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The plan for this trip was to split the team into three groups, rveren't really needed with staggered departure dates to minimise the time before each as it hasn't rained in discipline had to compete. With the experience of the '95 & '96 Lima for 60 years. World Cup teams to Peru and their food poisoning problems, it After settling in at was decided that the less time in the country would also minimise the hotel and the risk of upset stomachs ruining the preparation. To enable inquiring about everyone to recover from jet lag etc., each group was to spend a shooter registrations couple of days in Miami, which has the same time zone as Peru, then we were told that the take the relatively short trip (five hours1 straight down to Lima. trap practice The seven trap shooters departed on the 4th of November day had been accompanied by Bill Murray and Greg Chan. ARer a twelve & a half cancelled and that hour flight to Los Angeles, a seven hour stop over and another the skeet would be five and a half hour flight, rve finally landed in Miami, totally contested a day exhausted. earlier. Great when your skeet shooters aren't arriving until official practice day! We found out that some of the teams had been notified and some had not. A technical meeting was called where we formally protested and after much negotiating, a reasonable settlement was reached. It still meant Bill had to try to contact the skeet team and AIS Travel to change their arrival date, not an easy task as it was Sunday hack m Australia. Eventually the new arrange- ments were organ- ised. At trap practice Champion conditions were difficult, being overcast and with a background of recently ~q.aded dirt. The targets were not easy to see and n low scoring event was anticipated. Trap: Final Ladies 75t 1. E. Rahaia Rus 23.20.20=63 +24=Si. 2. G. Usieto Esp 20.23.21=64 +22=86/5, 3. D. Wakefield-Bnyncs Aus 24.21.18=63 +23=8614, 4. P. Tattini Ita 20.22.24=66 i20=86, 5. It. Pelosi Ita 20.22.24=64 +21=85/1. 6. D. Mcndicino LjSA 19.22.22=63 +22=85. Deserie had come from 6th in the final to grab the bronze medal Russell Mark - World Double Trap Champion in traditional Trap: Final Open - 1. G. Pellielo Ita 22.25.25.25.23=120 +24=144, 2. Aussie style J. Silva Por 22.24.25.23.25+119 +24=14316, 3. R. Scalzonc Ita 23.23.24.25.24=119 +24=143/5, 4. R. Vignna Ita 23.25.24.24.24=119 +23=142, 5. R. Mark Aus 23.23.23.23.23=116 Acouple of days of catching UP on sleep, visiting the shops and a tlip +23=139, 6, Ane Fra 23.24.25.20.24=116+21=137. to the Everglades had everyone primed for Peru. The Double ,,, Trap Team had arrived the day we left Miami. 19th Adam Vella 1111125, 19th Ben Kelley 1111125. We arrived in Lima at 5.30am, and after clearing customs had a Trap Teams: 1st Italy 358, 2ndPor 345.3rd Australia 338 thirty minute ride to the Sheraton Hotel. On the trip we noticed that pambronze and individual 5th placing ~~~~~ll, most of the houses didn't have roofs, and we were told that they
January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page .? 1997 World Championship team -Lima, Peru
On the first day of the trap Ben became badly dehydrated and The junior team won the gold medal in a very tight finish on was very ill. Our doctor Sue had to give him three litres of fluid countback. intravenously at the hotel that night. It was a great effort for him to be up the next day, still unwell, and help the team to the bronze team medal. Double Trap Final: 1. R. Mark Aus 49.47.49=145 +44=189, 2. W. Schanz Ger 45.49.45=139 +47=186, 3. M. Cenci Ita 47.44.48=139 +46=185, 4. D. DiSpigno Ita 48.47.44=139 +45=184, 5. L. Bade USA 46.48.44=138 +43=181,6. A. Pera Ita 45.45.47=137 +43+180. 9th Michael Diamond 134i150. 9th Adam Vella 1341150. Teams 1st Italy 415,2nd Aus 413.31-d USA 400. Russell showed why he is the worlds Na.1. double trap shooter by taking the gold medal with a record equalling 145l1.50, before final, to add to the
Junior Double Trap -Silver medalists: Derek Bruce, Craig Henwood, Nathan CasseNs.
Ju~orTrap: 1. N. Cassells Aus 24.23.25.24.25=121, 2. R. Garcia Esp 25.23.24.23.21=116, 3. M. DePuydt USA 21.22.24.24.22=113, 4. C. Kiernan USA 22.21.23.23.23=112, 5. L. DiMari Ita 23.22.22.22.22=111, 6. D. Bruce Au 21.24.22.20.23=110. 24th Nathan MeDannell961125. Trap Teams Junior 1st Australia 327,2nd USA 327,3rd ESP 327
Can '2.36.35=i03 Deserie Wakefield-Baynes - Bronze scores. +35=138, 3. R. medal Women's Trap Page 4 Austvalian Clay Taxet Shooting News January 1998 Teams 1st Ita 298, 2nd China 293, 3rd Rus 287,6th Aus 278. With Luca having brought the double trap shooters over it was left to Claudia to accompany the skeet team. The trap and double tran teams departed Peru on the practice day of the skeet. Skcet Final: 1. AR. Abdullah Kuw 25.25.25.25.25.=125 +24=149,2. E. Falco Ita 24.25.25.25.23=122 +24=146, 3. J. Giba Per 24.24.23.25.25=121 +24=145/28, 4. T. Imnaishuili Geo 25.24.24.24.23=120 +25=145127, 5. J. Buffa USA 25.23.24.25.24=121 +24=14513, 6. J. Eklund Fin 25.24.24.23.25=121 +23=144. 26th C. Meuleman 1161125.39th D. Cunningham 1141125.72nd C. Barton 1091125. Teams 1st USA 357,2nd Cub 354,3rd Rus 353,151h Aus 333. Skeet Junior Final: 1. J. Himanka Fin 25.25.23.23.25=121, 2. R. Barrera Chi 23.22.25.24.24=118, 3. D. Harvey GBR 24.23.23.23.24=117, 4. V. Ernsted Den 24.23.23.21.25=116, 5. J. Aaamburu Esp 25.23.22.23.23=116, 6. A. Glyda Pol 24.21.24.25.20=114. 15th G. Barton 1101125. 18th M. Wcnzel 1091125. 26th K. Jones 981125. Teams: 1st USA 335.2nd Ita 324,Srd Pol 323.4th Aust 317. Medal Tally: Gold 3, Silver 2, Bronze 2. Australia's most successful World Championship ever. Congratulations to Russell and Nathan on becoming World Champions, you have done Australia proud. To Deserie on her trap bronze and all the members of medal winning teams, Australian Trap team - Silver medalists: Russell Mark, congratulations to you all. To the rest of the team congratulations on Ben Kegey, Adam Vella representing your country with pride and I know we all look forward to the 1998 World Championships in Barcelona. Murtoniemi Fin 32.36.34=102 +34=136, 4. Y. Wu Chn 36.31.35=102 +33=135. 5. G. Usieto Esp 37.35.29=101 +33=134, 6. M. Quintanal Esp 37.35.29=102 +30=132. Greg Chan 14th Ann Marcc Roberts 951120. 13th Deserie Wakefield-Baynes Co-Coach Australian Shooting Team, Peru. 951120. 24th Lisa Smith 881120.
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January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 5 1997 saw the Nationals for the Olympic Disciplines held at With a place on the National Training Squad available, a Brisbane Gun Club from October 11 to October 19 1997. With the strong contingent of inclusion of Women in the Olympics in Trap and Skeet we saw juniors were also in renewed interest amongst our female competitors who now have a attendance. chance to compete at three events at the Olympics in Sydney 2000. City of Brisbane - Trap and Skeet As the UIT had not advised us of the condilions of conducting these new events until the week before the event, the women participating at the nationals shot 125 targets plus final in bath trap and skeet as against the UIT advice of 75t plus 25t final.
George Barton we IS also successful in winning the Juniors Michael Diamond, Olympic Trap High Gun winner with Bob section 117 plus 22 with Kris Johes from Wakehurst taking Dupuy - Winchester, and John Maxwell on behalf of Peter and second 105 plus 24 Barbara Ouire. with Sonth ~Gtralianand AIS shooter Neil Rundle coming third .with 108 plus 21. Kris shot off for second with Neil winning 6 to 5. Carol Ogden, Melbourne was successful in the Wornens event for skeet with a score of 93 plus 18 from Geelong shooter Natasha Lonsdale 90 plus 20 and Wendy Huehn, Frankston 86 plus 16 third. This was the first time for a couple of years that we had enough Women for their own section and final. Cornrnontuealth CharnpionshipTrap and Skeet hrlo'''er Ladics Trap Champion and High Gun junny winner Deserie Wakefreld-Baynes with Double Trap High Gun winner Russell Mark with hlichac' Dio~nulld John Maxwell representing Peter and John Maxwell of Express. win his sccund in a Barabara Ouire. Page 6 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 row with score of 122 plus 25. Ben Iielley, AIS scholarship holder and from Marc Crimmins, Jeparit, 116 plus 24 and Nathan McDonnell member NSWGC came second with 122 plus 24 and Russell 116 plus 21 third. Mark, Sehastapol, 120 plus 25 third. In the Skeet junior shooter George Barton wan the overall with 118 plus 24. George won a shootoff against older hrother Clive 7 to 6 to take overall with Clive Barton second 117 plus 25. Craig Meuleman, FrankstonIAustralia was third rvith 118 plns 24. George a.:>c al;o surressful in thr Junioti winning 118 plus 2.1 from Nt:tI l Junior Double Trap High Gun winner Nathan Cassells with John Maxwell of Express. Desereie Wakefield-Baynes reversed the position rvith Dianne Reeves from the first event and won 116 plus 23 from Dianne 109 plus 25. Lisa Smith another of our AIS Scholarship holders was third with 113 plus 20. Philip Down, Melbourne won the Juniors with 116 plus 25 David Cunningham -Skeet High Gun, with Bob Dupuy, Winchester and John Maxwell representing Peter and Barbara Quire National Championships-Trap and Sheet David Cunningham, 118 plus 21 in the final to tie with Bob Dower, 116 plus 23 for first place. After a further sudden death shootoff David, 2 to 1, was successful in winning the National Skeet Championship. Bob Dower took home the Silver medal and John Summers 113 plus 23 won the hronze medal. George Bartan, 112 plus 25 won the Junior championship as well as winning all the junior skeet events at this carnival. Ibis Jones, 108 plus 25 won the silver medal and Neil Rundle 108 plus 20 bronze medal. Natasha Lonsdsle made it two events in a row winning the Wamens Chan~pionship with a score of 106 plus 17. Wendy Huehu was second 88 plns 17 with Cherie Reeves third with P3 plus 18. Michael Diamond won his third event of thc carnival winning the National Trap Championship with a score of 1451150. Russell Mark won the second place after a shootnff with Bill nes with a score of 143 plus 2 to Bill 143 plus 1. DL.SVI.W\V~kc,field-llayn~b won ll~rsecond evrnt in :i rnn wlnnlng the \Yornms'l'r~p Chnmp,.lnsllip witn :I icurr of 141 150. Dianne Itecvrs won rhr itlvcr medal 138ili0 wlth 1un:i >lr.l.irncs Ann Maree Roberts - Women's Double Trap High Gun with 1301150 taking home the bronze medal Jahn MaxweN of Express. Jania1.u 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 7 High Gun-Trap and Skeet Baynes was third Michael Diamond, NSWGC, won the Open Trap High Gun with 1231140. with a score of 3651375. Commonwealth Nathan McDonnell, Port Macquarie, won the Junior High Gun Russell Mark won with 3521375. his second event with Deseric Wakefield-Baynes. Melbourne, won the Lndies High 1821200 Adam Vella, Gun with 3461375. 18U200 was the silver medal winner I I and Graham Blaskett, 1781200 corning third. Deserie Wakefield- Baynes won the Womens event with 1281142 after an additional shoot off from Susan Milroy, 1261142. Ann Maree Roberts was third with 1251140. New Zealander Scott Wilson won the Juniors after a three way tie 1741208 from Nathan Cassells Junior Skeet Champion and High Gun 1731208 and Craig winner, George Barton with Neil Rundle. Henwood third with 1111208. National Championship Michael Diamond won the National Double Trap Championship with a score of 1941210 after an additional shaot offfrorn Adam Vella 1931210 and Nathan Cassells, 1921210. Ladles Skeet Champion Natasha Lonsdale wrlh Nathan Cassells also won the Juniors with 1791200 from Craig Wendy Huehn and Cherie Reeves. Henwoad 1651200 and Marc Crimmins, 1641200. Deserie Wakefield-Baynes wan her second Womsns event with In thr Snc.,r 1);,\1dCunnlnghittn. F~~anns~un.r\~~scr.