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Ausfralian Clay Pigeon Trap Shooring Association

Patrons: b i s Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Lavarack, K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O., Governor of Queensland; Sir W. Lennon Raws,, C.B.E.; hlajor- General W. Bridgeiord, C.B., C.B.E., h1.C.; Essington Lew~s , Esq.; Donald hlackintosh, Esq; Frank R. Hockey, Esq.

President: hlr. John hl. U~ilson. (Ringwood, Vict.) Vice-Presidents: hlessrs. G. L. Bragg (Wagga, N.S.W.); V. L. Fankl~auser

(Burwood, Vict.); W. E. H. Ralnblrd (Launceston, Tas.); J. hZ. l'yquln (Hobart, Tas.) and G. H. Watts (Cobnrg, 'l'ict.1.

Honorary Vice-Presidents: Mcssrs. F. C. Abell (Hobart, Tas), F. Brook (Gilgandra, NSW); W. J. Hanran (Townsrille, Qld.); K. G. Henkel (Sydney) and L. P . Hughes (Sydney).

Executive Committee: hIessrs. E. G. Eiggs (Elsternwick, Vict.); J. 0. Cox (Mangoplah, N.S.W.); A. F. Johnson (Balwyn, 1-ict.); A. E. Poxon (Launces- ton. Tas.) and D. B. O'Callaghan (Bnghton, \ lct.).

Address all correspondence to Secretary-Editor: IV. LfcCullough. Box 2038 S. G.P.O. hielbourne. C.1. LF6986.

Copy Closing-Not later than 1st of nlanth of publication. club Affiliation Subscription &1/1/ per annum. Shooter's Registration

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

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

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of the Association, has necessitated the following reminder: The Associ- ation by-law on the point states that "The Association is in charge of all holidays, and clubs desirous of shooting on these days must first obtain the approval of the Assoel- ation." I t is hoped that in future elnbs %rill bear this in mind and ensure that the Association has approved of an>- proposed shoot on such days.

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The siores to codnt compiled by the Australian International Team in the Third Inte~uational Match against England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, totalled 1,371 points, for,fifteen men. The team agmeaated t h ~ s total: -: a t East Burwood (V.), on March 14- last, in perfeet weather. The average was 91.6. The score of the substitute. shooter; J. Bryant, \rho was mcluded in the team after the first round of

' 26 birds in place of "Bendigo" (H. Ceresa),,is disallo~ed, and therefore is not lneluded m the "scores to.

count." The Australian Team official scores were:

don1 .. .. .. .. .. P O S ~ ~ . A. E. (bun-

eerton .. .. .. .. .. Burns. -4. F. WMt- sera,.) . . . . . . . . . .

~ h ~ m a s , N. ITownsville) ~ m o k . F. (Gilsnndra) . . camemn K. (Romal . U~ESS, k. G. (hfalveml ~ r y n n t , J.. Jnr. (Bloek-

bum1 . . .. . . . - . . ~ldridgc. El. (Alviu) . . sknte, F. (Blackburn) U O ~ V I I Y . H. R. (Wangar-

nttnl . . .. -. . . .. .. llaynor, A. IS. (Thorn-

scores to eount-Totnl . 1374 ~~ ~

COUNTED OUT: 'Johns, PI. R. (Malvern] 23 21 Z3 21 88 'I<raser. V. (Lakes

Entrance) . . . . .. .. 22 19 " 22 34 Slihilling, I,. L. (Omondl 20 24 18 20 82 Brice, E. W. (Cano-

,indm1 . . . . .. .. 20 23 11 20 SO B,smt. J., Snr. (Black- @<:

burn) .. . . .. .. .. 24 23 24 24 "&

T E E WINNING AUSTRALL4N INTERNATIONAL TE.4DI. 1949. Back Row: I,. to R-F. Brook (Gilcnndra, N.S.W.). W. R. Johns (Dlnlvern. V.1, L. L sdiillinz (Onnond. 7.1. 11. R. Donelly (Wangaram, V.), A. E. Hayan ( ~ h o r n h ~ , V.), V. Fraser ( k k e s Entrance. v.) A. F. Bums (Fwtse iu~ . V.). J. Bmant Jnr. (Blnc$burn)..~. Bryant. Snr.. N&on Thamnn (To-nsville. &I. Keith ccuderon (Roma .Q ) $rnt Row: L l o R.-E. G. Bii?#s lhlalvern. V.1, J. A. NeCrailh (Esendon '%.ia'~arvlr Eldridge (Alvie, V.), H. Warn (Referee), R. Xed~lnatb (Hobart, T&.) 'AVY Arnold (Calae, V.). A. E. Pomn (Launceston, Tas:). D. B. O'Cdlaghnn ~Uriihton, V.), F. Slrate (Blackburn. V.), and E. W. Brlce

(Ccnoiarndma, N.S.W.1.

A ~ ~ O ~ I A T I O N SHOOT Birthday holiday, June 13, a g a k p ro~ed a most attractivs and interest-

The Association shoot, held on the ing series. kllmost 100 entries were East B~~nvood grounds of the Aus- received for both the A.C.P.T.S.A. tralian Clay Target Clnb, on King's Intermediate Championship and the

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(Affiliated A.C.P.T.S.A.) Ill - - SHOOTING GROUNDS - ST. LEONARDS -- - -- - - - - - -

PBOGR to be held a t the Tasmanian Gun Club, Launceston

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Event No. 1 :

Double Barrel 5 Bird Sweepstake Nomination, 5/-

Event No. 2: rnuB D.D. CHAB~PIONSHTP

20 Birds from 18 yards.-Trophies: lst, 2nd and 3rd, and front marlier's trophy. Nomination, 15,'-.

Optional Sweepstake, lo/-.

Event No. 3:

7 Bird Round of Skeet Nomination, lo/-. Divided 60, 30, 10.

Other events, tiime permitting.

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W. RAINBIRD, J. BENNELL, President. Flon. Sccrcrary,

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E. Rodgers, 39/40. B a n k Tuck was third, 34/35. Rodgers missed his 36th and Tncli his 31st. There were eight 19/20's, and these shot on to decide the fourth and fifth trol~hies. The shoot-oii resulted: M. -4tkinson (Sale) 34/35 (4), W. C. O'Brien (Holhrook, N.S.W.) 33/35 (Gth). Then followed Lance Small (Caulfield), E. J. Matthems (Boxvna), T. J. Sands-, ;Red" (L. W. F. Rohei%- aon, Deniliqu~n, N.S.W.), A. Hanlilton and E. A. Barley, each 25/25, then J. H Headland. 22/25.

T h e series conclndes t h e - - ~

A.C.P.T.S.A. shoots for 1991. The Association's nes t fixtures will be the 1950 Champion of Chanlpions Cup (rlustralian National Championship), and International meeting, which will . . . take place on March 11th and 13zh, 19.50, a t East Bunvood. This will he the usual Victorian Ei rh t Hours Day meek-end holidzu. and intendinn corn- pctitors should keep these dates in mind and make necessary accommoda- rion reservations in plenty of time.

AREA HOTEL GRIFPITH, N.S.W.

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111 Best Brands Stocked 111

F&&. kite, the ultimate' winner, went to the 40th roun<l wit11 an unbroken score, before he shook off

The Duck Shooters Paradise

Manager-E. T. Fromholtz Phone Griffith 185

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/I) Hobart Gun Club (Affiliated A.C.P.T.S.A.)

SHOOTING GROUND: BRIGHTON (TAS.)

23rd July, 1949

Ill EVENT No. 1: NOVICE SHOOT, 5 BIRD DOUBLE-BARREL. Nomination, 5/-. 111

EVENT No. 2:

5 BIRD DOUBLE-BARREL HANDICAP STVEEPSTAKE Nomination, 5/-.

Ill 111

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EVENT No. 3:

10 BIRD JACK RABBIT EVENT Nomination, 5/-, with 20/- added, which i s refanded 2/- each kill for the ten hirds to each shooter. Balance remaining i s shared by High Gun on 12 s-ard, 13-14 yard, 15-16 yard, and backmarkers.

Club Handicaps.

