - SWEEP (C.D.) Event 2- - 20-BIRD DOUBLE-BARREL HANDICAP

El50 - TROPHIES AND CASH - 5150 Nomination, £3/10/-.

Optional Sweeps lo/- on each 10 birds. 1st -NIBI(O UNDER & OVER GUN AND CASE

2nd -TRANSISTOR WIRELESS :: 3rd -UTILITY SET E5 each - Yardage Prizes - 66 each

12/16 yards, 17/20 yards, 21 yards and over. Trophy winne~s not eligible for Yardage Prizes.

C O N D U C T E D WEATHER PERMITTING. Committee reserves the right to vary Programme if necessary. FRANK JAMES, President. ALISTER WALKER, Secretary.

Phone: Pine View 45. Phone: Dingwall 19.


The day was enjoyed by ail. Everybady is looking forward to more shoots like this one next year. (A. A. Bone. Hon. Sco.)

Night. - 5-bird Pts.: B. Mnrk, C. Ssuiras. R. Eason. I<. Murk. 15/15. 20-bird S.B. Bailnrat and Dirt. Ch'shi,,: 1st. H. Bnntn. 23/25, 2nd: I<. Mnrk. 25/30, 3rd: C. Squires. 24/30, 10-bird D.B.: 1st. It. &lark. B. Harty. 10/10: 3rd. E. Enson. H. Banta, 9/10.

SEBASTOPOL (V.):. 7/12/63 (Dnr and Nicht. - Weather eond~t~ans: cold and windy.

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Results: 6-bird Pts.: A. MeSween. W. Bmnngh. L. Reieha, B. Hnrtu. 15/15. 10-bird! Pts.: M. Pnreoe. 30130: B. Hnrty. W. Dobiie. 29/30. 6-bird Wnik-UD: A. MeSween. H. Edwards, M. Pnseor. J. Ludbrook. 515. 5 ~ r s . D'vii1e Doubles: R. Green - R. Lemks, 10/10: 2nd. R. H a r t v - H . Wniicer, 9/10; 3rd. A,. MeSween - K. Penton. 3/10.

SEYMOUR (V.). 30111163.-Weather eonditions: strong winds. Attendance: 20. Re- suits: No. 1. &bird D.B. (16 yds.): M.. Wnish, K. Perru, G. Huf, N. Doneon, 615. div. No. 2. Club C h ' s h i ~ (20-bird D.B.. 16. ~ d s . ) : 1st. M. Callaahan, 25/26: 2nd. G. Huf.. 24/25; 3rd. W. A. Smith. 23/25; best 15 yds. and under: P. Wilson, 22/23. No. 3. 10-bird: D.B. Pts. Trophy: 1st. M. Waish, 59/60 nts.: 2nd. I<. Perry. 56/60 ~ t s .

A good nttendnnee for our Club Ch'rhio. Visitors from Sheonarton. Taturn. Bennlia and Laneefieid. Ch'shi" was won by n new shooter, M. Cailnghnn. n ioenl lad rvha has. Only just started shooting.

The club thanks EO to I.C.I.A.N.Z. Ltd. for donating first t r o ~ h y for Ch 'shi~, a l so the ladies who orovided afternoon ten.

(A. H. Jones, Hon. Seo.)

SHEPPARTON (V.), 26/10/63. -Weather. conditions: good. Attendance: 35. Results: No. 1. 10 birds (C.D.): 13 div.. 10/1?. No. 2. She"". and Dist. D.B. Ch 'shi~: str DO%- sibles, n good shoot-off- 1st. N. MePheraon; 2nd. F. Jones: 3 ~ d . J. Benson. No. 3,. 20-bird T r o ~ h ~ H'CZLD: 0 posriblee - 1st. J.

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Gray: 2nd. J. Sizer; 3rd, L. Cnlnndro. No. 4. 10 ~ r . D.D. Sparrows: 1st. W. Hail - F. Jones: 2nd. div. A. - L. Cniandro. N. Mc- Pherson - J. Cumming.

A very good shoot, with visitors "redomin- ant, and several local shooters visited Swan Hill for their opening shoot. Nev. McPherron won his first sash m d struck some stiff omo- rition. Jim Gray (Cobram) won the High Gun event, and now he8 n ies-in.

Visitors fmm Nnrrowanga. Bendigo. Stan- ley, Carlior, Tatura. Nuthniin. Cohram. Wan- ~ a r n t t n m d Dookie.