~l~i~.iron 1361160 from Ann Maree Roberts with 1291160 and third Loz thc Oprn fI:~l,lhrt \vc~h349 .I77 Lloyd 1251160. Geozgc Barton, Tamworth. took home thc Junlor H~ghGun wlth 3471375 High Guns-Double Trap Natasha Lonsdale, Gcclon~..won the Womens High Gun with 2871375. llussell Mark, Sebasrspol, won tllc Op.:n UouLlc l'up 11t~h Gun wtth a scarc of 417,450 Nathan Cassells, Maryhorough, won the Junior High Gun Double Trap with 4041450. City ofBrisbane Ann Maree Roberts, Melbourne, won the Ladies High Gun Russell Mark, 190 and Michael Diamond, 190 shot off for first with 2911360. place with Russell winning with 8t from Michacl 7t. Third place A full list of results was published in the Dcccmbcr 1997 went to Nathan Cassclls, 18Si200. CTSN. Natllan (:;tiz<:lls .ll.i(. \,. JII tllc Juniur 6:r.l nl w1tI> Id3 200 liom >l~rcC't~imm~ns176 2Lu:~nd ll:,uld I%IIZ.L.II.171 200tt,ming third. Thonhyou Lisa Smith, won the Ladies with 1241140 after a shoot off with Ann Maree Roberts, 1211140 winning 8t to 7t. Descrie Wakefield- The Augtralian Clay Target Association would sincerely like to thank Olin Australia distributors of Winchester alnmunitian and Beretta shotguns for their sponsorship of the Trap and Skeet High Guns for this Carnival. We would also like to thank John Maxwell distributor ofExpress Cartridges for his sponsorship of the Double Trap High Guns. A very special thankyou to Peter and Barbara Quire for their continued sponsoring of the Trap and Skeet High Guns and supplying such lovely trophies. Adjustable Stock Combs Thank you both, it is very much appreciated by all. Thankyou to the QCTA in particular Jenny Burt whom ran Special fittings for difficult conversions. the office very efficiently with the help of Carol Betteridgs and Fast service. Ray Collinson. Thankyou David Menck for allowing us use of your computer and far running the event so well. To Jim Kelly and his Shop 4, No. 10 Hannam St., Cairns, Qld.4870 jury members thankyou. PO Box 402, Westcourt, Cairns, Qld 4870. To the Brisbane Gun Club thankyou for allowing the ACTA Phone (07) 4041 2955; Fax; (07) 4031 6554 use of your excellent grounds for another of our Nationals. Pago 8 Australian Clay Ta ~rgetShooting News January 1998 MAX LUXUS available in SPORTING OR TRAP MODELS Top of the ronge. Features:. Interchangeable chokes. steel shot choker or in-out choke systems available. High grade walnut rtock and forend. Micrometric adjustable trigger. Left-handed stock available. Supplied in deluxe guncase. 12 & 20 ga, 2 314" and 3" chambers * Barrel - 28". 30" and 32". GAMMA LUX SPORTING Perfect balance, swing ond pointabiljty. Features:. Interchangeable chokes. Chrome lined barrels. Anti-glare ventilated rib. Single selective trigger. Ejector. Oil finish walnut stock with palm swell and hand-cut checkering. Sporting recoil pad Supplied in deluxe gun care IZga, 2Oga 2 314" chamberr 'Barrel - 28", 29" or 30'' Left handed rack availabie. G~MMALUX Ideal gun for the ON purpose shooter. Perfect fieldgun without breaking the bonk. Features:. Interchangeable choker Single selective trigger. Ejector 12ga. 2 314" chambers. Barrel - 28", 30" and 32" Alro available in 32" with fixed chokes and 3" chamber. Lek handed stock available BLACK CLASSIC The low sheen masterpiece. Available in ejector or enmctor model. Features: Parkerired barrel & action .Interchangeable chokes. 3" chamber for long distance shooting r Barrel - 28"ar 30". Honeycomb recoil pad to absorb the harsh recoil of magnum loads. Walnut stock and forend covered with a synthetic coating for durability & matte finish. GAMMA LUX AL PARADOX 12GA One rifled ond one inner choke bowel Features:. 25" barrei.Supplied with 3 choker & spanner .Silver alloy sction - Weighs 2.6kg. Gamma Lux Al also available - 26" barrel, innerchoke, weizh 2.7kg w" BETA LUX SIDE-BY-SIDE Superb elegance and performance, versatility and rroditional bewry Features:. Available in field & sporting models in 28" & 30" with interchangeable choker or fixed choker. Ejector. Single selective trigger. Deluxe gun case -Also available in PARADOX model with 14" barrel - one rifled barrel and one modified, ideal pig hunting gun. Distributed by: ADVANCE FIREARMS & SERVICE PO Box 238, Mornington, Vic, 393 1 Ph: (03) 5978 86 18 Mob: 04 19 3 17 287 Fax: (03) 5978 8624 Dealer Enquiries Welcome Vkforian State Trip Camid - 1 99 l The Victorian Trap Carnival was conducted at Melbourne Gun Taylor, third Geoff Monson. VeLerans winner was Alan Spence Club, Ith, 8th & 9th November. The weather was excellent far the Melbourne 41/50, Women Carmel Carlon Geelong 44/50, and three days, and the grounds had the usual polish. Two hundred Juniors Ashley Bolwell Taalondo 53/60. and thirteen shooters competed during the Carnival and all ran 3, State Single Barrel smoothlv with not one h.ao breakdown. Condlrions were agan >dc;.l or. [he 5;lrurday m.rrnlng 101.the Event 1 StarL,H;!ndirsp Slngle I!ar~cl. Zf1r.r the tiity 1:11gclh. four ih~~)t~rshad iihcI1 the 'There ware cignr puashlcs afiei rhe 50 target. r;tngng frurn In lot. Glcn Cnrtel.nlo Or~lAthSS\\'., Jun.cw Grnnt McCon:~chy t,, L2 metres :\Rcl n forther 48 tarrcts, the back marker un 21 I'eter McConachy Melbourne State Open learn 49/51, second John Ellis Mallala, and third Lucas Barnes. metres. Arthur Turner from Warren. N.S.W. had won the Red hl~druwJ~LIIDZII). NS:p..:>nLC'II rlw C gt.aderi ~*.~rltIlls 45 53, secmd (:eoti >lon>un, rhird Si~lluveI'lgnni Joanne Kerr Echuca took the Womens section 44/50, Lucas Barnes Melbourne the Juniors 47/50, and Alan Bleasc Melbourne the Womens section, Grant McConachy Meibourne 50152 took the Junior honours, and Wally Diston, Melbourne beat the Veterans the Veterans 51/53. with 49/50. Event 4. State Double Barrel Chamoianshi~ Event 2. State Thirty nine possibles Double Rise were squadded after Championship the 50 targets to shoot off for the This Championship Championship. At produced one of the 100 tarrets. we still best exhibitions of had 12 shodters in Doubles Shooting contention. At 150. seen in Victoria for four were left, Bill many years. Iles. Glen Havden. After the 25 pairs Ron Glenn arid John Steve AtkiniEchuca and Tony Bradshaw \VerribeeNictarian. both hnd posaiblc\ letlhis 166th go to Thc shoor-off dldn'r take Overall Third last hrng, Steve place, while the tahlnu rhc Red Sash others kept going until Ron Glenn missed target 192 to finish Overall ~~ ~~~ -~ Second, giving the third on 49/50 Championship Sash &Silver Victorian In the Grades Arthur Badge to Glen Hayden with 1921192. John McVitty St.Amaud Koger Outhie. tapped AA grade Overall high Gun -Bill Iles 345/350 1551156, from Ashley Nick Bradv Bendieo Bolwell second and took A graae hono;rs Rob Nisbett third. on 55160, sccond New Zealand visitor Murray Havill, third Ozzie A grade first was Arthur Turner, Warren, New South Wales Hayek. Hedley Harmer -Stale Handicap winner B grade was won by Jayson Turner Frankston/Australian 70180, Geraldton WA 991100, second Kevin Wilde, third Andrew Brady. second Jerome Shale, third David Glenn. B grade first went to Brian Hunter Nepean The C gade winner was Nick Kay St.Arnaud 42/50, second Ron 57/58, second Andrew Brady, third Norm Quick. C grade was won Page 10 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 Bren Ford, Wangarana -State Single Glen Hayden, Noorat - Double Barrel Bryan Manns, Cobar, New South Wales Barrel champion -51/51. champion 1997. -State Pointscore champion 204$?04. outright by Terry Horshurgh Benalla 48150, second Geoff Monson, Top Veteran was third Nick Kay. Fred Foon Wonthaggi 1491150, Junior Sam Winner of the Veterans section' was John Ellis Mallala SA 55157. Clifford Colac Nessa Jenkins Maryhorough beat the Women with 63/64, and 1491150, and Women Ashley Bolwell Toolondo was tap Junior on 1471148. Becky Attard Event 5. State Pointscore Championship Morwell 1461150. Again the weather State Postal Teams. was kind on the Open: Rob Nisbett, Sunday morning, Glen Hayden, Lynne with very little wind. Curtis, Dexter Three possihles taok Barnes, Brett Ford, to the tracks to fight Bill Iles, John out this McVitty, Bob Championship. Rob Christopher, Luke Nisbett Echuca, McLennan, Wayne Bryan Manns Cobar Parks, Ozzie Hayek, NSW & Ian Merrick also from Cobar. The Ron Glenn, Grant Shoot-off went just 18 McConachy, Andrew targets, Bryan Evans, Jim Manns taking the Shepherd. Title with 2041204, Women: Jackie from Rob Nishett Beard, Nessa 2031204, and overall Jenkins. Beckv third Ian Menick Attard, Joanne Kerr, 185/186. Gay: Shale, Carmel Lanw The Shoot-off to Women"s H~ghGun -Joanne Kerr, decide AA grade Jun~orGrant Echuca. placings took McConachy, Ashley somewhat longer, Bolwell, Phil Smith, with Lynne Curtis Sam Clifford. Terrv Walls. Jarrod Fletcher Bairnsdale coming out on top with Veterans: Fred Foon, Alan Blease, Geoff Strauss. 2661267, second John Team High Guns: Women Nessa Jenkins; Junior Terry Walls; McVitty, third Dexter Veterans Alan Blease:.. Ooen Lvnne. Curtis. Barnes. Shouldur ro Shoulder 'Teams: Open: Glen Ilnydcn, Lynne Curtis, A grade first went ta Run Glenn, IhII IIL.~.Grant >luConi!chy. Women: Nessn Jenkins. DL;, ,""..I"- ' LL" I-JLYL Jarklr Beard, Hecky Arrn~.d..lun~nr: I'hll Smlrh. Terry \Volls, Sam Steve Atkins -State Double Rise Melbourne 1491150, Clifford. Veteran: Fred Foon, Alan Blease, Geoff Straiss. champion, 1997. second Murray Zone Teams Match: The South East Zone Team of Bill nes, Grant .Havill...... , third.. . . . - -.Rrian.- .. Taylor. Becky Attard McConachy, Lynne Curtis, Wayne Parks and Bernie Stokes was heat the B graders with her 1461150, from Gaye Shale second, and successful with 1251125. Jayson Turner third. In C grade Teresa Mazza Metro olitan was Ovu~.;illHigh Guns were nwar11r.d lo: \Vc~mtrn.Ju;!nnc Kurr - successful with 139,156, second Toni Henshall, third Earn price. Echucn 318.350; Junior Gmnr .\lcCun:ichy - .\leibourne 334.350; December 1997 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 11 South East Zone - winners zone teams match. Veteran Fred Foon - Carnival. Many thanks to the workers, Jenny & Garry Cassells in Wonthaggi 3291350: the Office, Shoot Marshalls Trevor Smith & Ron Traill, and,all Open Bill Iles - the other people who assisted with scoreboards etc, along wwth Melbourne 3451350. Club President Bob Buehan far the presentation of the grounds and facilities. Grant McConachy, Melbourne - And so we came to Junior H~ghGun. the end of a very See you at Echnca next year November 13, 14 & 15. successful State Trap G.Alcxunder Tvsmsnlan hl. Kingwill Jcparit deparit DTL ZOO P. All"" UpperHunfcr Dubbo R. Licrsch Aibury-Wndongs Albury-Wodangu DTL 50: 75 J. Barling Dubb Dubbo DTL 100 A. Lock \Vilksvntt \Vilkuwutt DTL 100 D. Barnes Ihiiiquln hlelbournc SingleBumei 75 J. Lowndes Morningtan Frankston DTL 100 A. Bncrie Yasa Ynss DTL 50 Mstr. hl. Manley Nnrrvndcrv Leetan DTL 75 R.K. Buylcy Yass Goulburn Workcrs DTL SO G. hleConuchy hlclbourne hleibournc SingleBsml 50 D. Bjoiksten Dubbn Dvbbo DTL 50 S. Mclntyre Cooms COOZ~$? Skeet 50:75: 100 N Bourkc Warren Dubba DTL 100 D. Miller Cobar Cobrr DTL 75 A. Hiady Morvcll hlorwcll DTL 50 G. Moore Kyneton Cnsllcmvinc DTL 100 R. Biodin Toltcnham Dubbo DTL 100 P. hlulcs South Australian Wilkvwatt DTL ZOO R. Camemn hlojurv Park hlvjurv Park DTL 50 G. Parsons Peel & Dirtrieu* Pccl 6 Disttiets Skcct 50 M. Campbeil Boamwv Boorowa DTL 50 D. Pcwi Cecil Park Ccssnoek DTL 75 P. Carioll Coiowa Comvn DTL 75 P.G. Petersen RedcIificCity Rceli(fe City DTL ZOO R. Carter Albury-Wodonga Albuiy-Wodonga DTL 100 I. Piddington Dubbo Dubbo DTL 75 J. Cornrcll Wilknwstt Wilkuwutt DTL 100 hi. Power Crookwell Cmokwcll DTL 75: 100 G. Corerley Collie Collic DTL 75; 100 N. Power Ccookwcll Cmokwell DTL 50 T Cragg Singicwn Ne!ueastle-Lake hlneq. DTl. 50 D. Rankin Numurknh Numurksh DTL 50 P. Cmker Goulbum Workers Goulburn