111 EVENT No. 4: . 111

1949 I.C.P. TROPWU 10 Birds, nomination, lo/-; Ist, I.C.I. Trophy; 2nd, 3rd, and 12 yard

trophies. (12 yard Trophy donated by D. Bridges, Esq.). I EVENT No. 5:

3 PAIRS DOUBLE RISE, 5 / - SWEEPSTAKE. NOTE: STATE DOUBLE RISE CHAltlPIONSHIP ON 20th AUGUST

Referee: Stewards: J. BILYARD. T. CANNON, J. McKENZIE.

J. &f. TYQUIN, D. BRIDGES, President. Acting Hon. Sec.,

142 Elizabeth St., Hobart.

CA31BERWCLL CV.)-The club's single-barrel championship was the chief interest on June 11, when nearly 10 shooters turned up. The title contest prorluced a surprise result vl.hen victory rested 7.xith "Stual't," xvho i s none other than ex-Geelong college boy, Stuart Johnson. son of th.e Australian Clay Target Club's secretarb-, Auh. Johnson. "Stilart" has been encouraged by his father to take a n interest in the sport, and although the young sportsman has many interests he i s now finding i t hard t o keep away from "the gun." Results mere: No. 1 5 birds, D.B., div. A. H. Rrenk, W. R. Bloomfield, "Stuart," "Eskdale," "Dick" and Bill Delaney 717, No. 2 Chih single-bal~el championsliip, 20 birds, from 16 yards. Four l6/20's. Tie shoot, "Stnart" 20/25, John Bryant 19/94, A. H. Brenk 18/25 and "Crom" 17/25 ("Crom" won the 13/14 yarders trophy. 15/16 pard award went to Charlie Wignell 15/20. Bill Bloonl- field's protege, W. Jenliinr. \Ton the nox.ice event, 13/20, No. 3 5 birds, D.B. I 4 R. Brenk. V. Dudley, P. Cronk, C. S. Bromfield, and Aub. Johnson 5/5. The latter mas in good form in the events "off the fen-e," winning one outright and ~liriding another %x-ith John Bryant and A. J . Russell:

Charlie \Vigneil won the main event on June 25. Cold \\reather made shooting cornlitions so1netvhr.t unpleasant. Results: No: 1 5 bird sx~eepstake, div. Vern. Dudley, V. Bloomfield, "Stuart," and Peter Sberidan 8/8, No. 2 10 bird Handicap. C Wiguell 12/12, W. Bloon~iield 1 1 2 , R. W.

Delaney 12/13, 13/14 yarder, K. Jeulrins 9/11, No. 3 5 bird, D.B., gun belovr elbow, silent lise, "Stnart" 5 6 , No. -1 missout, I<. Jenkins 5/5.

ELTHSM (V.)-Former 8th Div- ision captain, Ben. Cook, who "enjoyed" the donbtftil hospitalit>- of the Japanese a t Changi camp for 38 gears, returne~l to his Lest form on June 11 a t Eltham, when he won the J. ilf. Wilson Cup. A number of visiting shooters from country clubs, including Theo. Nornian (Colac), and Les. Black (Irrewilline). were amongst the c&petitori. Results \\ere: No. 1 5 birds, D.B.. (seven possibles), div. C. Fisher, Phil. Powver, W. Finnegan and Les Black, 7/7, No. 2. J. M. Wilson Cup a t 10 birds from hanrl~caps ( to be won twice). Ben. Cook, 19/19 (1). A. Hamilton 1S/l9 (2) , C. Thorne 21/23, 12 yarder, C. Fisher 9/10, 13/14 yarder, C. Martin 14/15.

BENALLA (V.)-Results of shoot on June 11: No. 1 5 birds, sin&- harrel, four possibles, divided sweepstakes, A. Roberts, L.. Cook, M. DIatllieson m d M. Erans 5/5, trophy to &I. Erans on 13th round. 13/13. Nn. "0 birds, two troi>hies. Sveepstalie iliridetl J. H. Lodge, P. Pettit, and L. Cook, 10/10's, trophies to I.. Cook 24/24. J. H. Lodge 23/24. No. 3 5 Mrils, sweebstake and trophy, swreepstake divided R. Reynolds, S. Cordy (Wangaratta), P. Pettit (St. Jaines), and J. Dnell 5/5, shoot-off for trophy, P. Pettit 10/10. No. 4 (same ), dir. R. Thorne (Invergorden), C. Reynolds (Congupna Road), M. Mathieson and J. Plum (Benalla) 5/5, trophy to M. Mathieson 7/7.

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KING ISLAND (Tas.)--The King Island club's meeting, which coin- cided \%-ith the start of the pheasant shooting season, produced the largest field of entrants for any series staged by the Bass Strait cluh. In addition, a meatly increased number of spec- tat& enjoyed the shooting. L. Davies, the visiting Victorian sportsman, gare a display of arche~y- during the das-. The f i ~ s t erent a t 5 bird. ~ ~ e n t to Harrv Wairlit. of ~all 'arat (V.), shootin$ on 18 Fds.; he won outrizht. The main 20 binler

dent, took over the duty of presenting the trophies in his usual breezy style. Bill also congratulated the cluh on its organisation and the ex- cellent sport i t provided for visitors.

Shooters xvere present from Alburl, Holhrook, Burrumbuttock, Bmalla. Dookie, Wangaratta, Glenrorran, Eldorado.

Highlight of the shoot was the No. 7. smeep, which was divided by Geo. Walker, of Wangaratta, and H. MeMasters, of Burrumhuttoclc, after shooting 33 out of 33 clays straight. Both shooters were on their toes, and provided one of the best eshi1,itions of marksmanship witnessed on the grounds.

The president, Mr. J. C. Bell, after urelcoming the visitors, paid special tribute to Mr. Walker and Dlr . McMasters on their fine performance. Also to Miss J. Plum, of Benalla, who came in for special mention on winning the 12 yard novice ex-ent.

Following are the' results of the afternoon's shoot:-

No. 2-40 bird trophy event, divided by G, Walker, Wangaratta South; H.

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iIIcNasters, Burri~nihuttock, 33/33; ::rd trophy, &I. Ward, Wanraratta. Optional sweep run in conjunction, rlividerl by E. Matthems, Holbrook; G. Catling, Albury; G. k e r G. Cook, i\l. Ward, Wangaratta.

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No. 4-Deai~ville Doubles, three pairs. Won by J. Duell, Eldorado, and I. Reith, Wangaratta, 17/18 pair; C. Dean and S. Cordy, Wangaratta, Zud, 15/17 pair.

No. .5--Double rise, three pairs, won outright by G. Walker, Wangaratta South, G pairs.

No. 6-BIiss, Out, from 25 yards. Won outright by C. Wise, Wangar- iitia, 5/5.

Trophy for most consistent shooter wlio [lid not win a trophy or prize in tlic first three erents, won by K. Ward, Wangaratta, 27 points.

sl~oot bn June'i3. The title went to "Ingi" [Cliff In~hritsen), of Coburg, 1011% pairs. Runner-up was Jack

Bryant, 9/12, (Jack missed three out 313, No. 3 5 birds U.B., Fred Ing- of his first four pairs, and then shot britsen 10/11, G. Biggs 9/11.

A eight pairs straight). George Biggs was third, 7/12, Other results \?ere: 'IO\VNSVILLE (Q.)-(June 18th): No. 1 3 pairs, double-rise, div. K. The opening 5-birder, a sr%,eep- Stceclmnn, A. Poson (Launceston, stakes shot under single ban-el con- Tas.), and Cleln DIuclford, 2/3 pairs. ditions, resulted in possibles from No. 2 5 pairs, Deanrille douhles, out- W. Jones, T. Clay, and J. Doyle, r i ~ h t i n ''Tnri" and ROY ;lohnc. 10/10 who divided the pooled prize money. "; . " . . . . , - .. .. ... , . -, . . pars. No. 3 5 birds, D.B., 10 pos- The second erent, a 10-bird single sibles, tie shoot, div. N: Guy and barrel handicap for three trophies, "I'etcrs". 818 nairs. resulted in an outrizht win far J.

