JUNE 2011 NEWSLETTER
The birds entered in the Hawker race were released at 10.00am along with 6150 SAHPA birds. A fine day with a moderate northerly wind saw a fast race with the winning bird recording a velocity of 1871.97 mpm.
The race was won by Oakbank Stud 1 (Phil & Carol Thalbourne) with a Janssen/Goodger cross. Zammit Family were a close second with William Briggs third. An even number of cocks and hens filled the prizes with 6 spare birds in the money. This was an excellent first race with 316 birds home on the day, 260 of these within 45 minutes of the winner. Congratulations to the winners and all of the other prize winners. The winners Phil & Carol Thalbourne and Victorian flyers Ross Carr, Bruce Kelly, Greg Carter, Geoff Johnson and Phil Jarvis were amongst those in attendance. More interstate members are coming over for the next race.
The second race is from Lyndhurst (approx 487 kms) on 23rd July.
Registrations and deposits for the 2012 season are being taken with a few members having already lodged their deposit. The entry fee is $1,400 with the deposit $400. A registration form is attached for your use; please forward the completed form and deposit to the Treasurer (or put the deposit directly into the club Bank Account with an indication of who has made the deposit). Current members have until 31st July to lodge their deposit to be assured of a spot for the 2012 season.
APC Committee
Brian, Penny and Rolf