Workcrs DTL50: 75: 100: 150 S. Rcync Sl. Arnaud Bwrt DTL 150: 200 F. Di Fiarc Grifiith Leeton DTL 100 A. Roberts Bombvia Bombnlv DTL 50 R. Ehlcrj Albury-Wodonga Junce DTL 250 I. Robertson Mvryborough Gympie DTL 100: Cant 50.75 B. Elliott ColTs Harbour G~nffon DTL 50 J.W. Smith Csnowindra SunnyCorner DTL 200 hls, K. Ellis Baiinsdaie Frunkston-Australian Skeot5O R. Smith Hobart Cecil Park Skeet75 P. Elsiey Goondiwindi lnverell DTI. 75 J. South coulburn Wol.kcrs Batemans Buy DTL 100 A. Evans hlnrybomugh hiuryborough Cantincntal50 K. S?o Kingaroy Gympie DTL 150 \>'eimcr Moryborough DTL 50 T. Steer Wilkawatt Wilkawutt DTL I50 Gynipic Gympic DTL 100 D. Stevens Majvra Park hlnjum Park DTL 50 -- - Lecfon 1.ect.n DTL ZOO B. Stolbcrg Gympie Gympic DTL 150 Guyia Coifs Harbour DTL 50 K. Stout Townsville chnrtsrs~rowrr~ DTL 50 Enstcrn Goldfields Kvmbaldv DTL 75 hl. Sultana Cecil Park Cecil Park DTL 75 Dubho Dubbo DTL 100 G.Tuyior Orange Omngc DTL 50 Hamilton Hamilton Contincntvl75; 100 V.A. Tipman Gympie Gympic DTL 300 Coonamble Dubbo DTL 150 V.Tomssoni Wsngaralta Albury-Wodonga DTL 75 G. ~awk; Canovindru Sunny Coriier DTL 50 S.Trafford Sunshinc Coast RedclifieCity DTL 100: 150: 200 hl. Hayek Eehucv Cnstlemninc DTL 100 E. Tucker Dvbbo Dubbo DTL 150 L.J. Hcmlcy West Australiril West Australian Continental 50 R. Vidal Gvyra CONSHarbour DTL 250 F. Higgins Cobvr Cobvr DTL 50: 75 W.Waddinghnn, Crescy Crcsrs DTL 50 G.A. Hodder Hurdrkin Burdckin Towcr 50 R. \Valsh Broken Hill Charters Towers ContincnWl 50 B. Holeombe Nurrsbli Nvrmbri DTL 100 D. Whyte Corowa Corowa DTL 75; 100 B. Hooper I Australian Clay Tavget Shooting News Jvnuaty 1998 nsefi Ausfralia d transporl. with special rates for coacke limousines and self-drive vehicles Group check-in and pre-deparlure meetings Discounted rates for travel insurance Corporate golden wing and global reward memberships If you are plmning an end-of-seaon four, a special Infersfaie meef, m infefnafional four, or if you need c~ssistaneewith indivi'dual fravel OUR STAFF WILL BE HAPPY 18 HELP YOU Experts in Domestic and international Sports Travel Phone: (02)62 14 1234; Fax: (02) 62 14 1 89 1 ; Toll Free: 1-800 8 16 32 1 January 1998 Acrtralian Clng Target Shooting News Pnge 13 It was a hot member, David Christmas shoot in Porteus. Presidents 1977. "It doesn't rain over the years have hers" stated club been Bruce Smith, founder, Kevin Ran Laneshury, Jack 'Ringo' Ringland. Barker and Bow Evans. The Suddenly an inch of foundation club rain fell in half an members were Kevin hour and Ringo, the Ringland, Geoff other club founders Williams, W.I. Clark, and families, along Bruce Smith, Ron with visitors, wcre all Lanesbury, Noelene huddled under a Laneshury, Jan sheet of brattice. Lanesbury, Bow Evans, Jack Barker, Carol Barker. Kevin Partridge and Rayleen Partridge. Like many clubs, Wilfred and Ross Singleton was one of Kennar were the humble beginnings. club's first trappers. Shooting started when 1000 clays and The land where the n hand trap were club is situated was detonated by owned by Buchannn resuected founder Borehole Collieries l I Ia THEHORSLEY K GUN SHOP P/L- r I I 1848 The Horsley Drive Ph: (02)9620 1313 I (02)9620 1430 (02)9620 1235 ) I Horsley Park 2164 Now in Australia for Fax: [02)9620 1449 I I DLNO 405486061 I I I Mail order specialists B/C, Visa. M/Cards by phone orJa I I RELOADING EQUIPMENT SALE i Finally Landed I I I Mattarelli 24gm 9 skeet $105 per case 500 I Powder $Io5 per case 500 I I REX European Powder specially designed for 28gm loads j 28gm 'Iso I 1 $60 per 2kgs. $280 per IOkgs, bulk lots at $27 per kg & $105 1 DATA use MEC 28 or Hdy/Pacific 500 Bush for 22gm j ~~~~~~~~&,',&,"g~97 I L Champion 32 m Sporting 7 $1 10 I I I RC 32gm 7 182 & 8 $116 I Primers I I CCI $35 per 1000 5000 a1 $32 per 1000 : Also landed ! RC 20s24gm & 28gm 7 112 & 9 $1 15 per case 500 1 L------I 20000 or more at $30 per 1000 :Winchester 1200 & 1250 $125 I I Wads I Phone for special price on pallet loads of I I European 24gm. 28gm. 32gm $1 LO per 5000 shotshells (any mrx) -- I 2Oga wads $35 per 1000 F______------~------ I Empty 20ga cases new primed $121100 I Once iired Winchester cases $40 per 700 I SORB3 BARGAIN PRICES 1 N~W I LEE Loadall $85 I Bcretla S682 Gold Sporler 30or 25U/O rv/chokes & case $3160 / MEC 600 Jnr 410ga $240 I I Lanbcr Mod 87esl 12aa. U/O 30" or 26wlchokes $1030 I Adj charge bars T/S MEC 600 & 650 $75 I I Fabarm Euralla 28" U/O w/chokes $950 ;------I I Fabarm Max Lonu Trap 30" L2ga U/O wlmse $1800 1 I Second Hand Guns TAX EXEMPTION AVAILABLE I I I'erazzi Mxl 12ga U/O 30" w/chokes & case immac con $4100 FAST TURNAROUND WITH ALL ORDERS I PerwLi Ms7 12ga UU/ 32" Trap wlrase good run 53200 I I Perazal Mx8 12ga U/O 30" iv/casc good con $3000 FREIGHT CAN BE ARRANGED I L------__------i------J - Page 14 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 Paul Turner, Overall High Gun The Kevin and Phillis Ringland w~nner. Memorial Trophy. ,\tlr~.I4uch:lnan .\llltc was sold. the cluh n;trnc changed, alrhough not ~K~c~ally,to Siogletun Gun CIIIII,itnd muru rccrnrls ro rhl: Bruce Smith with the Wayne Weigold Memorial Shield. ~jnicialname uf .iingl,.trln Clay T;irgcr Club The 1997 November Open Memorial Shield's Shoot marked twenty years of the cluh. Former club members are commemorated an this day. TI,' club is non n th~.~ving,~hcc!.ful org:tr>isntion who;c life blood IS the hard \r.o~.k.IT the club ~nctnbct.~who .il.c preporcd lo sh;kre rho II.:!~ sltd build tllc rub, through their comrnltrncnr. Our membersh~pat the moment stands at 58 ,1, he club has nlw;jys Iwrn wllllng to attcmpr innwiitltrns ,I~orllin rhr shooring sldo of ~lling~and sociitll~.l'e~.l~~p:, tl>e~e arc the rcarc.n-, 11131 Sir~glcroni~ so SI~CC+..S~UI\Ye haw ~PCO~IPr~ntnvnr4 for our bus trips to Goodooga and Brewarrina. The future of shooting at Singleton's Warkworth grounds seems assured. Bernie Mackson Shooting Gamed Jumbo Evans Teams Shield winners Alan Raisbeck, Mick Kelly, The Australian Shooting Games is one of the rare Lionel Finaly, Neal Gay and Bruce Smith. multi-disciplined shooting events to be staged Current shooters will notice a two-toned roof. The older iron was anywhere in the world! Conducted at the Belmont donated by Jim Paul and the newer section by Kevin Ringland. Shooting Complex, Brisbane, the ASG integrates The club now boasts a functional kitchen, showers, septic toilets seven distinct shooting sports into one week long and powered campsites. event, on one site. The little hand trap soon became overworked and unable to throw The ASG is open to any national or international thc number of targets required. Two Damo Traps were purchased financial member of an association conducting the fnllorved bv a third as backuo where Morriset Club closed. It individual matches. seemed thil three traps weie cssent~al,one was in town being repaired all the time while the other two were in use at the club. The 1998 ASG schedule will present fifty matches and The Damo traps have warn out and the cluh now uses two Kerang aims to attract over seven hundred participants. Ibls hoo~er.. fed traps. Promotion of the event will be made in every National Some fifteen ycars ago, Singleton ventured into Simulated Field Shooting publication, selected International Shooting Shooting. Prominent club member at that time, Jack Barker, publications and the World Wide Web. initiated field shooting. Jack built the required number of hand The combined effect of having competitors from seven trans. at~ ~ his~ ~ own euoense. Jack later ~raduceda set of tra~s which the club different sports, from every state in Australia and purchased. from overseas as well, will make the ASG a truly Most recently, with tho generous help of current club members, outstanding event! Such opportunities are very rarely the field layout has been extended to a fifty target course. presented, so make your plans to attend the 1998 The field shoots are now some of the most popular of weekends, Australian Shooting Games now! amongst local and visiting shooters. Junitary 1998 Australian Clay Tilrget Shooting Ncws Page 15 Eulogy g'rar p,raau,r ir, lrla Angello Zappala 1/3/1948 - 19/11/1997 L~-...of the world.th..nnn~ Histho frie D . . ,,,Y...... ,,,,. ...,A an Pacific Friendship shoot, who then commissioned him to coach them in Hong Kong, to which he accomplished himself well and was to go again in January 1998. It mas common place to hear at club, state, national or international meets, to hear the cry "Where's Angella?", whenever As a child he was raised in Giru on a sugar farm near the ""--"""L"> " oulrrru..~ aYLL malfunction- and he fixed hundreds of guns, Haughtan River with his funny little port full of parts & tools that used to get us H:-, prlo~nryi~huul da:i. a.uc it St Jorcphs 5, hool. CIIW \\'hen in trouble xt kosr aiipurrs He i.ould tnk~tt 3s hand luggage Itis ipilrcnls b~uzhttheir tilsr 1.t1.1n .\lcDr%mr,\ytc, Angrll<.then rhrouyh the );-yay rnnrhincs, snytng ir w;ti his lun~hhrrx, her3ase .i~t+ndcdtl~c .\lrl)rsnlc St,,!<.SPI>LI.I. he dldn'r a,mt it ptnched like 11,s P<:r.lzri ahc.n dt Adelaide Alrpurl. .4rgulln w;,s hlr dldr rtght lloud man hclplng him IUII rhe pnlporty At the a;':of?l r\n shootina and soon attained the maximum handicap of 25 metres. making the comment "Zappa's~ ~ here". Hc rupl:;~icnrcd cl~l,,rut.c and rrltc :at DTL Ilk aos a n:tto!.al Good bye my friend. sk~ur2nd lo\rrr hor :llsn. along uith bc.!~g ;c r~t.clc~?wutket. for rhr llurdckln Gun ('1~11 ;and I 1':~rt Prc.;ldc!ct RA Simpaon The National Coaching Council are deeply saddened at the lass of one of our sports 'quiet achievers'. Angello Zappala. Angello was Danvin and Brisbane to compete. held in very high esteem by his peers both in Australian and Hc ,:.:!i.I mcn~l:cr r it",: .\rafur> LC:~,C>.,I> .ill I1111 i.cca. 4 New agency for Perazzi Shotgu PElRAZZI MST Offering sales, service and full customising of the whole Perazzi range - Trap, Skeet, Sporting & Game models :': Reduced prices * Hand-selected wood MX8, Mirage, MX11, MXllL, MX10, DB81, SC3, SCO, SCO Gold, SCO Sideplate, SCO Sideplate Gold - Extra and Extra Gold GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE'AT Buy a Perazzi and join the World's best shooters Call Steve or Fil for a catalogue and price list Steve Haberman Fil Petriella PldFax (03) 5221 5908 Ph (02) 6254 3731 Mobile 0412 300 011 Mobile 0417 498 161 Perazzi Australia Perazzi Australia Perazzi Australia Page 11; Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY NATIONAL TRAP CNAMPIONSHIPS AUSTRALIANCLAY 1.1" the event of any shooter not being able to roduee hidher Handicap Card, TARGETASSOG~~DT~ON a duplicate shall be issued for the duration oPthe National Cham ionships. This eard will then be forwarded to the Club Secretary to enagle scores shot to be recorded. Note: A $20 fee mill be charged for the issue of any duplicate Handicap Card. 2.Squads of 6 to shoot 50 targeW75 targets in brackets of 25, one visit only to the traps. $.While shooters may request to be squadded in the same wave as other shooters, under no circumstances ore shooters allowed to arrange their own squads. All squads will be determined by the Nationals Office whose decision shall be final. 4.Each shooter is to take enough cartridges to shoot at 50 targetd75 tar ets A time limit of two minutes will be imposed for the changeover for 25 targets. Should the two minute time limit be exceeded then a penalty of the LOSS OF ONE TARGET shall be incurred. 5.Shooters who fail to appear in time for their squad will forfeit their nomination. Upon the payment of n second nomination shooters will be re- squadded towards the end of the event. 