On June 25, the Metropolitan rlouble-rise championship ,\-as not favoured xi-ith congenial veather. 4 strong half gale crossing northerly \v~nd made eoliditions fo r shootinr extlemely driflcult. The title went t;

Carnngton, mth the only 10/10 pos- slble scored. J. I)oyle, %-it11 9/10, filled second alace. and W. Jones. ~vitli

-, George Uiggs, mal;in,q his 12th cham- resulted in D. Casey, v i th a poisible pionship in the last 1 2 months. Biggs 30130 points, running out a elear \\-on outriglit, 7/12> from Frank Tuck mmner, and annexing the points ,for ( ~ l ~ o seeitis to have a runner-up com- first placing. U. Peberdy, 3. Carnng- ~lles, haring had the disat~pointinr ex- ton. and J. Gerher, each vith 27/30 perie!ice of i . m ~ i i l ~ secGd on many points, led the rest of the field. and iiccnslons recently), 6/12, and as a result of a shoot off, J. Gerber "Peters," 6/18, 1-1 I-arder trophy went filled second place, 3. Carrington third to Rill Xagcr, 5/18. Other wents place, and U. Peberdy took fourth resulted: :i pairs Double-rise, G. Biggs points. The competition for this

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GOBURG GUN C L r n (Affiliated A.C.P.T.S.A.)

Ill GROUND LOCBTION: MATHIESON STREET, NORTH COBURG. Ill Saturday, October 29th. 1949

(Morning)

$50 DOUBLE-BARREL HANDICAP, 20 BIRDS £25, $10, f5. Entry, $2.

(Afternoon)

VICTORIAN DOUBLE - BARREL CMAM[PIOXSHIP

25 Birds, A.C.P.T.S.A. Conditions. lst, 2nd, 3rd and 14 Yarder's Trophies. Eutry, £l.

Tuesdav. November 1st. 1949. Melbourne Cua Dav (Uorning)

20 Bird Double-Barrel Handicap 1st Prize, Greener Gun, with Case and Shells. Valued a t $100.

2nd and 3rd P p s . Entry, $3/10/-. - (Afternoon)

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2nd, f-50 - 3rd, $25. Gold Wrislet Watch to Best 12/13 Yarder. Entry, $25.

A.C.P.T.S.A. Rules and Handicaps Throughout.

Cr. S. COLE, J.P., C. J. COLLEDGE, Hon. ~ecr.&ar$.

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

GROUND LOCATION: MATHIESON STREET, NORTH COBURG.

JULY 9+h, 1949 5 Bird Double-Barrel S~~eepstake. Entry, 4/-. Club Mixed Birds Championship. 5 Bird Double-Barrel.

JULY 23rd, 1949 3 Pairs Deauville Doubles. Club Deauville Doubles Championship. 5 Pairs, 16 Yards. 5 Pairs, Double-Rise.

AUGUST bSh. 1949

10 Eirds, Double-Barrel. 10 Birds, Single-Barrel. 10 Eirds, Double-Earrel.

AUGUST 20th, 1949 10 Birds, Double-Barrel. CLUB WALIL-UP CHAMPIONSHIP. 5 Birds, Double-Barrel.

+ Cr. S. COLE, J.P. C J COLLEDGE, Secretary,

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trophy, 1%-hich !s heing shot for over five stages, i s m an interesting rrosition. and is still oncn to anvone

land-this is a rerriarkalle ef7oi"c for such a young club with a small mem-

io strike form over i h e neat rounds and run out a final ~ v i m e r on the fifth stage. Ten points are allotted to the winner of each roun~l. sis rroints second. four ooints third: and the fourth man in &ch round scores two points. The highest aggregate of points won a t the end of the fifth round takes the trophy. Points won to date are: D. Peherdy 12, D. Casey 10, IT. Jones and J. Gerher 6 , J. Hanran and J. Carrington four, and R. White 2.

The final event, a 5-bird walk-ul, -mcepstakes, was won outright by Rus hIrK~n~min.

Club members and sportsnlen generally nom eagerly amnit July 1s t for the onenins of the mild duck season. - x . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~~~ ~~ ~

<i%ieh is ooen this yea; for three months fro& July 1s; to September SOth, in North Queensland.

ROMA (Q.1-Roma club recently completed i ts five track lay-out in concrete. This work has been accom- plished by the members a t weeli-ends. Members have also erected a cluh office, COT-ered the ~ul le r ' s stand, and shortly intend to -build a spacious pavilion. The cluh now claims the second-best cluh lay-out in Queens-

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week-end sari. otlr biggest shoot s inG last September. Many \isitors took llarr-but the local suin~ort was diq- a~~poin t ing , chiefly dl;: to the fact that we have besin unablc to stage any vorth'il-hile shoots since our Sep- tember meetine. 1)urinr the nine .~.. ...... months xvhich .have eiairs'&l we have only been able to secureA5,000 English cartridges and 3,500 clays. Iik Anislied up having to borrow 500 from one of our neighbouring clubs to enable us to get throuirh our chanl-

i l l 516, R. Akers (Charleville)

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On Club's Grounds a t Eon~boivlee, 2a miles from Tomut.

Sahcralag- J s c I y 2 3 m . l943 ' Commencing at 10 a.m.

11 RIAIN EVENT

f50 HANDICAP -- - a t 25 clay pigeons

Divided, 70r/c, 1st; 2056, 2nd ; 1075, 3rd ; including tl-ophies. (At 11.30 a.m.)

Clay targets and ammunition on gronnd.

Light Luncheon, Aftenloon Tea, and some "Straight-eye."

Minor "eye-opener" sxi-eepstalces xi-ill precede the main event. P~~b l i c cordidly invited. No charge for admission.

All Enqniries, WALTER J. FOIVLER,

President. Wynyard Hotel, T u n ~ u t

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Turnut, N.S.iV. I 4/5, No. 3 5 hirds, D.B. points, K. Chan~hers (blitchell) 516, J. L. Ra-sett .5/5 and T. Akers div. 513, Liston, second. .. ~

No. 4 5 birdsD.13.. R. F. Bell (Roma) 8/8, R. Akers 718, 0. W. I?inchington FOOTSCRAY (V.), (4th)-No. 1 (Mitehell) F/8, No. 5 5 birds, T1.B. 5 birds, D.B., div. J. Hyett and N. points, J. Allen (Clara Creelr) 14/14, Fuy 6/5, No. 2 15 birds, donble- G. D. hlitchdl ((ilIitchell) and H. T. barrel, two possibles, Brlan Kelly Siddins div. second 12/14, No. G 5 15/18 (I), I?. Lorer~dge 14/14 .(2), birds D.B., J. D. Bassett ( R o y ) D. Haddow 15118 (3) , No. 3 10 birds, 8/S, E. Parry (Char1e;leville) ( 2 ) , , i s , D.B. div. J. H. Headland, K. Love- J. R. Munns (Mitchell) and T. Aliers ridge and C. Wilson 9/10. divided third G/8, No. 7 (same) div. ~l~~ shoot on J~~~ 18 provided H. T. Sidilins and R. F. Bell 515, another interesting day when the No. 8 wallc-up D.B., H. Roth\<.ell main event m ~ s the club's Mixed 415, S. Grieve (Roma) 315, No. 9 Bircls title. This went outright to

'miss-out, D.B., 0. Smith (Charle- George B i g p 14/18? from Jack ville) 6/F. S. C;~ier.e 516, R. hicCrait11 13/15, and J. Bryant 21/30.

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The iront-marker trophy award xvas taken by C. Sydenhan~ 19/30, Only one erent was possible owing to the ~Iull light and brief hours of day- light.

CHARLEVILLE (Q.)-Results of a recent shoot conducted by the Charlevilie Diggers' Gun Club \>.ere: No. 1 5 birds. S.B., Toni Akekers 5/5, No. 2 ( s an~e ) , div. R. A. Akers and E. Parry 3/3, No. 3 (same), u;on outright by Reg. Akers 3/5.

