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New Club Formed
A new club was formed recently and this was the Junior Flying Club for youngsters between 12 a.hd 16 who wish to race pigeons. Senior members of other clubs are helping the young people and give them all the information about breeding and racing the birds. If any boys are interested in this intriguing sport they should get in touch with Mrs Jacobs, phone 7157.
John McLean explains to Chris Ovenden Graham and Geoffrey Eastgate and Ian Wells the finer points of a well bred bird.
With Noel Thompson at left, Robert Taylor, Patrick Hogan, Mitchell McKenzie, Nicholas Hacking, and Max Taylor and Stephen Metcalf, in front, discuss what makes a good racing pigeon.
"Geddie", the bird which was more than 24 hours ahead of the others in a race from Invercargill to Gisborne, is held by John Jacobs. The birds struck the strong westerly gales and storms so this particular bird's performance was most remarkable.
Other members of the club are Matthew Bell, Ivan Raggett, Ian Brown and William Rare.
John McLean, Wyn Boeyen, Alan Scholium, John Jacobs and Louis Boeyen (in front) talk about the preparation and carriage of a bird for racing.
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