6.Should a shooter being late for his squad then elect to withdraw from the event he shall not be eligible for any refund of nominations paid. 7.All shooters must sign the seore sheet after eaeh 25 targets. Once a Pre-Nationals 26m-27th March shooter has signed his score sheet he has accepted his seore and grade. Any score sheet not carrying the shooters signature will be credited with the Championships 28m March-2nd April lowest recorded. 8.Any competitor may be called upon Lo referee and/or score throughout the period of competition. The peqona designated to referee and seore ACCOMMQDATlON must fulfil their obli ntion Lo do so. FSilute to either referee or score will incur Prices are per person lor 5 nignts room mIy a enalty of the LO& OF ONE TARGET IN THE NEXT EVENT. Should a foiowing event not be programmed then the penalty of the LOSS OF ONE Share Twln Slngle Extra night TARGET will be incurred in the event concerned. $.Shooters will be drawn fmm each day's last round s "ads to referee and scare the first rounds of the following day, being reajy to officiate at the Novotel Langley $325 00 $650 00 $62 50 advertised starting time. Shooters who fail to fulfil their responsibility C~tyWaters Lodge $174 00 $348 00 $34 00 shall be penalised one target. While replacement referee and scores are gennissible, the penalty of a lass of one target for their failing to officiate shall e made against the officially designated person. 10.Any unauthorised shooter interfering with or attempting to intorfore with the trap will be penalised FIVE ISITARGETS. 11.All disputes must be in writing together with a $20 deposit, which is refundable subject to the appeal being upheld. Group B - small hatch (seats 4) - $58 per day 12.All disputes and deposits must be lodged with the Tournament Director. who shall arrange a hearing with the appointed jury. Group C - medium touring (seals 5) - $68 per day 13.0ptional srveep1purro nominations shall be noted on a separate form Mini-bus - (12 seater) - $96 per day from shooting nominations. Entries for sweeplpurse will only br? accepted at the designated area, which shall be at a different location of the awn Rental costs include: unlimiled kilometres, damage accepting shooting event nominations. cover, hotel drop-off and pkkw 14.0ptions sweep1purse prizes will be available for collection on the following day of eaeh event with the exception of the Anal day. All payments must be signed for and proofofidentifieation given if requested. Rental costs do not include: stamp duty, eolision 15.When team selection is involved, shooters shall be eligible far the open team damage waiver, airporl: pick-up or Cop-off as well us section teams irrespective of the section nominated for. To be eligible for selection in any team, competitors must have competed in a clear majority of programmed events. AH reservations through: 16.Any competitor. paying nominations is entitled to receive awards in tho Open section, Ladies, Junior or Veterans section. ie: A woman paying nominations IOL) shoots 50150 to.win the Ladies Championship, is entitled to AUSSIEBIOUIUD TOURS contest the Open Ovel.alVG1.ade plucings. 45 Kirwan Streel, Amat, W.A., 6014 Note: A junior fcmalc must decide which section she is to enter, ljunior or ladies), she is not eligible for both. Td: (08) 9387 6211 * Fsx (08) 9387 7312 17.A minimum of three persons must compete in any Grade or Section, including High Gun before sashes, medals trophiedand or cash are * E-Mail: [email protected] awarded, irrespective of nomination paid. Toll-free: 1800 998 014 18.Nominations will close daily at 11.00am. 1S.Thr practice of eard playing at the National Championships is prohibited in areas embracing the club moms, bar, dining areas or such F@PE:ompaelIBve aiPfaP@s,pIease areas as may be determined from time to time. ESII US with rh~rlst~~ of CP~WI that 20.Any interpretation of the program and conditions of entry will be the responsibility of attending members of the Executive Committee, whose decision shall be final. 21.An acceptable standard of dress is required for all compctitors - Tournament Director to adjudicate. Toll-free 1800 998 014 22.All Competitors must comply with Firearms Licensing Laws in their State of residence and in the State hosting the National Trap Championships. January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 17 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. 1998 NATIONAL TRAP CHAMPIONSHIPS DATE OF BIRTH: TRAP REFEREE: OVERSEAS COUNTRY: HANDICAP: ElMETRES (YESINO) VISITOR J Please J TRAP where applicable GRADE: Please J where ayplicable By the payment of a full nomination I am entering the: I - JUNIOR VETERAN E3 AND El EALAND TRAP C'SHIP 50T (Pointscore) By my signature: Iacknowledge and agree to the "Conditions of Entry" of these Championships as published. Signed: Date: Post your nomination and chequelrnoney order to: ACTA OFFICE, 1998 DTL NOMINATIONS, PO BOX 557, MOUNT WAVERLEY, VIC, 3149. Pre Nominations to be received by March 5, 1998 - WEST AUSTRAL LIMI GUN CLUB NOnCE The Australian Clay Target Association 1998 PRE TRAP and the West Australian Clay Target Association present the 1998 National DTL Ckaampionship9; to be held at the Thursday, March 26 ---- 9 am WAGC Classic Cash (Graded) W.A. Shooting Complex. Whiteman Park, Beechboro Rd, Gnangara. 50t Double Barrell50t DB Points (one event) Saturday Mareh 28 to Friday, March 27 - 9 am Thursday April 2, 1998. Cifv of Perfh khampionship Events lo commence a1 8.30am daily. 20t Double Barrel/20t Single Barrel Saturdav March 28 State Teams Shoulder to Shoulder Match - Opcn. i~dics.and 201 DB Points (one event) Juniors Opening Cerrn~ony 49112 Grand Australiun Handicap. Po~taINoniit~allot? $35.00. Sunday March 29 47th National Double Barrel Cl~ampionsl~ip in conjunction wit11 the 18111 l~diesNational Double Barrel Championship and the 18th Junior National Double Barel Championship. Postal Nomination $35.00. SWAN VALLEY RIVER & VINEYARD TOUR Mondav March 30 44th National Single Barrel Championship in conjunction with Saturday, March 28 the 10th Ladles National Single Barrel Chsmpionship and thc Scenic Swan River Cruise. on board wine and cheese, visit 7th Junior National Single Barrel Charnpionslilp. I'oslal Woodbridge House, wine tastings at vineyard, two course Notnination $35.00. lunch at Mulberry Farm including wine - $55 per person (booking for 20). Tuesdav Mareh 31 37th Australia-New Zealand Trap Championship inronjunrtion BUS TOUR - PERTWREMANTLE wilh the 6th ladies Australia-New 7mland Trap Cl~ampionship and the 6th Junior Australia-New Zealand Trap Cliampionsl~ip. Suoday, March 29 Postal Nornlnatlon $35.00. Tour Northbridge, Perth City, feed Black Swans at Lake The Allan Bru\vn Club'i'cam Match will ba lleld In ronjunction Monger. Free time at Kings Park, tour around Swan River. with the above event. Nomination $5.00 per tram. thlaugh Nedlands, Dalkeith, Claremont, Cottesloe Beach. Full tour of Fre~nantle- FREE time Fremantle for lunch and Wednesday April 1 shopping - $30 per person (booking for 16). Macliintosh Teams Shoot - Open. I.adIes. Juniors. and Veterans 38th National Double ilise Charnpionslllp in conjunction with thf 4th Ladies Nalional Doublr Rise Championship and the 4th PERTWROTTNEST TOUR Junior National Do~ibleRise Championship. Postal Nomination Monday, March 30 $35.00. Cater BBQ, Bus lour, underwuter explorer - $54 per person 18th i)rau\.illr Doubles Event. Nominulion $20 per team. (booking for 20). Thursdav April 2 Please contact: Mrs Gay Shipp, 6 Basalt Place, CARINE, 58th National Champion olchumpions In conjunction wilh thr WA 6020. or phone: (03) 9447 9981 if interested in these 4th Ladles National Champion olCharllpions and tl~e4th Junior tours, as it is important to obtain numbers, prior to the National Chanlpion olchampions. Postal Noniination $40.00 Nationals. OVERALI. HIGH GUN - \VOMENS. JUNIOR. SUB-JUNIOR. I am interested in Tour: \'ETEWtNS IIIGR GUN. 1998 ALL AUSTWtLlAN TRAPTEAM. "NOTE TlWI'A $10 iATE ENTRY FEE WILL BE APi'LICAB1.E ON EACH NOMINA'I'ION IF NO'i' RECEIVED AS A POSTAL NOMINATION". THIS PROGRAM IS SUWECT'TO CllIWGE IF REQUIRED. -...... -- . -. .. -- -.------January 1998 Austrnllan Clay Target Shooting NCIYS Pug~19 u;~k11. her bcat rlrrtl :anJ rhangi rctdrn ro mlrn>,tl i)url't iordcr llarry )<.uwife \rill llc :tblr LV scr. what you're dolt.; II..,, As we didn't get to Gympie and I didn't receive much news the only results I could get was from Mathew Past at our shoot who told me he took C grade Cant & DR along with the C grade KG. Mathews dad Chris was out shot in two shoot offs leaving John Pickford to take the l hope ckerw,ne: 11 3~i,a drc..,~Chr~,rm~> and Iook~n~f,>r,\..rd [u :I $:re,*t A grade High Gun. Good shooting Mathew and thanks far the neuis. Sun year In uur are,, big sRn~.tshtilr~ tl1e )~.~~r~fl'~~~tI~SU~~,~,LC, Maryborough 23111 -The most distant visitor being Graham James ~'oaa~Supcl Slm ,r 111 & 11 .I:$ll. and Kingamy Z DRY:II. ST JANUARY - 31 ST MARCH All A.C.T,A,member Clubs can join in - it's easy! Conduct a 50tgt Pointscore event More info????????? Sweepstakes Hotline (02) 636 1 4443 Page 20 Austt.aiian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 The International Gun Club held its 2 day Anniversary Shoot on October 25 & 26, 1997. Whilst the attendance was slightly down "A=ab *" s".,,= ","U. bL""o ... "b.""*"~ We were able to send one Victorian home a very happy shooter. Craig Bentley. Overall High Gun winner and winner of Overall Mercuri Trophy, with Jim Finis and Yvonne Polst. entertainment. Just a big thank you to all who helped. The first event Saturday was the 50t Gun Rack Skeet Championship with Overall 1st to BK. Williams 50150,2nd N. Praino 47/50; A grade 1st L. Dimasi 48150,Znd C. Jacobs 47/50; C grade 1st R. Spinella 45150, 2nd S. Pipicella 43150. Team winners International P. Marcoionni, J. Finis, R. Marcoionni, G. Kontopoulos, L. Dimasi 2191250. This event was sponsored by Les Charles &International Gun Cluh. Event 2 was the Fisher Firearms SIB Championship sponsored by Fisher Firearms. Overall & AA grade winner was Dino Oliviero with 25125 followed by T. Steer 2nd 24125. A grade P. Hall 24125, 2nd J. Zuppa 23125. B grade 1st F. Atkinson 22125,Znd R. George Kontopolous - Con Marinis with the Spinella 19125; C grade 1st S. Parente 22125,Znd R. Manno.23127. Colin Sparnon Memorial Shield Event 3 the 30t Rem Body Repairs Mixed Target Championship sponsored by Rem Motor Body Repdirs and International Gun The dinner Saturday nicht was a great evening thanks to a very Cluh was won by J. Finis 70170. Grade wins to AA J. Finis; A few people who worked their butts off to make it the success it grade A. Vilcins 121 defeating P. Hall 1201121; B grade R. was. Thanks to our Chef Con, the best cook in the north. Win & Spinella 45150; C grade S. Pipicella 51/60. Camilla our male helpers all of whom did a great job. Peter The Tapmix D/B Championship was the fourth event with the looked great donned in an :Iprr,n :~ndJuhn and his 11clpcl.o Wc Young Gun Team Shield shot in conjunction. Craig Bentley took organlsing the tables and settirlgv. "cud you boys as the Overall & 1st AA grade with 1111111,2nd AA grade to Jim Finis to 'Thanks Lrl. female llelp so hard come hy. tu Ray h1.i 1101111. D. Halikiopoulos 55156 took A grade and A. Panazzola won B grade 32/33. S. Pipicella had another C grade win shooting 30131. The Young Gun Team Shield was won by International No.1 Team consisting of P. Marcoionni, D. Oliviero, J. Finis, F. Agostino, J. Richichi with the near perfect score of 1241125. Overall Saturday winner was Dino Oliviero 1451150, this prize Custom fitted was kindly donated by P. Dipinto. Sunday was another day and again warm and windy. The Comit Farm neneh Championship started off the day with HYPO-ALLERGENIC AND NON-TOXIC the Annette & Jim Finis Team Shicld shot in conjunction. The Mercuri OA Cup was won by C. Bentley 71175, he took A grade also. B gvado honours to J. Zuppa 43/50; C grade M. Pdnazzolo ONLY INSTA-MOLD OFFERS 51/52. Section wins to