AUSTRALIAN (V.)-The June shooting opened with the well-attended meeting on June 4, when the Club Deanviile Doubles title mas the main interest. Shot a t 12 pairs from 16 yards, fire pairs returned pos- s ib le~ . I n the shoot-off, Frank Brown-Roy Longmore proved the steady pair of the tieists, and won 22/22, The Dandenong pair, 9. (&lick) Hamilton and Joe Kirkham shot 28/30 to run second, and Lance Small-A. C. Tie gained third honours 27/30, In the minor events, the

,, results were: No. 1 5 birds, D.B., 21 possibles, tie-shoot, "I(in1" 12/12, A. J. Russell 11/12 (back 5 yards on handicaps), and "Stuart" 10/11. No. 2 15 birds, two possibles, shoot- off, E. G. Biggs 16/16, C. Thome (Greensborough) 15/16, L. Small 11/18; E. T. (Bill) Lees won the 13/14 yarder's amard 16/18, and Dlurrap Gardiner the 12 yarder's prize, 13/17,

The club's three track lay-out mas a decided asset on June IS, when the dull xeather made for a sho1.t shootin^ day. Bill Finnegan, of St. Kilda, the Gloncestcr Cup holder, had his best day since his Gloncester win, by securing a division and win in the main double-birder. Results were: No. 1 5 bird sweepstake, 15 possibles, tie shoot, divided Lionel Byme,. Bill Finnegan, Lance Small and Allan Tie, 11/11, No. 2 .I0 birds single- barrel (no possibles), tie shoot, "Peters" 10111, A. H. Brenk 9/11, Murray Gardiner 16/18, 13/11 yarrier, E. A. Borley, 14/17, 12 yarder, Ei. McCrabb (Trafalgar East) 9/11, No. 3 10 birds, donble- barrel, 9 possibles, tie shoot, Bill Finneaan 20120, Frank Tuck 19/20, 5 . Bloo~ufield I O / l 12-yarder, G. Cooper 11/12, 13/14-yarder, A. C. Tie 13/14.

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YARRAM (V.)--There was a good attendance o f . local and visiting shooters at the Yarram Gun Club's Chmnpionship shoot a t Jalnes Street, on 28/5/49, W. J. Albert winning the Championship event, and Don Barlow the 220 handicap.

The following %-ere the results:- Pipe Opener (5 birds), E. D3w.

('arram), Don Bariow (Yarram), M. .Itkinson (Sale). Dirideil 7 birds.

Gippsland Double-Rise Champ~on- ship 12 pairs and Optional S\veei:- stake: Ontrigl~t winner \$'. J. Albert, (Yarram), 10 pairs. (Yarma~n Gun Club trophy, s~ lve r tea service and tray). Second, R. Barlow (Yarrarn) (hIrs. R. W. Bell's Trophy). Third, E. Daw (Yarram), (Mattern Bros. Pty. Ltd. Trophy). Optional sxreep- stake: W. J. Albert (Yarram) 1 ; R. Barlavv (Yarram) 2; RI. Atl;inson (Sale) 3.

f20 Double Barrel Handicap, 15 birds, and optional su;ecpstake- Winner, Don Barlo;s (Tarram) 1, 15 straight. 2nd and 3rd divided by E. Daw (I-arram) and C. J. Villi? (Yarram). Optional sweepstake, Don Barlom (Ya~.ran~).

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TAShLlXI.4X (Lanncesion, Tas.), (30i.5/49).-A larce c r q ~ ~ d attended the club's monthly fixture a t St. 1-eonards. Ideal rventher orerailed. A no\iee event a t t~ac t ed -11 com- net i to~s. This mas particularl? satisfactory, a s one of ~ the main objects of the club is to encourage young shooters. Competitors from all parts of the State took ,pal.. Results: No. 1 5 birds S.B., d ~ r . C. Poxon, J. Blake, h . Johnstone (Latrobe), B. Saun~levs, R. Pi t t (IIohart), B. Smith and R. hIitcheli 515, No. 2 Novice shoot, T. Icerr, 51. Saunders, G. Smith, S. Meagher, W. \irood and A. Pi t t each stopped 1/6's. The shoot-off result \;-as: 13. Saunders, 13/14, W. Wood, 12/14, T. e r r 7 No. 3 M a ~ n e\.ent. 220 handicap (28 nonis.). Two possibles, by Mac. Johnstone (Latrobe), ant1 R. Mitchell (Launceston), and the? agrced to divide first an6 secontl. Third iTas divided by R. Polr-ell (Cressy), N. Frith, R. Rocli!iti (Latrobe) 1.1./15, No. 4 3 palrs Double-rise, h l i Poson 2/3 pairs (outright xin) , C. Young 315.

HOBART (Tas.)--4 feature of the meeting was the snccesq of the

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Kemptoii shooters, H. IIunnings, who iron tlie "silent rise"; .Af. Munnings (his iion), second in the BO Handi- call; and . Sniith. \rho shareti in a division of the 5-bird sn.eepstake anrl gained third places in the 920 iiandicap and "silent rise" events.

About 35 shooters participated. JUT-enile sportsmen figured promin- plitly.

The niost outstanding perfanuance . \\'as tha t of A. Sniitli, ~ h o registered 50 "kills" out of a i~ossible 53. A ~ ~~

6:rca.t future is pr&licted for this shooter, because of his outstanding ronsistency and ability to adapt him- seli to any conditions. He i s con- sidered the most promising of Tas- mania's sounrer shooters. . -

The 5-irirtl norice shoot mas won Ity L. Fisher, with the possible. $1. J. N a t t and E. Pulford were equal second x~ i th 415.

The 5-bird double-barrel event was divided by J. McKenzie, E. Nel- son. K. Pulford. C. A. Revnolds. E.

anrl A . Smith after the shoot Tad gone to the sixth round.

H. Munnings and J. AfcKenzie Tere the only shooters who scored the possible in the 10-bird "silent rise." Munnings won when MeKen- zie missed his first hird i n the shoot- on. Six shooters registered nine "liills," necessitating a shoot-off for third place, which emanated into a tossle between W. Reynolds and A. Smitki. Reynolds missed on the 23rd round.

Scores in the chief erents: . 220 handicap (15-bird): K. Pul-

ford, 17/18; M. Afumings, 16/18; A. Smiih, 22/24; C. Allwood, 21/24; I. Fisher, 17/20; G. Smith, 17/20; T. Cannon, 16/19; W. Reynolds, 14/17; E. Nelson, 12/15; A. Nelson, F. Pul- Zorcl.. hz. Bale, R. Pulford, C. Clark, C. -4. Rejnolds. E. Pulford, D. Wil- son, a. Munnings, 11/15.

"Silent Rise" (10-bird): H. Mnn- nings, 11/11; J. hfeERnzie, 10/11; A. Smith, 22/23; W. Reynolds, 21/23; A. Nelson, 14/16; L. Fisher, 11/13; D. G. Wilson, 10/12; K. Pulford 9/11.

5-bird Handicap: J. McKelzie, E. Nelson, K. Pulford, C. A. Reynolds, E. Pulford, T. Cannon, Af. Munnings, 4. Sniith, 6/6 (divided).

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COLAC (V.) (25/5/49).-With 10 first bai'rel kills, Harvey Eldridge won the Jack Brennan Trophy, the main wen t a t the Colac Gun Club's clay bird shoot on Saturday, 28/5/19.

Due to other attractions, the Colac Gun Club's clay bird shoot i n aid of the Hospital Rebuilding Bppeal d r ev only a medinni sized field of 22 shooters. It is expected that an ?mount of £15 -.ill go to the fund.

The main trophy for the day, which was donated by Mr. J. Breiman, of the Commercial Hotel, was won by Harvey Eldridge, who shot particularly well. Jack AlcCarthy was second and Geoff. Lewis ( B i r r e y r r a j qained the sectional trophy for 12/13 yarders. Jack Ross (Birregurra)pton the next event. with Geoff Lewis second, af ter a ' t i e shoot. with four others.' Charlie Grist captured the main trophy in the third event af ter Harvey Eldridge had taken him to 06 ' N t h round. Results:- 1

p b e n t 1, 5 bird sweep: Divided by W. Arnold, J. hforan, D. Costor- phnn w d F. Eldridge, all S/8.

EV c. 9, 10 hird, points decision: ~ i r s d % I$ld ndge, ' 20 points; second, JbMcCarthy. 19 polnts. s / 1 3 yard 'sectional trophy..G. Levis, 16 points; 18 p , t s , E W . Arnold, C. Grist and D. , osioi phm.

1Event 83 5 bird, single barrel: J. Ross%/5 &st; G. Lewis, S/9, second; af ter a tie shoot vri(h TV. Arnold, J. hECarthy, J. Moran, D. Corstorphan and H. Eldridge.

Event 4, 5 bird, double barrel: Possibles by C. Grist, ThNoSman, A. McCorlrell and H. Eldridge. F i rs t trophy to C. Grist, 14/14; second H. Eldridge, 13/14, Off-box events mere won by A. Eldridge, C. Grist and D. Corstor&an.

