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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET Brian Thomson, 2015 Skeet Hall of Fame ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED inductee. Annual Subscription Rate: $50 Brian’s list of achievements include September 2015 issue closes July 20 2015 11 X National Skeet Titles, 12 x National October 2015 issue closes August 17 2015 Runner Ups, 7 State Titles, 10 x All Australian Teams, 2 x Skeet Team To USA. AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Phone: (02) 6938 2121 Fax: (02) 6931 0125 Website: www.claytarget.com.au Contents NATIONAL OFFICE EXECUTIVE OFFICER: President’s Notes 2 Tony Turner – email: execoffi [email protected] Executive Offi cer’s Report 3 ACCOUNTS: Rule Decision 3 Judy Ferry – email: [email protected] Commonwealth Carnival – Echuca 4 CTSN: email: [email protected] ACTA Academy Camp 8 MEMBERSHIP: 2015 Universal Trench Series 10 Maureen Ryan – email: [email protected] Laura Woolley, Bendigo Bank Sports Academy Athlete of the Year 12 ADMINISTRATION/ EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR: Sue Vesperman – email: [email protected] Broken Hill – Great Shoot but Numbers Down 13 RECEPTION: Psychological Skills for Shooting 14 Jenny Robinson – email: [email protected] Bendigo Clay Target Club Queen’s Birthday 15 ACTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Denmark - Rain, Hail or Shine 16 PRESIDENT: RV Repairs at Bega 17 Mr Robert Nugent VICE PRESIDENTS: 35th Norfolk Island International Championships 18 Mr Robert Fox, Mr Malcolm Dyson Noorat Cash Bonanza 19 EXECUTIVE: Cuzzo’s Ramblings 20 NSW Mr Don Johnson, Mr Don Power, NT Mr Robert Fox, Mr David Mildura 2015 Easter Carnival 22 Howe, QLD Mr Geoff Moore, Mr Brian Muirson, Mr Robert Nugent, SA Mr Bronte Evans, Mr Garry Read, TAS Mr Kim Hibble, Mr Alan Styles, Night Tower Shooting at Mathoura 23 VIC Mr Malcolm Dyson, Mr Gary Hayden, WA Mrs Elaine Forward OAM, Competition Results: Mr Terry Marsden Tasmania 27 PATRONS: Western Australia 27 The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H.†, Victoria 31 Mrs Kay Hull, AM South Australia 36 LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS: New South Wales 39 J Houston†, H. G. James†, D. B. Mott†, W. E. H. Rainbird. O.B.E.†, J. M. Wilson†, J. M. Tyquin†, K. Soames†, N. Wells†, E T. Baldwin†, Queensland 50 G. H. Hall (PP)†, E. G. Biggs†, R. H. Moyse†, L. S. R. Stewart†, 95th Anniversary for Kempsey 59 C. Moll†, A. Pedersen, (PP)†, O.R. Taylor†, E.F. Hawkins (PP)†, Break Badges 59 R. Mules†, A.N. Rowe†, L.G. Connors (PP)†, W. Jones (PP)†, R.M. Holtfreter (PP)†, N. Hardy, LJ Martin (PP), JK Scott (PP), Queensland Police Clay Target Club 60 RF Buchan, J Murphy, GG Woodhatch (PP), R Silvester, R Nugent (PP), Shoot Calendar 2015 60 J Byrnes (PP), A Kenny, D Harwood, J Mack (PP), R Traill† Kerang – Moulamein – Boort Circuit Shoot 61 † Denotes deceased. PP denotes Past President The Squire Reports from West Wyalong 62 Atkins Performs Well at Echuca 63 Classifi eds 63 ACTA News 64

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AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1 Presidents Notes

Elections Hall of Fame During the executive meeting held recently, Development is continuing on the new website and the Hall of Fame is I was returned as ACTA National President. intended to have a very special area on this site. Thank you to all who have supported me Much of the work on researching old records etc was done by individuals and during this process and to those that have whilst we know who has received awards in the past, we are short of much sent congratulations since. I will certainly not of the general interest details, eg: when and where the scores were shot that be perfect but I will try to give you a 100% were used to consider these awards . Many shooters will have received letters effort. On behalf of all members I wish to in an attempt to fi ll in these gaps. If you have received a letter and you have thank my predecessor, Mr. Allan Vilcins for the the information that can be used to add detail to the HoF section of the time and effort he put in during his term. The website please advise Sue in the office. position, although honorary, comes with a great responsibility to all members. It is rarely easy to It is also important for shooters to understand that the office is not advised of please everybody but I am sure Allan believed many of the great shooting feats that take place annually. If you have shot a he was always acting in the greater interest within the limitations under which large break or qualified for a Grand Slam please let the office know the details we operate. Allan introduced quite a few processes and procedures to the so the award can be considered. governance of the ACTA and these will help guide us into the future. Grounds Congratulations to Mr. Rob Fox for being re-elected as Vice President and to Grounds and facilities matters which are now part of the Board portfolio has new Vice President, Mr. Mal Dyson. Other honorary officers include Mr. Alan seen some works carried out recently. A detailed survey with heights taken at Styles as Treasurer and Mr. Gary Hayden as Secretary . The executive officers the base of all infrastructures on the shooting complex has been completed. column will explain the structure we have adopted for the next year in more This is to ensure that any further development has better drainage and flood detail, and also where we want to be in the future. proofing than currently exists. Those of you that know me will understand that I am very outcome driven and Trap sometimes have been accused of skirting process or procedure. Whilst I won’t Negotiations with our neighbour has resulted in permission being granted to apologise for this I will try to operate completely within the limitations that exist. remove the fence between traps 15 and 16. Another trap will now be installed on the fence line. Traps 15 and 16 were originally spaced to allow this to CTSN happen . It is planned that by 2018 we will be able to have 5 banks of 4 traps Welcome all members to the second edition of the Clay Target Shooting News in operation for the World DTL and one practice trap. (CTSN) in its new format. The aim is to produce the same size magazine, generally 64 pages, but with better quality paper for photographs and Sporting advertising. The limitation has always been the weight restriction imposed on us The Wagga club has just completed the conduct of the NSW State Sporting by the postal category we need to fit into. Thanks to Jim Shepherd for the great Carnival on the grounds. The club also conducts the ACTA Sporting Nationals work to get us to this stage. on our behalf each year. The club has recently purchased another 7 Sporting traps. All the Sporting machines used for these events in the past Executive Meetings have either been the property of Wagga club or borrowed from neighbouring Many decisions were made during the meetings but as the minutes are not yet clubs. The ACTA do not own any Sporting equipment in their own right. A big approved I can’t really comment on many of the complex matters. However thanks to Wagga for continuing to host these major events and for purchasing some simple and clear decisions were made that I can report. more equipment to make these events even better. Look forward to the • Existing ACTA Uniform policy adopted for all ACTA events across all National Sporting at the end of August. disciplines. Skeet • The appointment of a second patron is under investigation. Problems experienced with shooting being interrupted on layout one during • Adoption of a National Charity on an annual basis is under investigation. the Skeet Nationals are under investigation. Arrangements with the adjoining • Proposed rules changes to be considered by a State Rules Supervisors Pistol Club that comprise part of our safety template are under review. I am meeting in the near future. confident we will have a resolution of this problem before the next Skeet • Formation of a Board of 4 persons with power to co-opt 3 others to meet Nationals. regularly. Board portfolios are of a management nature, eg finance, legal ISSF etc. Many outstanding performances from our young shooters bodes well for the • Sub-committees reduced to 2 with portfolios that fit in either the sports future. Below is a recent ACTA press release highlighting some of our young conduct (eg: Rules, championships etc) or Sports enhancement spheres shooters performances. (eg: Coaching, promotion etc) Cyprus Grand Prix (5 – 15 February 2015). youngster Jack Wallace (Yering, • Nationals in all disciplines to have $10 added to nomination cost of each VIC) claimed the Junior Men’s Trap gold. event to be used as proportionate grade prizemoney with one optional pool Current Junior World Record holder James Willett (Mulwala, NSW) will only of $10 for High score. lead • Join two, get one free membership offer abolished. (Only 1 was taken up Australia’s junior squad in what will be his debut International Shooting Sport last year) Federation (ISSF) Junior Cup, in Munich, Germany, from 26 June to 2 July. Willett has been a stand-out performer in recent competitions, shooting scores that are unmatched in his peer group. Ever since the young farmer took up In our acknowledgement of sponsors we ISSF Double Trap shooting, he has consistently broken records, with his score inadvertently left “Hunts shooting supplies”, of 142/150 targets at the March ISSF World Cup setting a new Junior World sponsor of the Single Barrel Championship Record. at the Trap Championships off our list. We Willett’s form continued over the weekend, where he claimed the Men’s apologise for this oversight in acknowledging Double Trap title at the Australia Cup competition, hosted at the Brisbane one of our Major Sponsors Continued next page

2 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Executive Officer’s Rule Decision Recently I was approached by a member of my local club who had been Report interstate and had attended a number of shoots. At a particular shoot, this shooter had suffered a malfunction. He was approached by the “referee” and the “referee“ asked the shooter for his gun. The National Executive meeting was conducted in June with a comprehensive The shooter said he began to explain that he believed that this was not the review of the Association including where have we been, where are we going correct procedure but the “referee” insisted on taking the gun and test firing it. and how are we going to get there? The shooter asked me the correct procedure, and was he right in that he The results of this review were unanimously in favour of progressing should have retained his gun. the organisation to a Company Limited by Guarantee. This and other Clearly, this “referee” was incorrect in his action. recommendations on the structure and the reasoning behind these decisions will In Guidelines for Referees – Trap #14 It clearly states “The be placed in the magazine and on the website over the coming months. Referee must not restore a target if the competitor opens The Executive decided on installing a Board with two sub-committees with all his gun after a malfunction. In the case of a malfunction the executive members represented on these committees. This structure allows Referee shall visually check the safety catch is not in the on Executive members and States to have a direct line to the Board through these position and that the action is closed. He will request the representatives. The decision allows a more direct Management-Executive shooter to test fire the gun once only. Under no circumstances reporting process. will the Referee attempt to test fire the gun.” The role of the Board and the Sub-Committees has a clear separation of In setting out the issue for this month’s Decision, I have placed the word responsibilities. The Board manages the Strategic Direction of the Association referee in inverted commas as it is my belief the referee in this instance has whilst the Executive Officer conducts the day to day business of the Association. not been reaccredited as if he had, he would have been conversant with the The Executive Officer reports directly to the Board and the Board reports to the current ruling. Executive Committee (including sub-committees). This structure will mirror the I ask that all Referee Examiners run reaccreditation, or accreditation courses, changes that will be recommended as part of the move to a Company Limited in their particular areas. I am aware that some Referee Examiners are very by Guarantee. This also fits within the recommended structure for National active in doing this and that their courses are very well attended. I know Sporting Organisations by the Australian Sports Commission. that many believe there is no requirement or kudos in being a registered referee any more. This could not be further from the truth as an informed The comparison paper provided by solicitors Landers and Rogers of “Association current referee is able to readily address any refereeing issue that any shoot V Company” are on the ACTA website. The differences are clearly stated, – National, State or Local – may present. however they are not significantly different. Glenn Woodhatch, Vic Rules Supervisor The ACTA would still be governed by a Board elected by the members. The format would change, however it would be the Member “Clubs” who elect the Board. We would develop (in line with best practice) a skill set of professional expectations the nominees would be measured against in consultation with the Sports Commission. Clubs would still have a direct input to the Board through their individual States. This would cater for a mixture of Sport and Business AUSTRALIAN FIREARMS COMPANY expertise required to conduct the Assoication. WORLD CLASS CARTRIDGES The board would be measured against performance as would the Executive FULL RANGE AVAILABLE Officer, at any time the Board may replace the Executive Officer if that person For Orders Contact: is not performing their roles in the prescribed manner as would the Board as S [email protected] individuals or entirely be able to be removed. This does not change by going to O Southern Victoria Northern Territory GRAHAM BECKWORTH Darwin Gun Club the Company Limited by guarantee. L 59 751888. Victor Ferteklis The ACTA would also look at the Structure and reporting process. We E falconammunition@ 0418 459 935 acknowledge that individuals, Clubs and States should have access to the hotmail.com Canberra National body, Board and Executive officer. The Structure is still being developed A Gippsland Victoria Joe Thaller 0418 625 147 Wayne Parks to incorporate the National interests, however it is likely to mirror the interim U 0412 597 216 Queensland – Keperra Mitch Foon On Target Sporting Arms structure. S fi [email protected] Glenn Walker Tony Turner T 0419 899 378 0411 402 010 R Western Victoria Queensland Warwick & A Len Cook 03 5339 5865 surrounding areas Horsham Victoria Dan Johnson 07 4661 5856 Presidents Notes L J & A Shooting Queensland Ayr Continued from page 2 I Bill Jorgensen GI Joe Joe Caruso 0417 515 302. 5382 2248 0427 829 557 Gun Club, the Clay Target venue for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth A Warrnambool Victoria Queensland – Mackay Games. N Wayne Jenkins Adrian Ward 0429 062 010 Another junior making ripples on the Australian circuit is Lakes Entrance skeet 0408 529 102 Perth shooter Aislin Jones. At just 14 years of age, the Victorian teenager is the A Melbourne Gun Club Area Jon Dyas 0419 934 357 youngest team member, making her debut international competition. Jones’ G Paul Johnston Tasmania performance has improved consistently, as was evident through her bronze 0412 333 110 Stuart Browning E 0409 218 530 medal victory at the weekend’s Australia Cup. Albury Wodonga Region N Top Shot Ammo South Australia On this positive note I wish you all well, and enjoy great and safe shooting. T Adam Dixon Neville Wehrmann www.topshotammo.com.au (Jamestown) Robert Nugent Ph 0407 584 834 0417 862 081 AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 3 Commonwealth Carnival at Echuca a great success The last three days of May 2015 was allocated to the Victorian Clay Target Association to hold the 2015 Commonwealth Trap Carnival at the VCTA State ground in Echuca. With two events per day starting on average at 8.30am, the 145 shooters that attended could not have been much luckier weatherwise, with rain, wind, and freezing tempera- tures forecast for each day, and yet the rain and the wind held off until possibly the last hour of competition on Sunday afternoon. The cold could not be avoided, but with a fire outside, and plenty of warmth inside the clubhouse, really it was quite comfortable for the shooters. Quite a number of shooters took advantage of and Central Wimmera the space for caravans in the new car park at the CTC member, Craig shooting ground, and all others had no trouble Kelly, on a score of finding motel accommodation somewhere in 68/70 outlasted all Sarah Appleby Trevor Tresize Echuca or Moama, also an advantage in this heavy others to become the tourism area is the availability of top quality budget Overall Winner of the priced meals, making their stay very pleasurable. event. Robert Viney, Running up to seven traps some of the time, the an Echuca CTC mem- events ran through quite smoothly, the only excep- ber with a score of tion was the Saturday evening with the shoot off 48/50 claimed the Vet- for the Double Barrel Championship, and it kept erans Title, Tyrendarra going until light conditions stopped the shoot off. GC member, Fiona Sponsored by Mialls Gun Shop, event one was Robert Viney Dobbins, collected the a Commonwealth Double Rise Championship, Ladies Title on a 44/50, and Tarryn Shaddock after scoring a 47/50 picked up the Junior Title. Event two, a 50 target Commonwealth Handi- Patrick Guida Mitchell Iles cap, sponsored by Beretta Australia, was, after a very short shoot off, won by Noorat GC mem- the 4th place honours, and Melbourne Gun Club member Mitch- ell Iles claimed the 5th place trophy with his score of 53/56. Something not usu- ally done in a Hand- icap event, the State elected to include, Junior, Ladies, and Vet- erans prizes, and the Steven Chambers Ladies prize went to Bendigo CTC mem- ber Sarah Appleby 49/50, junior prize also to Sarah Appleby 49/50, and the Veterans to Mount Gambier GC member Steven Chambers 46/50. Craig Kelly Sarah Appleby really amongst the winning places in this Handicap event.

Event Three, a 50 target, Commonwealth Single Barrel Championship, the major sponsor of this event was Falcon Ammunition, and it must be said that the VCTA is extremely grateful to all the James Hayden sponsors, for their help, which always improves ber, James Hayden; James scored an excellent the popularity of these larger carnival type shoots. 53/55 for his 1st place win. Sarah Appleby, a After only two shoot-off targets to find an Over- Bendigo CTC shooter, only one target less, all Winner, Michael Williams, a Central Wim- claimed the honour of 2nd placing 52/55, Tre- mera CTC member became just that, with an vor Tresize put his hand up for the third placing unmatched score of 52/52. Congratulations after shooting a 56/59, Werribee CTC member Michael, well shot! Nepean CTC member Wil- Fiona Dobbins Tarryn Shaddock Patrick Guida scored a 54/57 result earning him liam Woodward shot a 52/55 to earn himself the

4 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Points Score grade winners sored by Spartan Global with many thanks from the State committee. Strangely, after shooting perfect scores, it only needed one target in the shoot off to determine the Overall Winner. Mitchell Iles after shooting a clean 153/153 score became the Overall Winner and also the Junior Champion in this event. Well shot Mitch- ell! His opponent Michael Bryan a Shoalhaven Michael Williams Craig Kelly CTC member, used a second barrel in the one target shoot off, and so his 152/153 score earned him the 1st place in AA grade. Commiserations Michael, still, very good shooting. Jeffrey Nash, an Orange CTC member shot a 145/150 score and that earned him the Veterans Title. Samantha Peck, a Goulburn CTC shooter, claimed the Ladies Title with a 145/150 result. Event Six, the final event for the Carni- val was a, 75 target, Commonwealth Champion of Champions Championship, Laura Woolley William Woodward Double Barrel grade winners this event being sponsored by Falcon Veterans prize, Laura AA grade with his end score of 250/251. Robert Woolley, a Bendigo Viney, again winning the Veterans Title, with a member claimed the score of 50/50, Laura Woolley undisputedly the Ladies prize with a ladies champion 104/104, and Mitchell Iles, the 47/50 result, and Mit- Junior Winner, 109/109. chell Iles shot a 48/50 The 50 target, Commonwealth Points Score to secure the junior Championship was event five, and it was spon- trophy for himself. Event Four, the Com- monwealth Double Barrel Championship, sponsored by PCM Mitchell Iles ENVIRO and usually classed as the premier event at any carnival, with the shoot-off having to be stopped because reasonable light had disappeared, and with only two shooters remaining. Laura Woolley, shoot- ing so well, dropping out after missing her 218th target. What an achievement for an 18 year old girl, being AA grade and shooting 217 targets in fierce competition before missing a target, that score, earning her 2nd place in AA grade! The Bendigo CTC must be very proud of Laura. Sun- Terry Walls day morning saw a battle between Craig Kelly and Chris Salafia, a Leeton CTC member, that Ammunition, again with much appreciation from suddenly ended when Chris dropped his 251st the State committee, and of course from all the target, Craig had shot his, and so became the shooters. In this last event after a shoot off, the Overall Winner of the Double Barrel Champion- host gun club, the, Echuca Clay Target Club, had ship, with an excellent score of 251/251. Craig reason to celebrate as one of their members, Kelly, another Overall Win for him, congratula- tions Craig! Chris Salafia settling for 1st place in Mitchell Iles Continued next page

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 5 Champion of Champions grade winners

Terry Walls ended on a score of 148/150 and that put him ahead of all other contenders, making AA grade High Gun Stephen Atkins A grade High Gun Fiona Dobbins B grade High Gun Joshua Knight him the, Overall Winner of the Commonwealth Champion of Champion Championship. Excel- lent shooting, Terry Walls! Robert Viney, again in this Carnival, managed to win the Veterans Title, with a 122/125 score. Laura Woolley shot a 118/125 earning her another Ladies Title, and Mitchell Iles won another Junior Title with his excellent score of 123/125. The Overall High Gun winner was Mitchell Iles, 465/475, the OA High Gun for AA Grade was Stephen Atkins (Echuca) 460/475, OA HG for

C grade High Gun Tim Hawkins Veteran High Gun Robert Viney Ladies High Gun Laura Woolley A 3rd Megan Barnes (Mildura) 51/60. B Grade A 3rd Ray Collins (Nepean) 142/150, B Grade 1st Jason Davis (Morwell) 42/50, B 2nd Trish 1st Glenn Wilkinson (Hopetoun) 144/150, B 2nd Carter (Hamilton) 47/60, B 3rd Darcy Stokell Hayden Smith (Wangaratta) 143/150, B 3rd Trish (Beaufort) 46/60. C grade 1st Ilario Dimasi Carter (Hamilton) 144/153, C Grade 1st Brian (Mildura) 29/50, C 2nd Frank Balcombe (Morwell) Waldron (Nepean) 128/150, C 2nd Peter Lang 25/50, C 3rd Brian Waldron (Nepean) 24/50. (Morwell) 127/150, C 3rd Tim Hawkins (Cobar) Event Three, SB. AA Grade 1st Patrick Guida 123/150. (Werribee) 51/52, AA 2nd Stephen Atkins Event Six, Ch of Ch. AA Grade 1st James (Echuca) 55/56, AA 3rd Casey Fletcher (Echuca) Hayden (Noorat) 147/150, AA 2nd Mitchell Iles 58/60, A Grade 1st Allen Cole (Numurkah) (Melb) 144/150, AA 3rd Robert Viney (Echuca) 48/50, A 2nd Fiona Dobbins (Tyrendarra) 50/54, 147/150, A Grade 1st Fiona Dobbins (Tyrendarra) A 3rd Tony Gray (Bega) 49/54, B Grade 1st Mat- 117/125, A 2nd Geoff Viney (Echuca) 115/125, isse Appleby (Bendigo) 43/50, B 2nd Hayden A 3rd Trevor Harbor (Numurkah) 114/125, B Smith (Wangaratta) 46/54, B 3rd Jason Davis Grade 1st Joshua Knight (Bendigo) 114/125, (Morwell) 45/54, C Grade 1st Glenn Wilkinson B 2nd Elias Dagher (Metro) 112/125, B 3rd (Hopetoun) 47/52, C 2nd Walter Carbonari Hayden Smith (Wangaratta) 111/125, C Grade Overall High Gun Mitchell Iles 46/52, C 3rd Matt Molan (Noorat) 44/50. 1st Tim Hawkins (Cobar) 97/125, C 2nd Peter Event Four, DB. AA Grade 1st Chris Salafia Lang (Morwell) 91/125, C 3rd Ilario Dimasi A Grade Fiona Dobbins (Tyrendarra) 431/475, (Leeton) 250/251, AA 2nd Laura Woolley (Ben- (Mildura) 91/125. OA HG for B Grade Joshua Knight (Bendigo) digo) 217/218, AA 3rd Casey Fletcher (Echuca) A very successful Commonwealth Trap Carnival 421/475, OA HG for C Grade Tim Hawkins 211/212, A Grade 1st Beth Hayden (Mildura) held at Echuca, with an extremely lucky out- (Cobar) 363/475, OA HG for Veterans Robert 76/77, A 2nd Trevor Stockton (Leeton) 75/77, come weatherwise, as at the completion of the Viney (Echuca) 453/475, OA HG for Ladies Laura A 3rd Ray Collins (Nepean) 56/58, B Grade 1st presentations down came the rain that had been Woolley (Bendigo) 442/475, OA HG for Juniors Trish Carter (Hamilton) 50/50, B 2nd Hayden forecast for the entire shoot, with wild wind, and Mitchell Iles (Melbourne) 465/475. The thanks Smith (Wangaratta) 49/50, B 3rd Sarah Appleby in the Echuca area approximately 35 to 45 mm for sponsorship for the High Guns is to, Spartan (Bendigo) 48/50, C Grade 1st Glenn Wilkinson of rain in just a couple of hours. Lastly a vote Global, Falcon Ammunition, PCM Enviro, and (Hopetoun) 49/50, C 2nd Walter Carbonari of thanks to the members of the Echuca Clay Ray Mack of Earworkx. (Metro) 46/50, C 3rd Matt Molan (Noorat) Target Club who put in so much of their time to The full results of the grades in each event are as 48/53. make the shooting grounds so presentable, and follows. Event One, DR. AA grade 1st, Stephen Event Five, PS. AA Grade 1st Michael Bryan to Dot and her helpers for doing such a good job Atkins (Echuca) 67/70, AA 2nd Phil Grainger (Shoalhaven) 152/153, AA 2nd Gary Hayden of feeding and watering all who attended. Also (Noorat) 64/70, AA 3rd Robert Viney (Echuca) (Noorat) 154/156, AA 3rd Terry Walls (Echuca) to the VCTA staff for running such a very smooth 55/60. A Grade 1st Fiona Dobbins (Tyrendarra) 151/156, A Grade 1st Geoff Viney (Echuca) shoot. 44/50, A 2nd Michele Rocca (Frankston) 43/50, 145/150, A 2nd Megan Barnes (Mildura) 143/150, Murray Roberts

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fog on Sunday morning that took a while to lift both days were great for shooting. As this was a compulsory event to count towards selections everyone was a little more nervous than normal and scores were down on previous events. A tight tussle was had right to the end with it being anyone’s game. Team selections too were also very tight. A clean round in the last round saw Craig Henwood come out on top with 190/200. Overall Craig Henwood 190, AA Grade Todd Malone 188,2nd AA Grade Steve Trembath 187, A Grade Matej Kandus Best newcomer to UT in 2015 Luke Cassar 182, 2nd A Grade Brody Walters 181, B Grade Jackson Willmann 182, 2nd B Grade Lachlan Laura Woolley, Holdsworth 180, C Grade Jeff Fraser 170, 2nd C Grade Tom Bendigo Bank Hetherington 161, Lady Amanda Holt 167, Junior Sports Academy Mitchell Iles 183, Veteran Eric Bullmore 170. Athlete of the Year Series High Guns, proudly sponsored by Spartan Following an outstanding 12 months of competitive shooting, Global AA Grade Craig Laura Woolley was named the Bendigo Bank Academy of Sport’s Henwood & Steve Athlete of the Year at a Gala Presentation Night in Bendigo in Trembath, A Grade May. Charlton Vella, B Grade Adam Shale, C Grade Tom Winner of Major raffle Shane Pinner with his new Clay Target was added to the Academy’s list of sports for the first time in July Hethrington, Top Shot MXS Perazzi Shotgun 2014 and students were identified from known ability as well as a number Award (best newcomer) being selected at the VCTA North East Zone School Students shoot. Steve sponsored by Top Shot Industries, Luke Cassar, Winner of the Perazzi MXS Atkins was appointed Coach and Glenn Woodhatch had the role of Consult- Raffle Shane Pinner. ant. All juniors selected for the course must be between 14 and under 18 years of age at the commencement. Teams to travel to the World Championships for Granada in Spain: Senior Steve Trembath, Craig Henwood, Nathan Cassells, Junior Brody Walters, Sports covered by the Academy are Tennis, Cycling, Volleyball, Baseball, Adam Shale, Jackson Willmann, Ladies Amanda Holt, Anna Shedrina, Netball, Golf, Running and Water Skiing. There are 160 athletes in the full Veteran Eric Bullmore. programmes plus 240 athletes from the Junior AFL Academy. Some 11 students accepted entry into the programme with all but 1 com- Of course a series like this cannot run without a list of thank you’s. Firstly pleting the course. to Paul & Claire Watts who donate their time and effort free of charge to do all of our administration, score sheets etc. This series could not run The students attended a number of training sessions under Steve and they without you. Thank you to the 3 clubs who all held rounds throughout attended and competed at the VCTA State Carnival, with some travelling the year and supporting us. To all of our awesome sponsors for the year to Wagga for the Nationals. In addition to attending these sessions the stu- Perazzi Australia, Australian Sporting Arms, Winchester Australia, Corporate dents also attended sessions in social media, muscle skeletal screening, injury Shooting Stars, Collumbo Shooting, Kandus Glass & Splashbacks, Pinners management, podiatry, public speaking, sports psychology, integrity in sport Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Bronze Wing Australia, Blair Signorotto, (covering both drugs and gambling) and diet and nutrition. Spartan Global, Armusa Ammunition, Top Shot Industries. A big thank you Laura’s win over the full programme 160 athletes in the Academy of Sport is and we hope we can have your support again in 2016. outstanding – well done Laura. Thank you to all the shooters who turned up and to those who helped run Photograph above shows Laura with Bendigo Bank Clay Target consultant all of our shoots. This is the series ran for the shooter by the shooter and Glenn Woodhatch, at the Award Night dinner we look forward to seeing you all again in 2016.

12 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Great shoot, but numbers down

BROKEN HILL GUN CLUB MAY 9 & 10, 2015 The many sash winners for the weekend in front of the iconic Broken Hill Gun Club honour boards. These two board, the West Darling Champion Ship board, and the Silver City Championship board date some 60 or 70 years, and show a list of names of the who’s who in the sport of DTL in Australia. To get your name on these boards is a honour.

The Broken Hill Gun Club Jobson 73/75, 2nd Robert Cook Benjamin Woodhouse 146/147, Deserie Baynes 72/75, Veterans Jeff would to thank the following 72/75, 1st B grade David Jones 1st A grade John Byrnes 47/48, Nash 73/75, Junior Jarred Nicholls. major event sponsors – Martin 71/75, 2nd Timothy Gageler 66/75, 2nd Paul Jobson 44/46, 1st B grade The last event for the weekend, & Shane from the Bridgestone 1st C grade David Barker 46/50, 2nd Peter Smith 25/25, 2nd Murray the 25tgt West Darling Single Bar- Service Centre, Andrew from Paul Hender 44/50, Ladies Deserie Barker 24/25, 1st C grade Trent rel Championship. This event was Baynes 121/100, Veterans Jeff Nash Rathbourne, 2nd Kaylene Estcourt sponsored by Winchester Australia, the Broken Hill STIHL Centre, 46/50, Junior Jarred Nicholls 47/50, 23/25, Ladies Deserie Baynes Malcom from Broken Hill Spot great support with a stack of shells on Novice Jnr Trent Rathnourne. 54/55, Veterans Jeff Nash 47/48, the table for prizes, thank you Tim On Outdoors, Rick Gates of The second event Saturday was Junior Jarred Nicholls 25/25. Steer. Overall Robert Cook 37/34, Gates Goats, Merv from Silver the 25tgt Points Score West Darling Saturday night was again very well 1st AA Deserie Baynes 36/27, 2nd City Guns & Ammo, Tim from Championship, with another years patronised, with lots of people stay- Ross Collumb 35/37, 1st A Tre- Winchester Australia and, a great display of STIHL Petrol blowers ing back for a great roast tea and vor Dehne 25/26, 2nd Garry Pike very big thank you to Top End and Wiper Snipers on offer, supplied the Calcutta draw. The pool for 24/25, 1st B Murray Barker 24/25, Meats, who donated all the by the happy sash winner, Andrew the Calcutta was $2000.00, which 2nd Mark Tyson 26/29, 1st C Paul meat for the weekend, $600.00 McDougal of the Broken Hill STIHL would make the first event Sunday Hender 22/25, Ladies Narelle Cook or $700.00 worth. Centre. Great sponsorship again a very hotly contest Handicap event. 23/25, Veterans Eric McCullough Andrew well done. Overall Darryn This event was again sponsored by 22/25. All of the above resulted in another Nicholls 201/201, 1st AA Max Med- Rick Gates of Gates Goats, many very good Two Day shoot for the Now for the High Guns for the hurst 200/201, 2nd Benjami Wood- thanks to Rick, well done. 1st Chris Broken Hill Gun Club, the numbers weekend. Overall High Gun Glenn house 155/156, 1st A grade Robert Lawrie 45/46, 2nd Martin Collumb were again down and probably the Castellaro 297/301, AA Grade HG Cook 86/87, 2nd Susanne Byrnes 46/47, 3rd David Lemmich 45/47, worst I have seen, we only had 72 Darryn Nicholls 271/275, A Grade 74/75, 1st B grade Timothy Gageler 4th Jason Stone 45/47, 5th Andrew shooters, but I think there is a lot of HG Robert Cook 261/275, B Grade 72/75, 2nd Murray Barker 86/93, Estcourt 35/36. two day shoot around now, and the HG Tim Gageler 260/275, C Grade 1st C grade Luke Tyson 66/75, 2nd HG Trent Rathbourne 264/275, money sometime doesn’t stretch far The second event Sunday, was the Trent Rathbourne 65/75, Ladies Ladies HG Deserie Baynes 270/275, enough. Silver City Guns & Ammo 25tgt Deserie Baynes 74/75, Veterans Jeff Points Score Gift, thanks again to Veterans HG Robert Cook 261/275, The weather was ok on Saturday, Nash 72/75, Junior Jarred Nicholls old Merv from Silver City Guns and Junior HG Jarred Nicholls 268/275 but Sunday proved challenging in the 74/75. Ammo, well done. Overall Ross and Novice Junior HG Luke Tyson wind. The third event Saturday is the big Collumb 164/165, 1st AA Darryn 168/275. Now for some results, the First one for the weekend, the 25tgt Nicholls 163/165, 2nd Glenn Cas- Yes, I will say it again, a very big event was 30tgt Medley. This event West Darling Double Barrel Cham- tellaro 102/105, 1st A grade Bruce thanks must also go to all helpers was kindly sponsored by Broken Hill pionship. This event was sponsored Gilby 74/75, 2nd Andrew Estcourt and workers over the weekend and Bridgestone Service Centre. Overall by Broken Hill Spot On Outdoors, 73/75 1st B grade Timothy Gageler especially to the generosity of all our Glenn Castellaro 98/100, 1st AA again great trophies. Overall Thane 74/75, 2nd Murray Barker 69/75, valued sponsors well done, it was a Max Medhurst 95/100, 2nd Ross Browning 247/247, 1st AA grade 1st C grade Graham Quinlan 68/75, fantastic weekend and I hope to see Walsh 148/150, 1st A grade Paul Glenn Castellaro 246/247, 2nd 2nd Robert Thompson, Ladies you back next year.