B. Deacon in the Juniors and C. Marinis in THE BEST PROTECTION - the Veterans. Team winners 'Lower North' C. Bentley, R. INSIST ON IT BY NAME Winckle, J. Byrnes 1351150. Event 6 20t International Handicap sponsored by D. Dean & P. - DEALERS AUSTRALIA WIDE - Hall saw 1st go to G. Niehinonni 50150, 2nd F. Agostino 49/50, Available from: 3vd A. Vilcins 25/26. Event 7 25t La Vcra SA Fine Cheese Products DB Championship EARMOLD AUSTRALIA sponsored by LaVera SA Fine Cheese Product & International Gun Club. OA donated by G. Richichi and won by C. Bentley. OA & AA 1st C. Bentley 1481148,Znd R. Winckle 1471148;A grade 1st D. Halikiopoulos 76/77, 2nd A. Vilcins 30131; B grade 1st J. Zerafa 33134, 2nd C. Marinis 32/34; C grade 1st R. Manno 32/34, Page 22 Australian Clay Target Shoohng News January 1998 2nd J. Redford 31134. Overall High Gun Veterans won by C. sponsored by P. Marinis and Juniors Quire and won by C. won by R. Manno. Bentley. Event 8 the G. Ladies High Gun Kontapaulos DB sponsored by K & Y. Championship shot Polst was vely in conjunction with disappointing with the Colin Sparnon numbers down, but Memorial Shield won by Sue Byrnes. Team. OA donated by Veterans I-ligh Gun G. Kantopoulos won sponsored by the by N. Marinis OA C;lnrorrr w3s won hy who also claimed AA P. D'Alessnndro. grade with 1951195 defeating C. Bentley Junior High Gun 194.195. Grade wins sponsored by the to A. Vilcins in A Adelaide Gun Shop grade 46147, D. won by Brenton Renney B grade Deacon, it was 25125, P. Balistrin C pleasing to see a good grade 28/30. Section roll up of Juniors. wins to C. Marinis in Our President Jim the Veterans and S. Finis would like to Parente in the Sue Byrnes, Overall Ladies winner thank everyone that Brenton Deacon, Overall Junior. Juniors. Team helped in anyway at -..211 , .imnnrtantlv.. .= .. . -. . . ., the.. . . Sponsors for their interest in the Club and the trappers for their hard work. Yvonne would like to thank Stan Chwesiuk who was n Sunday Overall Winner donated by P. Dipinto and won by C. great help to her in the office. Watch out Stan you could be snared Bentley 1171120. again. On behalf of the President. Committee and Members I would hke to wish all our sickles a speedy recovery, also a Happy Ovcrall \\'irlrltester H~ghGuns in wch grade WCI. the 2 days wete and Prosperous New Year to all our v~sltorsand club members won hy CI.,IICUcnrley ,L.l grade 4.13 .",i.1; :I zl;~Iv F ('nlm@n,nc 2.14 29U; H -!:~.nde 5 %rr.lIlt 196 'YO; C gvndc 5 I'illl~~11:1 217 250 Honorary Secreta~y Thanks to Dick for his sponsorship on behalf of \%'inchester Yvonne Polst Lightning Ridge At the recent Lightning Ridge Gun Club A.G.M. Mr Bruce Buchanan (Snoopeyl was awarded life membership of the club. Bruce,was club Secretary/Treasurer for 14 years and his membership dates back several years prior to this. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL The devotion of Bruce and wife Helen lo the club over the years has laid the foundation far the clubs future expansion and DEALER OR DIRECT TO THE improvement. Congratulations Bruce and good shooting for the future. NUMBER BELOW FOR Steve Mcnlahon INFORMATION ON: Secretary 24G, 28G, 32G, 36G COMPETITION CARTRIDGES 32G FIELD LOADS 24G 20 GAUGE 2.5" SHELLS FOR ENGLISH GUNS CONTACT: EXPRESS Adcfian Cousens SHOTSHELLS AUST Groups or individuals Schools or hourly rates JOHN MAXWELL Anywhere in Australia or New Zealand PHONE: (02) 4262 2997. Ph: 018 516 395 or (03) 5153 1985 AH FAX: (02) 4272 5303. MOB 0418 420 722 January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shootrng News Page 23 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS viln (?dmde with 88.471"; though one of them is in, 'namesake' Cnt;,rtunittcly 11" I3 grade Skeet only) are known around the traps as sllootrrs qualllied for the aggregdtv the 'Wilby Gang'. When we see award. "Cuddles" wife, Kerry accompany them to the club, we all know it's going to be IAN REITH'S HONOUR a great social day, it is then Kerry's Celebrations acknowledging Ian Reith's res~ansibilitvto eet the 'Gane' home. in the past, t11et.e were some great which I must say, is no easy cask shooters to qualify, but after two 50 years continuous registration as an rounds of the shoot ulT 1)arvl Hun1 l'roni ACTA and Club member coincided with To mark the occasion Ian was Wangaratta was clearly the winner the Melbourne club members annual presented with a beautifully inscribed with a perfect score. visit to Wangaratta on Sunday barometerlthermometer and November 16th. complementary ribbons, especially The Junior Champion of Champions printed to mark the occasion. was also finalised with Terry Walls DTL and Skeet events for the day were from Yarrawonga being successful. named in Ian's honour, and to his Cungr;ltul: Congratulations to both David and Brian on you well earned Life Membership awards, which you richly deserve, and I know, will be justifiably proud of. Beu Penney Secretary Page 24 Aust~.alianClay Target Shooting News January 1298 Tlic Ciccuti\,r Ct,mm~rrccdthe Austmlinn Clay Target Without the drive and dedication of Bob Buehan this event would ,\ss~c~;tt~on;u.c pleased to annonnuo tho awarding of l.ifc not have been achieved (a fact forgotten recently by the A.C.T.A. .\lr.~nl,cvil,toutolr~. ,\ss~,cl:ttlon ru 111.Rooert Huchnn of the in its celebration of success in Atlanta]. Melbourne 'Gun Club. Bob was rhc fbund:~ttonIJt~~:r~rl~~nt c.fthc Vl~tori.,n 3ntr The following is an extract of his nomination by Melhourne Gun Association which h;~linin) knorkeri \vi,cn bcin.: furm,,rl l,ur ltii Club. dvtcrnmlni Alan Walter Mason Dear Sir All the members of the Bendigo Clay Target Club and many On behalf of tho members of the Roma Town Council representing the older members of neighhouring cluhs were saddened by the people of Roma, 1 wish to convey to you our appreciation on the faet that sudden death of our friend and life member Alan Mason, at the you have chosen to hold the National Down the Line Championships in age of seventy five, on 12th November. Roma in 1999. Alan has been associated with our club for some thirty eight We are very proud of the Roma Gun Club and very proud oftho faet that years and in the earlier years he attended many shoots at this loyal soup of people have been even this honour. other district clubs, such as Harcourt, Colbinahbin, etc. He was a constant competitor at our local shoots. His most recent successful effort being to win '3' grade in a Double Rise event last July. . He enjoyed trout fishing with a few selected friends and We look fovward to the staging of the championships. travelled frequently to the prime trout fishing areas of Please do not hesitate to contact me ifyou havo any dificultics which I Victoria and New South Wales to pursue this pastime. may be able to help solve. He was a quiet, unassuming gentleman who could be relied I look forward to meeting with you in due course. on to help when needed. An example of this was during the Yolrrs faitllfully construction of our present club house when he donated all MPS Jill Baker the door frames and carried out all the glassing of the Deputy Mayor, Roma Town Council. windows and the feature wall. Alan served in the 2nd AIF during WWII at several different Dear Sip locations in the Pacific area. I feel compelled to respond to the comments made by WACTA State He was a well known and highly respected businessman in President hlrs Elaine Forward. in the November '91 Editors Mailbox. Mrs Bendigo, carrying on a family business established for three Forward states that "due to the pressure put on this association from the generations, for many years. skeet shooters on the eastern seaboard the WACTA has been forced to reluctantly change the date ofthe Skeet Nationals". Then in brackets Mrs Our sympathy is extended to his sister Melva on this sad Forward states "A sad duv for common sense." occasion. Let me ask "Is it common sense to hold National Skcct Championships 6 months apart?" Wayne McCarthy "Is it eommon sense to hold Nationals bolbrc any of the States hvve had President B.C.C.C. time to hold their State Carnivals so they can select their respective State Teams to compete in the State Teams Match?". "Is it eommon sense for the WACTA starto havo to work for 101 days straicht. in a row to run the Truu & Skeet back to back?". I am proud to have been one of the very many Skeet shooters who took pen Bob Devries to paper to protest the Trap and Skeet being combined and I am very It is with deep regret that tfie members of Frankston happy that the ACTA took notice ofthis eorrcspondence and changed the Australian Clay Target Club advise the passing of their great dates back to a more realistic and fair time. friend and colleague Bob Devries. What still concerns me however is that Mrs For$vtlrd claims that the Bob was born in 1941 and married Marilyn in 1963; they had WACTA was forced to and eventuallv reluctantlv chvnwd the dates and this was a very hard decision to ma&. I would Gave thGught that ;R& three children, Rodney, Jenny and Caroline. receiving 150+ letters of protest from the people who would usually attend Bob was a founding member of Frankston Australian Clay these Nationals it would have been a very simple decision to make. In Target Club and was one of the three signatarks an the business you have to give your customers what they want, ifyou fail to do original lease of the existing land where the club is now this, soon you will have no customers. situated. I am looking fo~vurdto shooting the Skeet Nationals in Perth in October 98 us I am sure many other skeet shooters from all over Australia ale. I Bob was one of the driving forces behind the scenes and was believe that combining the Trap and Skeet Nationals would be a mistake largely responsible for the club securing its existing site. and thc woof can be seen iust bv laokinc at the New Zealand model. Once Bob loved his shooting, both clay targets and ducks and again I iubewibe to a simple business regime. Give your customers what they want, not what you thlnk they want. couldn't wait to get away to Dunns or Lake Cowal. He was the ultimate duck shooter, loved a drink and a few tall takes Glenn Clarke around the camp fire, and could shoot a duck as well as the next bloke. Dear Shooting Competitors Sadly, Bob had been ili far the last few years and we didn't see too much of him until the last 12 months when he started ta make a comeback. Bob was a great family man and took his children and this The final decision to eliminate Shontlne was madc after months of other great love, quarter horses, all over Australia and enjoyed great success. Bob's 50th birthday was held at the gun club and somebody hired a 'fatogram', I am sure that night will never be forgotten. Bob handled a possible disaster with his usual aplomb and turned it into a memorable The Orgvnising Committee for the 1998 Nike World Masters Gam>s and occasion. Great stuff and appreciated by all. the International Masters Gnmes Association grcntly regrets the cancellation of this spot%.We appreciate your intcrcst in participating and Bob was a one eyed Collingwood supporter who did what all we npolagiso Lbr any inconvenience this decision may hvve caused you. Collingwood supporters do when they are lasing, he would Best wishes in your other comoetitions. turn the radio off! Sincerely Bob passed away at the age 58 leaving many frionds behind. A Jock Elder good Clubman and a good hlokc, he will be missed. Director ofSports and Venues Page 26 argat Shooting News January 199 First ap, ifthls ~.upcll.lou our Annivcri;lry shoot is nor factual in Our thanks go to Frank and every nsprct, svoll I expect it's rhc messlvc hangover I am trying Howard Smith, from contend with, so pleasc brnr w~thmL. ns I do my hcsr. Winchester Australia, for their loyal support of this Saturday dawned, a dull overcast (like me) day, with showers and event and our club. storms predicted, typical open shoot weather. Saturday event three, It did not stop the shooters from coming though; Ray Wise, Gary Harsley Park Gun Shop 15pr Darr and Erica Hudson decided to come all the way from Double Rise. Gladstone, Qld, to see how the southerners do it. 1st Overall J. Crompton (The Terrier) 33140 $150 plus trophy. 