(20-bird D.B.): 1st. C. Pe'ersuson (S.C.G.C.), 15/35; 2nd. R. Hognrth (S.C.G.C.), 34/35; 3rd. B. Mnckev (Brlsbnne). 19/29. No. 3. 10-bird D.B.: 1at. J. Norton, 10110: 2nd. di". A. Jnriok, B. Deignan. P. Lnns. W. Edwards. 9/10.

Our coneratuintions go to Cyril Ferguson for his win of the Club Nicht Ch 'shi~. Our thanks to Sue Martin for again donating the t r o ~ h y .

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When "resenting the troohies, in the absence of our President and Vice-President. C n ~ t i ~ i n Ray Hognrth assured Brishrne Club ,ve would make every effort to retain the Shield when we shoat in Brisbane on the next Martin Wordroo Shield day.

. . ~ ~ ~ ~ . Congratulations to Ron Porter (Snorting

Shooters) for his outripht win in the S.B. T r o ~ h y . ~ l u s his High Gun m d Club Mug. for the shoot with a score of 52/65.

I would like to eroress mu own personal nn~reeintion, and also the club's, to Stan Tapeail for running this shoot in my absence.

teams event. Club eongrntu1ntions go to D. Jessen, who

was the outstnnding shooter of the day.

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Thie was our Xmas shoot: a very ~ l e n s o n t afternoon was had by all. After the "resen- tntion of trophies. Mr. Whitney eornnlirncnted the lndiss on a delicious afternoon tea and thanked nil f a r their assistance during the year. My ,,crsonn1 thanks x." t o Mrs. ntnry Fietehcr f a r her able assistance durinc the ~ ~~~ ~ "".>. in th" "Air-

Surnt on Saturday. Nov. 9. 1963. the ~roceeda of which went t o the h e a l Ambulance.

Main event. D'ville Doubles Ch 'shi~ , went to D. Whvte and A. Norman (St. George) :after a shoot-off with Rsu White (Surnt) and C. Stewllrt (St. George): third "rim went t o W. Hushes - J. Walker (Surat). The H'eao 1st went to L. Oliver iDulncca1 and the foliowing div. 2nd and 3rd. A. Nbrmnn (St. George), A. Bisehoff (Roma) and T. Siddins Jnl.. (St. George).

A Tro"hy Shoot went to A. Bisehoff (Roma); 2nd. A. Norman (St. George). and 3rd. after a rhoot-off. t o A. A. White (Surnt): the 12/14 yds. went to hT. D. Oliver (Dulneoa).

This shoot attraoted 24 shooters from local and surroundinc clubs. The shootinx on the whole was ve;~ good and nil hnd a very enjoyable day. I have enclosed the soore sheets f a r the shoot.

(S. R. Howard. Hon. Sec.)

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A auncl:rft~l nrrcnd:,nrc of .ihnnivrs iu our firit illno. ; u l "or new x~uaucli . Thr f i r s event xnvr l i i,orsihlcr. plearir.rly t ~ r h ~ ~ l i n x ., aoo.1 llumllcr " C nc\u rhuorcrr. Th.. second event went to the old veteran Bill Rninhird. who divided in enoh event of the day. Pleils- i n s to see newly r e~ i s t c r ed shooter, lon Ro\virnc. to take front-marker troghy. Third even1 div. three shooters, inoluding'G. John- stone. who "orformad well eanaiderine firat time ovci. rrr:~.,.. Walk-uh ev i t l t n h v i j . d t c i i a w h uonulcrtr!un fur new rhanl<.l r ,- J.v:lrd iw rno1.e cin.#lctaccd r i ~ n i c i a . I'lcnscd to 81- U. Lc?. U. Ferry. I . l'illey (In ro r < . l l P11:ticd t o have visit in^ shooters from N.W. eonst. New shooter A. Fleming oerformed well.

(George J. Pinner. Hon. Sec.)

...-, " ..,. Thanka ta Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Shnnd

SUnAT (Qld.). - The above oiuh held a for the usual afternoon ten. shoot under ideal conditions a t their eluh in (J . M. DIeLeod. Hon. See.)


A USTRA LIAiV GUN I - EAST BURWOOD, VICTORIA -

(A5tiated A.C.T.A.)