(Don Corstorphan, See.)

S. Finnemorc (Marrfi.oplah) and R. Hall (IVagga) tied for scconrl place with a score of 1Z/20.

Other erents: 5 hird I).C. Sreep- stake: L. Creasy, Reg. Ploi11;ett anil Ray Rlatthems divided, 11/11,

5 pairs Deauville Tloubles: \%-on by Norm. Plunkett and Ray Blattheys, 515.

G hird 1l.B.. Sxreepstahe. Ilirided by 5 . O'Bnen, E. Mattlie\.:s, P. Gihhons and I,. Creasr. 5 / 5 .

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TEN YEARS AGO

During July, 1030, Dare Watson \%'on the South Gippslanci double- barrel championship, which was shot on the grounds of the Blnckhuni Club, under the auspices of the no%%- estinct Narre-Tarre i l -Dandeiw clubs. On the same day Cambermell No. 1 Team defeated Blackburn No. 1 in the stage for the Narre-Warren Shield. Indi- vidual honours in this contest went to Commander C. R. Price, xvith 22/23, The latter, partnered by "Dushae," \\-on the Coinmon\vealth Deauville doubles chanlpionsliip.

The \T7erribee Gun Club held i ts official opening oil the Weri.ihee race- course-the official n.ords of the opening \\.ere spoken by this scribe-as might he espeeted the sa~iie scribe was hardly good enough to t r y firing the first shot!

HOLBROOIC (N.S.TV.).*L The club At St. George (Q.) H. S. S~i i i t l~ , championship held recently resulted in the young hanlc clerk/sccreiai)- of a w'rd for MangO~lah shooter, Lo*. tha t club no11 the club double-ba~rel Prn*A, VILL-mI .

title with 25 straight f l .0~1 20 yards. The Championship a inixed bird event x5.!,ich vjith it the "colin Sniith (who later served xvitli tlro MeLaunn" tray, mas won for the A.I.F. in the hliddle East) wrote second year in succession with a afterward winning the tiile (Ire had "Ore Of 14120, and L. L. C r e a s ~ shot in the Champion of Chanipiorm becomes the permanent holder of the trophy, M ~ ~ . A, ~ ~ l f ~ ~ d , sister of in Melbou~ne) "used the 24 in. shclls t h e d o n o r (Mr. C. MeLaurin) pre- loaded with Inten~ational loading, sented the trophy t o the winner. they d l do n~e."

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

GIPPSLAND DEAUVILLE DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP Sagzu~cIay~ Azagusf 13tIz- 1949

A.C.P.T.S.A. Conditions. Entry, 15/- each man. Four Good Trophies-

followed by

£20 HANDICAP at 20 birds

Poiiits scoring, two and one. (Association handicaps).

Entry Fee, 20/-, and optional pweepstake. L. BOUIEBAUD, 111 Plaident.

Hon. Secretary, L. J. ROBINSON,

172 Rayn~ond St., Sale, Vie.

CT I1UN CLUB (rlfiiliated with A.C.P.T.S.A.)

Ground Location: 16 Rliles from 3lelbourneG.P.O. Trains leave Princes Bridge at 12.20 and 12.48. Bus meets train at 111 Eltham. 111 Safrcr~Img~ 6&1a Azug~eef 1949

DIAMOND VALLEY S.B. GHAMPIONSHIP DAY EVENT No. 1

5 Bird Single-Barrel Handicap Sweepstake Noniiimation, 5/-

EVENT No. 2 20 BIRD -- DIAMOND VALLEY S.B. CHAMPIONSHIP

1st: Trophy valued a t 10 guineas and Sash. 2nd, 3rd. 12 yds. and 13/14 yds. Trophies, Ladies' Trophy. Nomination, 15/-.

To be shot under Association Rules. Afternoon Tea .kvailahle.

Cr. F. V. SQUIRE, J.P., President, B. T. TAYLOR, Eon. Secretary, Sl~erborrrne Road. Ke~it Hughes Road.

~Iontmo~encg. Vie. Eltham. Vie. P l m n ~ .TI. 7119. Phone: Eltham 117, J W 4175.

"Tips Sale Gun Club

(V.) \wll shoot the Gippsland District Deaudlle Doubles chanipionship on i ts spacious grounds in the E a s t Gippsland capital on S a t n r d a j - , August 13. -4 S O handicap a t 20 birds mill follow the main event. Both Lon

Bourhaud (President) and Len Robrn- son (Secretary) attended the recent Assoeiation .at East Bunrood (V,) , and both have promised the usual hospitality to visiting shooters.

Graeme Baker, Tunlilt Club (N.S.W.), young secretary adxises his club intends holding its opening shoot on Saturdav. Julv 23. This nil! actually be the &b's ;'official" onen- ing-several minor shoots Iia1.e alreadr heen held. A $30 handicap a t 25 birds i s listed as the main event. -4 little "straight-eye" is reported to be available for those who like i t l

A new formation i s likely a t Cap- tain's Flat (N.S.W.), where an~hu- lance officer E. G. Croker is main organiser. The club will start off with a t least 22 members, all of whom will become registered with the A.C.P.T.S.A. as soon as the club affiliates.

Hillston (N.S.W.), xhere me knou; that a few good duck bags have been gathered by Victorian shooters in the past, also conte~nplates the formation pf a new club. A. W. Cash- mere 1s convener.

Atherton (N.Q.), has applied for August 13 and 14 for the shooting of the North Queensland Mixed Iiixds championship and accompanying first- class programme. This has been ap- proTed by the A.C.P.T.S.A.

' and "Tails" trophies. A round of skeet is in- clndecl in the grogramme.

Vic. Tankhauser has retcoested that infor~nation be pnhlisherl reparding the finding of a good-class rain- coat a t the East Bunvood shootina grounds following the lrig .kssocl- ation dav on Kinz's Birthdav. dune

on the supplying of details to Vie. He can be contacted a t W M 4166 (Vict.).

Shooting sportsmen throughout Australia. will regret to learn that Mr. Claude Abel, , an Association Hun. Vice-President, r a c e n t I p sulrererl a serere collapse, and is a t present an inmate of Calrar). Hos- pital. Hobart. All rvill wklr him a speedy recorery.

Jerilderie Club's big clay on July 16th inornises to he one of the hcst yet. Tlie main event will be t!ie N.S.W. Mixed Birds title, and a $50 han~licap. 911 enquiries should be made to Bob. Ferris, at Jerilderie.

n. D. Mackay, of Cooronbong (N.S.W.), and a member of tlic Tonnsrille Club. \rho \?.as a mrmher .... ~~~ -. of the ninning' Australian Team in the -4ustralian Teans' chanipionship a t East Buur~ootl on March 12th. is now on his rray to Scotland by the "Stratheden." D.D. conies from Caithness, in North Scotland, and reckons if he had been further North

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he xi.ould have been a Scandinavian. He shoots grouse in Auwst. .

News that the famous London Gun Club has boeii re-formed \rill interest many shooting sportsmen outside the great inetropolis in the Ifother Coun- try. The meeting to re-fornr \ms lielcl a t the char in^ Cross IIoteT. Oifieers elected were: 'President, C. H. ~ h i i - pion; Conimittee, Captain E. I. Ginn, T. H. Huglies, W. Lerison, C. Lucas, I". T. Moore, and JV. W n y t h \Vhaley. -4 hearty rote of thanks uvas aceortied to Mr. George H. Jones for his work as Secretary for oorr half a century, starting in 1885 'ir-ith the Middlesex . Gun Club and then with the Ilonclon Gun Cluh, which was founded in 3924, and \ a s re-named the London Gun Club in 1936.

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Cluh shoots will be held at the West London Shooting Grounds, Noitholt. Gleenford. &fiddlesex, on tlie Collor*in~ Saturdal-s: 16th .Tulv

Down-tlg-Line eren&, to be fofiomed after lunch v i t h Slieet, which i t i s proposeil to install.

The -ubscription i s 81/1/- per annum. The West London Shooting <;ronn<ls lia~.e lcintlly placed their paxillon at the Cluh's disposal.