1st AA grade R. Wise 32(40, 1st A grade P. Ewert 32140, 1st B grade P. Gauchi 23130, 1st C grade F. Auditore 20130. High Guns for Saturday $100 each grade to AA: A. Del Ben 991105; A: P. Ewart 571105; B: J. Kidd 931105; C: A. Alam 821105. .A s~ecialthanks to AA High Gun winner Arty Dei-Ben very special frieds Peter and Joan Abela, both being tintastie supporters of this club and clay target shooting in general. By the time this report goes to print, Peter's birthday shoot will be long over, I just hope it has been as big as a success as Peter and Joan deserve. Thanks mate. Sunday, weather just the same, stiff cheddar, can't do a thing about it. It made no difference, as the scores will show some brilliant shooting, especially by relative newcomer (part time Yank) Billy Bob Rose. I believe on a recent trip to the Grand American this teenager was said to have found the fountain of youth, at least that is what a rather happy or should we say gay motel employee was heard to say about Bill Bob in his tight Just a short 1500kms down the road and they were here, yes they shorts. did drive all that way just for our company theytold me. Thanks for Sunday event four, Victory coming guys, we will have to repay the visit at your Easter shoot. We Cartridges 25t Handicap. also hid our usual good attendance from our regulars, 26 clubs represented from all aver the country, to all who travelled and 1st A. Jones 49/49 3 cases of attended thank you very much, and will do it just as well again next ammo plus trophy, 2nd L. year. Next years date will be slightly different so as not to Smith 48/49, 28~112 cases compete against the Victorian State Carnival. I had assurances ammo plns trophy, 3rd J. from up and coming shooters like Bill Iles, Arthur Turner, Mark Crompton (1 got the money McInnes, Ian Merrick, blokes I am sure with a bit more practice will you got the metre) 34135, 2 be names you might hear ahout. Anyway enough of the bullshit and eases ammo plus trophy. down to business. Our thanks to Con Tsolakki Saturday first event, Gemini Traps Classic 50t DB. 1st Overall from Victory Cartridges, also a Gus Yarak 70170 $250 plus sash, 2nd Overall Rodney Van Beek very hard working 69/70 $150 plus sash, 3rd Overall Arthos Del Ben 60161 $120 plus Committee member of our sash. Grade wins to AA: G. Rapisarda 50150; A: G. Mills 50150; B: J. club, thanks Con for your Bonlos 59/60; C: A. Alam 47/50. Ladies to Mrs Jannene Kidd sponsorship and you 49/50, Veterans oust older burglars) P. McIntosh 49/50 and continued help throughout Junior to B. Evans. the year. Many thanks to Ludwig (Box Head) Kohler from Gemini Traps for Event five, NSW State his help in sponsoring this event, his new traps that we only Continental 50T DB installed the week before worked perfectly, not one problem all 1st Overall Billy Bob Rose weekend. Veteran High Gun winner 65/65 $250 plus NSW Sash, Preston Mclntosh Saturday second event, Winchester Aust 25t Single Barrel. 2nd Overall J. Adamo~oulos 64/65 $150 plns troplly, 3rd 1st Overall A. Del Ben 33/33 1 case shells plus trophy, 2nd Overall V. Gatt 56/57 $120 plus trophy. Overall Tas Psarakis 32133,314 case shells plus trophy. Grade wins to AA: G. Rootes 95/96; A: A. Bonello 51/52: B: R. Van Grade wins to AA: T. Arvanitakis 24/25; A: G. Kennerson 29/30; B: Beek 49/50; C: A. Alam 45/50. Ladies W. Barton, Veterans P. Gus Salem (another burglar, veteran) 23/25; C: T. Alam 22/26. McIntosh, Junior B. Evans. January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 27 BIRTHDAY SHOOT Saturdav 15th November saw shooters come from far ,vcekt,nd. Merv onlj niisscd uric t:firt;~.tIwm il perfect score as and wid; to compete at the Port Augusta 2 day 3 I.CSUII(,I'~rtdently shooting tl~tuiick OF he trnphouse Birthdav Shoot weekend. Conditions were verv inntv:td of his targut. Ye-;, it even llnl>penst; the hunt of them. cornfortahle with uverra.-r skies and light brcezrs on A grade 1st 11. Stnrr 59lGO. 2nd I3 ~\ugusr58 (ill. H gratlv 1st Saturday and perfect \vr:~theron Sunday. V liane 48 50, 2nd .I Slnitlr 46/50: C i:l.~de 151 I). Sm\th First event Saturday \v;1.< SO[ P~lrt,\uguit.~ Skeet 4:j 50. 211d :\ hllller .10 SO. Cl~urnpiunship,the iuvrrnll ;:lsh winncl. being \\'n)w Third and final event for the weekend was a 25 target Point Chanrlir,g tium Broken Hill. Score competition. With grade High Gun sashes up for grabs A grade equal 1st G. Bollen & C. Bentley 46/50. B grade 1st it was vital for those in contention to keep their nerves under W. Channing 49/50,2nd B. Murphy 57/60. C grade 1st R. control and 'go for gold'. Once again Vince Bone had people Hindmarsh 47150.Znd B. Mantesso 44/50. wondering what he was growing out on the farm at Kimba, by showing his win in handicap was no fluke, posting a formidable blemish free round on the way to his first High Gun Sash. A grade C. Bentley 74175; B grade V. Bone 75/75; C grade A. 18125,Znd A. Miller 17125 Miller 61/75. Third and final event for Saturday was the 50 target High Gun winners Overall and A grade Craig Bentley 2631275 Presidents Double Barrel Chamoionshio which was ablv from Adelaide, B grade Vince Bone 250/275 from itimba and taken out by ex Pt Augusta meGber ~raigBentley wit$a C -made Bruce Mantesso 2211275 the lion from Broken Hill. masterful display to add another sash to his collection. Port Aurmsta~"~~~~ Gun Club wishes to acknowledee., and sincerelv A grade 1st C. Bentley 50/50,2nd M. Starr 61/62; B grade 1st thdnk our major s[,orl,sors lle:!th~~and \lerv St;irr of Stnrr'n R. Hindmarsh 49/53,2nd A. Dipaolo 48/53; C grade B. 'l'l.i!nspurl from Quol.zl :trld HP~IL'I11unlc's ?IllLl.c 1U clf l'ort Mantesso 42150,Znd A. Miller 40150. Augusta for their generous support over the weekend and With Saturdays competition completed, competitors and their throughout the year. families settled down to a fine repast put together by our hard Aggregate trophy winners for the year were All Around working ladies under the rvatchful supervision of our gourmet Trophy Lyn Schubert by 5 targets from Robin Freebain w~th President Tony Dipaolo. Merv Starr a further 10 targets behind. The Skeet aggregate Sunda) dawned bright and clear WI~II~llly one "I. tv:o winner was Robin Freebain by 3 targets from Lyn Schubert wondering where I hc nigll~had gone an11 wnching tur lhc with Merv Starr a further 13 targets back to close out third Panadol. place yet again. A very close contest all year. First event Sunday was the 50 target Port Augusta Double This brings to a close our competition year, so from our Barrel Championship with local identity Merv Starr surviving members to you all, have a Merry Christmas and a safe New a shootoff to claim the winners sash for the first time this Year. Page 28 Australian Clay Target SOUTHERN GUN CLUB - As at 2nd November 1997: President - R.J. Tony Young, Erich Krutzer; Patron -Colin Witt: Handicapper - Calin Rossiter; Secretary .T. Ruybould; Assistant Secretary - Mrs. B. Dawe; Witt; Armourer - George Mariner. Senior Vice-P1.csident- Mrs. D. Humberstonr; Junior Vice-President - R. Hinge: Shoot Dforsholl -I. Ielusi: Patron -Russel Cribh. MARYBOROUGH & DISTRICT GUN CLUB INC. -At the A.G.M. held on 11th November 1997 the following were elected: President - THE FOREST CLAY TARGET CLUB - At the A.G.M. held on 9th Adrian D'Connell; Senior Vice-President - Daryl Carter; Seerotary - Greg Novembe~.1997 the follo\ving were elected: President - Don Easterway; Rowe. \'ice-I'rcsidents - Grant Atkins, Laut.ie Moon; Secretary - Jack Kellund; Tt.cnsurcl- - Peter Thompson; Committee -John Nolan. Robbie Byme. ORANGE CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. -At the A.G.M. held on 19th I'etur Mundny, Preston McIntosh, Jack Ryan. Chris Angilley, Michael Auyst 1997 the follo\ving were eleeted: President - Ross Sadler; Viee- AnWlley. Gerierally, we enjoyed a good year, with membership President - Glen McAllister: Scerctary - Adrian \'ardanegn: Treasurer - inct.ensing. Wayne Sharp; Publicity Officer - Guy Barbagdo; Promotional Officer - Allan Eade; Club Artnourer - Joe Caltibiano. BURDEKIN GUN CLUB INC. -At tho A.G.M. held on 18th October 1997 thc following \rn.c eleeted: President - Glen Rea; Vice-president - COLEAMBALLY CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. - Election of office Steve Nixan: Secl-ctozy - Val Landrigan; Treasurer - Ray Collinson; bearers at A.G.IU1. held 8th Novembel. 1997: President - Brian Shields; Committee - Glen Polo. Steve Boeke; Publicity Officer - Cat.01 Betteridge. Vice-President - Stan Shields; Treasul.er - Bill Shields; Secretary & Publicity Oflieec. - Kevin Shields; Assistant Secretary - Maureen LIGIiTNING RIDGE GUN CLUB -At the A.G.M. held on ZZnd of Ledwidgc; Handicapper - Shane Hay; Club Coach - Ian Evans. Novrmbc~.1997 the following we1.e elected: President - Robert Jones; Vice-P~.esldenl-Petcr Scoles; Secretary - Steven MeMahon: Peasurer - BUNSURY CLAYTARGET CLUB INC. - Eleetinl~ofoffice bearers at Robert \Vhltc; Committee - Peter Wuterfo~.d,Jim Woodcock, Larry A.G.M held 9th Navembel. 1997: I'residcnt - Col Smith; Vice-President - White. Faye Witiche, the outgoing President, declined renomination due Neil Tarves; Secretary - Brian Ewa3.t; Treasurer - Bruce Whiteaker; to personal eomnlitments. The new President and the Club membership Captains - Bill Bridges, N.Turves: Vice-Captains - Dave Whitham. Phil would like to thank her for her leadership through some very difficult House. Colin Roach; Handicappe~s- Ross Silveskr, Don Wetherell; P.R. times -June & Colin Raaeh. GOLD COAST CiSY TARGET CLUB -At the reeen1A.G.M. the WANGARATTA CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. . At the A.G.M. on 21th following ir-erc elected. President - Mike Swule; Vice-President - ;John November 1998 the following were eleetcd. President - David Jaekel; Snr Undel.hill: Tmrisuml- - Kevin Seeney; Secl.etary - Debbie Young; Club Vice-President - Tet.ly Pigranm; Jnr Vice-President - Daryl Hunt; Captain - George SckaS Club Viec.Cuptuin - John Muck; Sporting Secretary - Bev Penney; Treasurer - Kudri Demaj; Press Correspondent Captnin - David Young; Slrect Captain -Tony Edgar; Publicity Omcel. - -Trevor Jones; Cotnmittee - Bob Borron, Angelo Grassi. Brad Henshall. Allnn dorr IS: Committee - Mark Lcamon. Kevin Thweson, John Bonnor Bt.uer Henahall, Scott Henshall. Brian North, Tony Penney, Phil Petzke, Clarrie Riches, Keith Robiosnn. Phil Smith. .. .. ---7w... - - - SHOOT CALENDAR 1998 Jan 25-25 North Island DTL Cliampionsl~ip Waiten~ata Jan 26 North Island Ball Trap & Minis C'sliip Waitemata Jan 24-26 Tasmania State Trap Carnival Tasmania GC Jan 27 - Feb 1 North Island & NZ ISU Nationals Wanganui Feb 6-8 SA State Trap Carnival State Shooting Park Feb 6-8 North Island & NZ Sporting Clays C'ship Rotorua Feb 13-15 North Island & NZ 5-stand Sporting C'ships Waikatao Feb 14 - 21 Australasian-Pacific "Grand Prix" Brisbane GC Mar 7-13 New Zealand DTL National C'ships Canterbury Mar 28-Apr 3 Australian DTL Nationals Wliiteman Park, WA May 2-4 Qld State Trap Carnival Gemfields CTC May 16-18 SA State Skeet Carnival SA GC, Bolivar June 5-8 NT State Trap Carnival July 11-12 Qld State ISU Carnival Normaliton CTC Aug 8 Tasmania ISU Skeet Title Tasmanian GC Aug 8-9 NSW State Skeet Carnival Taniworth CTC Aug 29-30 WA State ISU Carnival Sept 5-6 NT State ISU Carnival Sept 11-13 NSW State ISU Carnival Illawarra GC Sept 12-13 Tasmania Trench Titles Tasmanian GC Sept 26-28 WA State Trap Carnival Sept 18-20 Qld State Skeet Carnival Roma Oct 2-5 NSW State Trap Carnival Guyra GC Sept 26 - Oct 4 Australian OD Nationals incorporating State Shooting Park SA State OD Carnival Oct 22-Oct 25 Australian Skeet Nationals Whiteman Park, WA Nov 13-15 Vic State Trap Carnival Echuca CTC Poge 30 Australtan Clay Target Shoot~ngNews January 1998 50th Anniversary of Reformat $32,500 in Trophies and Cash 8 Miroku Venuefor: 1 999 PROGR Fdday, 6th March Practice rounds of 25 from midday till 6.00pm 6.00pm - BBQ Meal - Great value at only $4 7.00pm - Night Classic - 4 layouts under lights 0 25tgt Double Barrel, 25tgt Points - Cash proportionate each Grade. $20 Please Note: This Event is not in the High Gun Saturday '7th March, 8.6DOzmrr sharp 0 Event 1. 