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 13 Psychological Skills Quick Relaxation Techniques Different relaxation techniques appeal to different people. Please try out each technique and rate it out of 10, then choose the one(s) that suit for Shooting you best. MICHAEL KRUGER-DAVIS Whole body tension Score out of 10 Tense everything in your whole body, stay with that tension. Hold it as long as you can without feeling pain. Slowly release the tension and very gradually feel it leave your WAYS TO RELAX body. Repeat three times.

In last month’s article I examined how we Imagine air as a cloud Score can use the scoresheet to tell us about our out of 10 performance or what we need to look at to Open your imagination and focus on your breathing. improve. As your breathing becomes calm and regular, imagine that the air comes to you as a cloud. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 25 It fills you and goes out. You may imagine the cloud to be a particular colour. The above array of ones shows that the shooter can shoot but he can also concentrate, focus his attention and he has got his level of arousal to the Pick a spot Score optimum level. out of 10 With your head level and body relaxed, pick a spot to focus on (eyes open at this point). 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 21 When ready, count 5 breaths backward: with each breath allow your eyes to close gradually. For this shooter the story is quite different. As you can see by the score he Concentrate on each breath. is shooting well and then seven targets to go he misses. I have often told shooters that they missed because they were scared of missing the target. When you get to 1, your eyes will be closed. Focus on the This fear, which is the basis of anxiety, causes self-doubt in the shooters mind feelings of relaxation. and as a result his muscles tense up and he misses the target. Most people argue that they were not scared: they look for another reason, the wind, Counting ten breaths back Score the changing light, the colour and make of the target. They do this because out of 10 they cannot see that their mind caused them to miss. They would prefer to Allow yourself to feel passive and indifferent, counting each blame some external cause. breath slowly from 10 to 1. With each count, allow yourself to feel heavier and more relaxed. I have written several articles about fear and anxiety: I do not want to go over those topics again but I do want to explore what you can do to limit With each exhale, allow the tension to leave your body. the anxiety. Transformations: pick one that works or make up your own Score There are number of steps you can take to limit the impact of fear and anx- out of 10 iety. Firstly, psycho-education, that is learning about what anxiety is, how it When you think of images like . . . Imagine . . . affects you and what you can do about it. Most people are surprised to find Tightly twisted ropes The twisted ropes out that anxiety/fear is normal and that there are effective ways to limit its untwisting impact. Go back over some of the past articles on fear and anxiety. Feel of cold, harsh wind The cold wind becoming Next, focus on the present. Leave the judgements of the past behind and do warm and soft not dwell on the future. Stay in the here and now. Hard, cold wax The wax softens Thirdly, breathe. and melts Finally, learn relaxation. If you learn it when you are not anxious it will be Tense, red muscles The red muscles there to use when you do need it. soften or lighten The following is a quick reference guide to relaxation published by The Black to pink Dog Institute. Affirmations: pick one that works or make up your own Score Practise these quick techniques. Use them when you are stressed or anx- out of 10 ious. Give yourself a chance to get rid of the anxiety, and become a relaxed Breathe deeply and slowly . . . Let This discomfort will and focused shooter. the tension flow away . . . pass . . . let it go. References: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au I am calm & relaxed, ready for I have the power to II have put together all the articles that I have written for the CTSN on CD as word anything handle this. files. These are available for $25.00 (which includes GST and Postage). If you wish Relax the jaw, to purchase a copy please send cheque or money order to me at the address below. lower the shoulders. Michael Kruger-Davis is the Consulting Psychologist for the Southern Sport Academy in NSW and a member of Downside Clay Target Club and Wagga Wagga Field and Game. Questions regarding psychological aspects of sport and shooting can be addressed him www.blackdoginstitute.org.au at PO Box 347, Narrandera 2700 or on 02 69 592802.

14 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 BBendigoendigo ““Honoured”Honoured” oonn Queen’sQueen’s BBirthdayirthday Bendigo Clay Target Club was honoured on the Queens Birthday to have the presence of some 60 exceptional shooters for their annual event. With the best trophies on offer, the best sashes and certainly the lowest nominations for such rewards, it is hard to figure why shooters would go anywhere else on the day.

This year we moved from tradition and each carded a 50. After only a Lunch had hardly settled when we was rewarded for her great shooting and opted to conduct the major further 29 targets, Leigh Fitzgerald commenced the final event of the during the day with the Ladies High event of the day first. With 4 Puma was a proud owner of a new rifle. day, 30 targets Points Score. No Gun on 161/170. Junior High Gun .22 rifles for first, 4 Puma Stockman Sarah Appleby, a young lady with possibles and a skinner to our Club was Andrew Evans with a score of knives for second in each grade, the determination and a great future Handicapper, Peter Beaman with 208/220 after a shoot off with Sarah. double barrel event went off without upstaged the more credentialed A his score of 88/90. 3 targets were The Veterans High Gun went to a a hitch and all shooters were positive Grade shooters to win A Grade. needed to decide A Grade with consistent Don Collihole shooting in their response to this concept. Ray Whyte and Marcus Sloane took Chris Penno finishing on 95/99 from 151/170. out B and C grades respectively. retiring Club Treasurer, Rod Walton. Bendigo Clay Target Club must One shooter even went as far as to Matisse Appleby was determined big thank their sponsors on the day – say one of the positives of doing this From Double Barrel we moved to sister was not going to have it all her OSA, Plumbworx, PMCEnviro and in his mind, was the fact the better the 30 Target Single Barrel Cham- own way around the dinner table Gillman’s. shooters were tiring themselves out pionship and 34/34 was the winning that night and produced a great score Thanks also to Marg and Darren for in the shoot off. score of Trevor Dehne from Damian Appleby. Allan Cole shot a very of 84/90 to take B Grade honours. keeping us well fed. To our Handi- With all squads in the clubhouse but creditable 29/30 to win A Grade, Val Dehne was ecstatic with her win capper Peter, for keeping every- one and only the one possible regis- Junior, Josh Knight’s score of 28/30 in C Grade with a score of 73/90. one in their right grade and our tered shooters were getting them- secured B Grade and new shooter, A shoot off was needed to decide Groundsman Akkers for keeping the selves ready for an early start to the Leigh Andrews, was elated that his the Overall High Gun and it was a traps full. We suggest you mark this following events, but 3 shooters in 25/30 was good enough to take the “Beamin’” Beaman who secured shoot in your diary for 2016 – you the last squad had different ideas C Grade sash. this title on 209/220. Sarah Appleby won’t find better.

Double Barrel winners: Leigh Fitzgerald, Sarah Appleby, Ray Whyte & Marcus Sloan Single Barrel winners: Trevor Dehne, Allan Cole, Josh Knight & Leigh Andrews Points Score winners: Peter Beaman, Chris Penno, Matisse Appleby & Val Dehne Overall High Guns: Peter Beaman, Sarah Appleby, Andrew Evans & Don Collihole

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While the north west of WA is battening down the hatches in preparation for cyc- lone Olwyn, rain and strong winds fore- cast all down the coast including the little town of Denmark. That hasn’t stopped the team from Denmark Clay Target Club getting ready for their 2½ day shoot, rain hail or shine the event will go on. This year is set to be somewhat special, The clubs logo and mascot a Blue Wren (AKA Cranky Bird) having had a sitting with an artist, this will be the first year that the overall High Gun will see the introduction of a hand crafted silver badge. A highly contested prize. Even with the weather forecast being a little on the nasty side, Shooters and campers started L-R: Josh Fleay, Neil Suckling, Neil Rundle, Sandra Moffatt & Terry Maloney rolling in from as early as Thursday. This is a testa- ment to the support and strength of shooting in on the top prize, the Cranky Bird silver Badge. 341/342, 2nd in AA, leaving the two Neil’s to WA. Not to mention that various members of fight it out. Neil Rundle proved to strong wining An increase in numbers had 10 squads ready the club have opened their doors and offered for the 75 target Medley proudly sponsored by overall with a 370/370 and Neil Suckling first in beds for visiting shooters to stay, none more Western Trap and Field. With plenty of red on AA with 369/370. John Crock grabbed 1st in A so than Deanne and Nathan Blake who at last the board and no perfect score. Joe Gilbert and Grade 60/61, Mark Grant in 2nd with 59/60 and count were expecting 11 guests. I say it again the Nathan Biddulph both on 124 went back to the Wayne Kranny with 51/52 in 3rd. Wayne Drake- support and strength of clay target shooting in WA layouts to sort it out. Nathan 149/150 claimed Brockman on 49/50 took out B Grade. Thomas is outstanding, congratulations to all. the overall leaving Joe 148/150 first in AA Lenkit on 54/56 edged out Paula Price 53/56 to As is custom in this great state the weekend begins grade. Eric Maley 148/150 won 2nd from Neil fill the minors. In C Grade Jordan Crouch and on Friday afternoon, this time with a 50 target Suckling 147/150 in a shoot off for the minor Nadene Smedley shot off for first, Jordan with handicap proudly sponsored by the Denmark places. Jimmy Sharpe took out A grade with a 51/57 won Nadene 50/57 in second. Greg Members. The weather was slightly overcast with 146/150 in a shoot off with Mark Grant in 2nd Clarke 39/50 in third. a breeze that could sometimes prove tricky but on 140/150. Connor Baker in 3rd with 121/125. After a night of steady rain the clouds parted, the that didn’t stop 30 shooters taking their respective B Grader Gary McCormick got the top spot on sun came out, it was going to be a great day for marks to aim for the top spot. Ben Braun shoot- 121/125, Thomas Lenkeit in 2nd 117/125 and shooting. The breakfast crew were again putting ing from 19m claimed that honour with a 49/50. Rob Appelton after a shoot off in 3rd 135/150. on a feast to feed the hungry masses. Des Neal from 19m shot off with David Walker Jordan Crouch on 101/125 won C Grade, 17m and that the order they finished. John Crock Nadene Smedley in 2nd with 93/125 and round- To kick off the day a 50 Target Points Score proudly 19m was in 4th and after a 4 way shoot off Jimmy ing out the grade was Andrew Knight on 86/125. sponsored by Kranno’s contracting. The only Sharpe on 19m finished 5th. Presentations done red on the score board belonged to Josh Fleay Proudly sponsored by Allscope, the 50 target 150/150 winning overall. First in AA went to Neil and dusted, the bar open it was time for dinner Did Double Barrel was fought out in tough condi- Rundle 149/150, Nathan Biddulph 148/150 in I mention dinner? Well I shouldn’t, the less people tions with rain on and off any possible was well 2nd and Neil Sucking 147/150 rounding out the that know about 100’s, yes 100’s of Blue Swimmer deserved. 11 possible’s on the board, this would top three. Des Neal 143/150 grabbed top spot crabs that are being supplied and cooked fresh by sort overall, AA and A grade. The rain started to in A Grade, closely followed by Bernie Biddulph Mr Jimmy Sharpe the better. These people know fall, light fading and numbers dwindled. After 250 142/150 and Garry McCormick 141/150 in 2nd how to put on a show! targets 4 remained. Sandra Moffatt, Neil Suckling, and 3rd respectively. B Grade was won by Rob After a night of rain, with black skies and drizzling Josh Fleay and Neil Rundle all guaranteed a place. rain club president Jimmy Sharpe welcomed all The first to fall was Sandra on 279/280 with 3rd Appelton on 145/150, Wayne Drake-Brockman and the shoot proper was underway. All eyes were in AA Grade, next to tumble was Josh Fleay on Continued next page

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No we didn’t spend the shoot day repairing caravans, it’s just that our program for Above: L-R Back – Tony Gray A Grade winner, the day was the Pauline and Phil Body sponsored RV Repairs 100 Target Continental Peter Johnston B Grade winner, Chris Davis Overall Champion Cont CS, Tom Sheehy C Grade winner, Championship thirty five keen participants turned up for what proved to be a fantastic Jason Smith AA Grade winner day. With visitors from Bowral, Cooma, Goulburn and Canberra, we managed to make Front – Sponsors Pauline Body & Phil Body them feel right at home with the mercury never hitting double figures. The 100 Continental was shot in shortly. Three targets back on 43 taking out second place with a score 90/100 in second place. Things are two visits to the traps and after the six was Tim Collins with Brian Moffitt on of 97/100. David shot very well definitely looking promising for these squads had gone through for the first 42 holding third place. being clean at the beginning of the two young shooters. time, a number of competitors were final 25. Class shooting! Bert Deacon decided he did not well in the frame with AA Grader, Lunch was taken on the run thanks In A Grade, Tony Gray continued need the cash on offer for the shoot David Crane shooting a possible. to the culinary skills of Tracy and his first round performance to finish raffle and contented himself with the Chris Davis collected 29 targets and Pauline whilst Gail kept the office with 94/100 for the sash and prize famous meat tray. Shane Platts, Charlie Smith and Justin running like clockwork as usual. with Robert Taylor, maintaining his Presentations and thank you’s com- Smith were two down on 48. At the end of the second fifty targets, position to take second place with pleted the day with competitors Two A graders, Tony Gray and Justin Smith and Chris Davis took a score of 93/100. Peter Johnston thanking Phil and Pauline for their Robert Taylor also scored 48 to be a further 29 targets, before Justin continued his good form in the sec- sponsorship, via their business, RV well in the competition. B grade finally missed on. With Chris finishing ond round to take the B Grade prize Repairs. The commitment of our shooter, Peter Johnston shot 47/50 off his next target, he was declared with a score of 87/100. Second many Club sponsors, to support- to lead his grade by three and be the 2015 winner with a score of went to Stefan Secker with a score ing our sport is indeed appreciated. within striking distance of the overall 127/129. Both shooters are to be of 84/100. Tom Sheehy blitzed Next month the club will offer three leaders. In C Grade, Thomas Sheehy, congratulated on an outstanding C Grade with a fine 48/50 in the events, 20T Double Barrel, 50T having his first shot for a while scored exhibition of target shooting. Justin, second round for a total of 94/100 Points Score and 15Pr Double Rise 46/50 and demonstrated clearly that on 126/129 collected the AA Grade to win the C Grade sash with Tim Practice as usual from 9.00 with he will progress up the grades very sash and ammo. With David Crane Collins shooting 47/50 for a total of competition to begin at 10.00am. Rain, Hail or Shine Continued from page16 Grade went to Jordan Crouch 31/50 and Natalie biggest breaks. It just goes to show how good the Pitaro 28/50 in 2nd and Greg Clarke 26/50 in 3rd. targets are in Denmark. 144/150 in 2nd and Thomas Lenkeit 140/150 in All events complete it was time to sort out the High What a weekend, fantastic food, the lunches and 3rd. Nadene Smedley 128/150 got the better of Guns, only 3 points down Josh Fleay 372/375 dinners put on by Cat and the kitchen team had Jordan Crouch 113/150 in C Grade with John will have the honour of the first ever Cranky the bravest of fit bits running for cover. To all those Southy 92/150 in 3rd. Bird badge. AA went to Neil Rundle 364/375. that cleaned, cooked and supplied we thank you. The last and final event for the weekend a 25 Pair Connor Baker 356/375 won A Grade. B Grade The various local clubs who volunteered, loaned Double Rise proudly sponsored by the Blake Fam- went to Wayne Drake-Brockman 344/375. and supplied traps, parts and labour thank you. ily. Again Josh Fleay with only perfect score 50/50 Jordan Crouch on 289/375 won C Grade. The sponsors without your support it wouldn’t happen, we are very grateful. Lastly all the shoot- won the overall. Neil Rundle 64/70 edged out Eric Nathan Biddulph 361/375 won the Junior High ers that travelled from near and far to be here. Maley 63/70 in AA Grade Jason Bevridge on 45/50 Gun. Jimmy Sharpe 348/375 claimed Veterans As I said at the start the strength of shooting in in 3rd. Scott Messenger and Jim West split the pot and Jessica Price won the ladies High Gun. on 42/50 with Bernie Biddulph 52/62 getting 3rd WA is outstanding. On behalf of the Denmark Clay after a shoot off in A Grade. Wayne Drake-Brock- Congratulations to Sandra Moffatt 306 (the Target Club and the Cranky Bird thank you one man 48/60 got Paula Price 47/60 to win B Grade, highest by a lady in WA to the best of our know- and all. We look forward to seeing you next year. Thomas Lenkeit consistent all weekend in 3rd. C ledge) and Neil Rundle 453 on achieving their Andrew Smedley

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 17 35th Norfolk Island INTERNATIONAL CLAY TARGET CHAMPIONSHIPS The 35th Norfolk Island International Clay Target Championships were held 1st–6th February 2015 and results for the first two days competition are as follows. Competitor numbers are 116 with the breakdown showing from Australia 40, from New Zealand 63 and 13 local shooters.

Conditions have been excellent, for the first Event 3 Single Barrel day Monday, overcast, no wind but for some Championship, Spon- the humidity was telling. Tuesday still good, was sor Norfolk Island some fine drizzle early in the morning but oth- Travel Centre: A Grade erwise great but a late finish after the shoot off 1st Pip Rutland New for final placing’s Zealand, 2nd Bayley Out thanks to our visitors for their valuable assist- Austin New Zealand, 3rd Milt Brad ley Nor- ance and a very pleasant week spent with lots of Veterans HGun L-R Stuart Bell NZ, Bas Vercoe NI folk Island, B Grade 1st friends. Our thanks to Tosca, Myka & Kellie for & Chris Carrol Aus the meals and refreshments during the week. B Gutheridge Australia, The weeks events finished with the presentation 2nd David V Walker evening held in the wonderfully decorated RSL New Zealand, 3rd Dave club rooms. The Norfolk Island RSL is the major Dockery New Zeland, sponsor of these Championships and we must HG Winner Clint Judd NI C Grade 1st Alicia Wich- not forget the valuable contribution provided by man New Zealand, 2nd sponsors Pete’s Pace and Norfolk Island Build- Merinda Welka Australia, 3rd Chris Bennett New ing Supplies, Beretta Australia. Foodland Super- Zealand. markets, The Travel Centre, Aloha Apartments, Event 4 Points, Sponsor Aloha Apartments Nor- Target Products NZ Ltd, Westpac Bank, Island folk Island: A Grade 1st Clinton Judd Norfolk Plumbing & Gas, Elaine Sanders, Bill & Denise Island, 2nd Bayley Austin New Zealand, 3rd Karl Dunn NZ, Rumours Bar & Café, Pine Valley Andrews New Zealand, B Grade 1st David V Apartments. Walker New Zealand, 2nd Jim Wright Australia, Results from Anson Bay 3rd Murray Marsh New Zealand, C Grade 1st Event 1 50 Target Skeet, Sponsor Pete’s Place Mike Letters Norfolk Island, 2nd Mark Wilkinson Ladies HG Amy Buys Aust & Mini HG Norfolk Island: A Grade 1st David H Walker New Zealand, 3rd Neil Boler Norfolk Island. Vicki O'Connor NZ New Zealand, 2nd Grant Nilsson New Zealand, Skeet Pairs, Sponsor Target Products Wash Dyke 3rd Glen Ramsey New Zealand, B Grade 1st 2 man Ball Trap winners, Sponsor Target New Zealand: Winners Grant & Joshua Nilsson Products New Zealand Ltd: Winners Clint Judd Mack Pouwhare New Zealnd, 2nd Brad Wignall New Zealand. Australia, 3rd Ken Fitzgerald New Zealand, C & Basil Vercoe Norfolk Island. Grade 1st Jack Barker Australia, 2nd Neil Boler Winners Local Division, Sponsor Westpac Bank: Event 6 Clay Target Championships, Sponsor Norfolk Island, 3rd Mike Letters Norfolk Island. Highest Scores in Skeet event 1st Clint Judd, 2nd Island Plumbing & Gas: A Grade 1st Clinton Judd Basil Vercoe, 3rd Bob James. Event 2 Double Rise Championship, Sponsor Norfolk Island, 2nd Grant Crosbie New Zealand, Norfolk Island Building Supplies: A Grade 1st Event 5 Ball Trap, Sponsor Norfolk Island Travel 3rd Joshua Nilsson New Zealand, B Grade Mack Martin O’Connor New Zealand, 2nd Basil Ver- Centre: A Grade 1st Basil Vercoe Norfolk Island, Pouwhare New Zealand, 2nd Michael Duncan coe Norfolk Island, 3rd Clint Judd Norfolk Island, Robert Hunter Australia, 3rd Joshua Nilsson New Zealand, 3rd Alistair Crosbie New Zealand, B Grade 1st Pieter Van Jaarsveld Australia, 2nd New Zealand, B Grade Dylon Austin New Zea- C Grade 1st Robert Monachino Australia, 2rd Nerissa Judd Norfolk Island, 3rd Mack Pouwhare land, 2nd Rod McKenzie New Zealand, 3rd Jill Alan Baird New Zealand, 3rd Mark Wilkinson New Zealand, C Grade 1 Robert Monachino Mead New Zealand, C Grade 1st Lance McGhie New Zealand. Australia, 2nd Michael Stirling New Zealand, 3rd New Zealand, 2nd Chris Bennett New Zealand, 4 man teams, Event Sponsor Elaine Sanders for Mike Letters Norfolk Island. 3rd Phillip Christie Australia. the WW Sander Memorial Event: 1st Norfolk A Mike Stirling NZ,Robert Monachino Aust Nerrisa Judd NI, Pieter Van Jaarsveld Aust Robert Hunter Aust, Bas Vercoe NI & Mike Letters NI & Mack Pouwhare NZ & Joshua Nilsson NZ

18 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Clint Judd, Basil Vercoe, Andrew Barnett & Russ C Grade High Gun, Sponsor Beretta Australia: Watson Norfolk Island, 2nd Mack Pouware, Martin Winner Mike Letters Norfolk Island. B Grade O’Connor, Neil Simpson & Grant Crosbie New High Gun Sponsor Rumours Bar & Café NI: Zealand, 3rd Grant Nilsson, Joshua Nilsson, Glen Winner Mack Pouwhare New Zealand. Mini Ramsey, & Bruce Sanderson New Zealand. High Gun Sponsor Pine Valley Apartments: Veterans Events, Sponsor Norfolk Island RSL Rex Winner Basil Vercoe Norfolk Island. Inness Memorial Trophy: 1st Basil Vercoe Norfolk NICTA High Gun, Sponsor Norfolk Island RSL Island, 2nd Stuart Bell New Zealand, 3rd Chris Winner received $1000 and sash: Winner Clin- Carrol Australia. ton Judd Norfolk Island. Ladies High Gun, Sponsor NICTA: Winner Amy Competitors only raffles, Sponsor NICTA: Prize Buys Australia. Mini High Winner events 2–6 Beretta Silver Pigeon Trap shotgun .Multi Chokes winner Vicki O’Connor. & Adj. Stock: Winner Amy Buys Australia. Junior High Gun, Sponsors Bill & Denise Dunn: Book for the next shoot with our valued local 1st Joshua Nilsson New Zealand, 2nd Bayley sponsor www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com via Austin New Zealand, 3rd Dylon Austin New email [email protected] or call freephone Zealand. 1800 1400 66 Beretta Winner Amy Buys Aust NOORAT CASH BONANZA Well what a day for our Cash Bonanza! The weather gods played nice and the sun decided to show its face for yet another year. The wind was little to none and there was no excuse to shoot every target clean and take home part of the $3500 cash up for grabs. We ended up with 57 shooters for the day with many new faces & old faces that haven't been to the club in many years. Great to see people travel great distances to come shoot and support our club, we hope you enjoyed your visit and make it back again in the near future! The Handicap shoot off was a big one to watch with little Matt Molan (15m) taking the win over Dean Ludeman (21m) and Mal Dyson (25m). Matt showed no hint of missing, turning every target to dust right out of the trap Pat Guida Sam Clifford Tom Justin & Ian Dickins house, bright future ahead for this 12yr old!! The final two places for the handicap was decided with a shoot off with all the shooters that scored 24/25, all 12 of them. After 10 targets it was down to only Alan Pollock (23m) & Andrew Smith (25m) who both opted to split the 4th & 5th place, both taking home $100 each. The 25 target Points Score surprisingly only saw three people managing to shoot 75/75 and with that AA was split between Pat Guida & James Hayden. Mal Dyson who also shot exceptionally well won A grade with 75/75. Bernie Fleming shot 69/75 to win B grade while young Mackenzie Chambers shot 67/75 to win C grade. The Double Barrel was finished before dark, not making the big scores as anticipated with Pat Guida and Sam Clifford opting to split the overall at 115/115 after Lynne Curtis missed. Mick Rocca, after a very long drive Matt Hayden James Patterson from the other side of Melbourne, made his trip worth the while, winning A grade with 38/38 over Bill Coates. B grade was won by veteran Ian Results: 25 Target Handicap 1st Matt Molan (15m) 28/28,2nd Dean Lude- Dickins on 30/30, beating James Blain on 29/30. C grade was taken out by man (21m) 27/28,3rd Mal Dyson (25m) 26/27, equal 4th Andrew Smith young local Tom Justin, so close to nearly shooting a possible with a 24/25, (25m) 34/35 & Alan Pollock (23m) 34/35. beating Tim Mahony on 23/25. 25 Target Points Score: AA James Hayden & Pat Great shooting was displayed by Mal Dyson who managed to shoot the Guida 75/75, A 1st Mal Dyson 75/75, A 2nd Tre- whole card clean, including 25/25 from 25m. Excellent shooting Mal! vor Tresize 73/75, B 1st Bernie Fleming 69/75, A junior prize was donated by James Patterson for the best junior of the day B 2nd James Blain & Ian Dickins 68/75, C 1st and this was won by young Daniel Jehu who was only 6 points down for Makenzie Chambers 67/75, C 2nd Tim Mahony the day, he won himself a slab of Winchester shells, great shooting Daniel! 65/75. A big thank you to those that helped in any way today, whether that be 25 Target Double Barrel: Overall Pat Guida referring, scoring, filling traps, packing up at the end of the day or getting 115/115, AA 1st Sam Clifford 115/115, AA 2nd squads organised, without help like that it becomes very hard to run the Lynne Curtis 114/115, A 1st Mick Rocca 38/38, shoots, so thank you! Thank you to the ladies in the kitchen that worked A 2nd Bill Coates 37/38, B 1st Ian Dickins 30/30, tirelessly feeding all the hungry mouths and the hard workers in the office B 2nd James Blain 29/30, C 1st Tom Justin 24/25, keeping the books under control. Daniel Jehu C 2nd Tim Mahony 23/25.

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 19 seven required at least 98, three needed 99 and one even took a perfect score, when 16 year old Antony Ballarino became the first Junior in history Cuuzzozzo s to win the National Skeet Championship after tri- ’ umphing in a four way shoot-off. Even the two small guns on Sunday provided no respite. The Raamblingsmblings 28 gauge needed 49s across the board in the var- ious divisions and even in the 410 you couldn’t get a look in there under 48. AUGUST degree of luck and/or influence of Divine inter- vention that have shadowed my entire career 2015 have definitely not deserted me. Thank you God! Antony Ballarino – A Dose of Realism Dominated the Juniors, finished third However any thoughts I may have had of return- They say every dark cloud has a silver lining and in the Open Overall ing to Trapshooting or taking up ISSF Skeet or my attendance at this year’s Skeet Nationals is High Gun and any other activities that require good vision have definitive proof of that. Karien and I had originally probably could have now been permanently shelved. Realistically I planned to head off on our “winter holidays” won the 2-man think I’ve run my race as my new shooting sys- Team as well if he straight after Phillip Island in early March and be tem really only works over phonos, out of the had chosen a better somewhere in outback Western Australia en partner!” route to Darwin by the third week of May. But wind and has no genuine potential to shoot dou- ongoing delays beyond our control have pushed bles! Fortunately Skeet shooting has great social our departure back by almost four months and aspects and the numbers on playing cards are forced us to reschedule that trip for next year fairly large. Which is just as well because the Vet- erans now obviously have my measure, no mat- Trial and Error and settle for an abbreviated journey up the east Over the past couple of years we’ve made coast this year. The upsides of that disappoint- ter how much I tried to falsify my birth certificate I don’t think I could sneak into the juniors (where several changes to the National Skeet program ment were far reaching. For a start I got to attend and although they have been improvements, one “extra” National Carnival that was never on I still couldn’t win) and although a sex change is a possibility, the Ladies are clearly too good for I still don’t think we have it right. Last year we the agenda until about a week prior to the event, brought the Opening Ceremony and Team Shoot and from there on the good times just continued me anyway. Fishing is starting to look particularly attractive! day forward from the traditional Wednesday to to roll. nearer the start of the week. Now that every- A Pleasant Surprise Seasonal Alternatives one shoots the 20 gauge events, I think that was The biggest surprise was my own personal shoot- Returning to the Shoot, the most visible aspect a “no-brainer”, but failing to bring that day’s 50 ing which exceeded my most optimistic expecta- was the weather. Six of the eight competition days target event along with it probably lacked careful tions by several orders of magnitude. In 2009 I were absolutely pristine. Of the other two, one consideration. This year the move to make the experienced a total retinal detachment and tear, was a little breezy and the other a little showery two small guns official National Titles was both that left my right eye with wrinkled peripheral but both still provided reasonably good shooting timely and popular. But the quantam leap to vision and a jagged gap in the focal area. Early conditions. It’s just a shame that it’s so damn cold move the Opening Ceremony back another day unsuccessful attempts to shoot with it provided in the mornings and that it gets dark at five o’clock was definitely too much too soon. It only pro- the impetus to spend nearly three years learning instead of nine o’clock as it used to when we held vided a day that, along with several other prob- to shoot off the right shoulder with the left eye the Shoot in late November and were close to lems, was always going to run out of time and this via a remote sight extended off the muzzle. And the longest day of the year. The switch to May will only worsen as participation in these events without meaning to sound too egotistical, I was might have had some upsides, but it’s proximity inevitably increases. to the shortest day of the year and the subsequent just beginning to really get the hang of that system User Friendly is Best and started to become genuinely competitive loss of almost four hours of “shootable” daylight When we first started shooting 20 gauge events again. Unfortunately, after less than a year “back in certainly isn’t one of them. The nett result of this at the Nationals, we were careful to get these fin- the thick of it” and just before last year’s Nation- is that we now reach infrastructure saturation at ished before the traditional program started, so als, my left eye decided it was time to retire as around 160 shooters, rather than the 200 plus that participation in these small gauge events was well. However as someone once astutely said: we could handle when we shot at the end of the by inclination rather than forced necessity. Addi- “Putting up with the disadvantages of getting old year. There is still ongoing talk of building one or tionally their inclusion in the various High Guns sure beats the hell out of the alternative!” two more layouts to try to alleviate this problem so let’s keep our fingers crossed. and Team Shoots was postponed until almost Where There’s a Will all competitors had joined in for the same rea- Anyway after several months of crying in my milk Leaps and Bounds son. Holding the Opening Ceremony and Team produced the predictable result, I was eventu- The other glaringly obvious thing that emerged Shoots on Sunday morning this year was clearly ally forced to “toughen up” and try to devise a during the week was the dizzy heights that the not in harmony with our previously conservative method of shooting with my right eye again that standard of shooting in the various “divisions” has approach. Plus being Sunday was another prob- is somewhat unconventional and creative but risen to. Not so long ago a solid A grade score lem within itself. Having invited local dignitaries at which minimizes my weaknesses and maximizes would stand you in good stead in the Ladies, the Opening Ceremony is clearly consistent with my strengths. Fortunately my “base” method is Juniors or Veterans sections. Forget that! Even a our ongoing efforts in public relations and our very technically correct and does not necessitate good AA score will now probably only get you attempts to nullify the negative aura that previous the sharp vision and reflex reactions that other into a shoot-off. During the four days of 100 governments have inflicted upon shooting sports. more difficult methods require. However trying target regular events and across the three major However I’m sure that most of these people to shoot via peripheral vision and/or shooting divisions, the lowest score that made the cut in would find it much easier and more palatable to where you think it should be has definite lim- any of the sections was a 97. And that only hap- give us an hour out of the their work schedule on itations. Therefore, my results during the week pened once and then only got you into a four a week day than out of their golf game or fishing clearly reflected the fact that the disproportionate way shoot-off. Of the other eleven instances, trip on Sunday morning.