I:av JIall, of Wagga W a g p (X.S.lV.1, who recently had the mis- fortone to lose a meat ,leal of ner- ., ~ ~ -- --. sunal lwopei'ty !\:hen his home was Blrnost totally destroyed, has es - pressetl his thanlis t o the many shooting sportsmen who hare assisted t o !ring about the restoration of his ho~ne a t Xi'agga. Ray mentions i~iiceial thanlis t o Nr. and Mrs. Ollie Cox, ~r:ho did many things which h a w ri?a<ie tllinps easier for him.

Torrnsville Club's Common~vealth single-barrel eharnpionship meeting listed for .\urnst 6 and 7 i s advertised in detail this month. The fixture promises to be ene of the best ever

held in North Queensland, and the locals, including President "Vi7illo" Hanran, and Secretary Fred. Black- man, are going to no end of trouble to ensure tha t visiting shooters enjoy North Queensland a t i t s best. For those who kno~v this flourishing par t of Australia, it is safe to remind them tha t "North Queensland in -4ugust" is a very pleasant and hos- pitable spot, and a trip up there, even for "health" reasons only, irould not be out of place. Air-liners now bring Townsville within one day of Southern centres, so the time involred in travelling would he reduced t o a mimmum.

The effort of E.G. ("Beau Geste") Biggs in vinning a handicap erent from 22 yards a t the Eas t Burbood fixture of the Australian Clav Tareet Cluh on June 4, u;as n~e&torions. When Biggs was placed on tha t mark, there mere many xvho doubted the wisdom of this more and i n one instance the A.C.P.T.S.A. handicappers were charged v i th being "far too severe." Biggs' win settles any question a s t o the iudnment of the - ~~~~ -- ~~~- handicappers. Big& is now in the

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

KO. 2 Ground: TOTTENHAII, VICTORIA.

JULY 16th FIRST EVENT

11 Bird Skeet. Entry, S/-. l s t , 2nd and 3rd. 10 Bird, D.R. lst, 2nd and 3rd, 14 y d s trophy. Entry, 8,'-.

Other E*cnis, Time Permiiting.

JULY 30th FIRST EVENT

:! Pairs Double Rise. Entry, 5/-. SECOND EVENT

C'LLTR DOUBLE RISE CHAMPIONSHIP 10 Pairs from 16 yds. Entry, $1.

1st: Troph) and Ssh, 2nd and 3rd and Novice Trophg. Other Events, Time Permitting.

C. B. JOHNSON, President. F. H. LITCHF'IELD, Hon. See. 70 Pickett St., Footscray, W.11.

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spector, who shoots under the name of "Apes."

-41f. Poson's ability to hand o\.er trophies a t shoots is becoming quite a regular feature of his ><sits t o clubs outside the Tasmanian organisation.

-At the Coburg clnh's meeting bn June 11, secretary, C. Colledge, re- ~iriested .4lf. to do the honours, and these he dill wit11 his usual eiriciency.

Shooters 7%?ll unclerstand the feel- ings of young John Bryant when it is noted tha t in the Cainber~vell ciult's single-barrel chan~pionship on June 11 fixture, he registere(1 his 8th con- secutive second. His Father had a

b similar experience in t h e Cob& honoured place of bask-marker for club's double-rise title on the Panre Australia, and on his recent perfom- day, running second t o "lngi." ances, he richly deserves tha t honour. ~h~ duck in ~-~,.th Q ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .

77. T. ~ o m n e y - ~ o c ~ l i ~ , of ~~~~~b~ land opener1 on July 1. ;lnd continues (Tas.), writes: "I must congratulate you on t ha t very interesting Journal, %j(S(.%%%% % % ?c 9 i( $<

Clay Pieeon Nem.' I look fonvard t o i i eac& month." (Thanks for the s T qb p p ~t E comments, W.T.R.R.-Ed.).

To Charters Towers, under the capable secretaryship of Norman Dun- eavell. eoes the honour of havinr the &st to$er erected in the P ine~pple State. The new tov-er will he in operation almost immediately. Later in the year, the club intqncls sponsoring the Queensland Tower Champion- ship, under A.C.P.T.S.B. directions.

Congratulations a re extended to veteran, W. Bennett, of Cressy (Tas.) and his wife, who recently celebrated their golden wedding. They were married at Cressv in 1899 %T? - ~~~ ---

Bennett has maizkained his rehic- tration v i th the Association s%e 1937.

Coburg Club's annual meeting xvill be held in the Coburg Tovjn Hall on July 13. Nominations for all offices will close with the Secretary (Mr. C ~ n l Colledge), at 12 Adler Grove, Merlynston, N.14, seven dal-s prior to the meeting. The meeting will be the 13th of its kind.

C0lac Cluh (V.), wil! be glad to have Inspector Harry Mills a s a member now tha t popular sportsman has taken over duties a s Police Inspector for the Colac District. Conmatnls- tions a re extended t o the Za in-

Soon after going Lo press, inionnn- tion v a s received that the Australian Team had returned the liiphest score in the 1949 International. rlushalia, therefore, XTrests the BIackintosh In- ternational Trophy from England. Full details in August "Ke~ss.l'

X%XXX%%%X+XX% to September 30. Tovrnsville cl:~b officials have shrewclly picked ,lugust G and 7 for the club's sponsoring of the ~~~~~~~~~:ealth single-barrel championship - those f o r t u n a t c enough to to-isit this grcai sporting centre for the title series and able to stay 01-er for a few days a re as- sured of plenty of "ai~anged" duck shooting, and EL trip or tivo io tlic local beauty spots, including one of the "ace" localities, in Magnetic Is- land.

I t \sill be "\i7illo" Ranran's' Ciixt big Commoi~i~ealt!~ meeting a s Presi- dent, and all will wish this straight shooting sportsman a great and successful meeting. "\Villa': took over

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tlic Presirlency from \V. J. (Gunner) Jones, v~lro held tlie oflice for 20 years straight. The latter xvas recently inaric a FIon. Life Member of the r.1ub 31111 I V 8 3 also presented with a gold wristlet uratch in commemoration of his great serrice to xshat i s now regarded as one of the best clubs in the Fineapple State. .k new club has been formed a t

Daln~ornl, in tlie IIamiiton district r,Z Vir~toria. Tile club is already ririlinied with the -4.C.P.T.S.d.

Another neir formation in the same district is the Ca\-endish Gull Club-- this club is also an atriliated unit of the -4..C.P.T.S.A. F. and E. Dais, Jnr., have nioved

from May, N.S.hl., anrl now contluct the Conimercial EIotel, a t Yarram . Doubtlessl Yarram cliib n:?'i:,inls will be pleaseil to \selcome these tyro goud syortslllen as lllem- hers o f tha t Eastern Victorian club.

Veteian -4ub. Davis, of Lceton iN.S.\V.), ivlio was recently the recipielit of an appreciatire gift from tile G~if l i th Gun Club, has requested r11is ~>ub!ication to thank tlie Presi-

dent, Secretary and members of the Griffith Club for the kindness and thought behind tlie presentation. Aub. claims that he i s better asking Gliifith members to accept his thanks in this way than endeavour to lnake a speech or even ~vrite. -4ub. has assisted both GriiTitli anrl Lecton clubs a t various times, and it is pleasing t o l;no~r- that his efForts h a w not been forgotten. His handi- vork in building the splendid entrance gate a t Gziffith i s a perpetual inonoment to his a r t i s t q and gener- osity.

The Southern Hemisphere championship a t clay pigeons TI-ill be conducted by the N e v Zealantl G.C.A. in 1930. I t was originally intemleil that this event should be helrl in Melbourne during the proposed risit of H.M. the King, in 1949. The post- ponellient of the risit allows for the ercnt to go to N.Z. nes t year.

The North-Eastern single-barrel title isill be shot at St. J a n ~ e s (17.) 011 July lfi, a handicap event xuill folio\\,. Alan R. Church (secretary), will answer all enqiiiries. Albury Club-

GDULBURN GUN CLUB (Aiiiliated with tlie .4.C.P.T.S.A.)