25tgt Double Barrel Sweepstakes - Graded. $15 Cash proportional to Shooters in each Grade 1,2,3- Compulsory Division. Event 2. Maranoa Double Barrel Points Championship. $25 Participating Event - National Sweepstakes. 50tgt Double 1( 1 Barrel 15m. OA,AA,A,B,C - lst, 2nd and Junior. Total: $130 OVERALL HIGH GUN - MIROKU SHOTGUN IN CASE.GRADED HIGH GUNS AA JUNIOR ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD, EVENTS 2,3,4,5 - CITIZENS WATCHES (MAX Veterans and Ladies - 60% nominations if shooting whok 8 Competition Traps and Practice Trap available all weeken Major Sponsor Coomber Bros Camping, Hot Showers and Power availab The Committee reserves the right to Page 32 Austtairnn Clay Target Shoot~ngNews January 1998 :onof Club after World War I1 Shotguns $3,500 - Citizen Watches 3. T.L. Nationals MME: Event 3. Miroku Challenge Double Barrel Championship. $30 50tgt Double Barrel - 15m - Miroku Shotgun. OA,AA,A,B,C - lst, 2nd and Junior. Shoot-off to continue under lights. *** SATUEU)AU NIGHT "THE BEST RUMPS IN THE WEST" *** S~lllday8th March, 7.00am sharp * Event 4. Maranoa Double Barrel Continental Championship. $25 50tgt Double Barrel Continental. OA,AA,A,B,C- lst, 2nd and Junior. * Event 5. Maranoa Single Barrel Championship. $15 25tgt Single Barrel. OA,AA,A,B,C - lst, 2nd and Junior. Event 6. Miroku Challenge - Miroku Shotgun. $20 25tgt Double Barrel Handicap. 1 to 5 - shot to finality. Qld. Challenge Shield shot in conjunction. Teams of 5 - $50 noms - 10 cases shells and framed certificate. two days A, B, C - 4 MIROKU SHOTGUNS. JUNIOR HIGH GUN - MIROKU SHOTGUN [MUM 1 PER JUNIOR). VETERAN AND LADY HIGH GUNS - CITIZENS WATCHES programme. Juniors - 60% nominations on any event d. Major Sponsors Fuller Firearms and Miroku Shotguns Roma and Citizen Watches le on site. Breakfast each morning - $4 alter the programme if necessary 'reasurer: Col Neal (07) 4622 1466 BH; Club Grounds Geoghegan Road (07) 4622 5255 January 1998 Austrnllan Clay Target Shootrng News Page 33 3-MAN TEAM: K. Nusarcnko, d. 911100, 2nd R. Banes 901100: C: D. Davison, G. Murfitt 448. Wise 951100.2nd S. Flansgan 94/100. NOVHG: J. Gobbe*. Cairns 22&23-11.97 Fine & rainy (12) - QLD STATE Dnlby 22-11-97 TRNCH ELIM 125T: 1st D. Bowon Fine & warm (30) - BIRDBRAIN 113/125+24=1371150+2,2nd D. B~ee RND 1 50T: AA. P. Jones, 2nd B. 113/125+24=137/150+1. 3rd J. Sman- Allan: A: C. Jnekmnn. 2nd 0. iotro 111/125+24=135/150: A: D. roth hers; B: H. ReresfaGd, 2nd S. Bowen; B: S. McDowall: C: C. Elgley: Rothsvell: C: M. Spargo, 2nd G. JNR D. Bowen. 1LD STATE DiPRAP Alexander. P. Spargo. RND 2 50T: ELIM: 1st R. Simpson 122/150+44, AA: D. Smith. 2nd P. Jones; A: C. 2nd D. Bruce 118/150+44, 3rd d. Jaekman, 2nd 0. Cralhers: B: J. Smaniotto 1151150t31; AA: R. Yates, 2nd J. Allan; C: D. Thomas. Simpson; B: P. \Vhatley; C: A. 2nd P. Spargo. M. Spargo. BIRD- Cnsella; JNE D. Bruce. OA HG: D. BRAIN HG: AA: D. Smith8711W:A: C. Bruce. Jnckman 791100: B: G. Denning 741100: C: M. Spargo 701100. Visitors: Central B-ett 14-11-97 Condamine, Chinchilla, Moonic. Bris- O'east, storm befare ~ightevents 1211 - hne. 25T DB C'SRP OFF 15M: OA & A: P. Malonev 25 after shoot-om B: C Dalhy 23-11-97 Gurski- 23; C: F. ~obinshafter Fine & warm 1541 - 25T DB 161: AA: shoot-off. 25T DB PTS C'SHP OFF M. HTSS33133,Znd B. Allan 30133; A: 15M: OA & A: P. Jones 74 after G. Ault 30130, 2nd C. Jnckman 29130; shoot-off. B: A. Scouller Jnr 65; C: G. B: N. Gabbcrt 25i27, 2nd T. Gill Alexander 66.25T SB NIGHT C'SHP 24/21: C: B. Relmcrs 24125, 2nd J. OFF ISM: OA & A: P. Jancs 24; B: C. Wilson 23125. 25T SPLIT METER. Gurski I(; C: R, hfeGill 22. 25T DB AGE: AA: R. Donovan 25125, 2nd M. NIGHT C'SHP OFF 15M: OA & A: P. Hass 24125: A: 0. Crothcrs 25125, 2nd Warren 25 aRer shoot-off. B: C. Y. Bass 24125: B: R. Banks 24/25. Gurrki 22: C: R. McGill 24 after 2nd N. Gabbori 33135: C: L. McCul- shoot.ob 25T DB FTS NIGHT C'SHP loch 28130, 2nd R. Pharoah 25/30. OFF ISM: OA & A: P. Warren 71: B: R 15PR DD: 1st hf. Basal. Hasr 15115, Clermont Clay Target Club McGill65: C: S. Tebbit 63. This waa n 2nd C. TurneriM. Behm 15116. 20T Championship daylnight shmt. Visiting CONT FTS: AA: R. Donovnn 51154, shooters fmm Chinchilla, Bundaberg, 2nd A. Donald 50154: A: C. Jackman Terrsnorn Lakes, Kingsroy & Mun- 77/78. 2nd R. Wiodcn 76178; B: N. gunso Clubs. BBQ tea bcforc night Houndow 56160. 2nd D. Hnrwood Saturday 2 1 st & Sunday events. Sashes Br Overall &trophies 51160: C: G. Alexander 63169.2 nd J. for each Grade. Wilson 60169. HG. AA: R. Donovan 0161110: A: C. Jaekman 1271132: B: 22nd Februav 1998 Condamine 8-11-97 D. Harwood 1031110: C: J. Wilson Pine & hot (22) - IOOT DB 15M: DA & 9W110: NOV: W. Pharoah 82/110. Saturday 21st February 1998 - 9.00om start AA: B. Allan 1001100. 2nd G. Kocho Visitors: Kingaro~,Wandoan, Con- 9911W. A M. Bassingwaitc 971100, damine, Toowoombs. Chinchilla, 2nd A. Graham 951100: B: N. Gobbert Moonie. Even1 3. 2991 CZQCTA Single Barrel C'rhip 15m. OA (Sosh &Trophy). AA,A,B,C - lst (Badge &Trophy); 2nd (Trophy). Caboolture Clay Event 4. 15pr CZQCTA Double Rise C'rhip 15m. OA (Sash &Trophy). AA,A,B,C - 1 st (Badge &Trophy); 2nd (Trophy). Sunday 22nd February 1998 - 9.00am start Target Club Lot 11 Uhlmann Road Burpengary Event 6. 251gt CZQCTA Points C'rhip 15m. D.T.L. competition first OA (Sash &Trophy). AA.A.6.C - 1st (Badge &Trophy); 2nd (Trophy). Sunday of each month Event 7. 2391 Double Borrel Handicap [Corh Event). 9.30am start, Noms $38.00 Cash paid to 111, 2nd, 3rd & 4th. TOTAL NOMINATIONS $1 10.00 Sporting Clays competition OVERALL HlGH GUN fourth Sunday of AA,A,B,C GRADE HlGH GUNS; LADIES, VETERANS each month &JUNIOR HlGH GUNS 9.30arn start, Noms $30.00 The Committee reserves the right to alter the programme CZQCTA Team selected on Events 2, 3 & 6 For more information contact: For all enquires contact President: Peter Kemp (07) 3889 6176; Secretaty: Lil Gall (07)4622 5731 AH; Secretary: Bruce Ford (07) 3408 9 167 President: Peter Henderson (07) 4983 1417 Page 34 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 Saturday 17th January, 9.00am start Event 1. J.M. Bauman Perpetual Gold Cup Including Pacific Coast Double Barrel Championship 25tgt Double Barrel 15m Trophies OA, 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Event 2. Sponsors Bonanza 50tgt Double Barrel 15m. Trophies OA, 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Event 3. Pacific Coast Points Championship 25tgt Double Barrel Points 15m. Trophies OA, 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Sunday 18th January, 9.00am start Event 4. Lee Hogarth Perpetual Silver Cup Including Pacific Coast Single Barrel Championship 25tgt Single Barrel 15m. Trophies OA, 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Event 5. Gold Coast Shooter's Loot 50tgt Double Barrel 15m - $700 Cash 25tgt Double Barrel 15m & 25tgt Double Barrel Points 15m $150 each Grade divided 60% 30% 10% $100 OA (Overall does not take Grade) Event 6. Gold Coast Champion of Champions 25tgt Double Barrel 20m Trophies OA, 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C **" CASH BONUS! **" $500 Cash Bonus for possible over two-day programme Money divided if more than one possible * OVERALL HIGHGUN - GRADED HIGH'GUNS - LADlES/JUNIORS/VETERANS HIGH GUN * 60% NOMS FOR LADIES/NOVICE JUNIOR/VETERANS IF SHOOTING WHOLE PROGRAMME BBQ Lunch * Afternoon Tea * Refreshments Please Note: There will be no Skeet shot during the month of January The Cornmiltee reserves the right to alter the programme without notice if necessary President: Mike Swaie 018 763 168: Secretary: Debbie Young (07) 5543 5362 January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 35 HG: AA: R. Porter 50150; A: D. Young 213 ?iO. B .I Plrlfrrd PJLLZ5O. C C 43150; B: E. Icratzer 45/50; C: J. Wuods 231 250. LADY S Ed,:erton hfouser 46150. 222250. .IN* S Llniner 2122'1.8, VET: K. Scb 2431250. Gold Coast 2-1187 Clondy, light wind - IOOT SPORT. Gympie 9.11-97 ING CLAYS: 0.4 HG: D. Groundwa- Fine 124) - 25T DB 15M: AA: B. ter 881100; AA: G. Manning 831100; Gaddard, G. Dume; A: J. Pickford. G. A: G. Jamieson 811100; B: A. Jarvir Wright; B: R.J. Faster; C: T. Vidler. 821100; C: B. Gallegher 601100. 25T HCP: 1st P. Spraxton, 2nd G. Albrccht, 3rd G. Durre. 25T CONT Gold Coast 5-11-97 ISM: AA: G. Durre; A: G. Wright: B: B. Wet & windy (121 . 75T NIGHT Edgerton; C: M. Post. 15PR DR 15M: TRAP: AA. J. Mack 1201125; A: D. AA: B. Stolberg: A: J. Piekford: 8: 8. Dundon 1171125: B. V. Vaina Edgerton; C: M. Past. HG: AA: G. 1131125: C: S. Littlefield 1051125. Durre; A: J. Aekfonl; B: R.J. Fmter; C: M. Post. some giod>eor;s recorded dnring the Gold Coast 15.11-97 day. Visitor Rex Davis scored very Showers, cloudy, sun (16) - 25T Kingamy 2-11-91 rvcll in all events. E. Brown and L. DBLS: AA: C. Langley 24125; A: G. Hot k overcast 140) - 25T DB HCP: Dodd also shot well to record fino Manning 24125; B: B. Nelis. T. Edgar 1st T. Gurski 21/28. 2nd L. Vidler scorcs in all events. 21/25: C: A. Jnrvis 20125. SOT HCP: 26/27. 25T FTS 15ht A: O. Ebbern 1st D. Young 971100, 2nd A. Jarvir 1171117, 2nd P. Northmtt 1161111: B: 331100, 3rd B. Nelis 71/16. SOT HG. R. Rnckemann 74/75, 2nd N. Baines AA: M. S~*nie47/50; A: G. Manning 951102; C: C. Holborn 6475. 2nd K 49150; B: T. Edgar 50150; C: J. Stefan 65/18. 15PR DR 15M: A: D. Ronnor 46/50. 0.4 HG: G. Manning Ebbern 27130. 2nd N. Liesegang 120/125. 26130: B: B. Guthrie 25130, 2nd R. Knight 24/36: C: C. Coleman 24/30. 2nd R. McGill 26140. HG: D. Ebbem 1231130, Gold Coast 18-10.Y7 Fine & warm 1201 - 25T SKT DBLS: .W R. Porter 24125; A: D. Young 25/25: 8: E. Krvtzcr 19125: C: J. Bonnor. G Leigh-Smith 22/25. 5OT SKT HCP: 1st J. Withcrs, 2nd E. Kralrcr, 3rd D. Dundon. .SOT SI f Springsure Gun Club Inc. 7 UAL OPEN SHOOT Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 1998 Saturdav 7th. 10.00am Event 3. 25tgt Single Barrel Event 1. Bauhinia 100 - 100tgt "Bauhinia" C'ship. Double Barrel 15m. Sash & Trophy OA; Trophy Sash & Trophy OA winner lst& 2nd each Grade. Trophy 1st,2nd,3rd Event 4. 25tgt Handicap. AA,A,B,C. Trophies to 5th place. Event 5. 15pr Double Rise. Sundav 8th. 9.00am OA Trophy; Event 2. 25tgt Points. Trophy 1st & 2nd each Trophy OA; Trophy 1st & Grade. 2nd each Grade. 0ve~allHigh Gun - Sash & Trophy; Grade High Guns - Trophy; Ladies, Junior & Veteran High Gun - Trophy - Ladies, Juniors & Veterans reduced nominations MEAL & CALCUTTA SATURDAY NIGHT - CAMPING AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS Zamia Motel (07) 4984 1455; Springsure HotelIMotel (07) 49841255; Queens Arms Hotel (07) 4984 1533 Gay Burns: (07) 4984 1490AH; Andrew Smith (07) 4984 3129; Blyce Smith (07) 4984 1300 Page 36 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY - 12.00 NOON Event 1. 25tgt Double Barrel 15m Sweeps. $10 AA,A,B,C - 50% noms back to shooters. Event 2. 25tgt Sinwle Barrel Championship 15m. $14 OA ~ro~yx~& Badge; Trophies 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C. Sponsored by First Avenue Machinery Sales - G. & M. Black. Event 3. 25tgt Continental Championship 15m. $14 OA Troph & Badge; Trophies 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C. Sponsore Cyby Shopping World Butchery - Col & Alison Otto. SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY - 8.00AM Event 4. 