20 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 A Good Start our gala event on Tuesday evening. By default this A Tough Start I think that the 50 target All States Championship moves the 20 gauge to Wednesday and the rest 1973 turned into a bit of a marathon as Ken had on Saturday afternoon was a good idea as the of the week can remain unchanged as it seems to to shoot 155 to beat a visiting hotshot from the event is one of the oldest on the Nationals cal- be working well and if it ain’t broke . . .! Seems US by the name of Gerry Williams. Ken was endar. Thus it would be a pity to “can” it, as it has simple and logical but as I’m only a cats whisker working for Winchester at the time, which obvi- historic significance. Plus it caters to the die-hards away from my 50 year badge, I learnt long ago ously is an American based company and his US who can’t get enough shooting, while still leaving that chicken counting is fraught with danger in a oriented boss suggested to Ken at one of the shell the day available as a “travel day” for those from game where our executive decisions are made breaks that it might be politically diplomatic to far away, as is the Sunday at the other end of the by people whose expertise and participation lies allow the US visitor to win. Fortunately Ken’s pat- Carnival. Also it’s popular with the early arrivers in other areas. riotism combined with a fair dose of killer instinct who appreciate the opportunity for some extra outweighed any such employment obligations competition practice. And you’d be surprised and the battle continued unabated. how many of those there are. We trundled into the National Ground on Thursday evening The Original Duracell Bunny figuring we’d be there on our “Pat Malone”, “Glenn Clarke – 1978 was a bit easier when he only had to shoot Two more National only to find that the camp ground was already 83 to beat the “hot favourite” Ian Hale. And just Runner-Ups – to show that he wasn’t a one venue wonder, he half full. Is he trying to break Thommo’s also travelled to Perth in 1976 where he shot Taking it Easy record? 111 to beat my old mate Gordon Wakefield to Provided you reschedule the Opening Day, then win the middle one of his unprecedented three I think that 2 x 50 target events on Sunday for the National Skeet Championships. The first correct “little guns” is just right for the time being. Eventu- answer drawn was deduced by Kevin Mules ally we may need to go to 100 targets events for with impeccable logic: “Not sure about 73 but these, but let’s cross that bridge when we get to it I watched him win in 78 and if they’re the same as it would mean either extending the carnival by Common Sense? bloke it must be him”. Good job Kev! a whole day or eliminating another event to com- As Karien and I hope to finally head off on our pensate. As the only available candidate for the way North by early July, I was browsing CTSNs “chopping block” would be the Commonwealth for potential stop-overs where I could eat hot- day and that would be a “hard ask”, leaving the dogs, play cards and maybe even have a shot sleeping dog alone is surely the most prudent to make up the numbers. Thus I was extremely course of action at this point in time. disappointed to find that Broken Hill, Cabool- ture and Roma are all holding their annual Skeet Shoots on the same weekend. I’m sure that mine is not the only patronage that this will split. What’s really needed in our sport is a 12 monthly rotat- ing calendar on a website somewhere that lists EVERY reasonable size Skeet Shoot around the country at least a year in advance. This would not only assist shooters in planning their itiner- aries but would also help Gun Clubs try to sched- ule major events without avoidable date clashes. The ASSA website would certainly be one poss- ible candidate for such a venture, so if you have any clout in that area, see what could be organised. STOP PRESS. Leigh Roberts is starting an Annual Skeet Shoot at Bendigo on the first weekend of Adelaide 1978 and the two protagonists wait nervously September. I’ll be in Townsville by then but please for the epic battle to come. Ken thinking of a third title support him if you can. Leigh can be contacted on and Ian hoping for his first. Two first time events fittingly provided two first time winners in Laurie Durham and Peter Vella 0437 190 050 June’s Trivia Question This Month’s Trivia Question And the Rest falls into Place SAGC in conjunction with SACTA (after it was While we’re on the subject of great Trapshooters Monday? Team Shoots, Opening Ceremony and formed) conducted five very memorable National who can also turn their hand to Skeet shooting, the Handicap. As it’s only a 50 target event, the Carnivals in Adelaide between 1964 and 1983. let’s persue that line of thought. Since the advent shoot-off would still start at the usual time, even The first two in 1964 and 1968 were Trap Nation- of the Skeet Nationals in 1983 we have named with the late start. And although a lot more peo- als as the National Skeet event did not come into the All Australian Skeet Team each year by select- ple will be in the shoot-off, by using all the layouts being until 1970. And the last one in 1983 reverted ing the highest scores in the Overall High Gun. and some expedient resquadding, it should still to being a Trap Nationals as this was the year of Initially the team had fifteen members, but in get finished on time. And if it were to spill over separation and the inaugural Skeet Nationals was 1992 this was reduced to ten and has remained to the next day, that’s the best day for it to hap- conducted in Melbourne that year. The only other so ever since. Of the 33 Teams thus selected pen anyway. The shoot-off for the Champion of time the Nationals were held in South Australia so far, who are the only two members that also Champions does not have the potential to run was 1993 when the event moved up the road share the distinction of being inducted into the late and there are no Team Shoots or eliminations to SA International Gun Club so this also was ACTA Trapshooting Hall of Fame? E-mail your thereof either on that day. strictly a Trap shoot. This by default leaves 1973 answers to [email protected] before the 15th of and 1978 as the only years that the National Skeet August and the first correct one drawn will get a Retain the Status Quo Championship was conducted in South Australia complimentary entry to one National Champion- For the same reason I think we should keep this and the winner on both occasions was a young ship event of your choice during the next twelve event and the Hall of Fame in synch and thus hold lad by the name of Ken Lowry. months.

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 21 EEasteraster CCarnivalarnival 22015015 MMILDURAILDURA CCLAYLAY TTARGETARGET CLUBCLUB A APRILPRIL 3 – 55,, 20152015

OA HG Craig Kelly with Club President Larry Dimasi; With all the behind the scene work done all the mowing, edging, traps filled, all brand L-R Martin Collumb, Larry Dimasi, Craig Kelly, Tarryn new phono pulls. There was practice on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and on Shaddock, Wayne Shaddock, Fred Heinz, Norman Thursday night there was a welcome BBQ. Watts & Zac Biggin Good Friday 3rd April Jnr Z Biggin 31/31, Ladies M Barnes 25/25, Vets this day and age of computers it seemed in no time we had a winner in the back to front draw: The weather was very fresh and all the fires at R Batson 42/42. There was time for another 1st Marble Out: G P, 50th MRW, 100th Rod B, club were alight. To start the Carnival a minute’s event a 25T P/S C/D. 175th James, and the winner of the $1000 cash silence was held for the late John Soppi. John was Friday Night’s tea was Fish and Chips in the club was Meredith Biggin. a regular at our Carnival for many years and in house and some fun with a number of photos put the early days he and his brother where major on social media, courtesy of Kerry. Sunday 5th April sponsors. Event 6 5 Pr D/R Cash Divide: B Davis, P Finis, Saturday 4th April F Heinz, A Smith, C Galea & C Kelly 10. Event 1 10T D/B Cash Divide: There were 24 Event 3 10T D/B Cash Divide: There were 37 possibles. possibles. Event 7 Mildura Olympic Park 50 Pr D/R Cham- pionship :O/A C Kelly 100/110, 1st AA M Event 2 Luggage International 25T D/B Trophy: Event 4 Go Out Doors Mildura 50T D/B Cham- Collumb 109/110, 2nd C Galea 100/110, 1st A After a shoot off overall was Brett Possum Davis pionship: After a shot off Adrian Mattshoss was D Luelf 91/110, 2nd M Barnes 90/110, 1st B J 68/68, 2nd Martin Collumb 67/68; O/A B Davis the winner and received a sash & a XT Marlin Blain 78/100, 2nd C Barnes 73/100, 1st C W 68/68. 1st AA M Collumb 67/68, 2nd C Galea .17 HMR: O/A A Mattshoss 191/191, 1st AA Shaddock 79/100, 2nd E Gunby 75/110, Jnr T 45/46, 1st A L Kadzilia 40/41 2nd W Lindner M Collumb 190/191,2nd C Kelly 110/111, 1st Shaddock 88/100, Ladies M Barnes 83/100, Vets 38/39, 1st B R Batson 60/61, 2nd Z Biggin 52/53, A W Lindner 126/127, 2nd S Eppingstall 65/66, F Heinz 90/100. 1st C I Dimasi 23/25, 2nd W Shaddock 22/25, 1st B T Gebhart74/75, 2nd J Argiro 53/54, 1st C G Wilkinson 47/50, 2nd R Long 46/50, Jnr Event 8 25T Handicap 1st M Absalom 37/37, Megan Barnes Lad HG & Jack Cullinan PS Champion T Gebhart 62/62, Ladies B McMillan 48/50, Vets 2nd M Columb 36/37, 3rd B Harris 33/34, 4th G Pike 56/57. M Leaford 29/30. Event 5 A and W Grassi Gun Trading Place 60T Sunday night roast dinner was cooked by Spogi Medley Championship: A fantastic shoot off (and and Ralph, cooked as always to perfection. they say Mildura is a hard Ground) not to these two blokes, the winner was Warren Lindner 199/200 and he received a Sash & a XT Marlin 22 Rifle & Scope: O/A W Lindner 199/200, 1st AA A Smith, 2nd M Collumb 98/100, 1st A J Gemmill 98/100, 2nd S Eppingstall 97/100, 1st B J Vale 97/100, 2nd J Dimasi 96/100, 1st C G Wilkinson 96/100, 2nd K Rees 87/100, Jnr T Shaddock 97/100, Ladies M Barnes 96/100, Vets J Gemmill 98/100, 2nd F Heinz 12/125, 3rd J Vale 119/125. Saturday Night club in house Chi- nese food, the Back to Front draw and that target that got away. In Vets HG Fred Heinz A Grade HG Norman Watts

22 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 72/75, 2nd G Strauss 68/78, Jnr J Tassone Red Cliffs Butchery (Justin), One Stop Cullinan 81/81, Ladies M Barnes Wholesalers (John), Corsivia Targets (Bruce), 72/75, Vets G Pike 75/75. National Ag Services (Anthony), Collumb Shoot- ing (Martin). Event 10 Corsivia 25T S/B Cham- pionship: O/A A Smith 39/39, 1st Thanks to everyone that made the trip to Our AA C Kelly 38/39, 2nd P Finis 31/32, 2015 Carnival. Shooters came from all over 1st A M Barnes 23/25, 2nd J Finis Horsham, Ararat, Beaufort, Noorat, Robinvale, 46/49, 1st B R Hounsell 23/26, 2nd South East Zone, Morwell. T Gebhart 22/26, 1st C G Strauss I would like to thank the following people for 21/25, 2nd I Dimasi 20/25, Jnr J making the Easter Carnival a successful carnival: Cullinan 24/25, Ladies M Barnes Mr Neil Spogi Box, Mr Ralph Mammone, Mrs 23/25, Vets F Heinz 24/25. Lucy Finis, all that worked in the kitchen all week- end, Mr Bill Harris Shoot Marshall great job again Overall High Gun winner Craig Bill and to all the guys who filled Traps, etc, Taz, Kelly 405/420, AA Grade Martin Wayne, Nic & Nic, Darren, Luke, Nathan, Les, Collumb 404/420, A Grade Nor- Mark Box Computers. man Watts 389/420, B Grade Zac Biggin 375/420, C Grade Wayne The office staff once again thank you Len Cook, Shaddock 354/420, Ladies Megan Peter Falkinder, John Kelly, Carnival Director & Barnes 364/420, Junior Tarryn Club President Larry Dimasi. Father & Son Jnr HG Tarryn Shaddock & C Grade Wayne Shaddock Shaddock 394/420, Vets Fred I would like to take this opportunity to wish Paul & Heinz 398/420. Event 9 One Stop Whole Salers 25T P/S Cham- Lucy Finis all the best in the future on their return pionship: O/A J Cullinan 81/81, 1st AA T Shad- The club would like to thank the following spon- to WA and thank Paul & Lucy for their help at our dock 80/81, 2nd P Mills 101/102, 1st A G Pike sors Go Out Doors Mildura (Heath & Allen), Gun Club and we hope to see you both back at 75/78, 2nd J Gemmill 91/93, 1st B G Baddeley A&W GRASSI Gun Trading Place (Angelo & our Gun Club in the Future 83/87, 2nd R Hounsell 80/87, 1st C W Shaddock Wendy), Luggage International (Peter), Justin Norman Watts

A Night of Tower Shooting at Mathoura

The May 2015 program at the Mathoura Gun Club was three a 23/25. AA/A grade needed a shoot events of Tower shooting, and that was attractive enough off between four shooters, all manag- to cause four full squads of shooters to arrive to compete ing to score a full 25/25 result. They for the prizes. Two events of Double Barrel, and one of were Colin and Peter Finn, Mick Keirl Single Barrel, with the main event being a Victorian North East (Echuca), and Graham Hall (Walmer Zone, Night, Double Barrel Tower Championship. Weather- Gun Club), first target out beat Peter Finn, the sixth target beat Colin Finn, wise it was good for target shooting, a clear starry sky and no with Mick and Graham deciding to show wind whatsoever, but comfort wise it just became colder and off their Tower shooting skills and make colder as the night wore on. Fortunately with a fire outside a real battle for the Overall Sash. When and a heater inside the shooters had a chance to thaw out after the 38th shoot off target appeared Mick competing. Shooters arrived from a fairly wide area including, lost concentration and let it slip, Graham Cohuna, Deniliquin, Numurkah/Shepparton, Euroa, Echuca, did no such thing, and so he became and Walmer. the Overall Winner and 1st in A Grade Harry O’Connor with a magnificent night shooting score The first Event was a 10 target Night B 1st NEZ Tower of 63/63. Congratulations Graham Hall. Tower D/B Cash Divide, and Colin and Peter Finn (Num/Shepp), Tim Maher Lastly, Event three, a 15 target Single (Deni), Brayden Melotte (Walmer) Barrel, Night, Tower Cash Divide, and all shot the full score of 10/10 and all Deniliquin’s Tim Maher was the only collected a share of the 1st place cash. shooter able to down all 15 targets in single barrel mode, and he collected all Event Two was a 25 target, Victorian the 1st place cash. Colin Finn, Mick Keirl, NEZ Night, Double Barrel Tower Cham- Emily McClusky, (Mathoura), and Graham pionship. And after 25 targets two grades Hall all managed to score a 14/15 and firsts were established, B Grade 1st was that earned all four a share of the 2nd Harry (Snow) O’Connor (Mathoura) place cash. Apart from the seriously cold 23/25, Snow’s B grade win is really an temperature, all the shooters stated that achievement when you consider that he they enjoyed the night’s competition, is almost 89 years young, good shooting which did last fairly late in the night with Snow! Congratulations! And C Grade 1st presentations finishing at 11.30pm. Graham Hall was taken by another Mathoura mem- Thomas McCluskey OA NEZ Tower ber, Thomas McCluskey, also scoring C 1st NEZ Tower Murray Roberts

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 23 THE AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION presents the ND 22 ACTA SPORTING CLAY NATIONALS TO BE HELD AT THE A.C.T.A. NATIONAL GROUND TASMAN RD, WAGGA WAGGA NSW TH TH SATURDAY 29 AUGUST AND SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2015 Events to commence at 8.30am daily.

SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST

Event 1 - 100tgt ACTA Sporting Clays Championship st nd rd O/A plus 1 , 2 & 3 in AA, A, B, & C Grades Ladies/Juniors/Veterans (first place only) Nomination: $80.00$75.00

SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST

Event 2 - 100tgt Commonwealth Sporting Clays Championship st, nd rd O/A plus 1 2 & 3 in AA, A, B & C Grades Ladies/Juniors/Veterans (first place only) Nomination: $80.00$75.00

NATIONAL SPORTING CLAY CHAMPION

In conjunction with Events 1 and 2 Overall winner: Royal Blue Sash and Trophy Plus AA, A, B & C 1st 2nd 3rd Ladies/Juniors/Veterans (first place only)

Open to all ACTA, SSAA, FGF and FGA Members

NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST

FIELD LIMITED TO 120 SHOOTERS

ENTRY FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT FROM: ACTA NATIONAL OFFICE ON 02 6938 2121 OR www.claytarget.com.au

State Teams Shoulder to Shoulder Match – ACTA members to be shot in conjunction with Events 1 & 2 Trophy – Bruce Hall Shield

Three person Team. Members must be affiliated with the same ACTA/SSAA/Field & Game Australia Branch/Club The ACTA also reserves the right to alter the program

24 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Shooter No. 2015 NATIONAL SPORTING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Offi ce use) NOMINATION FORM

ACTA No. First Name Surname Address Club Suburb State Postcode Phone No. Email Mobile/Day Contact

TICK ONE or MORE THAN ONE of the boxes if you are ELIGIBLE to compete in the Categories shown below:

OPEN All competitors must tick this box LADIES All FEMALE competitors must tick this box VETERAN All shooters 65 years or over on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / / JUNIOR All shooters aged 15 & Under 18 years on fi rst day of competition Date of Birth / /

TICK Your SPORTING GRADE AA A B C

TICK Organisation Membership A.C.T.A S.S.A.A. FGA F&GFA

Please note: PRE-Nominations CLOSE at 5.00 pm on Friday 14th August 2015 Nominations will be by pre-nomination, and only if nominations do not reach the maximum entry of 120 will nominations be taken on the day. Nomination if taken on the day of the event will incur a extra fee of $10.00. Nominations will close daily at 10.00am.

Sporting Nationals Program Reduced Nomination Late (Jnrs/Sub Jnrs/*Pt) Pre-Nomination Nomination

Event 1 Saturday 29 August 21st ACTA Sporting Clays Championship - 100T $70 $80 $90 2 Sunday 30 August 21st Commonwealth Sporting Clays Championship - 100T $70 $80 $90

Shooters wishing to nominate in the same squad with other shooters need to send all pre-nomination forms together in the one envelope. At least one nomination form must carry the names of all shooters wishing to be squadded together. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Requests for preferential squadding will only apply to pre-nominations complying with the above.

*Note: Reduced Nominations shall apply to Juniors and Sub-Juniors. Also Partners entering into the same event whose nomination is lodged at the same time as a member paying full nomination fees. Shooters paying reduced nom’s are eligible for overall, grade and section prizes.

Cash Cheque Visa Mastercard Amount $

Credit Card No: _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ Expiry Date: _ _ / _ _ Signature:

Please post to PO Box 466 Wagga Wagga or Fax to 02 6931 0125

By my signature: I acknowledge and agree to the ‘Conditions of Entry’. Signed: Date:

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 25 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. Any shooter wanting to compete at the Sporting Clays Nationals must be a registered member of the ACTA for the current fi nancial year that the championships are being held or a member of another sporting association to which we grant reciprocal rights. 2. Proof of association membership must be shown. In the event of any shooter not being able to produce his/her Handicap Card, a duplicate shall be issued for the duration of the National Championships. This card will then be forwarded to the Club Secretary to enable scores shot to be recorded. Note: A $20 fee will be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card. 3. Squads of 5 shooters to shoot 100 targets in four rounds of 25. 4. The Organising Committee will decide the order of shooting. 5. Skeet or Trap targets will be thrown, as well as mini, midi, battue, rockett rabbit or fl ash or any other sporting clay target approved by the Association. Target type for any stand will be at the discretion of the shoot Marshal, but shall number fi ve (5) in total. 6. Shooters will be squadded as per ACTA rules and regulations and any interpretation of this will be the responsi- bility of the Tournament Director. 7. Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 25 targets. 8. Shooters who fail to appear in time for their squad may be re-squadded towards the end of the event, but this is not guaranteed and non-participation is a possibility. 9. Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he may not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid. 10. All shooters must sign the score sheet after each 25 targets. Once a shooter has signed his score sheet he has accepted his score and grade. Any score sheet not carrying the shooters signature will be credited with the lowest score recorded. 11. Any competitor will be called upon to referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The persons’ designated to referee and score must fulfi ll their obligation to do so. Failure to either referee or score may incur a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET. 12. Shooters will be drawn from each day’s last round squads to referee and score the fi rst round of the following day, being ready to offi ciate at the advertised starting time. Shooters who fail to fulfi l their responsibility may be penalised one target. While replacement referee and scorers are permissible,the penalty of a loss of one target for their failing to offi ciate shall be made against the offi cially designated person. 13. Any unauthorised shooter interfering with or attempting to interfere with the trap may be penalised FIVE (5) TARGETS. 14. All disputes must be in writing together with $20 deposit, which is refundable subject to the appeal being upheld. 15. All disputes and deposits must be lodged with the Tournament Director, who shall arrange a hearing with the appointed jury. 16. Any eligible competitor paying nominations is entitled to receive awards in the Open section, Womens, Juniors or Veterans section, however the overall winner cannot take any grade prize. 17. A minimum of three persons must compete in any Grade or Section, including High Gun before sashes, medals trophies and/or cash are awarded, irrespective of nomination paid. 18. Nominations will be by pre-nomination, and only if nominations do not reach the maximum entry of 120 will nominations be taken on the day. Nomination if taken on the day of the event will incur a extra fee of $10.00. Nominations will close daily at 10 .00am. 19. Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be fi nal. 20. An acceptable standard of dress is required for all competitors, ACTA to adjudicate. 21. Reduced Nominations: These shall apply to juniors and second family members, they being wives and husbands entering into the same event whose nomination must be lodged at the same time as a family member paying full nomination fees. Shooters paying reduced noms are eligible for Open as well as section prizes. 22. All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Championships. 23. Competitors to be eligible for A.C.T.A. team selection must be fully paid up members of the A.C.T.A. and Austra- lian citizens prior to the competition. 24. Upon application to the A.C.T.A offi ce, refunds less a $5.00 administration fee will be available. Refunds will not be available for competitors not complying with these conditions of entry.

26 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 For Kids Marty Miles OA: M Shipp 59/59; Normington 77/78, M Urquhart 61/62, J AA: R Day 58/59, C Johnson 81/82, R Dadd 30/31; B: M De Paoli 70/71, D Neale Whiteley 80/82; A: L Hutchsion 50/51, M 28/29, B Mazza 27/29; C: T Palmear 24/25, CCOMPETITIONOMPETITION Qurguhart 49/51, M Normington 48/50; C Scheer 22/25, Q Marsh 23/27; 40T MXD B: Rocco 49/50, D Neal 53/56, P Camerer Sponsored by Esperance Eaarth Works & 52/56; C: C Sheer 47/50, Q Marsh 48/54, LaMancha Wayne OA: T Morris 82/84; AA: RRESULTSESULTS M Kamo 47/54; 50T DB Sponsored by R Whiteley 81/84, G Dinnision 68/72, G LaMancha Resources OA: T Morris 71/71; O’Brien 90/94; A: M Normington 55/60, AA: G O’Brien 56/57, G Dinnison 53/54, R L Hutchison 54/60, D Rowlland 64/72; B: Whiteley 51/52; A: M Normington 70/71, S Vodden 5660, D Neale 55/60, P Camer- D Roland 50/51, G Chittleborough 49/51; er 54/60; C: R Johnson 51/60, Q Marsh B: D Neal 50/52, B Mazza 49/52, S Hocking 50/60, T Polmear 55/72; OA Winners 58/61; C: C Scheer 47/50, Happy 44/50, Sponsored by O’Briens Fuel Maintenance M Kamo 43/50; 30T Medley Sponsored Shane & Kathryn O’Brien OA: G O’Brien TASMANIA by Total Asphalt Wayne OA: G O’Brien 301/310; Ladies and Veterans HG Spon- 149/150; AA: M Shipp 145/150, E Maley sored by Bernie Mazza: LAD: S Hockings 95/100, S Colagiuri 73/75; A: G Chittle- 265/310; VET: D Neale 289/310; Grd HG brough 72/75, B Cochetti 71/75, J Dadd Sponsored by WA Auto Electrics and Mark 72/75; B: S Hocking 70/75, P Lemmon & Jo Normington: AA: E Maley 300/310; Bothwell 17/05/2015 146/150; A: M Hewer 140/150; B: B 65/75; D Neale 69/75; C: R Johnson 47/50, A: L Hutchinson 284/310; B: D Neale Cool (24): 75T Medley: AA: B Smith Ploughman 119/150; C: A Doyle 124/150; Happy 43/50, Q Marsh 86/100; 25T PS 289/310; C: C Scheer 251/310. 125/125; A: C Lucas 114/125; B: S Lucas 50T PS CONT AA: N McCallum 145/150; Sponsored by All Excavator Hire Wayne Peel & Districts 17/05/2015 118/125; C: E Bowden 129-125; 25T Keith A: D Williams 143/150; B: B Ploughman OA: L Hutchison 75/75; AA: G O’Brien absolutely wild (10): 75 Medley: A Burgess Pulford Mem HC: 1st M Crow 25/25, 2nd B 137/150; C: A Doyle 133/150. 104/105, E Maley 103/105, V O’Brien 118, G Symons 105, J Evans 121, R Evans Smith 27/28, 3rd G Pratt 26/28; HG: AA & Hobart 31/05/2015 94/96; A: I Watson 73/75, M Norming- 112, A Collins 108, A Robinson, 86, D Bart- OA: B Smith 149/150; A: C Lucas 137/150; Cold, Windy & Overcast (16): 50T CONT ton 74/78, G Chittlebough 71/78; B: S lett 112, S. Messenger 116, A Burnard 121, B: S Lucas 140/150; C: E Bowden 125/150. AA: S Browning 49/50; A: G Lyden 48/50; Johnson 73/75, D Neal 81/84, P Lemmon J Pinckney 105. Cressy 07/06/2015 B: A Doyle 45/50; C: V Stafford 30/50; 50T 78/84; C: Happy 67/75, C Scheer 65/75, Peel & Districts 14/06/2015 Cool, windy & cloudy (38): 100T DB CS S x S AA: M Crow 41/50; A: P Gourlay Q Marshall 59/75; Novelty Sponsored by Fine, slightly windy and cold (44): 50T OA & AA: T Atkins 100/100, K Booth 45/50; B: D W Williams 21/50; C: J Foster Corestaff & JR Miller Mining OA: W Jnr CONT CC: J Hawkett 42, P Pitaro 47, K 100/100; A: L Brown 99/100, R Meikle 24/50. Warquand 39/41; 50T SB CONT State Title Connors 43, B Fortune 45, G Gilligan 30, 98/100; B: D Hill 97/100 R Knies 92/100; Rosebery 23/5/2015 Sponsored by Goldfi eld Tuck Power Wayne N Gilligan 39, F Pradera 39; M Daden 44, C: S Brown 97/107, S Hill 96/107; LAD: F Fine cool (9): 30T MXD AA: B Smith OA: C Johnson 46/50; AA: G O’Brien T Barrett 34, C Dinnie 44, J Turner 41, D Atkins 87/100; JNR: L Brown 99/100; VET: 50/50; A: M Jones 47/50; C: S Gerrity 47/52, E Maley 46/52, T Morris 46/52; Bartlett 44, L Dinnie 35, C Davidson 45, L R Meikle 98/100; Inter Club Challenge: 48/50; 80T MXD AA: P Francis 113/120; A: A: L Hutchinson 44/53, T Catling 43/53, Davidson 46, B McGillivray 43, L McArthur Mersey 477, Cressy 484. M Dennis 112/120; C: S Gerrity 83/120; 10 C Blee 42/52; B: D Neale 45/51, R Paiolo 38, B Gluyas 45,W Watson 47, G Parsons Hobart 24/05/2015 pr D/R: 1st P Francis 17/20, 2nd B Smith, 44/51, C Smith 39/50; C: R Johnson 37/50, 48, G Symons 44, F Shim 46, M Urquhart Fine & cool (30): 50T PS AA: S Glover M Dennis 16/20; HG: B Smith 161/170. Q Marsh 33/50, K O’Brien 33/51;LAD: S 44, R Bailey 45, P Holman 37, J Evans 50, Johnson 36/50; VET: D Neale 45/51; 25T J Lithgow 45, G Smith 46, M King 39, J DB Sponsored by 360 Drilling & Tim- Fleay 50, A Burnard 46, S Messenger 41, berden Plant Hire Mark Normington OA: J Gilbert 47,G Walker 47, A Strahan 43, E Maley 160/160; AA: C Johnson 159/160, G Quaranta 45, R Priolo 42, L Smith 47, J S Crocker 89/90, G O’Brien 75/76; A: M Eddy 45, R Offer 49, A Post 43, 50t PTS: J WESTERN AUSTRALIA Katanning

Boyup Brook 17/05/2015 120/125, P House 96/100; OA: J Fleay Wet (14): 100DB: OA: M Evans 99/100; 200/200; 30T PS C: L Storer 83/90, J Curtis Clay Target Club AA: L Paterson 98/100; A: G Scott 97/100, 82/90, O Evans 99/99; B: D Palmer 82/90, G Robertson 95/100; B: G Davis 96/100, B McGillvray 82/90, Greg Scott 84/90; A: Matt & Colin Hales 94/100; C: N Sprigg D Mainwaring 89/90, C Riley 87/90, M 87/100, R Marshall 74/100. Urquart 86/90; AA: G Obrien 179/180, N Busselton 01/05/2015 Blake 170/171, T Burnard 149/150; OA: J Oliveri 180/180; C HG: J Curtis; B HG: D Cherry Tree Pool Fine with a few showers on Sunday (696): Palmer; A HG: R Wood; AA HG: G O’Brien; 50T DB C: 46/50 L Storer; B: 48/50 Greg JNR HG: J Dunnet; LAD HG: J Price; VET Scott; A: 66/67 R Braun, 92/93 S Messen- HG: G Faulkes.OA HG: Greg Fleay 369/370. ger, 101/102 C Riley; AA: 85/86 T Hearn, Field Championship 87/88 G Faulkes, 210/211 J Gilbert; OA: Busselton 24/05/2015 211/211 T Morris; 30T SB C: J Pickney 18 deg Overcast (18): 50T DB HC: T Star- 28/28, E Hoggard 25/26, J Curtis 24/25; key 48/50, P House 47/50, B Hay 45/50, B: B McGillvray & P Iley 27/28, R Priolo J Pinkney 45/50; 25 PR D/R OA: P House 23/24; A: I Watson 29/30, D Blake 43/45, 48/50; AA: J Fleay 45/50; A: D Mainwaring G Smith 42/4; AA: M Tucker 68/69, P 35/50; B: W McGillivray 34/50; C: J Pink- October 31st & Howe 57/58, P Pitaro 43/44; OA: T Morris ney 31/50. 69/69; 30T PS C: J Curtis 85/90, J Pickney Busselton 31/05/2015 79/90, L Storer 78/90; B: D Palmer 90/96, Calm 20deg (10): 75T SKT OA: P House November 1st 2015 R Priolo 87/96, Greg Scott 83/90; A: I 74/75; A: K Edwards 68/75; B: P Fost Watson 92/93, R Wood 88/90, P Robson 73/75; C: J Pinckney 61/75. 87/90; AA: G Fleay 147/148, D Burnet 113/114, T Malony 101/102; OA: 148/148 A Busselton 06/06/2015 Straun; 30T DB C: E Hoggard 26/30, J Pick- Calm 20deg (14): 75T SKT OA: M Perry ney 26/32, L Storer 25/32; B: B McGillvray 80/83; AA: P House 79/83; A: J Rourke 100 Targets each day 29/30, P Iley & R Priolo 26/30; A: J Eddy 68/75; B: K Sloan 68/75, T Davies 67/75; 105/106, Gary Scott 47/48, C Riley 46/47; C: R Porter 67/75. AA: N Blake 271/272, J Price 252/253, T Eastern Goldfi elds 29, 30 & On a new layout Morris 172/173; OA: T Burnard 272/272; 31/05/2015 15T (5DB, 5SB, 5PT) OA: R Graham; 45T 25T DB CD Sponsored by Give Me 5 For Medley C: O Evans 63/75, J Curtis 106/120, Kids Marty Miles AA: C Johnson, S Cola- L Storer 95/120; B: D Palmer 74/75, D giuri, G O’Brien, A Hocking, R Whiteley Neal 73/75, B McGillvray 70/75; A: R Bai- 25/25; A: I Watson 25/25; B: M De Paoli, Come and see the changes ley 74/75, M Urquart 121/125, I Watson P Camerer 25/25; C: R Johnson, C Sheer 122/125; AA: J Oliveri 197/200, G Fleay 23/25; 50T DB Sponsored by Give Me 5

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 27

The “Shoot”
 
 
 
 
 





28 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Crayfi sh Carnival 2015 September 18,19 & 20th Friday Event 1 50 Target D/B Continental State Title...... $45 Event 2 25 Pair Double Rise...... $40 Saturday Event 3 30 Target Points Score Championship...... $27 Event 4 30 Target Single Barrel Championship...... $27 Event 5 50 Target Double Barrel Championship...... $45 Shot to fi nality under lights if needed. Sunday Event 6 45Target Medley...... Shot off Points Score ...... $40 Event 7 30 Target Handicap...... $27 Event 8 30 Target Crayfi sh Calcutta off Graded Meterage...... $27 C 12m B 15m A 17m AA 19m Huge Prize Pool Overall each event $1000 1st 2nd & 3rd places Ladies Vets and Juniors Calcutta Sat Evening

$5000 Jackpot on events 3 to 8. GCTC Secretary $5000 .