NOBEL 6 BLACKBURN CLUBS

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SATURDAY, 8fh FEBRUARY, 1964 I promptly at 1.30 p.m. ." El rn c 16th BIRTHDAY SHOOT ; EYE-OPENER FOR DUCK SEASON - 5 Birds Single Barrel, 5 Birds Double Barrel s a CLUB MIXED BIRDS CHAMPIONSHIP -- - - ~~~~

s t . SOLID GOLD CHAMPIONSHII BADGE and "LOL-ABOUT" LOUNGE. :: 'I 13/14 yds., 15/16 yds., and Lady's.

METROPOLITAN SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP lst, SASH and PORTAGAS LAMP and STOVE. :: Trophies 2nd, 3rd and Lady's. :

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NO SHOOT . . . VICTORIAN DUCK OPENING

SATURDAY, 7fh MARCH, 1964 promptly at 1.30 p.m.

10 BIRDS DOUBLE BARREL HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKE



2 5 Birds Skeet Handicap Sweepstake 24 Birds Skeet Handicap Sweepstake

RON SIEDE, President. Phone: 93 1707. JOHN LUCAS, Secretary. Phone: FTG. 354.

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TOWNSVILLD (Qld.), 16 and 17/1116S- Attendance: 59. Visitors from Ravenshae. Silkwood, Ingham. Charters Towers. Rieh- mend, Gi,.. Air. Home Hill and Macliar. Wenther eonditiana: Svturdny night, ideal: Sunday, Rne, cool. but vary wlndy. The uswiil free luncheon served to i,ll oresent on

div. R. I(u-. .I. Halt ; 3rd. div. S. Camw hell. S. Cilrdilio, W. Onrrinbton. D. McDcr- mott, L. Kovaeich. G Whitson. R. McKim- mln. S30 H'cap (10-bird D . B . ) : div. R. M~Lpnnnn, R. Scott. h Carlcss, N. ICrnbhen- hoft, C. Whitson. D'ville Doubles (dmwn cnrtners): 1st) R. Phillim - R. Recveu: 2nd. L. Carless - R. McI<lmmin.

COWRA GUN CLUR (N.S.W.) - OPENING OF NIGHT SHOOTING Photo shows crowd and clubhouse in the background. Track 1, D. Heilman; track 2, A. Glasson; track 3, R. Gittoes; track 4, R. Toshack; track 5, 1.. Bird.

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TYBENDARRA (V.). Borinr: Day, 26/12/63 --Our Boxing Day shoot ittl,notcd $1 cood field of shooters f m all ovor the Western Dialriots and Meilaurne. The Ch'allio was won ;tqiiin by V. Coats (C~vendiahl fmm 17. Henwood (Claudonl. with D. M~~yfieid third. Ineidenteliy this CWship. the Sooth \>'*stern Dist.. has been won five times and three times reeond by the atPsent holder. V. Contaa. Vic is the outstnndins shot of otl l areal and one a l the too in Vietorin. Sbootev~ a t Mildurn durins the Vie. Teams .hoot will remember his shoot-off to run rreond to R. Millad for HHh Gun in that even:. The second lac-tter. Bill Hen- rvaod, needs ,lo recommendntion: his many Ch'shi~ wins this ycnr s m k roc. themselves. D.. Marfield, thivd, has won this Ch'shie L ~ V I C ~ in succesalon end %%.as seeend on three oeciisions to V. Coates, his oncle.

The $60 H'm. was diu. two shooters. Nolioway, the Pmsident ol Wnrrnamhool Club, and I . Su1liv;~n fh1nc;arthst.): four other shooters div. third mox>cy.

The indies. :la us-I, nve thanked l o r their s f t e l ~ n ~ o n tr;,.