Cro~i r~d Location: .\Iummell, Grabben Gnllen Road. . . . CLAY PIGEON SHOOT

Saturday, 1'3th August, Commencin:: 10.30 a.m. 255 DOUBLE BARREL H A N D I C A P

I-Ianaicap & Trophies .AUTODIATIC TRAP

10.30 a.m.: OPENllFG SWEEPS 11.30 a.m.: BIRD UOIWLE-B-RREL H.4NDICAP TROPHI

(Mantle Clock). Nominetinn. Sl ~~,

"p.m.: 1;.5i DOUBLE-BARREL HANDICAP ti or?^., 1;".!10/-, incl~rdiiig birds. 1.3 Birds Crom Association Haiidical~s. 1::i I'rize, T n ~ p l ~ y valued $5, cash i!"; 2nd Prize, Troph3- valued $3, c:?sh 219; :??ti Prize, Tropli?- valued $2, cash f3 ; 4th Prize, Trophy i.:%luril S8, Trophy valned fl, bcst l%yarder not in first four. Nylons fo r :l,c i . n d i ~ s . - . -. . . . .5 Rird S.C. H-ANUICAI' Nomination, £1. Trophy: Cut Glass Set. . - Liglit Refi.esh17ient.s, cartridge.;, etc., available on Ground. :\I, I.inliilit~.-The orpaniscrs, v;Ii~lst inkine. everr nrecaution. do not accept res!~i,nsibility for a n y accidental diniagk io any pekiiil or property on the ground, or for safe custody of guns, ammur~ition, clotiiiog, etc., dei~ositeil in ihe l~avilion or else.;here. IT. I?. S. E. L.41MR. Hon. Secretary,

I'seside~ii. Ptione 699. Box 10. P.O.. Goulbur~~.

on its spacious grounds at Wodonga -vill shoot a E55 Handicap, open handicap a t clay pigeons on Saturday, July 30. The winner nil1 receire f2G and a trophy valued a t $7, second $10 and E5 trophy, third 5% and 22 trophy, and fourth S2. Sweepstakes will follow the main event. The club intends entertaining i ts visitors laxishly on Monday evening, -4ugust 1. The Gala Coffee Lounge has been reserved for the occasion, together with a four- piece orchestra. Secretary -4llan hfanser is hopeful of a big attendance of well lvishers of the club. The club will also, shoot on -4ugilst 1 and 2.

Mac. Johnstone, secretary at Latrobe, has applied fo r October 15 for the North-Western Districts of Tasmania single-banel title--this has been approved by the A.C.P.T.S.A. The club is expecting a few niainland shooters. A good trout fishing day (trout abound around Latrobe at tha t period of the year) i s promised for the following J a y (October 16). Mac. reckons "you only have to put the line into the water and the t r o i ~ t jump at it." So the follo~veis of the gun and the pastime made famous by Isaak Walton should bear this in mind. Details xvill be advertised in September issue of "News."

Sid Lamb, at Goulhurn (secretary), considers shooters i n his d ~ s t n e t ~ v ~ l l be developing "web-feet" before long, owinr to the incessant rain. Sid savs ~ouli%rn will r e t under ma; a&n " - a s soon as clays-arrive.

Writing some details of the Iiing Island Shoot on the 1%-eel<-end of pheasant season opening, club secretary, George Turner, says Laurie Kennedy and Harry TTraight were in great form. George adds, "Our one and onlv Bill Rainbird not anlv shot well, h i t presented the trophies and made a sn-ell speech. \Ire hope he keeps coming hack. Pheasauts mere scarce and Gild, coverage seemed to be about two per shooter per day. Victorian and Tasmanian shooters have asked me to exprecs through Association 'News' sincere thanks t o Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Dolin and stsff at the K.I. Hotel for the hard work done t o make the trip as pleasant a s possible."

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G E O N S H O O T I N G N E W S

POET'S CORNER We are indebted, for the fo1lou;ing

verse, to veteran Mr. Donald Mackin- tosh and novice shooter, Mr. T. R. Kerr, of Launceston.

ANZAC DAY By Donald Mackintosh.

We've bowed our heads a score of years and more,

And this we'll alviays do on Anzac Day,

Around the southern seas from shore to shore,

And mill go on for ever and for aye. All bo%v with reverence a s you march,

to-day This tribute from our heart of hearts

me gwe, In memory of your good old Eritish

ma%= Of f a c h g death, tha t 7%-e in peace

may live. \%'e bow with sympathy within our - hearts -4 sympathy well shared the whole

xvorld wide, By millions who hhve nobly played

their parts, Now tears of sorrow turn to tears

of pride. We stood spellbound t o see you

march to-day In everp step and stride and bugle

call, Souls of the dead in silence seemed

to say Old Britain and her Cubs will never

iall. All hi~mbly how for those so true and

b1.a~-e Who fought for peace right to the

bitter end, That no man in this n.orld should be

a slave Now le t us hope for peace for foe

and friend.

The second contribution by Mr. T. R. Kerr is titled "Eyes." Mr. Kerr describes it as havins. been "com- posed, not in a few minutes a s most amateur poets are wont t o say, but af ter Inany hours of scanning lines, trying t o rhyme mords tha t a re not meant to rhyme, and, af ter much labour, and wit11 apologies t o Rud- yard K." (hlr. Kerr advises t ha t lie i s a protege of -&If. Poxon, and among the many instructions given .-

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

to him by tha t mentor was "to keep both eyes open." "Eyes" i s the result.-Ed.).

"EYES" By T. R. Kerr.

Oh, they're small, damnably small, With no wing spread a t all

And to score a "kill" you've got to bust 'em aside,

You can't break a wing and leave 'em.

(Clharters-Towers) . 15 ! Carrington, TV. J.

(To~msville) . . . . . 16 Clay, A. (Townsrille) . 12 --

-Clay, T. (~omnsville)' . . 16 Cossar, Tim. (Albury) . 12 Dempsey, F. L.

(Yarrani) . . . . . . 14 Dempsey, J. (Albury) . . 1 2 Eldridge, H. (Colac) . . 17 Ferrier. R. (Rams) 19

SHOOTlNG GROUND: REAR WODONGA CEMETERY

3IELBOURNE ROAD I ~end-$ur dog in to retrieve 'em, And their speed makes quail look just as tho thev're tire&

, ~ ~ ~ ~ . . , . . . Fletcher, C. R. (Ropla) 15 Griggs, -4. (Townsv~lle) 12 Hanran, Joe (Townsville) 14 Ehnran, Rr. J. (Tarvns-

" - - If yon dust 'em and don't bust 'em

And the referee calls "Lost." Things such a s this you niust take

i n your stride But--if you can close one eye like

this

SATURDAY, JULY 30th ~ou ' r e - i ound t o score a miss. And you can bet your charee went

rather wide So if you have t o close one eye

Wait until a blonde goes by 'Remember, keep your both eyes open

wide'. P R O G R A X M E

10.30 a.m.-OPENING SWEEP. Oh they're small, damnably small, And they've got no wings a t all

But if you bust 'em up the scorer's on your side, Now take a t ip that's hot

Look where yon want to put the shnt

Noon-$55 D.B. Handicap at Clay Pigeons. Conditions: 15 Birds oti' Association Handicap Marks.

Nomination, S2/10/-, including Clays.

lsi Prize: Trophy valued $7, cash f2G.

2nd Prize: Trophy valued $5, cash f10.

3rd Prize: Trophy valued $2, cash $3.

i t h Prize: Trophy \;slued $2.

Sweepstakes to follom.

'And always keep your two eyes open wide.'

Around the clubs and meeting . . ,

. . v i l l e . . . . . . 12

3606 McMaster, H. L: (Wangaratta) . . . . 14

2893 Nash. Gordon ' Akers, Geo. (Charleville) 12 Allen, J. D. (Mitchell) . 12 Archer, G. (Charters

Towers) .. . . .. . . 1 4 Archer. Kevin (Charierr

Booth and Luncheon on Ground. (Batburst) . . . . . 14

Page, Jeff. (Charleville) 13 Pesco, T. (To~~nsvi l le ) . 13 Pettit, P. (St. James) . 14 Plum, Jean (St. James) 1.3 Ransome, H. (Toms- Handicaps: Xonday, -4ugust l s t , and Tuesday, August 2nd.

For Accommodation- J. J. REIS, President, 8. P. $4-4NSER. See.,

595 Yoling St., Albury. 120 Smith St., .klburr, N.S.W. Phoiie Alburs 365. Phone Alburs 212, Day.

. - - - ville) .. .. .. .. 15

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

Australian Clay Target Club (Affiliated with A.C.P.T.S.A.)