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 29 LEONORA Clay Target Club

Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2015 Cash, Trophies, Shells and Gold Nuggets to the value of $16,000 2 State Tower Titles Friday Start Time 12 noon Event 1 - 30 Targets Points State Tower Title Event 2 - 30 Targets Single Barrel State Tower Title Saturday Start Time 8:00am Event 3 - 30 Targets Double Barrel Cash Divide Event 4 - 30 Double Barrel Points Championship Event 5 - 50 Double Barrel Gold Nugget Championship Sunday Start Time 8:00am Event 6 - 40 Targets Single Barrel Championship Event 7 - 30 Targets Medley Event 8 - 40 Targets DB Cash Bonanza High Gun events 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 The committee reserves the right to alter the program without notice if necessary Total Targets 280 Total Noms. $240.00 Practice Friday from 11.00 am, Sat and Sun from 7.00am Club contact details – Dan Yates 0428 376 154 Mike Mulcahy 0407 702 856 Accommodation: Free camping available on club grounds Leonora Lodge: 0419 177 232 Leonora Motel: 90376444 Central Hotel: 90376042 Whitehouse Hotel: 90376030

30 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Hawkett 128, P Pitaro 142, K Connors 141, Western Australian 07/06/2015 73/90, M Sloan 71/90; HG OA: P Beaman Newcombe 106/125, A Rolling 103/125; B Fortune 138, G Gilligan 94, N Gilligan Fine & Mild 23 (43): 30T Medley 10T DB, 209/220; LAD: S Appleby 161/170; JNR: A 20T Ball Trap AA: G Hayden 16/20, L 112, F Pradera 130, T Barrett 130, C Dinnie 10T SB, 10T DB Pts CD AA: T Morris, J Gil- Evans 208/220; VET: D Collihole 151/170. Presani 15/20; A: W Jenkins 20/20, S Holt 112, J Turner 125, D Bartlett 128, L Dinnie bert, N McWhirter, D Duffy, J Oliveri 50/50; Bendigo 20/06/2015 18/20; B: J Hayden 18/20, T Tresize 21/24; 118, C Davidson 138, L Davidson 131, B A: N March 50/50, M Mascio 49/50; B: C Sunny Cool (25): 75T Sporting Clays CS C: R Bailey 17/20, J Hirth 16/21. McGillivray 111, L McArthur 129, B Gluy- Smith 47/50, J McArthy 46/50, W Watson, OA & AA: S Norris 66/75, J Lester 65/75; Colbinabbin 24/05/2014 as 135, W Watson 138, G Parsons 128, G D Forward 45/50; C: L McArthur 42/50, A: L Squillace 61/75, S Attardi 59/75; B: Cloudy, Cold (22): 20T PS CD OA & AA: Symons 127, F Shim 141, M Urquhart 135, D Quick 38/50; 50T DB OA: T Morris, L W Wende 63/75, C Stanford 46/75; C: M L Fitzgerald 60/60, P Hoare, S Traill, P R Bailey 138, P Holman 34, W Kuser 140, Smith 180/180; AA: J Oliveri 175/176, I Warde 42/75, P Moran 37/75. Akkermans, G Rathbone 59/60; A: T Deh- D Boschetti 139, G Smith 138, M King 130, Buitendag 163/164; A: N March 79/80, R ne 60/60, A Edwards 57/60; B: A Patten J Fleay 148, A Burnard 140, S Messenger Bailey 78/80, G Parkes 57/59; B: D Fra- Boort 08/06/2015 59/60; C: M Lange 56/60, R West 52/60; 137, J Gilbert 139, G Walker 139, A Strahan caro 50/51, W Watson 59/60; C: L McAr- Fine & cool (36): 75T Ch/Ch AA & OA: 20T SB CS OA & AA: T Moroni 21/21, G 136, M Boschetti 146, G Quaranta 142, R thur 44/52; Zone Team: T Morris, T Bur- W Upton 123/125, G Broad 119/125; A: C Rathbone 20/21; A: P Watkins 20/22, R Priolo 129, L Smith 141, J Eddy 138, R Offer nard, J Oliveri, G Quarantra, T Gilbert, N Browne 122/125, G Young 115/125; B: S 143, A Post 109. McWhirter (R), R Day (R); 25T HC OA: P Escort 114 /125, J Reagan 136/150; C: Cass McKinnon 19/20; B: A Patten 18/20; C: Michie 34/34, G Parkes 33/34, A Feather- Commensoli 109/125, Slap Commensoli M Lange 16/20, V Dehne 16/21; 15T HC: West Australian 24/05/2015 1st F Heinze 20/20, 2nd A Patten 19/20, Cloudy & Mild (28): 25T DB Pts, 25T SB stone 32/33, J Currell 28/29, I Buitendag 107/125; VET: F Hienze; LAD: C Commen- 43/44, T Burnard 42/44; Interzone win- soli; JNR: L Tyson. 3rd C Burns 18/19; 25T DB CD OA & AA: CD AA: 1st T Hearn, 2nd T Morris, 3rd J S Traill 93/93, D Milajewic 52/53; A: T Oliveri; A: 1st R Puglisi, 2nd M Urquhart; ning team: WAGC: J Oliveri 124, T Morris Callawadda/Stawell 20/06/2015 123, G Quarantra 122, S Tizzone 122, N Dehne 92/93, E Mullane 26/27; B: A Pat- B: 1st F Buemi, 2nd S Pavisic; C: 1st A Fer- Sunny & Cold (33): 10T Gr PS E/O AA: C ten 24/25; C: V Dehne 24/25, T Rathbone guson-Stewart; 50T SB Club CS OA: J Oli- March 121; HG: J Oliveri 124/125. Langridge, C Dunn 30/30; A: P Claridge, 25/30. veri; AA: 1st T Hearn, 2nd R Jaggard, 3rd J West Australian 13/06/2015 L Gibson 30/30; B: T Carter 29/30, D Eddy; A: 1st R Bailey, 2nd M Urquhart; B: Overcast (6): Double Trap 150: Gold - M Hannigan, R Hounsell 28/30; C: B Papst Hamilton 16/05/2015 1st R Priolo, 2nd D Vrolyk; C: 1st A Fergu- LaVertu 108, Silver - J Puglia 98, Bronze - 25/30, G Strauss 24/30; 30T PS CS OA & Mild sunny (24): 40T Med: OA & AA: G son-Stewart. M Foley 95. AA: C Dalrymple 90/90, C Dunn 110/111; Height 88/90; AA: 2nd M Sutherland West Australian 01/06/2015 A: L Gibson 106/108, R A Jorgensen 58/60; A: 1st G Schmidt 58/60, 2nd M West Australian 14/06/2015 Gruar 56/60; B: 1st P Vaughan 84/90, 2nd Fine & Mild 22 (34): 75T Medley OA: J Ev- Fine 18c (13): Trap 100: Gold - M 105/108; B: T Carter 84/90, R Hounsell B Case 57/60; C: J Willmott 38/60; 25T HC: ans 122/125; AA: I Buitendag 169/175, R Foley 81+11+11+2, Silver - M LaVertu 80/90; C: G Strauss 73/90, J Feilding 1st K Wirth 28/29, 2nd W Coates 27/29, Jaggard 166/175, J Oliveri 120/125; A: G 82+11+11+1, Bronze - C Baker 79+9+11, 65/90; 30T DB CS OA & AA: L Kadziela 3rd G Stevenson 24/26, BM L Howlett Puglia 121/125, M Mascia 119/125, K Par- 4th - P Baker 74+9+8, 5th - E Harris 83+7, 50/50, G James 49/50; A: R Algie 29/30, 23/25. sons 117/125; B: I Hidges 116/125, P Ap- 6th - S Vogel 85+DNS. R A Jorgensen, R Black 28/30; B: R Houn- sell 29/30, G Grant 29/30; C: G Strauss pleton 131/150; C: R Sjepcevich 104/125, West Australian 14/06/2015 Kyneton 24/05/2015 H McDonald 100/125; 50T DB HC: 1st R 27/30, B Papst 24/30. Cold & dry (17): 100T SKT CS OA: R Jag- Fine and cool (33): 25T DB CS A & OA: Offer 62/63, 2nd N Gibson 61/63, 3rd R gard; AA: M Perry; A: S Saunders; B: M De Colac 07/06/2015 L Young 30/30, G Ogilvie 29/30; AA: D Smith 48/50, 4th I Hodges 55/58, 5th R Paoli; C: W Freni-Lizzi. Fine & Windy (39): 10T Gr PS E/O AA: I Bu- Hill 28/29, G Salvaggio 27/29; B: E Ber- Jaggard 69/74, 6th D Burnett 68/74, 7th J chholz 30/30, G Condon 30/30; A: F Dob- tolli 32/34, J Regan 35/38; C: G Anderson Oliveri 52/56. bins 30/30, J Hirth 29/30, I Holt 29/30, D 23/25, G Hobbs 30/33; 25T SB CS AA & Habgood 29/30; B: T Tresize 30/30, I Dick- OA: D Hill 24/25, C Langridge 23/25; A: C ins 30/30; C: P Newcombe 26/30, A rolling Penno 27/29, W Calaby 26/29; B: E Ber- 23/30; 75T SWZ Ch/Ch AA & OA: W Jen- tollo 25/27, S Lowe 24/27; C: G Anderson kins 121/125, R Bailey, G Hayden 120/125; 20/25, A Bruni 22/28; 10T HC 1st: C Lan- A: F Dobbins 141/150, T Gard 141/150; B: gridge 15/15, 2nd: R Hosking 14/15, 3rd: E VICTORIA T Male 139/150, B Caldwell 136/150; C: P Bertollo 11/12; BM: S Holt 10/11; C Grade VICTORIA POLICE Ararat 06/06/2015 Bendigo 30/05/2015 Overcast and damp (31): 10T PS CD E/O: Overcast (37): 80T English Sporting CS S Pilgrim, D Nielsen 30/30, T Pilgrim, S OA & AA: P Hall 73/92, R Hall 72/92; A: State Clay Target Championships Perason, K Malcolm, Z Biggin, A Jones, R C McNeill 62/80, R Walton 57/80; B: P Hounsell, E Harris 29/30; David O. Jones Finn 56/80, S Norris 46/80; C: M Appleby Saturday 29th August 2015 Mitre 10 30T PS Gr CS OA & AA: R Duth- 45/80, L McNeill 42/80. To be held at Bendigo Clay Target Club ie 90/90, D Nielsen 95/96; A: W Calaby Bendigo 08/06/2015 89/90, B Harris 86/90; B: T Perry 86/90, Overcast - wind gusts (60): 50T DB CS OA 9am start Skeet 11am start Trap R Hounsell 85/90; C: E Harris 84/90, G & AA: L Fitzgerald 79/79, T Moroni 78/79; Strauss 82/90; Telstra Shop Ararat 30T A: S Appleby 55/57, C Penno 54/57; B: R Event 1. 25 Tgt State Police Skeet $15.00 DB Gr CS OA & AA: S Holdsworth 111/111, Whyte 47/50, G Hogan 46/50; C: M Sloan Championship T Pilgrim 111/111; A: B Harris 30/30, W 44/50, L Andrew 46/53; 30T SB CS OA & Calaby 46/47; B: R Hounsell 39/40, K AA: T Dehne 34/34, D Appleby 33/34; A: Graded O/A, A, B & C. O/A takes Grade Malcolm 38/40; C: B Williams 29/30, E A Cole 29/30, C Penno 32/34; B: J Knight Harris 26/30; Ararat Farm Supplies OA 28/30, D Collihole 26/30; C: L Andrew Event 2. 25 Tgt State Police Points Score $15.00 HG: T Pilgrim 148/150; 1st National Real 25/30, B Papst 28/34; 30T Pts CS OA & Championship Estate JNR HG: E Harris 139/150; LAD AA: P Beaman 88/90, A Evans 87/90; A: Graded O/A, AA, A, B & C. O/A takes Grade HG: L Hawker 143/150; VET HG: W Calaby C Penno 95/99, R Walton 92/99; B: M Ap- 144/150. pleby 84/90, J Knight 83/90; C: V Dehne Event 3. 25 Tgt State Police Single Barrel $15.00 Championship BEAUFORT GUN CLUB INC Graded O/A, AA, A, B & C. O/A takes Grade 60th Anniversary Shoot Event 4. 25 Tgt State Police Double Barrel $15.00 Championship SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 2015 Graded O/A, AA, A, B & C. O/A takes Grade NOTE AMENDED STARTING TIME 11AM Victoria Police Team Event in conjunction. 3 x S W Zone Con nental Ch/ships Sash for Police and Civilian winners in each event Sashes for Overall Grades L J V LDPTC wish to thank the following sponsors: Winchester (Australia), GB Corsivia, Beretta (Australia), and O/A High Gun Cartridge World Bendigo and OSA Major Sponsor GB Corsivia Enquiries: Complimentary A ernoon Tea Glenn Woodhatch Peter Beaman Colin Anderson Canteen available President P Falkinder, Secretary L Cook 0429 401 122 0428 178 820 0407 567 067

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 31 Junior: R Tobin; Encouragement Award: R Melbourne 06/06/2015 Frankston Australian Colban. Cold and Wet (42): 25T PS AA: D Ball Macarthur 30/05/2015 88/90, D Appleby 85/90; A: L Durham Clay Target Club Average (22): 25T DB CS A & OA: B Wythe 80/81, L Appleby (Jnr) 75/78; B: I Esplin 41/41, M Gruar 24/25; B: B Case 28/29, 74/75, M Appleby (Jnr) 69/75; C: A Tul- 123 Rossiter Road Carrum Downs M Dumesny 23/25; C: L Hicking 15/25, R lio 58/75, V Stafford 55/75; 25T SB AA: PO Box 340, Patterson Lakes 3197 Melblom 13/25; 25T DB CONT CS AA & A Varchione 25/25, D Appleby 30/32; OA: P G+Cleggett 25/25, R Duthie 25/25; A: S Pellegrino 28/31, L Poile 27/31; B: I Telephone 9782 1626 A: J Dumesny 24/25, M Cruar 23/25; B: M Towers 21/25, I Esplin 27/32; C: K Keane INC. A0010859 S ABN 255 281 411 Dumesny 24/25, B Case 22/25; C: R Melb- (Jnr) 19/25, V Stafford 21/29; 25T HC: 1st. lom 17/26, D Smith 16/26. D Appleby, 2nd. T White, 3rd. S Pellegri- no 25/26; B/M: L Curtis 22/26; 25T DB AUGUST 2015 PROGRAM Melbourne 23/5/2015 OA: M Briggs; AA: D Ball, G Hunt; A: 1st. Fine & Dry (25): 25T SB AA: D Johnston All events – Less than 5 entrants per grade no 2nd place. L Durham, 2nd. C Patterson; B: D Colli- 25/25, J Keane 30/31; A: S Pellegrino hole 29/30, M Appleby 28/30; C: A Tullio The committee reserves the right to alter the program. 24/25, T Jackson 27/29; B: R Allender 24/25. 21/25; C: T Horvat 21/25, V Stafford 20/25; FREE NOMS FOR FACTC JUNIORS AND HALF PRICE NOMS 25T HC: 1ST. D Ball 28/29, 2nd. J Keane Melbourne 13/06/2015 27/29, 3rd. R Jackson 24/26; B/M: B Wood- Chilly Winter’s Day (70): 30T PS AA: G FOR ALL OTHER JUNIORS! ward 23/25; 40T DB AA: H Stafford 92/92, Henwood 90/93, J Clerke (Jnr) 89/90; D Ball 91/92; A: T Jackson 39/40, S Morley A & OA: T White 93/93, W Green 91/96; 38/40; B: P Grant 38/40, J White 38/41; C: B: J White 94/96, D Collihole 93/96; C: V SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST K Keane (Jnr) 37/40, A Wilson 36/40. Stafford 67/90; 30T SB AA & OA: P Guida 11.00am Start Melbourne 30/05/2015 30/30, P Haslam 34/35; A: M Boase 30/31, M Rocca 29/31; B: P Clair (Jnr) 29/30, G Pleasant Morning, Cold & Windy After- Event 1 50 Target Double Barrel $25.00 Shields 27/30; C: K White 20/30; 30T DB noon (38): 10T E/O: D Johnston, D Hill; AA & OA: P Guida 30/30, A Smith 50/51; O/All $100 Cash 20T PS AA: D Johnston 60/60, D Hill A: W Green 33/34, L Appleby (Jnr) 35/36; 73/75; A: P Deland 56/60, T White 55/60; Grade 1st 250 Shells, B: G Shields 57/58, P Grant 56/58; C: V B: M Tingate 57/60, D Collihole 67/72; C: Stafford 27/30. Grade 2nd 150 Shells G Wills 54/60; 20T SB AA: R Esplin 20/20, (O/All does not take grade) B Lambevski 19/20; A: S Pellegrino 19/20, Mt Bogong 07/06/2015 S Bell 21/24; B: M Tingate 20/20, D Col- Cold & overcast (25): 10T SB E/O: B Bock- Event 2 50 Target Handicap $25.00 lihole 17/20; C: D Franzke 21/24; 20T DB man, J Baker, R Pigram, C Elkington, R 1st 750 Shells, 2nd 500 Shells, AA: D Hill 29/29, W Jetski 28/29; A: D Taylor 10/10; 20T SB AA: J Baker 18/20, White 24/25, S Pellegrino 23/25; B: M Tin- B Bockman 17/20; A: P Collicoat 21/24 3rd 250 Shells, 4th 125 Shells, gate 20/20, D Collihole 37/41; C: G Wills R Taylor 20/24; B: A McGregor 22/22, R 5th 50 Shells 19/22; 10 Pr D/R AA: D Ball 17/20, J Clerke Lyford 21/22; C: P Edwards 19/20, L But- 16/20; A: L McKeon 21/30, S Bell 19/30; B: ler 17/20; 20T DB AA: R Pigram 20/20, Best Lady 75 Shells, M Tingate 22/30; C: A Smith 15/20; 100T J Baker 23/24; A: R Taylor 28/29, D Tay- Best Junior 75 Shells SKT Trophy AA: L Durham 99/100; A: J lor 40/43; B: C Elkington 19/20, B Evans Turner 93/100; B: B Hine 99/104, R Miller 26/28; C: P Edwards 22/25, M Gill 21/25; SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 98/104; C: C Bennett 79/100. 20T PS AA: J Baker 57/60, B Bockman 11.00am Start At Werribee Gun Club – Ladies Series Round 3 SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 10.00am Start SOUTH EAST ZONE SKEET CARNIVAL AAUGUSTUGUST 22015015 100 Target Skeet Overall, AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Veterans, Juniors BAIRNSDALE KORUMBURRA Perfect Practise the week before the Saturday 1st August Saturday 22nd August NSW State Titles! 25Tgt Continental 50Tgt DB No ISSF Skeet available on this day! $50 Nominations 50Tgt DB 50Tgt Points SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST FOSTER DTL – 11.00am Start Saturday 8th August MORWELL Event 1 25 Target Points $13.00 25Tgt DB 2 Day Shoot AA, A, B & C 25Tgt SB Saturday 29th August Event 2 25 Target Double Barrel $13.00 25Tgt Points 9am Start AA, A, B & C 25Tgt Continental South East Zone Round Event 3 25 Pair Double Rise $26.00 WONTHAGGI 25Tgt HCap AA, A, B & C 25Tgt DB Graded High Gun over Events 1, 2 and 3! Sunday 9th August Give the Double Rise a go! 30Tgt Points Sunday 30th August $75 each Grade AA, A, B & C 50Tgt Ball Trap 10am Start Dates for your diaries: 45Tgt Points Score TRARALGON Ladies Series Final at FACTC Sunday 20 September 45Tgt DB C/Ship Saturday 16th August Duke of Gloucester Cup and Reverse Draw High Gun over 2 Days Sunday 15 November Danny O’Dea Memorial Christmas Shoot Sunday 29 November 45Tgt Continental Visit our website www.factc.com.au or Facebook 60Tgt DB for up to date information, shoot calendar and results

32 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 54/60; A: D Taylor 54/60, R Taylor 52/60; Smith 31/50, M Kudla 28/50; LAD: S Beck- B: B Evans 55/60, K Brown 55/60; C: M ers 34/50, A Dykes 33/50, S McColl 21/50; Gill 58/60, C Edwards 53/60; HG: J Baker JNR: B Beckers 34/50, M James 33/50, J 104/110. Marriott 32/50. MELBOURNE Nepean 16/05/2015 Nepean 20/06/2015 Fine & Mid No Wind (28): 40T Norm Quick Fine & Mild (54): 100T Peter Noy Annu- GUN CLUB Perpetual HC: M Peck 38/40, B Freiberg al CS AA: C Henwood 220/220, F Heinz 45/48, M Horsfall 44/48; 50T DB: AA: J 219/220, Daniel Cleary 111/112; A: N Victoria Rd, Lilydale 3140 Keane 125/125, P Lanscaster 124/125; Bakker 98/100, M Peck 96/10, D Rossetto PH: 03 9739-1771 A: L Cazaly 68/68, M Horsfall 67/68; B: B 94/100; B: G Sugars 95/100, B Freiberg Freiberg 46/50, N Quick 42/50; C: B Wal- 95/100, P McCorquodale 94/100; C: C FAX: 03 9739-1773 dron 48/50, Amy Dykes 47/50. Bugter 98/100, T Kuptsch 94/100, M Sug- www.melbournegunclub.com.au Nepean 22/05/2015 ars 91/100. Fine & cool night No wind (119): 50T Noorat 23/5/2015 Night Sporting AA: N McColl 42/50, R Perfect (60): 25T HC: 1st M Molan 28/28, Hendrickson 41/50, G Boyd 40/50; A: L 2nd D Ludeman 27/28, 3rd M Dyson AUGUST Nemerek 41/50, L Quirk 40/50, T Masters 26/27, 4th A Smith, A Pollock 34/35; 25T 36/50; B: B Freiberg 31/50, D Guerin 34/5, Pts AA: J Hayden, P Guida 75/75; A: M Month of Cash Madness!!!! C Gardiner 33/50; C: J Robertson 33/50, A Dyson 75/75, T Tresize 73/75; B: B Flem- SATURDAY 1ST 11:30 am 1. 25 Tgt Points Score AA.A.B.C $13 2. 25 Tgt Single Barrel AA.A.B.C $13 V.C.T.A. South East Zone 3. 25 Tgt Handicap 1.2.3.BM $13 BALL TRAP CARNIVAL 4. 25 Tgt Double Barrel AA.A.B.C $13 Saturday 15th August Nepean C.T.C. $100 cash Graded High Gun for each grade Prac ce 10.00am. Comp Start 10.30 over DTL events 1.2.3.4 Long Point Rd Cape Schanck Mel ref 259 F2 5. 100 Tgt Skeet C’Ship AA.A.B.C $42 1st each grade - $100 cash, 2nd based on Event 1 50 Target Ball Trap AA A B C 1st & 2nd percentage Event 2 50 Target Ball Trap South East Zone C’ship 6. 100 Tgt Universal Trench AA.A.B.C $45 O/A AA A B C 1st & 2nd SATURDAY 8TH 11:30 am High Gun over Event 1 & 2 South East Zone Sash 1. 25 Tgt Points Score AA.A.B.C $13 Zone Ball Trap Team, qualifying event 2. 25 Tgt Single Barrel AA.A.B.C $13 ZONE SECRETARY CHRIS CARROL 0409 414 774 3. 25 Tgt Double Barrel AA.A.B.C $13 4. 15 Pair Double Rise AA.A.B.C $16 $100 cash Graded High Gun for each grade over DTL events 1.2.3.4 5. 50 Tgt Skeet AA.A.B.C $26 MARYBOROUGH 6. 50 Tgt Skeet AA.A.B.C $26 $100 cash Graded High Gun for each grade & District Gun Club over Skeet events 5 & 6 7. 100 Tgt ISSF Trap (No Final) AA.A.B.C $45 August 22nd 11.00am 1st each grade - $100 cash SATURDAY 15TH VCTA STATE BALL TRAP Melbourne Field & Game SATURDAY 22ND 11:30 am CHAMPIONSHIP 1. 25 Tgt Points Score AA.A.B.C $13 2. 25 Tgt Single Barrel AA.A.B.C $13 100 Targets 3. 25 Tgt Handicap 1.2.3.BM $13 4. 25 Tgt Double Barrel AA.A.B.C $13 over 2 layouts $100 cash Graded High Gun for each grade over DTL events 1.2.3.4 Includes the Perazzi 5. 100 Tgt Skeet C’Ship AA.A.B.C $42 1st each grade - $100 cash, 2nd based on Ball Trap Classic Final percentage SATURDAY 29TH 11:30 am Come and join us for the 1. 90 Tgt Mixed Targets (30DB, 30SB, 30PTS) Offi cial Opening of the New AA.A.B.C $40 Maryborough Clubroom Facilities 2. 50 Tgt Skeet AA.A.B.C $26 3. 50 Tgt Skeet AA.A.B.C $26 FREE BBQ Lunch provided SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 24th of October, 2015 For further information contact President– Melbourne Gun Club 50 years at Lilydale shoot. Jim Gaunt Ph: 0405 432 601 Our biggest one day shoot in 50 years!!! Don’t miss it. More details to come

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 33 ing 69/75, I Dickins 68/75; C: M Chambes 14/20; 20T HC: 1st J Fothergill 19/20, 2nd 67/75, T Mohony 65/75; 25T DB OA & B Hartney 19/21, 3rd P Watkins 18/21; 25T AA: P Guida, S Cliffored 115/115, L Cur- PS Grd OA & AA: J Fothergill 71/75, T Hicks tis 114/115; A: M Rocca 38/39, B Cootes 69/75; A: P Watkins 70/75, M Kelly 69/75; 37/39; B: I Dickins 30/30, J Blain 29/30; C: B: V Tomasoni 62/75, B Hartney 61/75; C: METROPOLITAN T Justin 24/25, T Mahony 23/25. J Old 62/75, P Ferrari 53/75. Numurkah Shepparton 07/06/2015 Swan Hill 17/05/2015 Fine: 100T DB CS AA: T Hicks 96/100, Sunny, Beautiful (28): 50T DB CS: AA Clay Target Club Inc M Gribben 91/100; A: A Patten 96/100, & OA: W Upton 50/50, 2nd M Kadziela P Sing 96/100; B & OA: R Stackhouse 52/54, 3rd A Costa 51/54; A: M Absalom Reg No. A5465. ABN: 34 637 836 794 98/100, P Grant 96/100; C: T Fothergill 71/72, 2nd G Young 70/72, 3rd T Dehne 91/100, M Large 87/100; Club HC: C Eas- 54/56; B: M Tyson 44/53, 2nd G Baddeley Postal Address Po Box 93 Epping Vic 3076 den. 43/53, 3rd C Comensoli 42/52; C: P Orlan- Club Location. 20 Vearings Rd Patchewollock 24/05/2015 do 45/50, 2nd V Dehne 39/50, 3rd P Man- gano 36/50; 50T PS CS: AA & OA: W Up- off O’Hearns Rd Epping (24): 10T E/O CD: L Marr, E Yetman, L Kadziela, G Caristo, D Yetman, G Pike, ton 147/150, 2nd L Kadziela 144/150, 3rd Phone: 03 9401 3134 Fax: 03 9401 3122 J Scott, T Shaddock, W Hand, N Watts, J S Bates 156/165; A: M Absalom 166/171, Cattanach 10/10; 20T DB PS AA & A: E 2nd J Hogg 165/171, 3rd T Dehne 139/150; E-Mail. [email protected] Yetman 80/80; B: W Shaddock 57/63; C: N B: Mark Tyson 134/150, C Comensoli www.metroclaytargetclub.com.au Smith 57/57; 30T DB CS AA & A: G Caris- 122/150, 3rd G Baddeley 99/150; C: P Or- to 39/39, L Kadziela 38/39; B: J Absalom lando 139/150, 2nd G Quinlan 134/150, 29/30, J Scott 28/30; C: J Cattanach 30/30, 3rd V Dehne 131/150. L Marr 29/30; 9T W/B: 1st L Kadziela Swan Hill 17/05/2015 AUGUST 2015 18/18, 2nd N Watts 17/18. Beautiful Autumn Conditions (28): Sebastopol 21/06/2015 MALLEE CLASSIC 100T over two events. Practice – Fine/Cold (30): 50T Presidents CS (25 DB Wayne Upton being the most successful; Monday through Saturday 12pm to 5pm & 25 PS) OA & B: B Caldwell 99/100, R An- 50T DB MALLEE CLASSIC CS AA & OA: derson 91/100; AA: B Pay 157/160, T Gull W Upton 50/50, M Kadziela, A Costa; A: DTL, Skeet & 5 Stand 156/160; A: C Comonsoli 117/120, B Smith M Absalom 71/72, G Young, T Dehne; B: 116/120; C: B Cowell 92/100, P Wilson M Tyson 44/53, G Baddeley, C Comensoli; 89/100; 25T PS CS OA & B: R Anderson C: P Orlando 45/50, V Dehne, P Mangano; Sunday 2nd 75/75, B Caldwell 70/75; AA: T Gull 71/75, 50T PS MALLEE CLASSIC CS AA & OA: W S Pearson 70/75; A: J Soufi s 72/75, T Tre- Upton 147/150, L Kadzoela, S Bates; A: M 10.30am Start size, S Harrison 71/75; C: A Walsh 73/75, Absalom 166/171, J Hogg, T Dehne; B: M B Williams 69/75. Tyson 134/150, C Comensoli, G Baddeley; Australian Hellenic Game St James 30/05/2015 C: P Orlando 139/150, G Quinlan, V Deh- ne. Congratulations to Wayne on his fi ne Light breese & cloudy (18): 20T DB CD shooting. We would like to thank Syd Wil- and Conservation Grd AA: Fothergill 19/20, T Hicks 18/20, son for their generous sponsorship. 75 Target Simulated Graded D Wilson 16/21; A: S Murphy 19/20, G Twomley 18/20, G Reid 18/20; B: G Keir Wangaratta 16/05/2015 17/20, B Hartney 16/20, V Tomasoni; C: A Good (44): 10T SB EO: 6 poss.; 30T SB CS: Sunday 9th Sutherland 18/20, T Fothergill 15/20, J old AA & OA: D Johnston 31/31, P Mathews 10.30am Start Metropolitan Field & Game 75 Target Simulated F&G SOUTHERN PENINSULA Noms close 12.30pm AUGUST 2015 MORNINGTON CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Sunday 16th Melways 146 A11 Victorian SATURDAY 8TH 11AM START Donald McCraith Memorial Shoot State ZZ Championship 100tgt Double Barrel Sash Event 30 Target Event AA-A-B-C 1-2-3 Veterans & Juniors 9am practise and Steel Shot Only competition to start at 12 noon sharp Practice Friday 4pm–6pm. BBQ afterwards State sash for Overall Winner Contact Bryce McCall 0418 534 674 Sec. Anthony Spence-Fletcher 0437 561 011 Ralph 0425 783 894 www.morningtonclaytarget.com. 10.00am Start NEPEAN CLAY TARGET CLUB INC Melways 259 F2 Metropolitan Practice Shooting Club SATURDAY 15TH 10.30AM START 5 Stand and Simulated Field 50tgt Ball Trap AA-A-B-C 1-2 50tgt Ball Trap South East Zone Championship Sunday 23rd AA-A-B-C 1-2 11.00am Start High Gun over Events 1 & 2 S/E Zone Sash Noms from 10.00am S/E Zone Team Qualifying Event 10 Target E/O Points FRIDAY NIGHT 28TH 6PM START 50tgt Night Sporting AA-A-B-C 1-2-3 59 Target Five Stand over 2 fi elds Practice Thursdays 3pm-7pm 50 Target Double Barrel Sausage Sizzle afterwards A door prize of free nominations for the time you visit Nepean will be Secretary: Ben Gaskett open to all shooters of the full program. Drawn at presentations and you must be in attendance or there will be a redraw The committee reserves the right to alter the program Sec. Tegan Schmitter 0404 853 830

34 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Swan Hill WWANGARATTAANGARATTA CCLAYLAY TTARGETARGET CLUBCLUB INCINC CLASSIC AAugustugust PProgramrogram August, Sunday 16th Saturday Aug. 1, 10.30am start 10am practise SPORTING CLAYS 11am start PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Event 1 – 50tgt H/Cap 100 T 5 Stand C/Ship 1 & 2 AA A B C 1-5 Cash Prizes Sponsored by Corsivia Targets 1st - $500 Saturday Aug. 15, 11am start 2nd - $250, 3rd - $150, 4th - $100, 5th - $50 DTL Event 2 – 50tgt P/S 10 T S/B E/O AA,A,B,C 1-3 30 T S/B C/Ship 1 & 2 AA A B C Sponsored by A & W Grassi P/L Prizes and Sashes to the value of $1500 30 T P/S C/Ship 1 & 2 AA A B C Noms – Full $75 Red $70 Sponsored by Peter Antonello & family Canteen available 30 T D/BC/Ship 1 & 2 AA A B C Finalised under lights if necessary Sunday Aug. 30, Sponsored by 11am start SKEET 100 T Skeet C/Ship 1 & 2 AA A B C Sponsored by Corsivia Targets Committee reserves the right to alter program Contact Pres Angelo Grassi ph 0429 365 215 Club website wangclaytarget.com.au

NNorthorth EEastast ZZone/V.C.T.A.one/V.C.T.A. AUGUST 2015 PROGRAM SATURDAY 1ST SUNDAY 9TH SUNDAY 23RD Bendigo 10am Echuca 10am Colbinabbin 1pm Mountain Duck Interclub shoot 1st Leg 100tgt P/S C/ship 20tgt S/B C/D 75tgt Mountain Duck Pot Pourri 20pr D/R C/ship 15tgt H/Cap C/ship 25tgt P/S C/ship THURSDAY 13TH 25 S/C 10 DTL 10 Cont 10 Tower 25tgt D/B C/ship Echuca 9.30am 10 B/T 10 Skeet Stations 3 4 5 6 & 8 NEZ School Students C/ship 25tgt S/C C/D time permitting FRIDAY 28TH SATURDAY 15TH Mathoura 7.00 pm SUNDAY 2ND 10tgt S/B C/D, Numurkah Shepparton 11am Bendigo 10am 75tgt NEZ Ch/Ch C/ship 25tgt Night S/B C/ship 50tgt Shorty Decker Mem D/B C/ship 20tgt Night Tower C/ship 50tgt Cont D/B C/ship 25tgt Cont P/S C/ship 20tgt B/T C/D Gr SUNDAY 16TH SATURDAY 29TH YARRAWONGA 11AM Mansfi eld 11am St James 12noon 5 free H/Cap tgts Mansfi eld vs Woods Point Shield 10tgt P/S EO 25tgt H/Cap 50tgt D/B C/ship 50tgt Verna Wilson Memorial P/S 50tgt D/B C/ship 20tgt Cont C/ship C/ship TUESDAY 4TH 25tgt H/cap 50tgt Murphy Memorial D/B C/ship O/A High Gun Zone Delegates meeting SUNDAY 30TH Hilltop Golf Club Tatura 7.30pm SATURDAY 22ND Cosgrove 12noon SATURDAY 8TH Bendigo 25tgt P/S 25tgt D/B both gr cash prizes Bendigo Mountain Duck Interclub Shoot 25tgt H/cap 1-3 cash prizes Harcourt Cup at Castlemaine 2nd Leg F & G