(Hnmld Smith. Hon. Scc.)

~~~~, Shaotws again enjoyed the bstrhceue

sumcr. Thanks to L. Wilmn. Ran Pateison ;md M8.a. Pldlc..

1.7. B. Pintten. Ron. See.)

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\VANDOAH I . , / 1 1 / e - Wallnel. r~ndirionr: win<]> uloalv. Attcndlnee; 12. l<esultw No. I . 5 l;!#is: Iat, 11. James, J. \Veldon, 515: 2nd. \\'. Holclr~>. S. WiwII. K. coiae.!. 4 / s ; 4 orhers, a,: S . ?. la-bid

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NEWCASTLE GUN CLUB NEW SOUTH WALES

(Affiliated A.C.T.A.) Burwood Beach - - Off Scenic Highway

TWO DAM0 TRAPS - - TWO NIGHT LAY-OUTS

FEBRUARY 15th, 1964 Commencing 1.30 p.m.

15-BIRD D.B. HANDICAP. C.D. Nom., 15/-.

N.S.W. State Intermediate Double-Barrel Championship

(Restricted t o Assoeiolion Hnndicnns not escccdinp 16 yards) 1st Sash, Badge and Trophy; 2nd and 3rd Trophies.

Norn., 251.. :: Op. Sweep 2/F on each 10.

15-BIRD D.B. HANDICAP TROPHY ( W r shooten not e l i~ ible for 1ntel.medinte)

Trophies ls t , 2nd and 3rd. Norn., 25/-. Op. S\\.eep, 5/-.

Newcastle District Deauville Doubees C'ship

Ist, Sash, Badge and Trophy; Znd, Trophy. Nom., 25/-. :: Op. Sweep 2/G on each 10.

NIGHT . . . Event 5 - 10-BIRD D.B. E.O. Clays o~ily from 16 yds.

Nom., 5 / - .

Newcastle District D.B. Night Championship

lst, Sash. Badge and Trophy; 2nd. 3rd and 12/15 yd. Trophies. Norn., 25/-. :: Op. Smeep 2/6 011 each 10.

OTHER EVENTS TIME PERMITTI-NG.

Refreshme~~ts and Cartridges available.

D. B. MOTT, President. R. G. MORTON, Seeretaw, 4 Fawcett Street, Mayfield.

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it an. i<eitI, ~ f t h o u s h the aitendnno. rvns down. ;L vcrv

nice evening w:ls enjoyed by all. Once again thanks to the indies for the nice afternoon tea. I a o l i out for our BIG SHOOT in MARCH.

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10111: 3rd. A. Cn~.l.oli. 10111. No. 6. 10-bird D.B. (Night): 1st. B. Russ, 10110: 2nd. R. Deacon, 12/13; 3rd. R. Rowe, 11/13.

A flood attendance for the Christmas Ham shoot. All events exeeoting No. 2 carried hams as tmnhies. and as usual nil shooters were anxi0.i t o take axle home lor Christmas dinner. Our new P~.esident. Berry Rowe. wan the No. 2 event for the tronhies donated by the ladies. (R. C. Deacon, Hon. See.)

WAItRNIMBOOL (V.). 9111163-Weather- conditions: fine. Attendance: 32. Results: No. 1. 5 birds: di". 10 shooters. NO. 2, hft W'llool and Dist. Ch'shio: 1st. H. C. Dur- ihirlee: 2nd. H. Smith: 3rd. E. Corneby. No. 3. 15-bird S ~ n r r o w : 1st. K. Edce: 2nd and 3rd. div. A. Gordon, L. Pitcher, B. Murns, 6. Shillroei'. An excellent attendance. and n fine shoot-

dR i!~ tha Ch 'shi~ , with Howard Durbidse winnilla af ter the th,.ec nlilce-gette1.s htld nil shot ;, 75 break.

1/1/6d. - Wcathcr eoaditions: brd, biusty wind. Attendance: 34. Results: No. 1, 6 birds: div. 15 shooters. No. 2, E5O D.B. Troghg: 1st. It. Edge: 2nd. I. MeArthur: 3rd. H. Belmorc: F/M, T. Sally. No. 3, 10 birds: di". 7 shooters.

V e r y 8,leasing to see so mitrw under such llnd conditions. Thanks to the lltdios fox :t job weii done with the ilfternooll teas, etc.

(R. C. I<en,ieillly, non. sec.1