(Inmrporating Blackburn and Nobel Clubs.)

Ground Location: Burvood Road, East Burwood (13 iuiles G.P.O.) Bus from Burxood Rd. Tram Termillus or Box Hill Rly. Stn.,

at 1.15 & 2.15 p.m.

PROGR.4M3IES

S a & ~ r c $ a $ 166$(~ J a a g y Evamr & Balfonr Tropl~p

10 Bird Event, Donble-Barrel 10 Bird Event, Points Decision 10 Bird Event, Double-Banel

lst, 2nd, 3rd, 13/14 & 12 yd. trophies in each event.

a 3 0 6 l z J z ~ l g 5 Birds, Double-Barrel Sweepstake

10 Pair, Novelty Event st, 2nd, 3rd Trophies

6 Pair Donble Rise Trophies

(3 pair off each Nos. I and 2 grounds)

a 1311a A z c g u s d j Bird Double k r e l Sweepstake

20 BIRDS, DOUBLE-BARREL, TROPHIES (To pick team for 3. A. McCraith Shield)

PRELI3IINARY ANNOUNCESIENT

SHOW DAY Morning-15 BIRD Double-Barrel

September 29th: Afternoon-45 BIRD Double-Barrel

~ f t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~ T ~ Z - - Ammni~ition on the Ground Trophies and Sweeps


I

812 Stockham, W. (Towns- ville) . . . . . . . . 13

3454 Taylor, B. T. (Eltham) 13 3758 Vauglian, J. (Colae) . . 12 1628 Walker, G. (Wangar-

. . . . atta) . . 18 1155 Wreghitts, T. i~ou ;ns -

uille) . . . . . . . . . . 14 3265 Yorke, J. H. (Quirindi) 12

r). WATSON, EFII., A. F. JOHNSON. Hon. Secretmy,

Presideiit. 69 Victoria St., Melbourne. C.1. Phone: F J 2760.

---New and Renewed :is10 Nantes, G. (Charleville) 3811 Twyritt, R. (Charleville) 3812 Akers, Reg. (Charle-

ville) . . . . . . . . . . 3813 Akers, T. (Charleville) . 3814 illcDonald. L. (Charle-

. . . . . . . . . . rille) 3815 ?lcDonald. C. (Charle-

ville) . . . . 381G Parry, E. (~hirievii le) ' : 3817 ilkers, R. A. (Chai~le- . . . . . . . . . . ville) 3818 Kean, W. P. (Echuca) , 3819 Holschier, S. (Echuca) . 3820 Koch, R. (Echuca) . . 3821 Harpham, S. (Echuca) . 3822 Oliver, R. (Echuca) . . 3823 Lyons, W. (Echuca) . . 3824 Clarke, G. T. (Latrobe) 3825 Sharman, E. N.

. . . . . . . (Latrobe) 3826 Johnson, L. E. (Latrobe) 3827 Bott, Selmyn (Latrobe) . 3804 Gangell. A. J. (Tas- -

manian) . . . . . . . . Pittman, R. (Tasmanian) Burrows, Ti7. F. (Tas-

manian) . . . . . . . . Duchatel, Miss C.

(Griffith) . . . . . . Cust, Frank (Pirron

Pallock) . . . . . . . . Dicker, W. (Tasmanian) Chugg, M. (Tasmanian) Chugg, E. (Tasmanian) .

OBITUARY Information has

come to hand of the passing of Bert. Antluetil, the veteran Ascot Vale shooter. Bert. mas one of the pioneers of the sport of clay pigeon shooting, and did much to sponsor the Nobel Glu? and the early days of the now extmct ,Victorian Clay Target Associ-

3809 Walker, R. D. (Tas- manian) . . . . . . . .

2822 Walker. R. D. (Tas-

ation. A good shot in his earlier days he was particularly adept a t good scores in single-barrel events. EIe mas a left hander, and held original badge No. 9 in tlie A.C.P.T.S.A. Just prior to tlie 1939-45 mar he xisited Great Britain and took pal* in contests there, and later became a iiieniber of the Bisley Gun Club. Sympathy is extended to his xidolv by all shooting spoi'tsnlen.

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

I/ The Townsville Gun Club 11 ( ~ 6 l i a L d A.c.P.T.s.A.)

TOWNSVILLE, NORTH QUEENSLAND

1 TWO FULL DAYS SHOOTING 1 A u f l z ~ s t Gtla and 7th. 1)

i 1949 Gommonwealth Single Barrel Clay Pigeon Championship

also

I £30 AND £50 HANDICAPS and Supporrlng Events

ELEY BLACK DIAMOND AUTOMATIC TRAP

To~vnsville is one day's travel per Airliner from Melbourne. Accolnnlodation arranged if requested.

Wild Dueli Shooting and visit to hIagnetic Island arranged for visiting shooters who can stay a few days.

Collie North and enjoy our famous Tropical Winter Climate.

A d v a ~ ~ c e advice from intending competitors ~ 0 u l d be appreciated.

All enquiries to-

XV. J. HANRAN, F. A. BLACKMAN, Hon. Secretary, Box 415, P.O., .

Townsville, Queensland.

" 30 S

1 . OBITUARY I It is rsith profound regret

that me have to announce the passing of three sportsn~en, xvho have been supporters of the Association for many years. ~ r . Ted. Cross, of Gilxandra (N.S.W), who used the shooting name of "Ted," was the victim of an unfortunate shooting tragedy a t his home w'operty recently, when i t is onderstood that a dog stood on the trlrrer of a loaded rifle, mluch hal~pened to be pointed in Ted's direction. "Ted" was a great supporter of the Association's bigger meetings, and as recently as March last he competed in the Champion of Champions k t u r e , just missing International selee- tion. "Ted" was such an enthusiast that his registration fee \\.as paid up to the end of 1950. Re was 22 ... .-.

Tomsville. and the Associ-

--? -- ~eloping in& the splezdid body it is to-day, Chris. he16 original nulnber 273 in the Association. and had maintained hi.: registration right through the long periods of inactivity durinr; the war.

Another who mas interes& in the sport, hut had not been anlong colnpetitors in recent ?ears, was Mr. Albert Howqua, of Essendon (V.). Mr. Hornqua, who used the shooting name of "Blue Rock," n7as formerly a& sociated with the Seymour club, and is credited with ,\in- nins the first gold medal pre. sented by I.C.I. Ltd., for clay pigeon shooting in Australia. Mr. Ho~rqua was SO when he died. Les. Tibb (Drongo), also of Essendon, is a nephew.

To the relatives of the three sportslnen referred to the As- sociation and shooters generally tender their sincere sympathy and regret.

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U.S.A. SHOOTING By Rex Miles (Washineon, U.S.A.)

President of Spokane Gun Club, Bill Myerhoff, covered himself with glory a t the recent \%'asl~ington State singles ehalnpionship, winning the title event with 199 out of 200 on 10 yards; also the State doubles (double-rise) after a shoot-off urith 94 x 50 pail's, and also won the State All-Round Championsl~ip, which con- sists of 200 birds from 16 pards, 50 pairs and 100 a t handicap yardage, total 400 targets. Bill broke 390/400 of the mixed targets. In the handicap he shot iron1 24 yards. In the Class Chan~pionship Bill broke 99/100. The event was won hy Arnold Riegger, of Seattle, who shot 100 straight. Reigger is one of the con,>- try's best.

We recently installed electric pullers on eight of our twelve traps. The only thing that i t does is to save a lot of hard ~rorl; for the puller, as he does not hare to work the lerer to set the trap and pull it. A s for fast and slow pulls, you get the111 just as frequently with these electrics as you do with the lerer- it all depends on the operator.

* * 7k

A QUERY! A qucry recently reaclled tlic As-

sociation rvhcrein the enquirer wrote "In the ererrt of a misfire-in the first barrel and the shooter does nut at- tenlpt to pull the sccond-is he allow-' ed the use of botli barrels on tbc ncsi hird? All rcierecs I come in contact \ ~ i t h allo~v both barrels t" be used on the next bird. I consider the shooter should use only the one barrel (the one that misfifed) as 1 think he had the oiher barrel but did not use it." The query sender is nor <:or- rect-the referee must xllo\w the shooter the u s e of t\i.o b a A ~ i .

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