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 35 30/31; A: P Watkins 30/31, G Twamley OA: M Iles 268/268; AA: A Brady 267/268, 29/30; B: B Joy 27/30, B Evans 26/30; C: A Faranda 50/50; A: A Wilson 107/108, M Hughes 25/30, J Goodall 21/30; 30T W Jennings 55/57; B: A Preston 52/54, Bob Barron Mem. HC: 1 A Cooper 30/30, B Caldwell 51/54; C: K Whyte 49/50, P 2 A Shale 33/34, 3 P Wilkinson 38/40; Wilson 46/50; JNR: T Lloyd 48/50; 25T 30T DB CS: AA & OA: R Liersch 50/50, D PS AA: M Iles 75/75, L Curtis 75/75; A: M Hunt 49/50; A: G Twamley 31/32, T Plum Boase 71/75, T Llloyd 70/75; B: B Caldwell 30/32; B: K Brown 29/30, A Cooper 31/33; 75/78, C Caldwell 74/78; C: S Grech 68/75, C: J Goodall 28/33, M Hughes 27/33; HG: R Camilleri 66/75. www.werribeegunclub.com.au Phone 9749 7301 OA: P Matthews; Jnr: C Wilkinson; Vet: I Werribee 14/06/2015 Towers. Fine & Cool, no wind (54): 25T PS OA & Wangaratta 20/06/2015 AA: G Nijamin 75/75, R Pistone 80/81; A: AUGUST PROGRAM Perfect: 50T PS CS OA & AA: T Walls M Boase 113/114, A Castaldo 110/114; B: P 152/153, B Leita 151/153; A: C Comensoli Kostogiannis 73/75, N Iranios 78/84; C: 143/150, G Twamley 142/150; B: A Coop- M Black 74/81, S Marion 73/81; State Ch/ FRIDAY NIGHT 7TH er 147/150, H Smith 142/150; C: L Wilson Ch OA: A Cstaldo 125/125; AA: R Esplin 6.00PM START 137/150; 50T CONT CS OA & AA: R Liersch 224/225, L Curtis 223/225; A: D Azzopardi 49/50, D Hunt 53/57; A: C Comensoli 122/125, J Barklem 119/125; B: C Loner- Shoot under the best lights in Australia 48/50, R Nixon 46/50; B: H Smith 43/50, gan 114/125, I Esplin 134/150; C: L Allen Event 1 5 pr Double Rise E/O graded cash divide $8 N Bussell 43/51; C: L Wilson 35/50; HG 113/125, T Armstrong 127/150. OA: R Liersch; VET: G Pinner; LAD: E Cox; Woods Point 24/05/2015 Event 2 25 pr STATE NIGHT DOUBLE RISE $30 JNR: F Roper. Frosty, sunny & overcast (22): 5T E/O DB Werribee 24/05/2015 PS CD: T Newman 15/15; 40T DB CS OA: P AA A B C Fine and cloudy, no wind (43): 25T SB Desmond 39/40; AA: P Desmond 39/40, T Grd CONT OA: A Faranda 25/25, C Brown Newman 39/41; A: D Clarke 37/40, L Poile VCTA State Sash to O/All & Gr Winners 27/28; A: D Azzopardi 30/32, M Boaze 35/40; B: J Butters 37/40, R Lay 36/40; C: S This event is proudly sponsored by 29/32; B: L Mirabella 23/27, A Preston Bedggood 34/40, L O’Halloran 33/40; 20T ALLCOM CONSTRUCTIONS 22/27; C: T Armstrong 28/31; C: L Allen DB HC CS OA: B Foley 32/33, 2nd W Neil 27/31; 25T Grd CONT PS OA & A: G Went 31/33, 3rd L O’Halloran 22/25, 4th T New- For all your civil construction and 114/114, A Castaldo 77/78; AA: T Pilgrim man 25/28; 15Pr Auto & Driven CS OA: T civil maintenance needs contact 113/114, T Gull 77/78; B: N Iranios 70/75, Ewert 27/30, 2nd G Ewert 26/30, 3rd D T Tresize 72/84; C: T Armstrong, L Allen Ewert 29/34, 4th P Desmond 28/34; HG: Alan Wilson on 0409 184 457 67/75; 25T Grd CONT DB OA & A: A Cast- T Ewert 83/90. Event 3 25 tgts Points Score (time permitting) $15 aldo 88/88; AA: A Faranda 87/88, S Forbes Yarrawonga 07/06/2015 65/66, G Went 36/37; B: P Rhodes 28/29, Fine & Cool (23): 50T PS CD AA: D Saun- AA A B C D Ackland 27/29; C: T Armstrong 22/25, ders 149/150, J Wojiac 146/150; A: J Gem- N Varchione 21/25; OA HG: T Pilgrim mill 145/150, G Twamley144/150; B: V Event 4 Jackpot (minimum $100 pool) $2.00 to enter 145/150; AA: T Gull 120/125; A: G Went Tomosini 120/150, R Moore 110/150; 30T 144/150; B: N Iranios 113/125; C: T Arm- DB CS AA & OA: D Saunders 67/67; AA: D SUNDAY 9TH strong 116/125. Hunt 38/39; A: J Gemmill 66/67, P Woods Werribee 05/06/2015 65/66; B: R Moore 27/30, V Tomosini 12PM START. NOMS OPEN 11.30 Fine & Cold (50): 50T STATE NIGHT DB 26/30; HG: D Saunders 179/180. Event 1 25 tgts Points Score AA A B C $14 Event 2 25 tgts Single Barrel AA A B C $14 Event 3 50 tgts Double Barrel AA A B C $24 Event 4 Jackpot (minimum $100 pool) $2.00 to enter SOUTH SUNDAY 15TH AUSTRALIA WOMENS TRI-SERIES SHOOT Event 1 25 tgts Double Barrel Barmera 07/06/2015 W Hartney 39/41; 25T PS CD A: W Chan- AA–19m A–18m B–17m C–15m 25T DB A: E Schmaal 34/34, A Ataliotis ning 75/75, E Stephenson, B Gilby A Mc- 33/34; B: W Shaddock 26/27, S Barnes Dougall, D Nicholls, J Nicholls 74/75; B: Event 2 25 tgts Handicap 25/27; C: D Jarrett 24/25; D Pelts 19/25; W Hartney, P Smith, B Foley 68/75; C: D Shot off ACTA handicap mark 25T HC: 1st A Mattschoss 27/28, 2ns A Barker 61/75, W Reed 58/75; OA HG: R Ataliotis 26/28, 3rd T Shaddock 30/32; Walsh 169/175. OA–$250 2nd–$150 3rd–$75 25T CONT A: E Schmaal 38/38, D Beelitz Elsewhere 17, 18 & 19/04/2015 37/38; B: P Brister 24/25, S Barnes 23/25; Cold & Wet (87): 25T PS CD AA: D Lem- Best C Grader $50 C: D Jarrett 19/25; 25T SKT A: F Albanse, mich 75/75, C Pulford 75/75; A: R Jacka H Nunn 23/25; B: S Barnes, E Schmaal, 75/75, M Wilson 74/75, I Watkins 74/75, SUNDAY 23RD R Maywald 20/25; C: T Shaddock 24/25, J Wehrmann 74/75; B: B Dodd 73/75, B A Mattschoss 23/25; HG: A Mattschoss Del Giacco 73/75; C: W Clarke 72/75, D 12PM START. NOMS OPEN 11.30 96/100. Hagger 69/75; VET: H Sleep 73/75; LAD: D Event 1 25 tgts Single Barrel AA A B C $14 Bordertown 24/05/2014 Baynes 72/75; JNR: J Nicholls 74/75; 50T Fine, lazy wind (15): 50T DB CS AA & OA State Night PS OA: S Zadow 149/150; AA: Event 2 50 tgts Continental $24 Sponsored by D & M Rural: P G Height D Nicholls 148/150, S Baynes 146/150; A: 75/75, M Medhurst 74/75; A: D Mor- C Browne 148/150, N Wehrmann 144/150; Event 3 25 tgts Handicap $14 gan 44/50, R Batson 42/50; B: F Kentish B: W Gurney 140/150, B Dodd 135/150; 1st 2nd 3rd BM 23–25m 48/50, B Jarrett 46/50; 40T SB CD AA: P C: L Franklin 128/150, T Sims 134/159; Rundle, A Jones, M Medhurst, G Height VET: M Starr 146/153; LAD: D Baynes Event 4 Jackpot (minimum $100 pool) $2.00 to enter 38/40; A: R Batson 35/40, D Morgan 140/150; JUN: B Baynes 142/150; 100T DB Birthday CS OA: S Baynes 122/122; AA: R 33/40; B: F Kentish, P Noske 36/40. Club open for practice Wed to Sat from 12pm and Collumb 121/122, J Cullinan 116/117; A: 1st & 3rd Sundays from 12pm. Competition 1st Friday Broken Hill 14/06/2015 I Watkins 97/100, J Wehrmann 96/100; (25): 25 Pr SKT D/R CD A: R Walsh 47/50, B: D Jones 96/102, W Gurney 95/102; C: Night every month and 2nd & 4th Sundays D Lemmich 46/50; B: C Johnston, C Law- J Moore 93/100, T Sims 89/100; VET: K Kitchen open for all competition shoots. Wide range of ammunition rie 45/50; C: D Barker 43/40, J Stone, A Calder 97/100; LAD: D Baynes 99/100; available. EFTPOS. Licenced Bar. McDougall, J Nicholls 38/50; 25T B/T CD JNR: J Nicholls 97/100; 50T MXD OA: A: R Walsh 25/25, J Nicholls 24/25; B: J D Nicholls 70/70; AA: D Baynes 69/70, Inductions available for new shooters Lemmich 24/25, W Channing 20/25; C: J M Collumb 66/70; A: M Harber 66/70, ring clubhouse on 9749 7301 Stone 23/25, A McDougall 20/25; 25T HC: S Crane 64/70; B: R Hammat 61/70, B D Barker 29/29, P Smith 28/29, J Stone Dodd 59/70; C: D Hagger 61/70, W Clarke The Committee reserves the right to alter the program without notice 25/26, E Stephenson 58/59, D Nicholls 57/70; VET: K Calder 124/140; LAD: T Ev- 57/59, R Walsh 56/58, J Nicholls 41/43, ans 53/70; JNR: J Cullinan 64/70; 25T HC

36 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 BROKEN HILL GUN CLUBCLUB INC.INC. “SILVER CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS” BIRTHDAY SHOOT 12th & 13th SEPTEMBER,SEPTEMBER, 20152015 SATURDAY 12th 8.30 a.m. StartStart EVENT 1 25 Target SILVER CITY HANDICAP NOMS $25.00 EVENT 1 25 Target SILVER CITY HANDICAP NOMS $25.00 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Trophies L,J,V $22.00 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Trophies L,J,V $22.00 EVENT 2 25 Target SILVER CITY POINTS6CORE CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $25.00 EVENT 2 25 Target SILVER CITY POINTS6CORE CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $25.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L,J,V $17.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L,J,V $17.00 Overall Sash & Trophy Overall Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L.J.V. Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L.J.V. Trophy EVENT 3 25 Target SILVER CITY DOUBLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $25.00 EVENT 3 25 Target SILVER CITY DOUBLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $25.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L.J.V $17.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L.J.V $17.00 Overall Sash & Trophy Overall Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L.J.V. Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L.J.V. Trophy EVENT 4 25 Target SILVER CITY SINGLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $25.00 EVENT 4 25 Target SILVER CITY SINGLE BARREL CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $25.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L,J,V $17.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L,J,V $17.00 Overall Sash & Trophy Overall Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L,J,V Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L,J,V Trophy

SUNDAY 13th 8.30 a.m. Start EVENT 5 40 Target STATE MIXED TARGETS CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $35.00 EVENT 5 40 Target STATE MIXED TARGETS CHAMPIONSHIP NOMS $35.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L,J,V $23.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B,C L,J,V $23.00 Overall Sash & Trophy Overall Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L,J,V Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L,J,V Trophy EVENT 6 50 Target SILVER CITY POINTS6CORE GIFT NOMS $35.00 EVENT 6 50 Target SILVER CITY POINTS6CORE GIFT NOMS $35.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B.C L,J,V $23.00 Graded O/All,AA,A,B.C L,J,V $23.00 Overall Sash & Trophy Overall Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy First each Grade, Sash & Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L,J,V Trophy 2nd Trophy plus L,J,V Trophy NOMINATIONS: FULL $170.00 REDUCED NOMS: L.V.J $119.00 NOMINATIONS: FULL $170.00 REDUCED NOMS: L.V.J $119.00 EVENTS 2,3,4,5 & 6 - OVERALL TAKES GRADE EVENTS 2,3,4,5 & 6 - OVERALL TAKES GRADE HIGH GUNS OVER EVENTS 1,2,3,4,5,6. - ALSO OVERALL HIGH GUN FOR SATURDAY ONLY. HIGH GUNS OVER EVENTS 1,2,3,4,5,6. - ALSO OVERALL HIGH GUN FOR SATURDAY ONLY. Ladies, Junior, Vetrans & 4 Grade High Guns - Sash Only. Ladies, Junior, Vetrans & 4 Grade High Guns - Sash Only. Person nominating L.J.V. will be eligible for L.J.V. Trophies or Grade (Not Both) Person nominating L.J.V. will be eligible for L.J.V. Trophies or Grade (Not Both) *Saturday Evening Meal *Refreshments, *Camping *Cartridges available *Powered SitesSites && ShowersShowers Nominations Taken & Practise Available from 3.00 p.m., Friday 11th September. Nominations Taken & Practise Available from 3.00 p.m., Friday 11th September. President: Darryn Nicholls (08) 8088 6747 Secretary: Wayne Channing (08) 8088 4914 President: Darryn Nicholls (08) 8088 6747 Secretary: Wayne Channing (08) 8088 4914 The Broken Hill Gun Club reserves the right to alter the programme if needed. The Broken Hill Gun Club reserves the right to alter the programme if needed.

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 37 OA: B Baynes 34/35, I Watkins 33/35, C Borzillo 78/79; A: N Wehrmann 50/50, J P Hendy 132/150; B: R Perry 127/150, T South Australian 14/06/2015 Browne 29/31, D Hagger 28/30, T Evans Byrnes 49/50; B: M Martini 45/50, S Keen Smart 119/150; C: I Hein 133/150, D Hag- Overcast & calm (38): 50T SGKC SKT 26/28; OA HG: D Nicholls 340/345; AA: S 44/50; C: J Ward 43/50; 50T Lower North ger 129/150; 25T CENTRAL ZONE CONT CS OA & A: N Campbell 48/50, L Schu- Zadow 352/369; A: C Browne 324/345; B: SB CS OA: N Wehrmann 48/50; AA: A PS OA: R Clark 70/75; AA: R Clark 70/75, bert 47/50; B: R. James 46/50, J Taarnby W Gurney 315/345; C: D Hagger 296/345; Mattschoss 51/54, A Tapscott 50/54; A: P Kelly 69/75; A: F Wheaton 69/75, D 46/50; C: D Williams 40/54, A Kulikousky VET: J Lemmich 350/381; LAD: D Baynes N Wehrmann 48/50, T Carlesso 47/50; Morgan 67/75; B: J Bretag 67/75, R Um- 39/54; 25T CONT Grd A: S Drewing 326/345; JNR: J Cullinan 326/345. B: Barry Duncan 44/50, S Keen 39/50; C: back 62/75; C: D Hagger 68/75, R Frocione 37/37, J Byrnes 36/37; B: R James 33/36, Elsewhere 24/05/2015 J Ward 31/50; VET HG: R Cook 96/100; 51/75; HG: R Clark 211/225. V Petraccaro 32/36; C: A Nordin 25/25, T Cool (15): 25T PS AA: D Baynes 74/75; JNR HG: J Tapscott 92/100; OA HG: N Mount Gambier 13/06/2015 Wilton 23/25; 25T PS Grd A: M Collumb Wehrmann 98/100; Team Shoot: Lower A: R Jacka 70/75; B: D Jones 73/75; C: V Fine (37): Di Giorgio Wines 25T DB CS 75/75, D Oliviero 79/80; B: S Halikiopou- North: G Tapscott, A Tapscott, J Tapscott Jacka 57/75; 25T HC OA: B Thomas 25/25, AA: G Height 91/91, M Whitehead 90/91; los 71/75, V Petraccaro 70/75; C: A Nor- 280/300. din 64/75, J Cameron 56/75; 25T WIN- D Jones 28/29, J Moore 27/29, D Baynes A: H Megaw 53/53, S Hetherington TER DB CS OA & AA: D Oviviero 87/87, 25/27; 25 Pr D/R AA: D Baynes 45/50; A: Mid North 07/06/2015 52/53; B: P Bowd 25/25, T Jenkins 39/40; P Marmorale 86/87; A: J Byrnes 25/25; A R Jacka 44/50; B: D Jones 42/50; C: A Tan- Sunny with Light Breeze (15): 10T CD: C: W Jenkins 23/25, G Illman 22/25; Blue May 24/25; B: V Petraccaro 25/25, L Ci- ner 28/50. W Clarke, G Read, N Wehrmann, S Cal- Lake Golf Club 30T Ch/Ch AA: A Hoare aramellano 24/25; C: A Nordin 28/29, J laghan, R Thompson 10/10; 75T Ch/Ch AA 70/75, W Wombwell 67/75; A: M Jones Kingston 20/06/2015 Cameron 27/29; VET: R Cook 25/25; OA Cool & cloudy (32): 100T Sporting Clays & A: M Pontifex 119/125, G Read 116/125; 50/50, S Crane 47/50; B: T Decaux 49/50, HG: M Collumb 166/175. OA: J Kent 92/100; AA: A Brennan 91/100, B: J Gross 110/125, R Hammat 107/125; C: P Caskey 46/50; C: G Illman 45/50, M A Green 90/100, K Atkin 88/100; A: E W Clarke 115/125, R Thompson 110/125. McGrice 44/50; Peter & Mary Winser Southern Yorke 17/05/2015 Schield 86/100, B Hill 82/100, K Mules Monarto-Alexandra 17/05/2015 20pr Club D/R CS AA & OA: G Height Fine (15): 25T Skt Grd: C: 1st A Winen 80/100; B: W Murray 81/100, S Cham- Absolutely Perfect (66): 25T Cont: AA: 38/40, G Kessegian 46/50; A: H Megaw 22/25, 2nd G Carter 20/25; 10T DB EO CD: bers 77/100, J Grove 65/100; C: M Raper D Oliviero 54/54, R Clark 53/54; A: R 36/40, K Mules 34/40; B: B Jarrett 35/40, A.Winen, G Read & R Nankivell 10/10; 50T 76/110, S Levick 73/110, J Raper 69/100; Maywald 46/46, P Claridge 45/46; B: D T Decaux 31/40; C: W Jenkins 32/40, G Mxd Grd: A: A Winen 62/70; B: K Web- VET HG: R Hammat 74/100; LAD HG: S Martini 25/26, S Keen 24/26; C: J Wells- Illman 26/40; SE AUTOTRADE HG: M ster 57/70; C: M.Haydon 63/70; HG OA: Crane 56/100; JNR HG: T Smith-Rogers. more 31/32, D Hagger 30/32; 25T DB: Whitehead 124/131. A.Winen 94/105. Lake Albert 07/06/2015 AA: R Andrews 62/62, N West 61/62; South Australian 24/05/2015 Whyalla 31/05/2015 Overcast & fi ne conditions (44): 50T Bleas- A: R Maywald 29/30, J Raper 28/30; B: Cool, calm, overcast (43): Bernie & Lois Fine/Cloudy (16): 100T MXD OA: T String- by Transport DB CS OA & AA: S Zadow B Jarrett 31/31, G Ferguson 30/31; C: L Hansen SKT CS OA & A: L Pisconeri er 164/170; AA: T Stringer 164/170, A 58/58, B Andrews 50/50; A: D McPherson Franklin 31/32, D Hagger 30/32; 25T PS: 50/50, C Langley 49/50; B: S Kerkhoven Bury162/170; A: B Claugton 138/150, R 57/58, S Crane 55/56; B: R Umback 66/67, AA: D Oliviero 81/81, R Collumb 80/81; 55/58, R Kimber 54/58; C: D Williams Jacka 135/150; B: B Del Giacco 128/150, N G Morgan 65/67; C: R Morgan 47/50, T A: C Pulford 75/75, R Batson 74/75; B: B 38/50, N Grigg 36/50; VET: R Kimber Bowmen 125/150; C: D Taylor 128/150, G Smart 49/53; 50T Bettsco Earthmoving SB Duncan 115/120, L Ciaramellano 111/120; 47/50; TWR DB Gr A: P Hendy 29/31, M Flanegan 98/150. CS OA & AA: H Jurgs 50/50, S Adow 54/56; C: S Denton 77/81, D Hagger 76/81; 25T Veenstra 28/31; B: P Marmorale 24/25; C: Wilkawatt 10/5/2015 A: D McPherson 48/50, C Pulford 47/50; B: SB: AA: R Collumb 39/39, R Clark 38/39; R Borzillo 27/31, T Wilton 26/31; Frank Very windy (31): 25T SKT A: M Raper G Ciaramellano 42/50, I Dunbar 42/51; C: A: S Byrnes 25/25, R Batson 24/25; B: L Clarke Memorial HC: 1st J Raper 25/25, 24/25, A Lock 22/25; B: J Winnal 32/33, J Wellsmore 47/57, L Franklin 46/57; OA Ciaramellano 25/28, G Ferguson 24/28; 2nd L Francis 27/28, 3rd R Borzillo 26/28; K Mules 32/33; C: D McPherson 23/25, HG: H Jurgs 99/100; VET HG: B Andrews C: L Kerr 26/30, D Hagger 25/30; HG: R Mountain Duck DB CS OA & A: J Byrnes L Decandia 22/26; 80T Mxd Zone CS AA 97/100; LAD HG: D McPherson 98/100; Collumb 161/162. 73/73, P Hendy 57/58; AA: D Mills 72/73, & OA: S Zadow 113/126, A Lock 113/126; JNR HG: C Wheaton 80/100. Monarto-Alexandra 21/06/2015 D Olivero 51/52; B: L Francis 47/50, R A: J Raper 91/110, K Mules 91/110; B: K Lower North 31/05/2015 Brisk wind coming from behind, then fi ne James 46/50; C: A Figtree 41/50, T Wil- Pfeiffer 83/110, L Decandia 82/110; C: Cool, intermittent rain (25): 50T Lower and mild (35): 50T DB AA: R Clark 141/150, ton 39/50; VET: J Finis 49/50; OA HG: P M Franklin 98/110; Shot in conjunction North Medley AA: D Oliviero 70/70, R A Vilcins 135/150; A: R Jacka 139/150, Hendy 142/150. with Fred Bailey 3 man drawn Team: 1st: South Australian Gun Club Inc 59th ANNIVERSARY SHOOT 22nd and 23rd August 2015 SATURDAY 9:00 am $ SUNDAY 9:00 am $ 1. 50 tgt SAGC Skeet C’ship 20/17 5. 50 tgt Anniversary Skeet C’ship 20/17 Sash OA, 1st & 2nd A,B,C & L/J/V Sash OA, 1st & 2nd A,B,C & L/J/V 2. 25 tgt Anniversary D/B Tower C’ship 14/11 6. 25 tgt Anniversary P/Score C’ship 14/11 Sash OA, 1st & 2nd A,B,C & L/J/V Sash OA, 1st & 2nd A,B,C & L/J/V 3. 25 tgt Anniversary Handicap 14/11 7. 25 tgt Anniversary S/Barrel C’ship 14/11 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Sash OA, 1st & 2nd A,B,C & L/J/V 4. 25 tgt SAGC D/Barrel C’ship 14/11 8. 50 tgt Anniversary D/Barrel C’ship 22/19 Sash OA, 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C & L/J/V Sash OA, 1st & 2nd AA, A,B,C & L/J/V 9. Presentation of all trophies for both days L/J/V & Grade 2nd trophies require minimum 4 entries Overall High Gun on all events, sponsored by Dave & Jan Renney Ladies, Juniors and Veterans (60) reduced nominations on all events, Veteran Trophies (65) The club sincerely thanks all sponsors for their support Scott Master Plumbers, Kelvyn Prescott, Andrew Figtree, Peter Quire, Peter Hendy, Dave & Jan Renney, R & J James Pty Ltd, Wolf Zimmermann, Trevor Gurr, Phil Casey, John Hamer & Robert Cook, Phil Barrett PRESIDENT: Dave Renney, (08) 8258 4624 SECRETARY: John Hamer, (08) 8353 2125

38 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 S Zadow, K Mules, I Dunbar 274/330; OA: A Matschoss 45/45, M Raper 44/45; Open HG: S Zadow 141/151; VET HG: P A: D Morgan 29/30, J Raper 33/35; B: R Rundle 107/135; LAD HG: D McPherson Wheaton 28/30, R Umback 26/30; C: NSWCTA Riverina Zone 108/135. M Franklin 19/30, B Peter 18/30; 20 Pr Wilkawatt 14/06/2015 Mallee Tyres D/D CS: 1st: C Pulford/M (29): 25T SKT A: A Lock 25/25; B: R Pash Franklin 20/20, 2nd M Raper/ J Raper AUGUST 2015 25/25, B Lock 25/27; C: J Raper 23/25, D 22/23; Open HG: A Lock 57/59; VET HG: McPherson 26/29; 30T CONT CS AA & K Strother 42/55. Club Shoot Dates SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST Finley Gun Club 1.00pm 5 Pr DR 20Pr DR 25 Tgt DB Ganmain Gun Club 1.00pm NEW SOUTH 25 Tgt DB 25 Tgt SB 25 Tgt Pts 5 Tgt Shoot SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST WALES Griffi th Gun Club 12.30pm 25 Tgt SB 25 Tgt Pts 20 Pr DR Albury Wodonga 31/05/2015 CONT CS OA: C Davis 127/129; AA: J Wagga Gun Club 11.00am Overcast (33): 100T SC OA & AA: M Smith 126/129, D Crane 97/100; A: T Gray 100 Tgt DB C’Ship Seymour 96/100, D Jones 96/110; A: V 94/100, R Taylor 93/100; B: P Johnston SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST Bowman 89/100, R Palmer 89/100; B: C 87/100, S Seckar 84/100; C: T Sheehy Palmer 83/100, S Farmer 77/100; C: M Mc- 94/100, T Collins 90/100. Coleambally CTC 12.30pm Donald 74/100, R Bockman 72/100. Boggabri Gunnedah 09/05/2015 75 Tgt Champ of Champs 30 Tgt DB C’Ship Albury Wodonga 14/06/2015 Sunny, slight wind (Poor): Steve Staught- SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST Fog early cleared to sunny (34): 50T SKT on Memorial OA: B Henshall; AA: 1st N Albury – Wodonga CTC 11.00am CD: R Petts 50/50, G Lafferty 47/50, G McRae, 2nd B Crosby; A: 1st J Lisle, 2nd Pinner, R Wojtowyez, R Winnel 46/50; N Tanner; B: 1st A Hone, 2nd J Sainsbury; 50 Tgt Ball Trap C’Ship 25 Tgt Pts C’Ship 45T MXD OA & AA: J Wojcik 148/150, R C: 1st R Sainsbury, 2nd J Loughan; Stan 25 Tgt DB C’Ship Wojtowyez 146/150; A: G Rowe 74/75, P McMaster Memorial OA: B Henshall; AA: Tumut CTC 10.30am Collicoat 120/125; B: ACooper 92/100, 1st N McRae, 2nd S Tydd, 3rd B Crosby; H Stolpe 91/100; C: R Bockman 67/75, C A: 1st N Tanner, 2nd J Lisle, 3rd B Fletch- 25 Tgt SB CD 50 Tgt DB C’Ship Edwards 63/75; 25T HC: 1st: P Collicoat er; B: 1st J Sainsbury, 2nd A Hone, 3rd J (5 shooter team drawn Shooters) 28/29, 2nd: R Foster 27/29, 3rd: R Liersch Barker; C: 1st J Loughan, 2nd R Sainsbury, 15 Pr DR High Gun 38/39; 25T DB OA & AA: P Matthews 3rd M Crosby; 2 day Handicap: 1st J Sains- 118/118, R Liersch 118/118; A: G Rowe bury, 2nd B Crosby, 3rd J Loughan, 4th N SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 105/105, R Nixon 44/45; B: R Petts 55/56, Tanner, 5th T Henshall; Liverpool Plains Wagga Gun Club 9.30am A Cooper 45/46; C: P Edwards 24/25, R SB CS OA: B Staughton; AA: 1st B Hen- 100 Tgt 5 stand SporƟ ng Clays C’Ship Bockman 23/25; HG: D Hunt 123/125. shall, 2nd N McRae, 3rd S Tydd; A: 1st J SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST Barellan 14/06/2014 Lisle, 2nd N Tanner, 3rd G Sainsbury; B: Fine & sunny (27): 10T DB off 15 m CD: 1st J Barker, 2nd J Sainsbury, 3rd A Hone; Deniliquin CTC 11.30am D Schubach, K Wardman, K Whytcross, G C: 1st J Loughan, 2nd R Sainsbury, 3rd J 15 Tgt Pts CD 50 Tgt DB 50 Tgt DB Fairman, A Paonne, G McMillan, T Stock- Staughton; HG OA: B Henshall; AA: N 10 Tgt Club H’Cap (14 16 1820) High Gun ton, A Bound, S Schmetzer, P Saladia, A McRae; A: N Tanner; B: J Sainsbury; C: R Fennessey, C McVittie, L Irvin, R Hillam, J Sainsbury; LAD: H Overton; VET: J Lisle; SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST Irvin, E Geltch 10/10; 30T DB Grd Trophy JNR: J Staughton; Tally Ho Cup: 1st - Tam- Downside CTC 12.30pm off 15 m OA & A: J Blain, C McVittie; B: R worth, 2nd - Boggabri Gunnedah. 30 Tgt Pts 30 Tgt SB 15 Pr DR All graded CD’s Hillam, A Bound; C: P Phillpot, R Macri; Boorowa 23/05/2015 $100 between those who shoot programme clean VET: C Strike; LAD: J Irvin; JNR: N McVit- Fine and sunny (38): 25T HC: 1st J Hirsch tie; 10T DB off HC CD: G Fairman, P Sala- 25/25 off 22m, 2nd P Box 29/31 off 15m, Griffi th Gun Club 12.30pm fi a, A Fennessy 10/10; 10T PS off HC CD: G 3rd R Murphy 40/44 off 19m; 50T SB OA: D 50 Tgt Skeet 50 Tgt SporƟ ng Clays McMillan, P Ledwidge, S Schmetzer 30/30; Turner 51/53; AA: P Watchhorn 50/53, N SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST HG: P Salafi a shot a perfect score over the Burt 58/61; A: M Campbell 47/50, M Crane HG events. 46/50; B: P Ellis 39/50, J Twarloh 46/61; C: Corowa CTC 11.00am Bathurst 07/06/2015 G Box 43/50, C Lees 38/50; 25T PS OA: N 30 Tgt Pts 50 Tgt DB C’Ship Finhe (20): 25T CONT CD: P Haley 25/25, Burt 99/99; AA: T Sutton 98/99; A: S Mac- Hay Gun Club 12.00pm G Evans 25/25; 50T CS PS AA: D Piotowski Donald 74/75; B: K Thistleton 61/75; C: P 145/150, G Evans 145/150; A: W Jones Box 68/75; HG OA: N Burt 144/150; LAD: S 11.00am pracƟ ce 30 Tgt Mitchell Cup H’Cap 139/150, M Harber 132/150; B: R Alston MacDonald 135/150; JNR: C Lees 125/150; 30 Tgt SB 30 Tgt DB 133/150, J Hunter 127/150; C: J Gibbs VET: T Sutton 141/150. Junee CTC 12.00pm 125/150, N Donnelly 110/150; OA: J Nash Canowindra 17/05/2015 25 Tgt DB Gr CD 50 Tgt DB Cont C’Ship 146/150; 25T HC: J Hunter 25/25, P Haley Fine & Sunny (32): 100T CONT OA: B 23/25, P Rosconi 23/25. Rue 156/158; AA: D Hunter 155/158, J 25 Tgt Pts Gr CD Bega 07/06/2015 Finn 112/115; A: D Chase 97/100, B Wil- Moulamein CTC 11.00am Cold, 7 Degrees (35): 100T RV REPAIRS son 95/100; B: J Wright97/100, B Alston Day/Night Shoot 60 Tgt Medley Cont C’Ship 30 Tgt Anniversary DB C’Ship 30 Tgt Night Pts C’Ship Overall High Gun SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST Wagga Gun Club 9.30am NaƟ onal SporƟ ng Clays C’Ships 8.30am Target Viewing SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST Albury – Wodonga CTC SporƟ ng Clays cancelled due to NaƟ onal SporƟ ng Clays Wagga The NSW Clay Target Association Inc would like Deniliquin CTC 11.30am to announce that ELEY is the Proud Sponsor of 5 Stand SporƟ ng Clays Wagga Gun Club 9.30am the 2015 NSW State 100T Skeet Championship NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS C’SHIPS 8.30am Target Viewing

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40 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 New South Wales State Trap Carnival SUNDAY 3RD TO MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2015 PRE-NOMINATION FORM Pre-nominations can be posted to PO Box 1003 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

ACTA No: First Name Surname

Address Club

Suburb State Postcode

Email Phone No Mobile No

TICK ONE or MORE THAN ONE of the boxes if you are ELIGIBLE to compete in the Categories shown below: LADIES All FEMALE Competitors must tick this box VETERAN All Shooters 65 years or over on first day of competition Date of Birth ___/___/___ JUNIOR All Shooters aged under 18 years on the first day of competition Date of Birth ___/___/___ Tick your GRADE AA A B C Your HANDICAP PLEASE NOTE: All pre-nominations CLOSE at 5PM on FRIDAY 4th September 2015 * Reduced Nominations Open * Optional CARNIVAL PROGRAM Juniors * 2nd Family Member Pre-Nomination Purse Event Saturday 3rd October 1 Double Rise Championship 25Pr $30 $35 $45 $5 2 Handicap 50T $30 $35 $45 $5 Event Sunday 4th October 3 Single Barrel Championship 50T $30 $35 $45 $5 4 Double Barrel Championship 50T $30 $35 $45 $5 Event Monday 5th October 5 Points Score Championship 50T $30 $35 $45 $5

PLEASE TOTAL NOMINATIONS & PURSE PAID $ $ $ $

*Note: Reduced Nominations shall apply to Juniors and 2nd family members, they being husband or wife who are entering into the same event who’s nomination is lodged at the same time as a member paying full nomination fees. Shooters paying reduced nominations are eligible for overall, grade and section prizes. Competitors nominating at the Carnival may find themselves shooting late in the day and will then join the squad rotation. You may nominate only once at the Carnival and must decide on that day which events you are shooting. Shooters will remain in their allocated squads for the duration of the Carnival. Squads will rotate daily. Optional Purse will be paid out 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall and will be divided 60%, 30%, 10%.