11/12/63. - - Worther conrlitioi,~: Ii,,e. i\ttendanee: 25. Results: No. I. 10-bird D.B. II'onil: 1st. M. Rushfaid, 20/20; 2nd. T. Gard. 19/20: 3rd. N. Lrwier, 14/15. No. 2, 10-bird S.B. H'e:m: 1st. N. Lnrvler, 14/14; 2nd. L. Hendra, 13/14; 3rd. T. Porveli, 12/13. No. 3, 20hird D.B.: 1st. 1). Preston. 37/37: 2nd. N. Lnwier, 36l:li: 3rd. H. Martin. 36/36; PIM.. R. Tardrew. 19/20, NO. 4, 10-bird Pts. H'e:,,,: 1st rind 2nd. di". I<. YOUIIY. R. s$ldler. ao13o: a d .

The Atienrlnnce was good end the wenthcr i,erleet iqr pur ;~nnin;~l C h ~ i r t m ; ~ ~ shoot and f.lrniiy VICnlc . once ncn,n trollhies were L.FII~I.OUS~Y dontlted by Tom Gard i ~ n d Nutter's Huteherv. whilst 'Porn Rosewnrne nrovided

s;,rt rvus tho ,,resentation of a ham to peter Bcyer. who built our t v n ~ s and hns main- tuiner1 them for some years ruithoat thought o i rl;~Ymont.

Coneratuintionr to iiil those luokv enouch to "b'ing home the bnean" ur well -as those not so fol.tueiste who had to bc content with iioultry. (R. W. Sadier, Hon. See.)

WYONG (N.S.W.). 9111163.-Weather conditions: strong N.E. rvind, finc. Attendance: 12. Results: No. I , 5 birds: clays oniy. no results. No. 2. 10-bird D.R.: L. Gavenloek. 10/10; J. Nswey. E. Hill, A. Duncan, 9/10. No. 3, 20-bird Tronhy: L. Gnvenloek, 20120. No. 4, lo-bird Pts.: A. Kent, 28: E. Hill, L. Jnmas, 27. No. 6. 5 ~ r . D. Rise: E. Hill. A. Kent. 3/5: A. Dunczm. 2/5. No. 6. D. Doubles: E. Hill - A. Kent, 415: J. Newey - 1,'. Clarke, 216.

Strong lip;td wind mads sllootine difficult. Len Gnvenioek scored the only nossibie of the d w to txke out the troohv.

23111/63.-Weather conditions: fine, stronf N.E. wind. Attendance: 12. Results: No. 1: c1a1.s only, no results. NO. 2, 10-bird D.R.: div. E. ~ i i i . nf. ~ i ~ l i , A. 10110. NO. 3, lo-bird T r o ~ h y , OD. s\vee,,: E. Hiil. D. Hnrdes, P. Clnrl~e, 10110 -shoot- off, E. Hill. No. 4, 10-bird D.B. Pts.: E. IIlll, D. Hnrdea. 30: A. I<ent, 27. No. 5, 20-hird D.B.: M. Dick. 19/20: E. Hill. A. Kent, 13/20.

Strong head-wind i'cgt scoring low 14112163. --Weather conditions: goad. At-

tendnaee: 9. Results: No. 1, E/O.: elsys oniy - no results. No. 2, 10-bird Pts.: E. Hill, 29: B. Clarke, 26; A. Dunean. 24. No. 3, l 04 i rd D.B. Troghy: A. Kent. N. Jurd , 10110: shoot-off to A. Kent. No. 4, 10-bird S.B.: diu. E. Hill, A. Kent, J. Gmnt. 8/10. No. 5 , 10-bird Pts. (27 yds.): E. Hill, 24: A. Kent, 28: I. Clarke, 19.

(N. J u d , Hon. See.)

OUT OF THE PAST (Continued from pose 1 5 )

when the the club Grand Prix mas conducted. The winner was Jeparit shooter, R. Kluge, who won fro111 A. Kitchell, a Melbour~~e shooter. The winner recorded a iun of 42 straight to win. Kitchell's score was d l 1 6 7

A t Charters Towers in Queensland the Queensland Tower Championship resolved into a contest between George and Charlie Archer, with the first-named running out winner.

The Tasmanian Double-rise Cham- pionship mas won by Neil Fri th of Lau~leeston with the moderate score of 8/12 pairs. He won from A. E. Poxon and Sperry Marshall of Ho- bart. C. Sinclair won the Common- wealth Skeet Championship a t Tomns- ville S ~ o m Jim Smith.



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VICTORIAN (Affiliated A.C.T.A.) GUN CLUB Shooting Ground, cr. Geelong and Boundary Roads, Foolrcroy.

*EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 1963 (Night)

Duck Opening Shoot No. 1 - 5 TARGETS POINTS SCORING. Cash div. NO. 2 -

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2nd - ORLON SLEEPING BAG. 3rd -SHOOTING JACKET. F/M. - GUN BAG.

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