All Shooters will be pre-squadded. Shooters wishing to nominate in the same squad with other shooters need to send all pre-nomination forms and payments together in the one envelope. At least one nomination form must carry the names of all shooters wishing to be squadded together. 1. ______2. ______3. ______

4. ______5. ______6. ______

Requests for preferential squadding will only apply to pre-nominations. (Conditions Apply)

Other Squad requests ______

The NSWCTA reserves the right to refuse any request or nomination. (See NSWCTA website for conditions of entry) www.nswcta.org)

This year nominations will be accepted 8.30am to 10am. CONDITIONS APPLY

Cash Cheque/Money Order Visa MasterCard Amount: $______Credit Card No: ______/ ______/ ______/ ______Expiry Date: __ __ / __ __ Signature:______

By my signature: I acknowledge and agree to the “Conditions of Entry”. See www.nswcta.org for details

Signature: ______Date: ______

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 41 COBAR CLAY TARGET CLUB Incorporating NSW JUNIOR 14TH, 15TH & 16TH SASHES, CASH & TROPHIES – HIGH VALUES

Friday 14th - 6.30pm Start Nom Event 1: 30 Target ‘Peak Gold Mine’ $25 Far Western District Night Points Score Trophy – 16m Saturday 15th - 9am Start 5 Target eye opener not included in High Gun N/C Event 2: 30 Target ‘CSA Mine’ $27 Far Western District Points Score Championship Event 3: 45 Target ‘Lockaway’ $35 Far Western District Medley – 18 metres Event 4: 30 Target ’Sandvic Mining & Construction’ $30 Far Western District Double Barrel C/Ship Sunday 16th - 9am Start Event 5: 30 Target ‘Cobar Powerhouse’ $27 Far Western District Single Barrel C/Ship Event 6: 30 Target ‘Doyle's Electrical' Mafeesh H/Cap $30 Event 7: 15 Pair ‘SH Shooting’ $26 Far Western District Double Rise C/Ship

DOYLE'S ELECTRICAL Accommodation: Cross Roads Motel (02) 668368 2711

42 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 40th ANNUAL GOLDEN CLAY OPEN SHOOT MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST 2015 CALCUTTA ON EVENT 6 (last year worth $8,000) HIGH GUNS OVER EVENTS 2-7 Overall High Gun – Golden Clay + $1000 Cash by Empire Hotel Four Grade High Guns – Sash & Trophy By Newton Goats Bke, J&P Polack, Khans IGA, & Endeavor Mine Ladies, Veterans and Junior High Gun if more than 2 shooters in each division NSW Junior Masters – Shot over events 2, 4, & 5 Reduced Noms for Ladies, Jnrs & Vets shooting ‘whole program’ $160, or ‘Saturday plus Sunday’ $140. These noms are fi nal. No family disc. Calcutta ran Saturday evening with happy hour & dinner Refreshments and meals available all weekend including breakfast Sat & Sun mornings. Kitchen closes Sunday 4pm. Free Camping available on grounds with hot showers The Committee reserves the right to alter the program if necessary Event 4 to be completed under lights if necessary Overall winner receives sash & trophy events 2,3,4,5,6 & 7, and trophy only Ev 1. 1st and 2nd each grade in events 1,2,3,4,5,& 7 Friday night will be shot over three traps under lights Saturday and Sunday over six traps with Phono-Pulls Practice available Friday afternoon from 2pm

Cobar Clay Target Club Inc would like to thank the following additional sponsors for their support: Cross Roads Motel, G&L Jones, J&P Polack, Khans IGA, Hawkins Family, Taylor Family, R&L Jenkins, Fairbank Autopro, & Manns Family

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INVERELL NSW 2360 P Micallef 135/155, P Shiailis 126/155, J Dubbo 06 & 07/06/2015 Nunes 120/155; C: C Reid 123/155, D Benn Perfect (71): 30T Medley OA: G Coleman 114/155, H Iida 113/155. 50/50; AA: A Waugh 73/75, S Peck 70/75; Cecil Park 13/06/2015 A: J Tomlinson 48/50, R Fryer 71/75; B: 2 Day Double Barrel Bonanza Sunny (30): Monthly 100T SKT OA: W Pe- J Catterall 69/75, L Glynn 58/75; C: D tersen 102/104; AA: T Hickman 106/110, Horder 38/50, S Sharrock 37/50; 30T SB A Buhagiar 105/109, N Watchorn 93/100; CS OA: G Kable 68/68; AA: N Xenos 58/59, 15th & 16th August, 2015 A: B Buhagiar 95/100, C Sim 95/100, P S Walker 38/39; A: C Diaz 67/68, R Fryer Kouroupis 91/100; B: L Pezzano 98/100, 29/30; B: J Catterall 29/30, S Shorrock P Simmons 93/104, P Papps 91/103; C: 33/37; 50T DB CS OA: G Cable 239/239; Saturday 15th August, 2015 S Agostino 90/102, T Scalisi 89/101, D AA: V Balliano 238/239, J Owen 183/184; Watchorn 83/100. A: B Luck 183/184, B Kelly 154/155; B: J Catterall 49/50, D Ferguson 76/78; C: 9am Start Cessnock 23/05/2015 D Horder 47/50, S Sharrock 47/52; 30T Fine and sunny (54): 20T DB CD: J Han- PS OA: F Roberts 168/168; AA: G Kable cock, J Saville, F Zilliotto, B Morgan, T 168/168, M Schiller 152/153; A: R Schiller Event 1 50T Double Barrel Turner, F Searles, D McPhee, P Turner, V 88/90, C Diaz 107/111; B: J Catterall 86/90, Balliana, K Miller, G Pascoe 20/20; 50T DB S Mills 83/90; C: D Horder 85/90, M Coder- Event 2 50T Double Barrel CS OA: P Turner; AA: 1 P Turner, 2 G Scott; ington 84/90; 30T HC: 1st G Coderington A: 1 C Aubrey, 2 D Frasca; B: 1 L Maytom, 39/39, 2nd G Harris 38/39, 3rd D Horder 2 R Bannerman; C: 1 G Maytom, 2 D Boon- 33/34, 4th A Murphey 30/31,5th G Cole- Event 3 50T Double Barrel stoppel; 15 Pr D/R AA: T Turner; A: R Mar- man 44/45; 20PR DR CS OA: F Roberts co; B: J Saville; C: D Boonstoppel. 39/40; AA: G Harvey 58/60, B Fairman Cooma 31/05/2015 56/60; A: B Kelley 37/40, B Heaslip 36/40; Fine, Cold & windy (12): 100T Ball Trap AA B: S Mills 34/40, J Catterall 41/50; C: D Sunday 16th August, 2015 & A: A Neisar 91/100; B: M Corbett 87/100; Horder 36/40, M Codrington 35/40; HG C: D McInnes 82/100. OA: G Coleman 348/355; AA: F Roberts 8.30am Start 346/355; A: C Diaz 269/290; B: J Catterall Cooma 13/06/2015 272/285; C: S Sharrock 243/285: VET: P Excellent (18): 20T DB CONT Gr CD AA: C Fitzalan 277/285; LAD: S Peck 266/285; Event 4 100T Double Barrel Smith, A Neisar, J Barron 20/20; A: P Ew- JNR: K Barlow 273/285; SUB JNR: K Cod- art 20/20, D McInnes, T Gray, S McIntyre, rington 251/285. G Mills 19/20; B: B Smith 18/20, J Gray 17/20, M Diss 16/20; C: S Buckley 20/20, Goulburn 14/06/2015 PracƟ se Friday 14th August from 2pm B Moffi tt 17/20, G Adamopoulos 11/20; Foggy then Sunny (31): 50T DB CS AA: F 50T DB CONT AA: J Barron 50/50, C Smith Roberts 99/100, D McMillan 102/103; A: 48/50; A: G Mills 50/50, D McInnes 48/50; S Keys 71/72, M Harris 55/56; B: M Simp- Overall Sash for the 2 Days B: J Gray 46/50, M Diss 45/50; C: S Buckley son 48/50, F Bartolo 49/53; C: S Shor- 48/50, B Moffi tt 42/50; 30T SB AA: A Nei- rock 39/50, D Perry 25/50; OA: L Cuzner sar 29/30, C Smith 28/30; A: S McIntyre 100/100; 25 PR D/R AA: L Cuzner 44/50, Cash Prizes for grades on each event 30/30, P Ewart 29/30; B: A Mower 23/30, S Peck 43/50; A: C Weekes 42/50, G Kaza- J Gray 22/30; C: S Buckley 28/30, B Moffi tt olis 41/50; B: F Bartolo 43/50, B Roberts 24/30; HG: J Barron 98/100. 42/50; C: D Perry 30/50, S Shorrock 27/50; OA: F Roberts 48/50; OA HG:: F Roberts Corowa 24/05/2015 98/100. O/All, Graded & L,J,V Cold (39): 10T SB: B Evans, R McCrum, R Nixon, D Hunt, J Wojcik, C Wymyss; 30T Grafton 13 & 14/06/2014 High Gun Sashes SB OA & AA: R Wilson 30/30, D Hunt Fine (173): 30T Casino Outdoore & Dis- 37/38; A: R Nixon 28/30, T Caldwell posal PS OA: T Haynes 146/147; AA: M 35/38; B: B Evans 26/30, W Wemyss Colley 145/147, J Sleighthome 125/126; Total Nomina ons $155 25/30; C: T Finnemore 24/30, M Carey A: K Hunt 98/99, P Farrell 97/99; B: J 23/30; 30T DB OA & AA: D Hunt 128/128, Sainsbury 84/90, G Brunsdon 84/90; Juniors $130 P Wilkinson 127/128; A: P Green 30/30, P C: R Sainsbury 84/90, K Aitken 82/90; Woods 37/38; B: B Evans 36/38, H Stolpe 25T June Open Classic SB OA J Turner 35/38; C: T Finnemore 27/30, I Cooksey 51/51; AA: J Reid 50/51, N McRae 29/30; 26/30; 30T PS OA & AA: S Brownning A: J Lowndes 29/30, W Saul 31/32; B: G Limited camping available on site 90/90, D Hunt 89/90; A: P Woods 88/90, A Brunsdon 39/41, B Sweeney 38/41; C: Plum 90/96; B: R Gulliver 83/90, J Cooksey K Aitken 35/37, J O’Gorman 34/37; 30T New ameniƟ es 81/90; C: I Cooksey 79/93, J Ford 76/93; Clearnce Valley Timber DB OA: J Sleight- HG: D Hunt 158/160; VET HG: T Caldwell holme 137/137; AA: R Clarke 136/137, G 143/160; JNR HG: N Calandro 151/160. Sweeney 130/131; A: B Fletcher 92/93, L AccommodaƟ on available at the Hart 82/83; B: K Connor 55/56, N Short Cowra 06/06/2015 54/56; C: K Aitken 4850, J O’Gorman Inverell RSM Club Motel 02 6721 0800 Lovely winter’s afternoon (17): 25T DB CD 46/50; 20Pr Shoppingworld Butchery D/R Gr AA: G Evans 25/25, G Betts, D Hunt- OA: J Sleightholme 57/60; AA: D Edmonds er, J Finn 24/25; A: R Johnstone 25/25, 55/60, B Kneipp 45/50; A: B Fletcher Club situated 2.4km on the P Mould, C O’Leary 24/25; B: J Hunter 46/50, L Clarke 36/40; B: M Wilkins 24/25; C: N Redfern, M Collins 24/25, E 34/40, Arthur Walker 41/50; C: P Chittock Glen Innes Road, Inverell Bevan, R O’Leary 23/25; Jackpot Trophy 36/40, John O’Gorman 31/40; 25T June 25T HC: N Redfern 24/25, D Hammond Open Classic HC OA: K Green 44/45, J 33/37, J Hunter 32/37; 10Pr D/R CD Gr O’Gorman 43/44, J Sleigholme 31/32, M Further informaƟ on, please contact AA: D Hammond 18/20, J Finn 17/20; Wilkins 29/30, D Ellis 28/29; 30T Ch/Ch A: R Johnstone 15/20, P Mould 11/20, C (off 18 Metres) OA: M Colley 50/50; AA: MaƩ hew Colley on 0428 253 521 or O’Leary 9/20; B: J Hunter 13/20; C: N Red- M Davis 98/100, B Hooper 96/100; A: K fern, R O’Leary 16/20, E Bevan, M Collins hunt 49/50, D Bodley 72/75; B: KC 73/75, Tony Turner on 0267 225 451 13/20; 20Pr Central Tablelands D/D CS: K Aitken 69/75; C: J O’Gorman 45/50, P N Redfern & G Betts 21/21, G Evans & D Chittock 67/75; HG OA: J Sleightholme Hunter 20/21; HG: N Redfern 71/78. The commi ee reserves the right to alter or modify any event 269/280; AA: D Emonds, J Lee 268/280; A: Downside 23/05/2015 W Saul 266/280; B: J Sainsbury 249/280; or the program if necessary Night cold & clear & calm (40): Riverina C: K Aitken 250/280; VET: G Jacobsen Zone Night SB CS OA: C Ceely 25/25; AA: 262/280; LAD: K Hunt 259/280; JNR: W B Woodhouse 23/25, G McMillan 22/25; Saul 266/280.

46 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Griffi th 07/06/2015 Majura Park 24/05/2015 Overcast (29): 30T Pts AA: D Brain 88/90, Sunny (25): 100T Field and Game OA: B G McMillan 84/90; A: L Irvin 86/90, P Le- Walsh 85/100; A: G Taylor 83/100; B: D swidge 84/90; B: L Brissiandon 80/90, B Whiteman 73/100; C: J Webster 58/100. Guglilmino 79/90; C: F Monteleone 78/90, Majura Park 17/05/2015 D Macedone 67/90; 30T HC: 1st P Led- Sunny (47): 200T SSAA 5 Stand State widge 31/31, 2nd A Fennessy 30/31, 3rd Shoot: NAME SCORE OA: D Macartney R Hillam 29/30; 30T DB AA: G McMillan 170/200; AA: M Webster 157/200, R Mc- 30/30, P Batson 29/30; A: G Schmetzer Cloy 152/200, B Supran 151/200; A: J 30/30, L Irvin, P Ledwidge; B: R Hillam Collier 156/200, A Blacker 153/200, M 30/30, B Guglilmino 28/30; C: A Mace- Wilesmith 152/200; B: B Weber 127/200, done 25/30, F Monteleone 24/30. A McCreadie 125/200, B Cummings 2015 Guyra 31 May 2015 118/200; C: J Badoco 136/200, P Barlow Wet, Cold & Windy (26): 25T HC Club Tro- 115/200; LAD: A Buys 143/200, J Jac- phy: 1st D Edmonds 32/34, 2nd M Gren- ka 107/200, A Twomey 97/200; JNR: M nan 31/34, 3rd N Grennan 24/27; 50T PS Macartney 141/200, S Zanotto 134/200, J Roth 106/200; VET: P Craig 160/200, D Skeet CS OA: J Richardson 150/150; AA: D Ed- monds 145/150; A: B Fletcher 142/150; Brenton 146/200, W Brown 134/200. B: G Brunsdon 144/150; C: M Grennan Majura Park 27/05/2015 130/150; 25T DB AA: J Richardson/J Reid (33): 25T PS OA: A Tutalo 95/96; AA: A Bonanza 25/25; A: B Fletcher 25/25; B: G Brunsdon Christou 92/96, J Smith 73/75; A: M Har- 25/25; C: M Grennan 24/25; HG: J Richard- ris 73/75, G Kazolis 71/75; B: D Meakin; C: son 196/200. T Shaw 65/75, W Morsch 67/81; 25T City and Kempsey 16/05/2015 of Canberra SB CONT CS OA: A Christou Overcast with showers (22): 25T DB, 25T 25/25; AA: D Power 24/25; A: G Krup- SB, 25T PS, 25T DB Cont, 10 Pr D/R: AA: pai 24/28; B: D Meakin 19/25; C: T Shaw 1st S Saul, 2nd S Whitehead; A: 1st R 21/25. NSWCTA Western Zone Marko, 2nd K Berry; B: 1st S Hooper, 2nd Majura Park 03/06/2015 R Nock; C: 1st B Pharo, 2nd J O’Gorman; Cold (41): 75T Ch/Ch OA: A Christou OA: B Hooper. 123/125; AA: A Scott 120/125, D Brighen- Skeet Championships Majura Park 20/05/2015 ti 119/125; A: G Harris 112/125, M Harris Crisp but pleasant (30): 15PR DR Night 110/125; B: A Tutalo 104/125, D Meakin Owl CS: OA: D Power 28/30; AA: 1st Fr 84/125; C: W Morsch 106/125, D Tutalo Saturday August 1st 1.00PM Roberts 27/30, 2nd D Brighenti 26/30; 100/125; 5 stand Comp: OA: L Hansen A: 1st K Cox 26/30, 2nd G King 24/30; B: 42/50; AA: M Webster 64/75; B: T Crome 1st D Meakin 19/30; C: 1st T Shaw 28/40, 33/50; C: J 22/50. Event 1 2nd B Ryan 23/40; 25T DB: OA: B Skinner Majura Park 07/06/2015 59/59; AA:1st M Webster 58/59, 2nd A Sunny but very chilly: 25T PS CONT CD 50T Regular Skeet ($20) Christou 36/37; A: 1st K Cox 46/47, 2nd AA: W Cameron 68/75; A: C Weekes, S M Bartlett 29/30; B: 1st D Meakin 21/25; Keys, C Curtis 74/75; B: D Meakin 69/75; (25T Handicap shot in conjunction- C: 1st T Shaw 24/26, 2nd G Nicita 23/26. C: W Morsch 69/75; 50T Majura Park decided on 2nd 25)

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Fine & Cold (38): 50T Medley CS OA & AA: Majura Park 10/06/2015 W Uton, F Heinz; A: C Brown, R Algie; M Field Carnival (38): 30T DB Night Owl Championship Tyson, G Baddeley; C: S Comensoli, K Es- OA: D Power 84/84; AA: A Christou 83/84, tcourt; LAD: C Comensoli; JNR: L Tyson; A Vaccaro 40/41; A: T Shorrock 33/34, K VET: C Widdows; 25T DB CONT CS OA & 8th & 9th August 2015 Cox 32/34; B: D Stramacos 31/32, A Tuta- AA: F Heinz, A Wilkinson; A: G Young, C lo 29/30; C: N Naoumidis 28/32, D Tutalo Brown; B: M Tyson, C Comensoli; LAD: K 9am Nominations, 10am start each day 27/31; 25T SB OA: B Young 32/33; AA: A Estcourt; JNR: L Tyson; VET: G Young; OA Christou 31/33; A: A Kearns 25/27; B: H HG: F Heinz; LAD: S Comensoli; JNR: L Ty- Saturday 8th August Cousins 20/25; C: C Villano 22/25. son; VET: G Young. Majura Park 17/06/2015 New South Wales 20/05/2015 Raining and cold: 25T PS OA: K Cox 75/75; Fine night (14): Southern Zone Night Event 1: 100T “Carefl ight Helicopter” AA: A Clay 72/75, P Jenkins 71/75; A: M Double Rise 25Pr OA: Y Neziz 44; AA: R Charity Shoot Harris 115/120, J Gannon 114/120; B: W Hibbert 43/50, A Del-Ben 42/50; A: C Mooney 70/75, K Thistleton 67/75; C: G Eleftheriou 36/50 +19, D Webb 36/50+19; (Sponsored by Arms and Ammo) Nicita 66/75, W Morsch 65/75; 15 PR D/R B: R Ragona 31/50; C: E Wilson 38/50, G O/A Sash City Of Canberra CS OA: D Power 30/30; Brush 29/50. AA: A Scott 26/30; A: K Cox 24/30; B: W New South Wales 23/05/2015 Prizes 1st 2nd and 3rd in Each Grade Mooney 25/30; C: W Morsch 18/30. Fine (11): Combined 50T SKT, 50T DB OA: Majura Park 21/06/2015 J Bromfi eld 93 + 11; AA: N Malouf 93 + 9; 100T ISSF Trench plus Final and Medal A: A Wiggins 90 +12, C Eletheriou 90+11; Sunday 9th August Matches: Gold: B Walters 88+12+12+1; B: J Michell 88, C Taverna 72. Silver: D Power 86+11+12+0; Bronze: A New South Wales 27/05/2015 Event 2: 100T Mick Smith Cup Christou 77+10+12; B: A Scott 84/100; C: (15): 50T Nite Owl 10T DB, 10T SB, 10T PS, (Sponsored by BCF Glendale) P Tse 75/100. 10 HC, 10T DB CONT OA: R Van Beek, A Marconi 08/05/2015 Shacklock; AA: R Hibbert; A: C Eleftheri- O/A Sash Cold Night (31): 50T PS Cont Southern ou; B: R Baker; C: N Emerson. Prizes 1st 2nd and 3rd in Each Grade Zone Night CS: AA: 1st C Plessas 147/150, New South Wales 03/06/2015 2nd S Georgis 141/150; A: 1st N Mihas Fine (13): NSWGC Night Aggregate 50T 141/150, 2nd E Elias 140/150; B: 1st T Mi- DB AA: A Shacklock 42; A: J Bromfi eld 46, has 136/150, 2nd A Nunes 134/150; C: 1st D Pearson 36; B: R Ragona 38 + 1, L Bel- 2 Day High Gun Sashes and Prizes A Gomes 105/150, 2nd J Lopes 100/150; lato 38; C: A Bellato 41, D Alexander 38. OA: C Plessas 147/150; HG: C Plessas: 167/170. New South Wales 06/06/2015 (sponsored by Arms and Ammo) Fine (19): 100T SKT OA: W Petersen 96; O/All, AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Veterans and Jnrs Marconi 10/05/2015 AA: A Buhagiar 92, N Malouf 90; A: B Bu- Cold & Windy (34): 100T DB: AA: 1st C hagiar 94, S Marcon 90; B: S Somerville Sherry 100/100, 2nd L Galea 96/100; A: 93+8, J Bromfi eld 93+7; C: C Eleftheriou 1st D Tatam 93/100, 2nd L Baratto 92/100; 87, P Lynes 80. B: Split 1st & 2nd P Strickland & M Hen- riques 86/100; C: 1st H Anderson 88/104, New South Wale s13/06/2015 Nominations for program $140 2nd J Oliver 90/107. Fine (21): 100T DTL HC NSWGC Perpetual Shield: 1st G Rootes 95+1, 2nd. A Del Ben Reduced Noms for Veterans and Ladies $60/day Marconi 22/05/2015 95, 3rd. G Maytom 94, 4th. A Shacklock Wet (18): 60T DB CONT Night Vision CS 93, 5th Y Neziz. JUNIORS SHOOT FREE AA: S Georgis 58/60, D Jones 55/60; A: H Guerriero 59/60, Fawzi 57/60; B: V Mari- New South Wales 30/05/2015 nos 53/60, F Gomes 51/60; C: A Gomes Fine (46): NSWGC Novelty Sporting Clays During August NLMCTC is pleased to support the 44/60, P Heuston 40/60; HG: Fawzi, S Yorkshire Trophy Q #3: OA: R Morgan- Georgis 87/90. ti 90; AA: S Newcombe 87, A Bell 82, F Carefl ight Helicopter through a contribution from Araco 81; A: D Rose 86, C Eleftheriou 83, each nomination received. Marconi 24/05/2015 J Roth 82; B: J Bromfi eld 82, L Bellato 74 Fine (48): 75T MXD AA: A Jones 172/175, + 1, W Thomson 74; C: R Costsios 73, P M Gomes 171/175; A: A Tsolakis 121/125, Smith 62, H Vandenheuvel 61; VET: R - Free on site powered camping or caravan sites H Guerriero 120/125; B: J Moutopoulos Duncan 84, R Elton 79, R Clifton 77. 111/125, S Mastroeni 128/150; C: Peter available with excellent Toilets & Hot showers. P 103/125, P Heuston 94/125; 15Pr D/R New South Wales 20/06/2015 - EFTPOS facilities onsite. AA: C Sherry 27/30, K Barlow 23/30; A: Clear (25): 100T ISSF TRAP OA: A Mintzas; G Rootes 26/30, K Bosanko 32/40; B: J AA: A Del-Ben, G Kable; A: A Mintzas, A - Covered and fenced children’s playground. Moutopoulos 21/30, S Mastroeni 20/30; Abrahams; B: L Regehelin, D Perri; C: D C: P Heuston 19/30, G Brush 16/30; HG: C Aubrey, N Guy. - Local accommodation and restaurants within Sherry 146/155. Newcastle Lake Macquarie 10mins. Marconi 05/06/2015 16/05/2015 Cold Night (23): 60T MXD AA: M Gomes Drizzling rain (4): 50T SKT HC OA: T NLMCTC is located off Wilton Rd Awaba, near 97/100, D Barros 96/100; A: H Guerriero Sargeant 45(+10)/50. 99/100, E Elias 94/100; B: L Trew, M Hen- Newcastle Lake Macquarie Toronto on the western side of Lake Macquarie riques 84/100; C: S Barros 88/100, J Lopes 17/05/2015 87/100; HG: H Guerriero 129/130. 100T Trench + Final: 1st OA: M Coles only 8 minutes off the M1 Motorway. Marconi 08/06/2015 88/100 + 18. Fine (86): 120T MXD AA: N Xenos Newcastle Lake Macquarie For more information contact Club President 168/180, G Kable 167/180, A Jones 06/06/2015 Jason Jenkins on 0430 190022 166/180; A: G Rootes 166/180, T Axiak Fine and Sunny (36): 100T CONT CS OA & 193/215, B El-Kadi 183/215; B: C Forner AA: R Clarke 98/100, K Raymond 95/100; 158/180, J Moutopoulos 148/180, M Hen- A: G Pascoe 94/100, S Littlefi eld; B: G Maz- (Committee reserves the right to modify program riques 142/180; C: W Morsch 141/180, A zantini 101/111, F Zilliotto 100/111; C: S without notice) Chemaisse 140/180, T Weaver 139/180; Foate 92/100, R Droder 91/100. VET: N Loucas 162/180; LAD: K Kenner- Newcastle Lake Macquarie For dates of other club shoots please see the son 140/180; JNR: J Ciappara 158/180. 20/06/2015 Moulamein 24/05/2014 (8): 50T SKT Grd A: T Annecchini 48/50; club website www.nlmctc.org Fine & cold: 5 Pr D/R Grd AA: M Vistarini; B: D Wyllie 49/50; C: T Sargeant 37/50; A: G Young; B: C Comensoli; C: D Vis- 50T SKT HC: 1st D Wyllie 93(+4)/97, 2nd

48 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 R Nicholson 93(+2)/96; OA Daily HG: D 50/52; OA: B Fletcher 68/69; 25T HC: 1st Sydney 29/05/2015 F Roberts149/150, Peter A190/194; A: T Wyllie 95/100. A Minter 25/25, 2nd J Lisle 27/29, 3rd Cold (31): 30Pr D/R AA: G Neziz 50/60, Axiak160/170,K Kennerson 157/170; B: Newcastle Lake Macquarie L Langer 26/29; 15 PR D/R C: B Pharro M Gomes 49/60; A: C Matos 44/60, C A Azzopardi143/150, B Frost133/150; C: 21/06/2015 22/30, R Southey 20/30; B: A McWhirter Andrew 41/60; B: T Mihas 37/60, L Trew R Warden134/150, N Curtis132/150; OA: Overcast then Sunny (46): 100T Nov- 25/30, L Langer 22/30; A: P Ryan 25/30, 35/60; C: Peter P, J Lopes 33/60; HG: M Frazer Roberts149/150. elty Field OA & AA: A GArvie 94/100, S W Saul 23/30; AA: S Saul 29/30, K Miller Gomes 78/90. Tumut 14/06/2015 Sweeny 93/100, F Searles 92/100; A: R 26/30. Sydney 31/05/2015 Perfect - blue sky and not a breeze (38): McCloy 87/100, D Jessup 82/100, D Lew- Singleton 06/06/2015 Cold/Windy (40): 50T SB AA: G Kable 25T PS Gr CD AA: P Green, J Smith 75/75, is 80/100; B: G Roth 83/100, J Hancock Fine (17): 100T Tom Turner Memorial 49/50, M Gomes 47/50; A: G Lynam D Caccioppoli, D Crane 74/75; A: G Mills 73/100, T Smith 70/100; C: J Roth 88/100, Novelty Field & Game OA & AA: T Turner 46/50, V Sirtlan 47/52; B: M Henriques 72/75, M O’Dowd, P Ewart 69/75; B: S C Monachino 65/100, T Edwards 64/100. 89/100, M Duncan 96/111, S Atkins 94/111, 42/50, R Violi 38/50; C: R Walters 41/50, Oakman 72/75, B Mayo 69/75, B Loner- Orange 24/05/2015 S Sweeny 83/100; A; Jack Barker 84/100, J A Chahrouk 36/50; 50T PS AA: G Kable gan 68/75; C: N Betts,T Lonergan 66/75, Beautiful as always (36): 25T DB CD AA: S Turner 81/100, B Suprain 80/100, D Bren- 150/150, Peter A, M Gomes 148/150; A: G Z Lonergan 64/75; 50T DB Gr CS OA: C Thompson, G Reed, D McPhie, D Weal, W ton 79/100; B; T McCloy 78/100, B Moss Rootes 149/150, A Tsolakis 148/150; B: M Ceely 170/170; AA: D Crane 169/170, J Sharp, G Jones 25/25; A: W Jones, J Lewis 75/100, G Lyne 74/100, F McCloy 72/100; Henriques 134/150, N Petrone 133/150; C: Maxwell 116/117; A: P Ewart 134/135, 25/25; B: J Wright, J Catterall, T McPaul C; B Thomson 71/100, I Jess 65/100, A Lar- R Walters 142/150, Peter P. 121/150; HG: G M O’Dowd 56/58; B: R Churchill 54/57, 23/25; C: J Kennedy-Gibbs, M Collins kin 62/100, R Ward 69/111; 100T Redbank Kable 199/200. B Lonergan 53/57; C: M Craig 45/50, T Creek Challenge Novelty Field & Game AA: Lonergan 44/50; 15 Pr D/R CS OA: J Bar- 25/25; 50T PS CS OA: G Evans 150/150; Tamworth 17/05/2015 T Turner 91/100, S Atkins 88/100, A Garv- ron 37/40; AA: D Crane 36/40, J Smith AA: W Sharp 148/150, J Finn 147/150; A: Fine (7): 50T SKT: 1st K Weatherall 46/50, ie 85/100, J Sweeny 84/100; A: Jack Barker 35/40; A: B Tredrea 38/50, P Ewart 36/50; J Lewis 149/150, T Shorrock 139/150; B: 2nd L Cameron 46/50, 3rd R Holmes 88/100, B Suprain 85/100, J Roth 93/111, A B: B Mayo 23/30, S Oakman 22/30; C: A B Alston 143/150, B: J Catterall 139/150; 44/50, 4th R Taylor 43/50; 50T SKT: 1st R Page 92/111; B: T McCloy 84/100, G Lyne Yan 23/30, T Lonergan 17/30; HG OA: D C: J Kennedy-Gibbs 137/150, M Collins Holmes 47/50, 2nd L Cameron 46/50, 3rd 82/100, B Moss 77/100, G Roth 75/100; C: Crane 151/155; VET: P Craig 137/155; JNR: 134/150; 25T HC CS: 1st J Caltabiano R Taylor 46/50, 4th K Weatherall 44/50; T Annecchini 80/100, B Thomson 70/100, A Smith 141/155; LAD: A Heffernan-Power 42/42, 2nd J Lewis 41/42, 3rd J Catterall HG: L Cameron 92/100. 40/41; OA HG: J Lewis. T Crawley 69/100, M Dunn 64/100; 2 Day 139/155. HG OA: T Turner 180/200; AA: S Atkins Taree Wingham 31/05/15 Upper Hunter 17/05/2015 Port Macquarie 03/05/2015 173/200; A: Jack Barker 172/200; B: T Overcast & Showers (18): 25T DB CD AA: Overcast and Cool (15): 75T DB: OA & Cloudy & fi ne (48); 100T Novelty Field AA: McCloy 162/200; C: B Thomson 141/200; P Baker, K Miller, S Saul 25/25; A: J Lisle, AA: 1st K Miller 74/75, 2nd P Brenton A Lyne 86/100, S Sweeney 83/100, N Phil- VET: F Searles 163/200; LAD: A Buys P Ryan 25/25, G Pascoe 24/25; B: D Piper 72/75; A: 1st W Saul 44/50, 2nd R Van lip 82/100; A: J Solomons 77/100, T Wright 141/200; JNR: J Roth 161/200. 25/25, M Wilkins 24/25; C: D Marriott, A Heythuysen 43/50; B 1st A McWhirter 73/100, S Wright 82/112; B: R Hotham Mudford 23/25; 75T Ch/Ch OÁ: P Bak- 40/50, 2nd D Piper 39/50; C: 1st M Carter Sydney 15/05/2015 66/100, D Wright 61/100, A Kentwell er 119/125; AA: K Miller, S Saul 116/125; 29/50, 2nd B Bennett 22/50; 50T SB: OA Cold Night (30): 50T SB CONT “Southern 60/100; C: T Tuckey 54/112, L Tuckwell A: J Lisle 116/125, P Ryan 106/125; B: M & AA: 1st P Brenton 47/50, 2nd S Saul Zone” AA & OA: H Guerriero 53/56, D Bar- 53/112, G Tuckey 48/112; OA: A Garvie Wilkins 110/125, R Squire 106/125; C: A 45/50; A: 1st W Saul 73/75, 2nd L Langer ros 52/56; A: F Ibrahim 44/50, N Mihas 89/100; LAD: M King 57/100; JNR: G Lyne Mudford 104/125, C Smith 103/125; HG: P 71/76; B: 1st C Crighton 71/75, 2nd A 42/52; B: V Marinos 51/55, L Trew 50/55; 70/100; VET: F Searles 82/100. Baker 144/150. McWhirter 68/75; C: 1st T Dawson 69/75, C: P Aganakis 38/50, N Siljanovski 35/50; Upper Hunter 20/06/2015 2nd M Carter 67/75. HG: T Arvanitakis 106/110. The Forest 03/05/2015 Cloudy & Cool (12): 25T DB Grd CD AA: Port Macquarie 07/06/2015 Sydney 17/05/2015 Overcast (18): Economy shoot: OA: A D Roughan, R Wakem 23/25; B: J Barker Welsh 97/100. Sunny (22): 50T DB CS C: B Pharro 44/50, Fine (28): 100T DB AA: C Plessas 100/100, 22/25, R Marshall 21/25; C: R Stewart, J M Carter 41/50; B: K Saunders 47/50, A C Sherry 123/125; A: A Tsolakis 98/100, R The Forest 17/05/2015 Chard 23/25, J Salter 22/25; 25T PS Grd CD McWhirter 46/50; A: B Fletcher 49/69, Violi, M Bajada t 97/100; B: M Henriques Perfect day for shooters (40): 100T Mxd CS AA: D Roughan 74/75, R Wakem 63/75; B: J Lisle 47/50; AA: K Miller 67/69, S Saul 94/100, L Trew 86/100. (25DB, 25SB, 25DB PS, 25DB Cont: AA: L Scanlan 74/75, R Marshall 72/75, J Bark-

West Wyalong Clay Target West Wyalong Clay Target Club Inc Club Inc Sunday 26th July 2015 Central Zone 10am Start TRAP CARNIVAL 30th August Central Zone 9am Start **Sash & Cash Prizes** 100 Targets 50T Double Barrel $30 25T Single Barrel $25 Sporting Clays 50T Points Score $30 Total Noms $85 Shot over 2 Layouts Reduced Noms $65 Lunch & refreshments available Shoot Offs will be in Reverse Order Full Noms $45.00 Food and Refreshments available President Secretary Reduce Noms $40.00 Jason Anderson Sue Turner President Secretary 0409723320 0429782227 Jason Anderson Sue Turner Find us on facebook 0409723320 0429782227 The committee reserves the right to alter the programme if required

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 49 er 53/75; C: J Salter, J Chard 66/75, J Bark- 100T ISSF Trench OA: Gold M Schiller; A: er 54/75; 25T SB Grd CD AA: D Roughan G Evans; B: G Buckley; C: G Harris; Central 23/25, R Wakem 20/25; B: L Scanlan Zone Trench Team: G Evans, G Buckley, S 22/25, R Marshall 19/25, J Barker 15/25; C: McCarthy; Reserve: G Payseno; 50T SKT J Salter, R Stewart 21/25, J Chard 20/25; 25 HC: 1st J Rourke, 2nd J Anderson, 3rd J LAKE GLENBAWN M/T CHAMP OA & AA: Pope; 50T SKT Grd A: I Stewart 47/50; B: R Wakem 30/35; B: R Marshall 27/35; C: J Sir Al 47/50, J Rourke 47/50; C: J Turn- Chard 28/35; HG: D Roughan 147/160. er 42/50, J Anderson 41/50, G Fairman A West Wyalong 23/05/2015 41/50. T Beautiful (18): 10T E/O CD: J Player, G Yass 17/05/2015 C Harris, R Lindsay, C Foster, G Fairman, J A le Clear skies & warm (30): 50T DB CD: AA: Schiller, D Turner, P Mitchell, J Anderson, J fi P Watchorn 49/50, D Turner 48/50; A: G o Wason; 50T DB CS OA & AA: M Schiller, C r King, R Hill, R Schiller, G Kazolis 45/50; P Foster 75/75, R Lindsay 70/75; A: J Schiller B: M Green 49/50, B Churchill 43/50; C: J er 53/54, G Harris 76/77; B: A Bounds 45/50, Coutts 41/50, KTurner, P Box 39/50; 30T ot M Fyfe 44/50; C: S Turner 45/50, The Gun Medley CS: OA: P Watchorn 74/75; AA: P o 40/50; 20pr D/R AA: J Player 37/40, M Wales 47/50, B Hunt 71/75; A: R Schiller h Schiller 36/40; A: J Schiller 36/40, G Harris S 70/75, G King 47/50; B: M Green 42/50, J 35/40; B: M Fyfe 27/40; C: The Gun 27/40; Nyveld 37/50; C: K Turner 66/75, T Schof- 5th & 6th September 2015 20pr D/Doubles: 1st C Foster & R Lindsay, ield 61/75; 25T SB Cash Trophy: AA: P 2nd J Player & J Wason; OA HG: J Player. Watchorn 24/25; A: R Hill 25/27; B: D Ged- Saturday 5th 9.00am start West Wyalong 31/05/2015 des 24/25; C: P Box 21/25; HG: P Watchorn Event 1 – 30 Target Medley - Eye Opener $20 Fine with little breeze (23): Central Zone 122/125. (10DB, 10SB, 10 Points) Sweepstakes 1st 2nd 3rd – AA, A, B & C Grades Event 2 – 30 Target Single Barrel $20 Championship QUEENSLAND (Sash Overall winner, 1st and 2nd prizes each grade) Event 3 – 30 Target Double Barrel $20 Championship Atherton 24/05/2015 Bugeja 67/75, Joe Zappala 67/75; C: J Cool and fi ne (39): 25T DB AA: K Wil- Collins 69/75, D Carter 63/75; 25T HC: (Sash Overall winner, liams, S Paton, A Poggioli 25/ 25; 1st J Collins 28/29, 2nd E Collins 34/36, 1st and 2nd prizes each grade) A: A Russo, P Robertson 25/25; B: R 3rd J Smaniotto 33/36; 30T CONT AA: Draper, N DiSalvo24/24; C: F Scamel- S Paton 32/32, K Williams 31/32; A: J Event 4 – 30 Target Double Barrel $20 lo, J Collins 22/25; 45T Medley AA: J Dunstone 30/32, M Puccini 29/32; B: L Smaniotto 74/75, S Paton 73/75; A: P Conn 30/30, G Bugeja 29/30; C: J Collins Continental Championship Robertson 71/75, P Luppi 69/75; B: G 27/30, D Carter 39/44. (Sash Overall winner, 1st and 2nd prizes each grade) Sunday 6th – 9.00am start Event 5 – 50 Target Double Barrel Points $35 Championship (Sash Overall winner, 1st and 2nd prizes each grade) August 2015 Program Event 6 – 30 Target DB Handicap $25 Sunday 2 - SKEET Championship 150 Target - 9.30am start (Sash overall winner, Saturday 15 - 5 STAND SPORTING CLAYS Cash Prizes 1st to 5th) 50 Target - 12 noon start Total Noms $140 Sunday 16 - ISSF • Reduced Nominations Ladies, Veterans, Juniors $100 (if shooting full program) 125 Target - 9.30am start • Overall High Gun – Sash and Prize contested Sunday 23 - TRAP over all 6 events 105 Target - 9.30am start • High Guns each grade – Sash and Prize Sunday 30 - 5 STAND SPORTING CLAYS • Ladies, Veterans & Junior High Guns – 100 Target - 9.30am start Sash and prize Come and enjoy our legendary Bush Oven PRACTICE Roast Meals & Friendly Country Shooting 10am-5pm Thursdays & Fridays Practice available from 3:00pm Friday, free camping on & 9am-5pm Saturdays grounds, power access, hot showers Meals available from Friday night to Sunday Lunch – Brisbanes’ friendliest Gun Club! Licensed Bar Operating Committee reserves the right to Visit our alter the program if necessary. website The committee reserves the right to alter the program. Mt Petrie Road Belmont Qld Ph: 07 3398 4555 President: James Fairley 0417 634 060 - www.brisbanegunclub.com Secretary: Mal Elliott 07 4995 8080 or 0418 716 724

50 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Queensland Clay Target Association Inc STATE SKEET CARNIVAL Townsville Gun Club

th th 17 – 20 September 2015

Pre-State Skeet Carnival Multigauge Championships

Thursday 17th September 9.00 am Event 1 50 Targets 20 Gauge Sash O/All – Cash AA, A, B & C Event 2 50 Targets 28 Gauge Sash O/All – Cash AA, A, B & C Event 3 50 Targets 410 Gauge Sash O/All – Cash AA, A, B & C

Friday 18th September 9.00 am Event 4. 50 Targets 12 Gauge Sash O/All – Cash AA, A, B & C

Events 1-4: State 200 Target Multigauge Championship - Nominations $25.00 per event Event 4 may be shot for a separate trophy as a lead up to the State events.

Friday 18th September 12.00 noon Pre-Nom Nom at Comp

Event 1: 50 Target State Skeet Handicap $45 $50 O/A – QCTA Silver Badge, Sash & Cash Award 1st to 5th Medals & Cash Awards

Saturday 19th September 8.30 am

Event 2: 100 Target Qld State Skeet Championship $75 $80 O/A – QCTA Silver Badge, Sash, Trophy & Cash/Sponsor Prize

Interstate Skeet Teams Match

Open State Team – Top 15 after 50T of Event 1 + 100T of Event 2 (150 targets) Ladies, Junior & Veteran State Teams – Top 6 after 50T of Event 1 + 100T of Event 2 (150 targets) The combined total of 150 qualifying targets + team score will determine Shoulder-to-Shoulder teams. 5 person Open – 3 person Ladies - 3 person Junior – 3 person Veteran

Sunday 20th September 8.30 am

Event 3: 50 Target Qld State 20 Gauge Championship $45 $50 O/A – QCTA Silver Badge, Sash & Cash/Sponsor Prize

Event 4: 50 Target Qld State Doubles Championship $45 $50 O/A – QCTA Silver Badge, Sash & Cash/Sponsor Prize

Events 2, 3 & 4: 1st & 2nd AA, A, B & C Grades – Badge/Medal & Cash/Sponsor Prize Ladies, Junior & Veteran – Sash & Cash/Sponsor Prize

Total Open Pre-Nominations $210.00 / Nom at Comp $230.00 Juniors – 75% / Spouse (or De facto) – 10% discount if shooting the full program. No discrimination in the allocation of awards for reduced nominations.

Queensland Skeet Champion Events 1 & 2 + Team Perpetual Trophy & Sash Overall High Gun Events 1 to 4 QCTA Gold Badge, Sash, Cash/Prize Grade High Guns – AA, A, B, C Events 1 to 4 Sash & Cash/Sponsor Prize Ladies, Junior, Veterans High Gun Events 1 to 4 Sash & Cash/Sponsor Prize Team High Guns Team Event Sash High All Around Multigauge + Carnival Events Sash & Trophy

Pre-Nomination forms available from the QCTA website www.claytargetqld.org.au

The Committee reserves the right to alter the program.

For further information: QCTA: Brian Muirson 0419 776608 Debbie Young 0419 880080

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 51 Brisbane 17/05/15 50/50; B: M Carmody 46/50; C: R Bugler Overcast with periods of rain (19): 125T 41/50; SKT DOUBLES AA: M Fanning ISSF SEZ: OA: F Cilli 102/125; AA/A: D 66/68; A: F Cooper 46/50; B: R Nutt DALBY GUN CLUB INC Johnson 102/125; B: S Dobelli 99/125; 46/50; C: P Harris 36/50; SKT OA HG: F C: S Stramancus 95/125; Vet: G Newey Cooper 146/150; AA: L Rodden 159/164; 2 Day Annual Shoot 100/125; Jnr: T Hieslin 97/125. A: J Pieterse 142/150; B: M Carmody Brisbane 07/06/2015 138/150; C: P Harris 111/150. Sunny, some cloud ,some wind (6 Dysart 07/06/2015 22 & 23 August 2015 Squads): 50T CD C: J Fordyce 43/50; B: Fine (5): 25T DB AA: M Fuller, P Watts R Mahoney 45/50; A: R Kneipp 50/50; 25/25; A: E Death, E Bates 22/25; 25T White Flyer targets AA: L Sceresini 50/50; 50T CS C: J Ford- PS AA: R Miller 75/75; A: E Death 74/75; yce 47/50; B: R Mahoney 47/50; A: R 25T CONT AA: R Miller, P Watts 25/25; Kneipp 50/50; AA: M Fanning 49/50; A: E Bates 23/25; 15 Pr D/R AA: P Watts Saturday 22 August 2015 Starting 9am 50T Doubles C: B Willis 37/50; B: R Ma- 26/30; A: E Bates, E Death 19/30; OA: P Event 1 30 Target Medley $20.00 honey 45/50; A: R Kneipp 49/50; AA: Watts 150/155; AA: R Miller 145/155; A: M Fanning 47/50; OA C: J Fordyce; B: R E Death 136/155. 10 DB 10 SB 10 Pts Mahoney; A: G Graham; AA: M Fanning; Gemfi elds 17/05/2015 Overall Sash & Trophy Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C OA: R Kneipp 149/150. Cool & Overcast (16): 30T DB AA: J Walsh Bundaberg 13 & 14/06/2015 29/30, R Cross 28/30; A: C Beavis, T Event 2 30 Target Single Barrel $20.00 Dreary Saturday Light winds and Shift- Mylrea 28/30, C Cross 26/30; B: G Cross ing Clouds Sunday (Skeet 12 Trap 27): 27/30, D Milgate 25/30; C: T Robson & S Championship 25T SK OG A: A Bozier 23/25; C: G Find- James 25/30, S Michelmore 24/30; 30T Overall Sash & Trophy Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C lay 23/25; 25T SK CS OA: K Rehbein SB AA: J Walsh 29/30, R Cross 28/30; A: 24/25; A: A Bozier 22/25; B: K Rehbein C Beavis, C Cross, T Mylrea 25/30; B: D Event 3 50 Target Double Barrel $30.00 24/25; C: G Findlay 23/25; 25T HC A: A Milgate 24/30, G Cross 19/30; C: B Green Bozier 24/25; C: G Findlay 25/25; 25T 23/30, S Michelmore 21/30; 30T CONT Championship DB CD AA: C Dean 25/25; A: R Rehbein AA: J Walsh 30/30, R Cross 28/30; A: C Overall Sash & Trophy Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C 25/25; B: G Findlay 24/25; C: L Harriman Beavis 29/30, C Cross 27/30; B: G Cross & J Brimelow 20/25; 30T MEDLEY AA: K 28/30, D Milgate 25/30; C: Scott James Nominations for Saturday $70.00 McBean 49/50; A: R Rehbein 46/50; B: G 27/30, J Day, S James 25/30; 15 PR D/R Findlay 48/50; C: B Charteris 43/50; 25T AA: J Walsh 29/30, R Cross 27/30; A: C Meal Friday & Saturday Night SB AA: K McBean 25/25; A: I Wynyard Beavis 25/30, J Mann 22/30; B: G Cross Breakfast Saturday & Sunday Morning 24/25; B: C Groves 22/25; C: L Harriman 26/30, D Milgate 21/30; C: S James 19/25; 15 Pr D/R CS OA: B Pavy 27/30; 21/30, B Green 20/30; HG AA: J Walsh AA: B Pavy 27/30; A: D Rudd 24/30; B: 117/120, R Cross 111/120; A: C Beavis Sunday 23 August 2015 Starting 8.30am R Howie 24/30; C: J Brimelow 19/30; OA 107/120, C Cross 98/120; B: G Cross HG: B Pavy 123/130. 100/120, D Milgate 95/120; C: S James Event 4 30 Target Points Championship $20.00 87/120, B Green 85/120; JACKPOT: C Caboolture 07/06/2015 Beavis 10/10. Overall Sash & Trophy Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C Sunny & Windy (45): 25T DB Sweep- stakes AA: C Gurski, P Freeleagus, K Gold Coast 03/06/2015 Event 5 50 Target Continental $30.00 McGuire 25/25; A: G Dennien, F Mills Chilly (40): 75T Night Trap Medley: AA: 25/25; B: G Milton, B McNamara 24/24; T Morony 143/150, M Davis 143/150; A: Championship C: S Patti, S McCarthy 24/24; 25T CONT G Crouch 122/125, J Tomkins 113/125; B: Overall Sash & Trophy Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C Pts OA: B Brown 75/75; AA: P Zapantis T Morgan 101/125, T Gallagher 80/125; 98/99, S Whitehead 95/99; A: B Weedon C: J Gaillard 134/150, B Jurd 132/150. Event 6 15 Pair Double Rise $20.00 74/75, F Mills 98/102; B: B McNamara Gold Coast 10/06/2015 Championship 66/75, B Barnes 59/75; C: R Bischof Fine & Mild (44): 75T Night Sporting: 71/81, S Patti 70/81; 50T DB CONT OA: Div 1: D Young 58/75, A Knowles 58/75; Overall Sash & Trophy Trophies 1st & 2nd AA A B C S Whitehead 57/57; AA: W Humphreys Div 2: S McDonough 47/75, S Weeden 56/57, K McGuire 88/89; A: F Mills 47/75; Div 3: M Davis 41/75, D Smith Nominations for Sunday $70.00 97/99, A Mills 96/99; B: B McNamara 40/75; Div 4: J Gaillard 38/75, A Cadwal- 45/50, J Holmes 42/50; C: R Bischof lader 38/75; Div 5: G DeRiz 29/75, 2nd P Total Nominations $140.00 45/50, S Patti 44/50; 25 T SB CONT OA: Strange 29/75. G Dennien 28/28; AA: D Stevens 25/25, Gold Coast 14/06/2015 Veterans Junior and Ladies $100.00 G Matthews 38/39; A: A McKenzie Cloudy, Occasional Showers (48): 25T 24/25, D Milton 23/25; B: B McNamara PS CD AA: R Wilde, S Weeden 75/75; 22/25, J Holmes 18/25; C: S McCarthy A: T Telfer 75/75, P Sorby 74/75; B: High Guns Overall AA A B & C Grades 21/25, R Bischof 20/25; HG OA: S White- T Scriven 69/75, C Vandal 67/75; C: I head 171/175; AA: K McGuire 169/175; House 73/75, A Gordon 70/75; 50T DB Sash & Trophy A: A McKenzie 167/175; B: B McNamara AA: T O’Leary 50/50, W Perry 61/62; 157/175; C: S Patti 151/175. A: L Anderson 68/69, T Telfer 67/79; Ladies Juniors & Veterans Sash & Trophy Caboolture 14/06/2015 B: C Vandal 56/58, R Hastie 55/58; C: Sunny light showers (30): SKT CD AA: E Duff 49/50, I House 48/50; 25T SB Practice available from L Rodden 50/50; A: F Cooper 50/50; B: AA: D Young 36/36, S Weeden 35/36; M Carmody 47/50; C: B Ramsey 42/50; A: L Anderson 25/26, I Lochran 24/26; 3pm Friday 21st August SKT AA: L Hughes 50/50; A: F Cooper B: T Scriven 23/25, C Vandal 22/25; C: Bar, BBQ, ammunition and camping available on grounds Condamine Gun Club Accommodation: Pathfi nder Motel 07 4662 4433 Dalby Motel 07 4662 3222 100T Day Dalby Manor Motel 07 4661 1011 Dalby Mid Town Motel 1800 032 529 9 August 2015 Kobbers Motor Inn 07 4669 7488 The committee reserves the right to alter the program Commencing at 10.00am if necessary. Enquiries President Brett Pile 0428 921 142 For further inquiries please phone Secretary Christine Newton 0427 630 744 Brad Reimers 0428 681 191, or Bill Allan 0429 722 060 The Committee reserves the right to alter the program

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Event 4: 50 Points Score $30 Trap Captain: Wayne Perry Overall, 1st & 2nd in each grade 0413 152080

Event 5: 25 Target Handicap $35 See full page ad this issue.



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TOTAL: $145 150 Targets
4 Graded Events - 9.00 am Start Ladies/Vets: $110 Skeet Captain: Kent Mansfield 0414 622249 Juniors: $110

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Secretary: Darren Sloan (0447755865)




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Event 1: 30T Medley 15m
10T DB, 10T SB, 10T PS Sponsored by Stratco

Event 2: 50T Continental Points Championship 15m Sponsored by Pacifica Seafood Market

Event 3: 25T Double Barrel Championship Sponsored by Beretta Australia

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Event 4: 25T Double Barrel Points Championship Sponsored by Australian Warranty Network

Event 5: 25T Single Barrel Championship Sponsored by Fragram Tools

Event 6: 25Pr Double Rise Championship Sponsored by Qld Gun Exchange

 O/A Sash & Trophy + 1st & 2nd in AA A B & C Grades each event  High Guns over 2 days
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Overall High Gun - Sponsored by Gael & Colin Witt Grade High Guns - Sponsored by Red Dirt Accessories Ladies High Gun - Sponsored by Debbie Young
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Please be advised that the Gold Coast CTC award only one high gun sash & prize per shooter, either grade or section. The Committee reserves the right to alter advertised programs as necessary, to accept or refuse any nomination as per club policy.

54 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 6RXWK(DVW=RQH4&7$ TRAP CARNIVAL  Hosted by the *ROG&RDVW&OD\7DUJHW&OXE 29th & 30th August 2015

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EVENT 1. 25 Tgt D/B Cash Divide Ψϭϱ st nd 1 & 2 AA, A, B & C   

 EVENT 2. 25 Tgt SE Zone S/B Championship  ΨϮϱ Sash & Trophy O/A + 1st & 2nd each grade, L,J,V.

EVENT 3. 30 Tgt Medley 10DB-10SB-10PS  ΨϮϱ   Trophy O/A + 1st & 2nd each grade  EVENT 4. 25 Tgt SE Zone D/B Championship ΨϮϱ  Sash & Trophy O/A + 1st & 2nd each grade, L,J,V.  Sunday 8.30am start

EVENT 5. 25 Tgt D/B Continental ΨϮϱ Trophy O/A + 1st & 2nd each grade  EVENT 6. 25 Tgt SE Zone Points Championship ΨϮϱ   Sash & Trophy O/A + 1st & 2nd each grade, L,J,V.     EVENT 7. 15 Pair SE Zone D/Rise Championship ΨϮϱ  Sash & Trophy O/A + 1st & 2nd each grade, L,J,V. 

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AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 55 C Cooper 23/25, F Lochran 22/25; 25T M Bugeja 72/90; 50T DB CS Sponsored CONT AA: S Weeden 104/104, M Smith by Whale Wholesales & Bulk Meats OA: 104/104; A: I Lochran 37/37, P Strange A Bylsma 50/50; AA: B Podich 100/101, SScrubbycrubby CCreekreek 36/37; B: C Vandal 28/28, T Scriven A Powell 99/101; A: I Wynyard 49/50, 27/28; C: A Herron 30/31, E Duff 29/31; G Sinclair 48/50; B: D Barletta 49/50, J OA HG: S Weeden 174/175. Cartledge 46/50; C: B Charteries 45/50, SSportsports CClublub IncInc Gympie 14/06/2015 M Bugeja 43/50; JNR: A Fisher 48/53; Overcast with possible showers (36): 30 LAD: K Simpson 4850; VET: A Powel T DB off 15 M AA: 5 Possibles; A: 6 Pos- 49/50; 25T DB HC Sponsored by Dr P sibles; B: S McPherson 29/30, C Lewis Anderson MCTC: 1st A Powell 32/32, Annual Novelty 25/30; C: L Stolberg 29/30, D Bryant 2nd I Wynyard 31/32, 3rd R Rohbein 27/30, B Perce 27/30; 30T Medley AA: 29/30; 4th I Campbell, 5th S Trafford W Humphries 74/75, G Nuske 73/75; 25/28. Two Day Shoot A: B Stolberg 73/75, A Mills 72/75; B: C Maryborough 24/05/2015 Lewis 68/75, S McPherson 62/75; C: Windy & showery (60): 30T DB CS Spon- B Perce 49/50, L Stolberg 47/50; 25T sored by Carriers Arms Hotel Motel OA: 26th & 27th HC: 1st R Cairns 28/28, 2nd S Gallagh- K Goody 83/83; AA: C Barlatta, S White- er 27/30, 3rd P Smith 25/26; 30T CONT head 47/48; A: B Charteris 39/40, K Re- AA: G Nuske 40/40, G Matthews 39/40; hbein 33/34; B: A Fisher 29/30, C Arthur September 2015 A: A Mills 30/30, P Smith 29/30; B: S 28/30; C: C Codrington 28/30, B Chart- McPherson 26/30, C Lewis 25/30; C: B eris 26/30; 30T CS Sponsored by Bob’s Perace 26/30, D Bryan 28/31; HG AA: Tyre Centres, Harvey Bay & Marybor- G Nuske 132/135; A: M Zipf 130/135; ough OA: G Wright 30/30; A: K Goody B: S McPherson 122/135; C: B Pearce 32/33, B Podlich 31/34; A: J Zaric 29/30, 126/135. Shooter from Brisbane, Mary- G Sinlcair 29/31; B: D Barletta 30/32, SATURDAY 9.00AM borough, Caboolture. C Arthur 29/32; C: I Campbell 24/30, B Ev 1 South West Ford & Nissan $20.00 Kingaroy 07/06/2015 Charteris 23/31; 15 Pr D/R Sponsored by Cloudy/windy (361): 100T Pts C: 3rd C Vincent Dollisson & Gerry Chizzotti OA: 30 TG Medley Otto 233/300, 2nd M Behm 237/300, 1st A Bylsma 36/40; AA: G Wright 28/31, Ev 2 PJH Barron & Agencies $20.00 A Gordon 240/300; B: N Weier 259/300; G Mason 27/31; A: K Rehbein 25/30, A: 3rd G Gordon 276/300, 2nd S Gittens J Zaric, R Rehbein 24/25; B: C Arthur 30 TG DB 15m 278/300, 1st G Brown 284/300; AA: 33/40, D Barlett 23/30; C: I Campbell 3rd W Durre 287/300, 2nd C Brown 23/30, C Codrington 22/30; HG Spon- Ev 3 Picone Earthmoving $20.00 288/300, 1st M Stewart 289/300. sored by Winchester OA: K Goody Maryborough 23/05/2014 224/255; AA: G Wright 239/255; A: R 30 TG Points Very Windy (65): 30T Pts CS Spon- Rehbein 234/255; B: C Arthur 235/255; sored by Richard & Wrench, H/B Dix C: C Codrington 209/255; JNR: A Byls- Ev 4 Protactical Solutions $15.00 Manufacturing Group OA: G Matthews ma 235/255; LAD: D Barletta 227/255; 113/114; AA: G Hogarth 110/114, B VET: A Powell 234/255; Shooters from 10 PR Deauville Doubles Muirson 89/90; A: L Anderson 89/90, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Caboolture, Bun- R Rehbein 85/90; B: A Fisher 84/90, C daberg, Gympie, Central Burnett, Glad- SUNDAY 9.00AM Arthur 82/90; C: C Cordrington 78/90, stone, Rockhampton, Moree. Ev 5 Landmark $20.00 30 TG SB 15m Ev 6 REO Plant Hire $30.00 $2,000 HANDICAP 30 TG DB Handicap Ev 7 James Gall Memorial $15.00 Saturday 25th 9.00 am start Protactical Solutions Evt 1 20T Points Score Cash Divide 20 TG Points (Gully) Evt 2 50T Single Barrel WZ Championship Evt 3 50T Double Barrel WZ Championship Total Nominations $140 Sponsors - Ladies Veterans Juniors Bill & Julie Allan Sunday 26th 8.30 am start Total Noms $84 Evt 4 25T Handicap WZ Championship Evt 5 50T Points Score WZ Championship Events 1 2 3 5 6 towards Evt 6 15PR Double Rise WZ Championship High Guns Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd Practice is available on Friday afternoon $5/20TG Accommodation: Camping. Airstrip. Ammo. Camping Available on Grounds NIOA Meals and Refreshments available • Limited powered sites All Legal Targets • Unlimited camping sites Trading For all other accommodation Committee reserves the right to alter the program options go to 36219999 For further particulars and directions contact www.visitmaranoa.com.au/ Scott Bredhauer Ph 07 4654 0108 or index.php/wheretostay Guns n Ammo Tammy Picone Mobile 0429 799 579 Ph: Richard 0438107255 Gavin Langridge Ph: Viv 0427265600 0438 010 000

56 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Normanton 30 & 31/05/2015 son 23/25; C: A Lowe, C Routley, P Warm t pleasant (62): Gulf Country Pts Doneley 22/25; 50T PS: AA: G McCly- CS OA: R Gough 92/93; AA: A Poggio- mont 147/150, R Colley 143/150; A: B li 73/75, C Muller 72/75, B Beaqzley Wiseman 143/150, I Fowles 138/150; B: Tambo Clay Target Club Inc 71/75; A: R Woods 89/93, D Marriott C Pedler 140/150, B McNamara 137/150; 79/81, J Taylor 71/75; B: C Gallagher C: A Lowe 116/150, J Harding 113/150; 72/75, N Bruce 71/75, M Ford 69/75; C: 25Ttgts SB: AA: W Humphries 30/30, AANNUALNNUAL TTWOWO DDAYAY A Abdy 73/75, W Fegan 71/75, N Mul- B McDonald 29/30 (shoot off); A: B ler 66/75; VET: E Collins 70/75; LAD: Wiseman 24/27, R Davies 23/27 (shoot D Reeves 70/75; JNR: 60/75: Carpen- off); B: C Pedler 24/27, S McPherson SSHOOTHOOT PPROGRAMROGRAM taria DB CS OA: C Muller 92/92; AA: 23/27 (shoot off); C: P Doneley 20/25, B Beazley 91/92, A Coleman 89/90, S Patti 17/25 (shoot off); 30T HC: 1st C R Hunter 58/59; A: J Molloy 74/75, R Pedler 30/31, 2nd R Davies 29/31, 3rd Sat 19th & Sun 20th September 2015 Cusack 58/59, J Taylor 57/59; B: M Fe- G Paviour 28/30, 4th P Doneley 31/35 gan 25/25, L Robertson 42/43, C Gal- (shoot off); Gr HG: OA: R Colley 217/230; lagher 41/43; C: L Illingsworth 28/31, AA: G McClymont 216/230; A: B Wise- M Johnson 27/31, A Abdy 25/27; VET: man 212/230 ;B: C Pedler 216/230; C: P E Collins 36/37; LAD: D Reeves 23/25; Doneley 178/230. Saturday 19th September 8.30am Start JNR: Z Bentley 20/25; Norwest Plant & Silkwood 16/05/2015 Past PTS CS OA: C Muller 96/96; AA: Persistent drizzle and showers (96): 45T EVENT ONE D Reeves 95/96, R Hunter 95/96, A MED: AA: 1st J Davis 75/75, 2nd B Gall Coleman 89/93; A: D Morris 74/75, J 75/75; A: 1st J Alvero 72/75, 2nd B Mc- 50T Double Barrel Championship $35.00 Dunstone 73/75, J Molloy 81/84; B: L Farlane 72/72; B: 1st B Ridolfi 70/75, Robertson 74/75, G Gofton 73/75, C 2nd S Rosendahl 69/75; C: 1st J Chap- Overall 1st and 2nd AA A B and C Grades Galloagher 70/75; C: C Bentley 69/75, man 71/75, 2nd K Muller 70/75; 30T N Muller 67/75, S pate 66/75; VET: A SB: AA: 1st J Davis 30/30, 2nd S Paton EVENT TWO Poggioli 73/75; LAD: D Reeves 69/75; 30/30; A: 1st B Lansdown 29/30, 2nd JNR: Z Bentley 58/75; Landsborough DB R Cannon 28/30; B: N Edward 27/30, CS OA: R Cusack 60/60; AA: C Muller 2nd N Di Salvo 26/30; C: F Scamnello 30T Single Barrel Championship $20.00 79/80, R Hunter 45/46, D & W Reeves 26/30, 2nd K Muller 26/30; 50T DB: AA: 49/50; A: D Morris 59/60, M Petroff K Williams 50/50, 2nd S Goss 50/50; Overall 1st and 2nd AA A B and C Grades 38/39, C Gallagher 24/25; B: F Johnson A: 1st R Cannon 50/50, 2nd Michael 39/40, M Fegan 30/1, C Gallagher 24/25; Puccini 50/50; B: R Snell 50/50, 2nd B EVENT THREE C: C Cole 24/25, D Spicer 24/26, L Illing- Ridolfi 49/50; C: K Muller 47/50, 2nd K swotth 23/26; VET: P Robertson 29/30, Rea 46/50. 30T DB Continental Championship $20.00 D Guy 34/35; LAD: L Robertson 23/25; JNR: Z Bentley 21/25; Carpentaria SB CS Silkwood 17/05/2015 Overall 1st and 2nd AA A B and C Grades OA: D Morris 25/25; AA: C Muller 36/37, Cloudy with an odd shower (102): 50T D Reeves 35/37, R Gough 26/28; A: J PS AA: J Smaniotto 150/150, C Muller Molloy 24/25, J Dunstone 27/29, R Cu- 149/150; A: B Davis 147/150, Michael Saturday Night Event sack 26/29; B: M Ford 24/26, C Gallagh- Puccini 146/150; B: R Draper 142/150, N er 23/26, L Robertson 30/35; C: W Fegan Edward 141/150; C: S Gilbert 145/150, K 25T QCTA Central Zone Night 25/29, N Muller 24/29, E Defend 21/26; Muller 143/150; 25T HC: 1st N Di Salvo, VET: D Guy 22/25; LAD: M Johnson 2nd R Maxwell, 3rd S Paton; 30T CONT Points Score Championship 17/27; JNR: Z Bentley 20/25; Gallagher AA: B Bosworth 30/30, J Rossato 30/30; Butchering DB CONT CS OA: R Cusack A: R Cannon 30/30, Mario Puccini 36/36; AA: D Reeves 35/36, E Collins 29/30; B: N Di Salvo 30/30, N Sinclair 27/28, R Carty 26/27; A: D Morris 25/26, 29/30; C: S Gilbert 30/30, D Chapman Sunday 20th September 8.30am Start J Dunstone 24/26, S Carter 28/30; B: 29/30; HG OA: R Hunter 351/360; AA: L Robertson 24/27, G Gofton 23/27, C Muller 351/360; A: J Alvero 341/360; EVENT FOUR S Draper 28/30; C: W Fegan 23/25, Z B: N Di Salvo 336/360; C: S Gilbert Bentley 22/25, E Defend 21/25; VET: A 333/360; VET: A Poggioli 347/360; LAD: 30T DB Points Sore Championship Poggioli 25/25; LAD: D Reeves 24/25; K Williams 337/360; JNR: K Muller. Carpentaria Classic: C Muller 149/150; Silkwood 14/06/2015 James Gall Memorial $20.00 LAD HG: D Reeves 234/250; VET HG: Overcast with persistent drizzle (40): W Reeves 231/250; JNR HG: Z Bentley 25T DB AA: A Sclippa, S Paton, J Sma- Overall 1st and 2nd AA A B and C Grades 201/250; AA HG: A Poggioli 248/262; niotto, R cannon 25/25; A: B Ridolfi A HG: D Morris 238/250; B: C Gallagher 25/25, A Russo, M Costa 24/25; B: P EVENT FIVE 233/250; C: N Muller 226/250; OA HG: Crapella 25/25, N Di Salvo, J Sappupo, C Muller 245/250; Clubs Represented: J Zappala, M Heritage, P Vit 23/25; C: F 30T Double Barrel Handicap $35.00 Atherton, Barcaldine, Barmera, Charters Scamnello, D Clark, D Goodwin 25/25; Towers, Cloncurry, Cobar, Condamine, 50T PS AA: S Paton 149/150, J Smaniot- 1st 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th Cunnamulla, Mount Isa, Normanton, to 147/150; A: A Russo 139/150, A Sea- Orange, Silkwood, Texas & Townsville. wright 139/150; B: N Edward 147/150, N Port Denison 24/05/2015 Di Salvo 143/150; C: D Clark 138/150, F Overcast & Rainy (21): 25T DB Sweep- Scamnello 136/150; 25T HC: 1st J Zap- TOTAL NOMINATIONS 130.00 stakes AA: G Maltby 24/25, T Caruso pala, 2nd C Tew, 3rd R Cannon; 30T 22/25, D Maltby 21/25; A: G Bonnano CONT AA: A Sclippa, S Paton, E Collins, REDUCED NOMINATIONS $80.00 23/25, S Pack 16/25; B: G Dalton 22/25, S Murphy J Smaniotto 30/30; A: P Rob- R Pack 21/25, N Maltby 14/25; C: K Rea ertson 30/30, A Seawright, B Ridolfi , M Ladies, Juniors & Veterans 20/25, D Hearn 19/25, M Camm 17/25; Costa 28/30; B: J Zappala, P Vit 28/30; 30T Medley Port Denison Gun Club C: J Collins 26/30, 2nd D Clark, G Braid Reduced Nominations if shooting Trophy AA: R Gough 45/50; A: L Pop- 25/30. ulin 48/50; B: R Pack 45/50; C: K Rea Roma 13/06/2015 full two day Program 41/50; 25T DB Corrsafe Trophy AA: G (31): 25T SKT HC OA: 1st V Forsythe, Maltby 33/34; A: G Bonnano 25/25; B: 2nd M Phillips, 3rd R Morrison; 50T G Dalton 24/26; C: K Rea 22/25; 15PR PS CD AA: R Morrison 149/150, A Pack DR Sweepstakes AA: D Maltby 24/30, J 148/150, M Phillips 146/150; A: D Chin Caruso 21/30; A: G Whiteside 20/30, L 139/150, V Forsythe 138/150, C Taylor High Guns Overall AA A B & C Grade Populin 18/30, S Pack 9/30; B: R Pack 137/150; B: J Murphy 142/150; C: W Re- 17/30, G Dalton 16/30, N Maltby 9/30; ichmann 140/150, H Smith 129/150, A Ladies Junior & Veteran High Gun C: L Dalton 14/30. Trewin 124/150; 50T HC: 1st A Trewin Redcliffe City 17/05/2015 61/63, 2nd B Hewitt 60/63, 3rd C Taylor The Committee reserves the right to alter the Program Rain & windy (30): 25T DB CD: AA: G 47/50. McClymont, B McDonald 25/25, R Col- Toogoolawah 24/06/2015 Contact Clint Abel President 0428 458 699 ley, T Hueser, W Humphries 24/25; A: Fine & Cool (39): 100T 50T DB, 50T P Lynch 23/25, C Tanner, B Wiseman, CONT AA: P Keller 118/120, B Battle Tom Jarvis 07 4654 6197 I Fowles, A Lestani, R Davies 22/25; B: 117/120; A: G Blatchly 98/100, P O’Han- C Pedler 25/25, PV Jaarsveld, S McPher- lon 117/120; B: T Brett 94/100, J Ed-

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FFRIDAYRIDAY 228TH8TH 88.30AM.30AM SSTARTTART 150+ Doubles (Mad Hatter) $90 ASSA Registered Shoot (Long Break Recorded) Trophy Event AA A B & C SSATURDAYATURDAY 229TH9TH 88.30AM.30AM SSTARTTART Event 1 50 target 20 gauge sponsored by L & C Chelepy $30 Event 2 50 target skeet sponsored by Cut Price Meats $30 Event 3 50 target Handicap sponsored by L Sceresini $30 SSUNDAYUNDAY 30TH30TH 88.30AM.30AM SSTARTTART Event 4 50 target Skeet sponsored by Lachlan Cranes $30 Incorporating the Albert Shield Event 5 50 target skeet doubles sponsored by Corsivia Cup $30 Noms for Events 1 to 5 Open $150 JLV $120 HAA Events 1 to 5 Perpetual Trophy HOA Events 2 to 5 Graded Ladies Juniors Veterans High Guns Only one High Gun per person will be awarded Meals: Evening meal Friday & Saturday nights, Breakfast Saturday and Sunday Bar facilities and cartridges available on the grounds Free camping and hot showers also available Clubhouse located 9.5 kms west of Toowoomba on Warrego Highway Contact Ashley Mason 0408 031 041 Laurie Chelepy 0408 881 934, Max Barton 0428 321 138 Other Sponsors Ian Ferris Electrical, Metals R Us, Oakey Oil & Battery Barn.

The committee reserves the right to alter the program without notice Website: www.tctc.org.au Email:[email protected]

58 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 monds 93/100; C: M Swadling 82/100, C S Whitehead 60/61, P Keller 59/61; A: Donald 79/100. D Kowald 55/58, J Hesbrook 54/58; B: T Toowoomba 14/06/2015 Brett 47/50, W Turner 54/58; C: C Fava- Cold & Windy (36): 50T DB AA: S ro 49/50, A Donaldson 45/50; 15Pr D/R Break Badges Whitehead 56/56, D Johnson 55/56; A: AA: P Keller 37/40, R Smith 34/40; A: I P Powne 49/52, D Kowald 48/52; B: T Boycon 26/30, P Powne 24/30; B: T Brett Brett 67/73, B Fawcett 66/73; C: C Fava- 37/30, T Ham 22/30; C: A Brett 24/30, A NAME HOME CLUB ACHIEVED AT BREAK ro 44/50, D Ford 44/53; 50T CONT AA: Donaldson 23/30. Bugter,C Frankston Nepean Trap 75 Butendag,I Western Australian Western Australian Trap 150 Caltabiano,J Orange Orange 50 of 25Metres Campbell,N International Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50 Carter,T Hamilton Echuca Trap 50,75 95th Anniversary Clarke,W South Australian Mallala Trap 50 Cleary,D Nepean Nepean Trap 100 Davies,J Bairnsdale Morwell Trap 50 for Kempsey De Paoli,M Eastern Goldfields Eastern Goldfields Trap 50 On the 16th May 2015 a gaggle of like minded shooters De Paoli,M Eastern Goldfields Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50 De Paoli,M Eastern Goldfields Western Australian SKT 50 arrived at the Kempsey range to contest the 95th Drewing,S South Australian Mallala Trap 100 Anniversary shoot. The weather was overcast with Dury,P Townsville Nationals Wagga SKT 100 showers and shooting conditions were testing. However Dyas,J Collie Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50 the shooters rose to the challenge. Considering the Edwards, K Busselton Augusta Skeet 50, 75, 100 Edwards,K Busselton Nationals Wagga SKT 50 weather conditions there was a good turnout of Emmett,A Darwin Nationals Wagga SKT 50,75,100 shooters. There were shooters from Port Macquarie, Evans,J Peel & District Peel & District Cont 50 Coffs Harbour and several who had made the trek Finn,C Numurkah/Shepparton Numurkah/Shepparton Trap 50 down from Queensland; it was good to see you all. Fletcher,B Walcha Grafton Trap 50,75 Forbes,S Maryborough Ararat Cont 100 The day’s event consisted of Freiburg,B Nepean Nepean Trap 50 25T DB, 25T SB, 25T PS, Gilbert, S Silkwood Silkwood Trap 50 25T DB Cont and 30T Double Guest,T Salmon Salmon Trap 100 Rise. They were all shot as one Gull, T Sebastopol Ararat Cont 100 Harwood,A Wangaratta Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50 event. Harwood,A Wangaratta Nationals Wagga SKT 50 High Gun for the day went to Hat,L Richmond River Grafton Trap 75 Brad Hooper and the Grade Horsfall,M Nepean Nepean Trap 50 winners were AA 1st Steve Hunt,D Wangaratta Albury-Wodonga Ball Trap 50 Hunter,D Orange Canowindra Cont 50,75,100 Saul, 2nd Steve Whithead, A 1st Jones, A Bairnsdale Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50,75 Rob Marko, 2nd Karen Berry, B Jones,A Bairnsdale Nationals Wagga SKT 50 1st Steve Hooper, 2nd Robert Jones,D Wagga Nationals Wagga SKT 50,75 Nock, C 1st Barry Pharo, 2nd Jones,M Brisbane Nationals Wagga SKT 50 John O’Gorman. Kalaboukas,J Frankston Nationals Wagga SKT 50 OA winner Brad Hooper Keirl,M Echuca Echuca Trap 50,100,150 The shoot was run in the usual Kneipp,R Caboolture Brisbane SKT 100 efficient and diligent way by Ted Kneipp,R Caboolture Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50,75 and Jenny, and those wizards in Lendon,R Castlemaine Castkemaine Trap 200 the kitchen produced another Luck,B Dubbo Dubbo Trap 150 home cooked scrumptious Marsden,T Three Springs Nationals Wagga SKT 50 treat that would be a dietician’s McGowan, P Three Springs Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50 McGowan,P Three Springs Nationals Wagga SKT 100 nightmare. Moffatt,S Denmark Wagin Trap 300 Several of the members helped Moore,J Elsewhere Elsewhere Trap 50 with the traps and the packing Peck,M Mornington Nepean Trap 75 Petersen,W Cecil Park Nationals Wagga SKT 100 up, thank you to all. Puccini,M Silkwood Silkwood Trap 50 Just a quick mention about Ken Read,W Townsville Nationals Wagga SKT 50 Rowe,G Corowa Albury-Wodonga Trap 100 Barry Pharo McWhirter and Dennis Joel. Ken Rundle,N Korumburra Denmark Trap 450 and Dennis have been unable Sajn,D Frankston Nationals Wagga SKT 100 to shoot for a few months Sammon,M Swan Hill Nationals Wagga SKT 50,75 because of injury or ill health, Stella,J Silkwood Herbert River Trap 50,75 but usually they attend the range Stockdale,J Korumburra Nationals Wagga SKT 20g 50 as spectators, that to me shows Stockdale,J Korumburra Nationals Wagga SKT 50,75,100 how dedicated to shooting they Sugars,G Mornington Nepean Trap 50 are. We wish you a full and Tanner,N Tamworth Boggabri Gunnedah Trap 75 speedy recovery and return to Thistleton, K Majura Park Majura Park Trap 50 shooting. Tucker,E Dubbo Dubbo Trap 100 Tunks,G Nepean Nepean Trap 100 That’s it for this month, see you Turner,J Moree Graafton SB 50 down the track. Voke,M Western Australian Nationals Wagga SKT 100 Wojowyez,L Corowa Nationals Wagga SKT 50 Robert Nock The Old Fella Wright,J Orange Canowindra Cont 50 Zupanic,R Mallala Mallala Trap 100

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 59 various initiatives offered by the QPCTC with donations of cash and ammu- nition awarded to juniors at club level throughout the year, and to those who Queensland Police represent in both Zone and State teams annually. The dedicated QPCTC perpetual trophy is a huge incentive for juniors to perform well at the State Clay Target Club Trap Carnival each year. This year a slab of ammunition was awarded to every Queensland junior We would like to thank the Queensland Police Clay Target Club who nominated for the State Trap Carnival in Townsville – in all a total of 19 for their ongoing support of our State’s junior shooters. slabs donated to juniors. Thank you to the Queensland Police Clay Target With the majority of their members based at the Kingaroy Clay Target Club, Club and all its members for this very generous gesture to Queensland junior a portion of the proceeds of the Kingaroy annual trap carnival is donated shooters. Your contribution to junior development in Queensland is greatly back to juniors through the QPCTC. Each year juniors benefit from the appreciated by our young shooters, their families and QCTA members.

SHOOT CALENDAR 2015 July 23-26 Darwin CTC Annual Shoot Darwin Clay Target Club Aug. 1-2 Queensland Northern Zone ISSF Normanton Gun Club Aug. 5-8 VCTA State Ball Trap Carnival Maryborough Gun Club Aug. 7 State Night Deauville Doubles Championship Gold Coast Clay Target Club Aug. 8-9 August Trap Carnival Gold Coast Clay Target Club Aug. 15-16 Queensland Northern Zone Skeet Townsville Gun Club Aug. 29-30 Queensland Northern Zone Trap Cloncurry Gun Club Aug. 29-30 ACTA Sporting Nationals National Ground Wagga Wagga Aug 29-30 South East Zone Trap Carnival Gold Coast Clay Target Club Sept 17-18 Qld Multigauge Championships Townsville Gun Club Sept 18-20 Qld State Skeet Carnival Townsville Gun Club Sept. 26-27 Victorian State ISSF Olympic Trap Melbourne Gun Club Sept. 26-27 Queensland Northern Zone Cont Championship Normanton Gun Club Oct. 7-9 XV Australian Master Games SA State Shooting Park Oct. 29-Nov. 1 Australasian Police and Services Clay Target Championships National Ground Wagga Wagga Oct. 30-31 South Australian ISSF Carnival State Shooting Park Nov. 1 South Australian ISSF Carnival State Shooting Park Nov. 6-8 Victorian State Trap Carnival Echuca CTC Vic State Ground 2016 Jan. 1 New Year Day Shoot Kerang Clay Target Club Feb. 12-14 Warrnambool Seaside Carnival Warrnambool Clay Target Club

Shoot at the ACTA National Ground, Wagga Wagga, and compete at the 2015 NATIONAL SPORTING CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 29TH AND SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST 2015

60 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 CCircuitircuit HighHigh GunsGuns Kerang - Moulamein - Boort Circuit Shoot QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND, 6–8 JUNE 2015

Well we certainly turned on the weather for visitors from 19/25. Ladies was won by Werribee, Cohuna, Moulamein, Boort, Castlemaine, Mildura, Kaylene Estcourt 19/25, Warrnambool, Swan Hill, Beaufort, Kyneton, Patchewollock, Juniors Luke Tyson 19/25 Warracknabeal, Salmon Gums, Frankston and Nepean Clay and the Veterans by Col Target Club, who attended our annual Circuit Shoot. Widdows 23/25. Overall High Gun was won by KERANG Fred Heinze 120/125, Ladies High Gun Slap Forty-four competitors attended Kerang on the first day. Coensoli 104/125, Junior The first event was the 50 Target Kerang and District Double Barrel High Gun Luke Tyson Championship. Overall and first in AA grade Malcom Dyson 77/77, second 95/125, Veterans High Len Cook 76/77, First in A Les Comensoli 75/76 second Cameron Brown Gun Graeme Young 64/65, First in B Jamie Regan 46/50 second Mark Henderson 45/50 First in 114/125. C Colin Scheer 47/50 second Kaylene Estcourt 44/50 Ladies was won by Kaylene Estcourt 44/50, Juniors by Tyson Anderson 44/50 and the Veterans BOORT by Len Cook 76/77. Then it was on to Boort for the final day. The one Second Event 25 Target Points Score Championship. Overall and First in event for the day was a A grade Les Comensoli 75/75, second Graeme Young 82/84, First in AA 75 Target Champion of Chris Dalrymple 95/96, second Graeme Broad 92/96, First in B Jamie Champions. Overall and Regan 70/75 second Garry Baddeley 62/75, First in C Mark Tyson 72/75 First in AA grade Wayne second Don Hinks 67/75, Ladies was won by Slap Comensoli 65/75, Upton 123/125 second Juniors Slap Comensoli and the Veterans by Len Cook 74/75. Graeme Broad119/125, It was a terrific Effort by our local member Les Comensoli to be the only First in A Cameron Brown shooter to shoot the programme clean on the first day. 122/125 second Graeme Young 115/125, First in Cameron Brown MOULAMEIN B Mark Tyson 113/125 Then it was on to Moulamein’s turn on the Sunday. The first event was second Jamie Regan a 50 Target Medley, Overall and First in AA grade Wayne Upton 96/100 112/125, First in C Cass Comensoli 109/125 second Slap Comensoli second Fred Heinze 95/100, First in A Cameron Brown 96/100 second 107/125, First in Ladies was Cass Comensoli, Juniors Slap Comensoli and Robin Algie 94/100, First in B Mark Tyson 87/100 second Garry Baddeley the Veterans was won by Fred Heinze. 75/100, First in C Slap Comensoli 86/100 second Kaylene Estcourt 79/100 The Ladies was won by Cass Comensoli 75/100, Juniors Luke Tyson Overall High Gun over the three days was Cameron Brown, Grade High 76/100 and the Veterans by Col Widdows 89/100. Guns over the three days AA grade Wayne Upton, A Graeme Young, B Mark Tyson, C Slap Comensoli, Ladies Kaylene Estcourt, Junior Luke Tyson, Second event 25 Target Continental Overall and First in AA grade Fred Veteran Fred Heinze. Heinze 30/30 second Alan Wilkinson 28/29, First in A Graeme Young 29/30 second Cameron Brown 23/25, First in B Mark Tyson 18/16 second Thanks to everyone who helped out over the three days. And thanks to Garry Baddeley 17/26, First in C Toni Hogg 21/25 second Cass Comensoli the people who travelled to make the three days a success.

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 61 THE SQUIRE REPORTS FROM WEST WYALONG

As the year rolls on the pace seems to be hotting up as the West Wyalong Clay Target Club hosted three events during May. On the fourth Sunday there were three squads in attendance for the Down The Line Day. Ten shooters including locals, Josh Player, Robbie Lind- say, Clive Foster, Graeme Fairman, Don Turner, Jason Anderson and John Wason shared a small amount of cash in the Ten Target Double Barrel Eye Opener. The club welcomed new member, Josh Player who is obviously a very experienced shooter who won the High Gun at the end of the day. The second event of the day was a 50 Target Double Barrel Championship and six shooters, Josh Player, Robbie Lindsay, Clive Foster, Paul Mitchell, Jarrod Schiller and Matt Schiller shot the perfect score and were called on to shoot off for Overall. It did not take long before shooters began to drop out and eventually Clive Foster and Matt Schiller were NSWCTA CZ ISSF 1st C Greg Harris, OA Matt Schiller, 1st A Grady Evans & 1st B Greg Buckley left to decide the event and eventually after shooting 75/75 they very sensibly decided to split Overall and first in AA Grade to Grady Evans claimed A Grade with Greg Buckley being first in B Grade and collect their winnings. Robbie Lindsay 70/71 was placed second in AA Grade. Greg Harris was the C Grade winner. Jarrod Schiller 53/53 claimed A Grade from Paul Harris in second place. Frequent visitor, Allan Bound 45/50 claimed first in B Grade from Michael The team to represent Central Zone at the NSW Trench Carnival is; Grady Fyfe 44/45. Michael has not been seen around the traps for a while and Evans, Greg Buckley and Sean McCarthy. it was good to see him in attendance. Sue, “The Magic Lady” Turner, not Once again Sue “The Magic Lady” Turner was kept very busy making sure only ran the office but was placed first in C Grade 45/50 ahead of Lydia both the Trench and Skeet were under control and she again had the invalua- “The Gun” 40/45. ble assistance of Janene Schiller who not only helped in the office but assisted Clive Foster and John Wason adjusted the traps for Double Rise and shortly Angie Dent cook the lunch. afterwards the first squad was called for 20 Pair Double Rise. Ann Fairman was also there and the ladies did a great job looking after the Josh Player 37/40 displayed his skills to claim AA grade ahead of Matt Schiller “inner” shooter. 36/40. Jarrod Schiller 36/40 was enjoying his visit to West Wyalong and won A Grade ahead of Greg Harris 35/40. Michael Fyfe 27/40 won B Grade and Meanwhile at the skeet traps three squads were battling through two events; Lydia “The Gun” 27/40 won C Grade. a 50 Target Skeet Handicap followed by 50 Target Skeet Graded event. There were quite a few expressions of surprise as Sue “The Magic Lady” John Pope, Tank Stewart, Jason Anderson and John Rourke were called to with the assistance of the always helpful Janene Schiller, made the draw for finalise the 50 Target Handicap. These events often take some time to shoot the 20 Pair Deauville Doubles and a couple of hot combinations were drawn off but when Bruce Dent put the “moz” on Tank Stewart who missed his first out of the hat. target, it needed only a further twelve targets to get a winner. John Rourke, It was the pairing of AA Graders Clive Foster and Robbie Lindsay who with a somewhat suspect handicap, claimed first from Jason Anderson claimed first ahead of another hot pairing of Josh Player and John Wason. second and John Pope third. Josh Player 97/100 was the Duncan's Chainsaw and Mower Centre High In the 50 Target Graded Skeet, Ian Stewart still rattled after his earlier miss, Gun. As there were five Sundays in May it was back to the West Wyalong managed to cobble together 47/50 to win A Grade. Allan Schirmer 47/50 Clay Target Club the following week for a double header. won B Grade while Jason Anderon and Graham Fairman 41/50 shared C When the “Blue Book” was being compiled in 2014 someone had the great Grade. idea to schedule 100 Targets Skeet on the same day West Wyalong hosted May proved to be a very busy month for West Wyalong Clay Target Club, the Central Zone Trench shoot. but with everyone working together and with the assistance and cooperation The idea proved very good making the day very successful for the club. of visitors all seemed to enjoy themselves. Attendance was down for the Trench event which would lead to the selec- tion of the Central Zone Trench Team to compete at the New South Wales Championship. TRADE PRACTICES ACT The 100 Trench selection process is quite complicated with a separate final The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the provisions and the person who wins may not necessarily be the person who shot in the Act which apply to advertising. It is not possible for the A.C.T.A. to ensure that the most targets on the day. Apparently this process is for the TV, however, advertisements which are published in this magazine comply in all respects with the Act the Squire did not see any TV crews at the West Wyalong event. and the responsibility must therefore be on the person, company or advertising agency submitting the advertisement for publication. The A.C.T.A. reserves the right to refuse any Nevertheless, congratulations to Matt Schiller who is the Central Zone advertisement without stating the reason. Trench Champion for 2015.

62 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS – AUGUST 2015 Atkins performs well at Echuca Two of the Championship events at the Echuca Clay Target Club’s May shoot, were decisively won by an Echuca Club mem- ber, Stephen Atkins. Stephen only needed one shoot off target to score a 26/26, and that was enough to win the 25 target Single Barrel Championship, Bendigo’s, Laura Woolley, dropping her first shoot off target, scoring a 25/26, and collecting the 2nd in AA grade prize. And event three that was a 50 target, Double Lachlan McDonald Barrel Championship, Stephen only needed five shoot off targets to stake Encouragement Award his claim again, as an Overall Winner and 1st placegetter in AA grade, with Numurkah/Shepparton a winning score of 55/55. Well shot Steve, magnificent shooting! This time Steve Atkins OA SB & DB Club, Alan Patten, the only it was a shooter from Hay NSW, Brian Doyle taking 2nd place in AA grade one able to down all 25 with a 54/55 result. targets and that ability to score a 25/25 Event Two, a 25 target Handicap, and this time it was a shooter from the earned Alan a handsome 1st place divi- dend of $100.00 dollars. Echuca’s, Glenn Viney ended on a 30/31 score giving him 2nd placing and $70.00 in hand, another Classifieds Echuca member, Ian Gebhardt, shot one less target, a 29/31 and that earned him the Rates and Conditions $50.00 that was the cash dividend of 3rd place. This section is for the exclusive use of ACTA members, and has been intro- An Encouragement Award Sash, donated duced for the purchase, sale and exchange of personal equipment. for the selected up and coming shooter PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new Gun Laws, all classified ads submitted Allan Patten 1st HC on the day, was awarded to Euroa mem- must include the serial number of all guns advertised, and also the shooter ber, Lachlan McDonald, for his shooting licence number. We are also no longer allowed to advertise the sale of any endeavours. This award is supplied by Echuca member, Robert Viney and pump-action or semi-auto shotguns or the parts thereof. the committee thank him for his donation. Rates (inc GST) are as follows: Scores could have been better overall, the reason they weren’t was that $12.00 — 0-60 words although conditions seemed to be good for clay target shooting, the mass of $24.00 — 60-100 words max. fluffy greyish clouds were just the right shade to hide the fluoro targets in the Advertisers must comply with the copy deadlines as detailed on page 2 of sky, making it reasonably difficult for the shooters. The committee were very this issue, and your name, address and telephone number must be supplied. pleased that seven full squads of shooters arrived for the competition, and Copy should be typed or carefully hand-written. that is a good attendance for a cold wintry day. Payment must accompany advertisement. Further results are as follows. SB Championship, A grade 1st Philip Woods NSW Members and Dealers: 24/25, A 2nd Chris Figgins 21/25, B grade 1st Joshua Knight 22/25, B 2nd As stated in Firearms Act 1996, Section 54 “A person must not cause an Rob Stackhouse 20/25, C grade 1st Natasha Collins 19/25, C 2nd Bruce advertisement for the sale of a firearm or firearm part to be published unless: Paust 18/25. DB Championship, A grade 1st Alan Patten 49/50, A 2nd Chris Figgins 45/50, B grade 1st Rob Stackhouse 79/86, B 2nd Joshua Knight (a) the person is a licensed firearm dealer, or 78/86, C grade 1st Carl O’Brien 48/50, C 2nd Valerie Dehne. (b) the proposed sale is to be arranged by or through a licensed firearm dealer and the advertisement contains such particulars as may be pre- Murray Roberts scribed by the Regulations”. The Regulation states, “For the purposes of section 54(b) of the Act, the following particulars are prescribed in relation to an advertisement for Camping on the the sale of a firearm that is arranged by or through a licensed firearms dealer. National Ground (a) the licence or permit number of the seller, Powered and unpowered sites are available (b) the name and address of the dealer concerned.” on the National Ground The Firearms Act 1996 applies to both the Publisher and the individual placing the advertisement. Failing to abide by this Section attracts a maximum Powered $20, Unpowered $10 fine of $5,500. WANTED: Gun Club badges for collection, especially older club badges Will buy or swap, I have heaps of swaps in good condition. Will pay good ഝ ੒ ఓ prices for badges in good condition. Also still looking for Club histories. Contact Murray Gruar email [email protected]. 0409 658 750 or If you require a site please book by phoning Jenny 03 55 658 750. at the National Offi ce on 02 6938 2121 FOR SALE: 2 Winchester White Flyer Traps $500 each. 1 Rossini trap $200. between 10.00am & 3.00pm All manual feed. Contact Phil Green 0400 265 814.

AUGUST 2015 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 63 ACTA NEWS

1. Photo’s must be 2 megapixels or larger sent as an attachmentattachment.. ClaySHOOTERS Target ShootingShooting ARE REQUIREDNews (CTSN)(CTSN) TO TRAP HALL OF FAME I hhaveave recentrecentlyly met wwithith tthosehose iinvolvednvolved iinn compcompilingiling anandd prprintinginting tthehe 22.. Sponsor LoLogo’sgo’s Attached, ((ifif you want to show us how the ad magazine,PRODUCE the opportunity THEIR to see HANDICAP the set-up and rollout CARD ofof the maga- GRANDshshouldould llookoo kSLAM bbyy aallll means AWARD aadddd tthemhem iinn but send the original logologo’s’s zineAll shooters was a great and experience. Clubs are Itreminded also reinforcedreinforced that itthe is awork condition that is ofrequired com- Trapshootingas attacattachmentshm Grandents).). Slam awards are presented annually at the to compilecompile thisthis magazinemagazine on a monthlymonthly basis.basis. ItIt was interestinginteresting to note 33.Trap. AllHall copy of Fameshould Dinner. be in Word The formatformat. awards. are in the form of a plaque thepetition printers that have all membersbeen doing producethis job for their well membershipover 4040 years. to We confirm will be featuringftheireaturing handicap this long and term financial association membership in the near offfuture.utur thee. Association. 44.and. Theare givencopy must to those be sent shooters electronically who viahave email satisfactorily proven their attainment of the award criteria since the last annual award ToThis ensure rule youis for get ALL your MEMBERS, SStories,tories, ads, NOphotos EXCEPTIONS. and sponsor Logo’s AA inElite the 5.ceremony. The copy must arrive by the deadline and ffailureailure to do this will see magazineshooters we may require elect the to ffollowing:ollowing: not have scores entered, however are your iitemtem not pupublished.blished. required to provide their handicap book. Failure to provide a AWARD CRITERIA book should result in the Club not taking the nomination of the The qualifying criteria is to achieve a combination of all three person concerned. I hear already “but we know them”. Under individual elements of the award. The individual elements are: Conditions of Competition all members are to provide the Book. 15 Metres 25 Metres Double Rise If shooters do not produce their book to confirm they are mem- 400 Targets 50 Targets 50 Targets bers they are not allowed to shoot. If a person shoots without producing a book this could void the ACTA insurance of the Club. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Club would then be required to show they had indeed com- Membership – The recipient must be a registered ACTA pleted the “Due Diligence” required. If the club has not sought member at the time of each individual break and at the receipt or been provided the necessary documentation (handicap book/ of the award. license) the Club Directors could be liable for any legal action arising. Eligible Events – Each break can be achieved in any event conducted in Australia or internationally provided that the Shoot Program detailing the relevant event was advertised in advance VICARIOUS LIABILITY in the National magazine of the governing body. Depending on the circumstances, an organisation can be held Event Rules – The break must be attained in events conducted responsible for the behaviour of its employees or agents. In under ACTA Trap Rules or rules considered by the ACTA to be sporting clubs, this extends to employees (paid or unpaid), play- a sufficiently close facsimile thereof. ers, coaches, volunteers and members. This is known as vicarious Validity – To be considered eligible, each individual break must liability. Circumstances where vicarious liability may not apply are conform to the criteria of ACTA Rule 4.23 regardless of what where a club or organisation has shown: country the break was achieved in. • All reasonable steps were taken to prevent the behaviour from Substantiation – The onus is on the individual to provide satis- happening in the first place factory evidence to the ACTA of each individual qualifying • Appropriate policies were in place for dealing with the achievement and is not on the ACTA to disprove any claim behaviour when it occurred. made by an individual. Satisfactory evidence would normally be in writing and would include a copy of the Shoot Program and What does this mean for you? the Shoot results. If the Shoot results do not substantiate the • You MUST take reasonable steps to ensure that your club claim, then a letter from the Shoot secretary detailing the break is free from discrimination and harassment or a person may and enclosing a copy of the relevant score sheets would suffice. make a claim against you. Recording – The ACTA shall keep a register of those shooters • If you do not take reasonable steps then you may become who prove eligibility of each individual element of the Award criteria and then transpose those names into an Award register personably liable for any damages. once all three elements are achieved. • If you do take reasonable steps then you cannot be found Timeframe – The award is for lifetime achievements and only liable and are protected by the law. one will be presented. You can enroll in the free Harassment and Discrimination course here: https://learning.ausport.gov.au

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