25tgt Double Barrel Championship 15m. $14 OA Trophy & Badge; Trophies 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C. Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales Event 5. 30tgt Handicap - Shot in 1 visit to trap - Calcutta Event. $30 lst,2nd,3rd,4tlx - 60% noms back to shooters. Event 6. 25tgt Pointscore Championship 15m. $14 OA Trophy & Badge; Trophies 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C. Sponsored by G.N. Crumpton & Sons - Peanut Processors. Event 7. 15pr Double Rise Championship 15m. $14 OA Team & Badge; Trophies 1st & 2nd. Sponsored by Andersson's Fruit Market. Total noms: $110 High Guns OA sponsored by Neale Tessmann & Phil Northcott AA,A,B,C sponsored by Winchester Australia OA Event 2 sponsored by Retravision Kingaroy OA Event 3 sponsored by Castlemaine XXXX Ladies, Juniors & Veterans - 60% if shooting whole programme Calcutta (Event 5) - no deductions Lyle Vidler & Merv Clxampney Perpetual HCP Shield shot in conjunction with Event 5 Calcutta drawn 5.30pm - Auction 6.00pm - Free Dinner! Catnping available on ground Accommodation - phone direct: Pioneer Lodge Motel (07) 41622999; Burke &Wills Motor Inn (07) 4162 2923; Oasis Motel (07) 4162 2399 Please support the tnotels that support the Club President: (07) 4162 1682; Secretary: (07) 4162 1791; Clubhouse: (07) 4162 5296 January 19% Australian Clay Target Shooling News Page 37 25T SKT OFF HCP: 1st B. Murphy HCP: D. Stitt 3W30, J. Sebastiani 37141. 2nd J. Camcmn 35141. 3rd N. 29130, B. Murphy, R. Walsh 25126, G. Sinelnir 36/39: ALSO: R. Walsh Kirkwood, R. Burrowes 24/25. J. 35136. R. Bunowes 32138, J. What- Camemn, Glenys Palethorpe, J. mare 29135, K. Streeter 31134. D. Edmonds, B. Palethorpe 23125, B. Stitt 27133, D. Stone 26128, M h1cGill Hall, T. Matthews, I. Wilmn 22126. 24'25. J, Edmonds 23125. N. Kcmp D. Stone, R. Power, Rod Cusaek, Rob 18/25. R. Power 17125, J. Molloy Cusaek 21/25, M. MeGill, A. Pavsn. 15125, T. Matthews 13125. 50T J. Whatmore 20125, J. Molloy 19/21, BfPRAP: A: R. Wdsh 48150, M. S. Kapperniek, Denise Kapperniek MeGill. Rob Cusaek 47/50, T. 17125, D. Turner 15126. Mntthcws 44/50. Rod Cusack. B. Hall 43150, D. Stone 40150. R. Power. J. Porn Denason 26-10.91 COAST Edmonds, B. hiurphy 39150: B: J. Fltle & ~md)14 - 2iT SKI' HCP Sebastiani 45150, J. Camoran 43150, w GIIIIII~~~I(CIh! an11 25/25 with D. Stitt 41150, J. Molloy 38/50, D. h'eap, G. bslto", B. Gall 21/25 with CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. Turner 37150, Myrtle Anderson h'cap. 10T DB SWSHCP: J. Rosanta 32150; C: J. \Vhatmoic 26150, R. Bur- 10110. G. Dalton, W. Gillingwater, R. rowes 23150. 25T DB: A: B. Murphy Gall, R. Snell, 0. Perrott 9/10. 25T 66/68, T. Mstthews, D. Stone 67168, DB HCP: 1st M. Gall 26126. 2nd G. R. \Valsh 59lMI. R. Palethorp 49150, B. Dalton 25126, 3rd B. Gall 22125. 25T Hall 47148, M. McGill 42143. Rod DB 15Y: A: B. Gall 24/25; B: J. SUPERSHOOT J. Cusack 26127, Edmands, Rob ROEE~~O25/25; C: M. Gall 23125. 10T Cusack. N. Sinclair, Glenys DB CONT 15M. A: 8. Gall 7110; B: N. 10th & 11th January 1998 Paletharpe 2U25. A. Pavan 23125, R. Maltby 9110; C: M. Gall 8/10. 25T SB Power 21125: B: M. Coleman 38/38, J. CONT PORT DENISON C'SHP: OA Molloy 37138, J. Sebastiani 27128. D. & C: M. Gall 21/25, 2nd 0. Pemtt Stitt 24/25. G. Kirkwaod 23125, D. 151'25; A: B. Gall 18/25; B: G. Stewart Tulner 22125, J. Cameron 20n5, 19125.2nd G. Dalton 26/26 - shoot-off Miroku Shotgun Myrtle Anderson, I. Wilson 19/25: C: Anno Coleman 23125, D. Turner. S. (OVERALL WINNER OF COMBINED Kappcrniek 27/25: R. Burrowcs, J. Redcliffe 9-11.97 EVENTS 2 & 5) Whatmore 19125, Denise Kappernick Fine. hot (331 - 25T DB: AA S. %Rood 17125. 25T PS: A: R. Power 1081108, 2011201; A: R. Pennisi 68168: B: P. M. hlcGill 1011108. B. Pslethorpe Chang 33133; C: R. Abbot 23125. 30T 83184, Glenys Palethorpe 77118, R. DB PTS: AA: S. RnNord 90190; A: D. Saturdav 10th. 9.00am Walsh 74175, D. Stone, Rob Cusaek Portors 89190: B: P. Chang 89B0; C: EVENT 1. 73175, Rod Cuseck 71175. B. Hall R. Abbot 79190. 25T DB HCP: 1st D. 25tgt Double Barrel Sweepstakes AA,A,B,C. 70175, B. Murphy 69175, A. Pavan. J. Taylor 30130. 2nd A. White 29130,3rd Edmands 67170; B: Myrtle Anderson S. RaNord 50151. 25T DB CONT EVENT 2. 74175, G. Kirkwood, J. Cameion PTS: AA S. TraNord 14/75; A: A. 25tgt Handicap. 1st 2 cases of ammo; 69/75, J. Molloy 64/75, D. Stitt62/75, Coco 7Oi?5; B: D. Field 62/75; C: K. 2nd 1 case of ammo; 3rd 112 case of ammo. hl. Coleman 60175, J. Scbartiani White 62175. HG: AA S. Traffobrd Overall winner of Events 2 & 5 combined to 58118, D. Turner 57175: C: Anne 2131215; A: R. Pennisi 207.015; B: P. Coleman 54'65, S. Kapperniek. R. Chang 1941215; C: K. White 1721215: win shotgun. Burrowes 52175, J. Whatmare 46/75, VET: C. Boyd 1991215. EVENT 3. 50tgt Double Barrel Championship. Overall Sash &Trophy; 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C. Ladies, Junior and Veteran. SATUIUIAY NIGHT BANQUET - SUNDAY iffe City MORNING BREAKFAST FROM 7.00AM Sundav 1lth. 8.30am Clay Target club- EVENT 4. Duffield Road, Clontarf 25tgt Points. Overall Sash &Trophy; 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C. EVENT 5. 11th January Shoot - 25tgt Handicap. 1st 2 cases of ammo; 2nd 1 case of ammo; 9.30am start 3rd 112 case of ammo. 1. Overall winner of Events 2 & 5 combined to Event win shotgun. 25tgt Points Sweepstakes. $10 EVENT 6. Event 2. 25tgt Single Barrel. Overall Sash &Trophy; 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C. 25tgt Continental Double Barrel. $10 EVENT 7. Event 3. 25tgt Double Barrel 18m. Overall Sash & Trophy; 1st & 2nd M,A,B,C. 30tgt Medley. $12 Event 4. HIGH GUNS: OVERALL $250.00 CASH, AA,A,B,C $150.00 CASH; LADIES, VETERAN & JUNIOR 25tgt Handicap Double Barrel. $10 $75.00 CASH. (SPONSOR: LADIES AUXILIARY) NOMS $42 - IF WHOLE PROGRAMME SHOT Total nominations $115 $40 Ladies, Veterans and Juniors reduced npms Lfi,PIES, VETS, JUNIORS $30 President: Brett.&$q@p~ S&&q ,',:,-, >- ->\ *.. :. - r ,.M .: s-..,, -"?~.;CIraH*(7jUN ALL GRADES Note: Thc bliroku.Sh&gm \-dl. ' winner of Events 2 & 5 PRESIDENT: DON WYLAND The Committee reserves the right to alter the pragrarntne ilnccossary (07) 3284 3503 Page 38 Australmn Clay Target Shootlng News January 1998 Sunshine Coast 19-10-97 Fine (331 - 25T DB SWPS: M: G. Hogarth, W. Humphreys 25125. 8. Power. S. ReRard. G. Durre. B. Stevens. Q. Porfiti, B. Stolbcrg 24/25: A: G. Brawne 25125. S. Davison, G. Manning, B. Dunno 24125: B: N. TargelF @lab Keech 25/25, J. Davison. R. Hodgron 23125; C: J. Ohlscn 21125. N. Arena 20125. D. Grasser, G. Nngy 19125. 25T HCP: 1st G. Manning 34134, 2nd UBL W.Humphreys 33134.3rd D. Grasser 3283.25T ITS: AA: Q. Pafiti 7W5; A: G. Bmwne 84184; B: N. I(ecd, 71/75; C: BAV SH N. Arena 71/75. 25T CONT C'SHP: 0.4 W. Humphreys 65165: AA: Q. Pofiri 64165: A: G. Bmwne 2%5; B: N. 24th & 25th January 1998 Keeeh 23125: C: G. Nagy 21P25; .Rnma.. .-- .25.1087 . . . - . LADY: S. Wilson 13125. SIIT: A: J. (Blackwater) sunny & warn (19) - Reynolds 48150: C: G. Hognrth 43/50. CHAMPICHAMP (15T DBl15T HG: OA: G. Brorwc 149ll50: M: Q. Saturdav 24th. commencing 1.00om SBI15T FT8115T HCP15PR DR): OA: Porfiri 1481150: A: B. Dunne 1411150: Evcnl 1. 5rgr Double Barrel WO CArh Divide. $5 A. Denton 981100 (1511514511419): M: B: N. Keeeh 1411150: C: N. Arena EVC~L2. 25tgf Double B;lrrrl Gmdvd Cship. $12 G. Redmond 951100 (14/14145115/71; 1351150. Event 3. 25tl:t I'oino C'ship Gnded. $12 A: N. Johnston 951100 Event 4. 25rar Single llaml C'rhip Gn~drd.$12 15115/7): B: D. Loughnan Texas 22-11-97 Sundav 25th. commencine 9.OOam 931100 (14114145114166); B. Colley C: Pine & hot 130) - 50TDB: A: P. Elsley EVcnt 5. 25rgr Hmdicap Tmphies lst.2nJ.3rd.4th. $18 971116 (121914111317) aRer shoot.oR 7m9, 2nd R. Pottcr 97/99: R: N. with Anderson 961116 Roberts 51153, 2nd Burnett 50151; Evrnl6. lOO~gfDouble U~rrcl"Co;tlflelds 1W C'ship'. $36 A. J. Gmdrd AA.A.U,C. Ovcmll sponsored by B.H.P. Australin Co:ll, ~1311U3811416). C: M. Power 50150. 2nd T. Svmhcll 45150. 25T HCP FRED REDMAN 13l;~ckwarer.Gr;ldcs sponsored by Ul;tckwarcr Spons. 0VEIUI.L IIIGkI GIIN Roma 22-11-97 MEM: 1st R. White, 2nd J. Burnett. SI'ONXIRED BY U S.S. MRTIIMOIING (EVENTS 11) SASH AND CASESllELLI Warm & runny - 25T SKT HCP: 1st 3rd S. White. 25T SB: 25125, 2nd R. GIUI>BD IIIGII GUNS M. A. 1. C. SMNSORLD RY BS 5 UtirHIIOYIKO Margaret Dcnton 33133, 2nd J. White 22125: B: 22/25, 2nd S. Wagner CASE OPSIIELIS AND UAD Saturday 7th February 1998, 10.00am start Toogoolawah Sizowgrounds 24th. 25th. 26th January 1998 EVENT 1.50tgt Pointscore Sweepstakes 15m. $15 Incorporating South East Zone Skeet Carnival This event will also be part of the National S~veepstakes Series 1996 ifshooters wish to (lo so for a12 extra Saturdav 24th. commencina 10.30am nomination of $10. Event I. 50tgt Skeet Graded Sweepstakes. $15 Event 2. 50tgt South East Zone Skeet Handicap. $15 EVENT 2.50tgt Double Barrel Sweepstakes 15m. $15 I st,Znd,3rd in A,B,C Grades over Events 1-2 Sundav 25th. commencina 9.30am Event 3. 100tgt Top Gun Used Cars C'ship. $25 Two layouts working Mondav 26th. commencina 9.30am Barbecue lunch and refreshments Event 4. 50tgt South East Zone Skeet C'ship. $15 Total nominations $30; Juniors, Ladies $20 Event 5. 50tgt South East Zone Skeet Doubles C'ship.$l5 The Comrnillee reserves ihc tight to alter the programme South East Zone Skeet Team selected NOTE: Due to unforseen circumstances, this shoot will on Events 2.4.5 take the place of the shoot programme book's advertised shoot of 7th March 1998. We apologise for any inconvenience to shooters and Committee members. January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 39 CLAYTARGET ASSOCIATION STATE D,T,L, 6th, 7th & 8th February 1998 Venue: State Shooting Park, Park Road, Vir&nia Fridav 6th. 10.00am start Event 1.50tgt State Handicap 1st $200,2nd $50,3rd $25 & B'marker 22-25. $25/$17 Event 2.25pr State Double Rise C'ship AA,A,B,C 1& 2. $25/$17 Saturdav 7th. 8.30am start Event Z. S.A.C.T.A. Zone Teams Shoot-O$ Open, Women, Juniors, Veterans. Event 3.50tgt State'Pointscore C'ship AA,A,B,C 1 & 2 & W,J,V. $25/$17 Event M. Ray & Pat Mack Trophy for winners of S.A. State Titles in 1997. Event 4. 50tgt State Double Barrel C'ship AA,A,B,C 1& 2 & W,J,V. $25/$17 Sunday 8th. 9.00am start ALL EVENTS OVERALL SASH AND GRADE RIBBONS STATE TEAMS SELECTED OVER EVENTS 3-4 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER TEAMS EVENTS 3-4 PLUS POSTAL TEAMS MATCH HIGH GUNS OPEN EVENTS 1-6; WIJN EVENTS 3-6 SPONSORED BY WINCHESTER AUSTRALIA JUNIOR HIGH GUN WINNER RECOGNISED AS STATE D.T.L JUNIOR CHAMPION PERPETUAL AND REPLICA SHIELDS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY WINCHESTER AUSTRALIA WOMEN, JUNIORS AND VETERANS (65 YEARS AND OVER), REDUCED NOMINATIONS ALL EVENTS A.G.M. FRIDAY NIGHT, 7.00PM, CLUBROOMS Camping facilities - phone Secretary President Graham Michell(08) 8531 1394, Secretary: John Hamer (08) 8353 2125 S.A.C.T.A. sincerely thanks sponsors: Bay City Targets; Winchester Australia; Express Cartridges; The Gun Rack Enfield; Fisher Firearms; Adelaide Gun Shop Proudly sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Sport Page 42 Australian Clay Target Shwting News January 1998 BothweU?-ll.97 Tasmanian 25-10-97 Windy & ealrl 1191 - 50T SB CLUB Sunny - NORTHERN DISTRICTS CBHP: OA 8: M: N. MeCallum SHOOT: 50T SKT C'SHP: OA & A: T. 48150: A: D. Denniron 47150: B: L. Symons 54/55: B: R. Groves 57160: C: Cooper 43150: C: P. Fulton 40150. B. Groves 48/50: VET: L. Axton 20PR DR CLUB C'SHP: OA & AA: L. 48150. 1OT PS EO: AA S. Yntes MeCsllum 42/50: A: I<. Bathmsn 30130. A. Bennett, G. Blnskett, J. 40150: B: D. Hallsm 31/50: C: P. Bryan. C. Lockwood 29/30: A: D. Hill. Pulton 35/50. K. Lrrcombe 30130, 0. Jackmnn, R. hlciklc 29130; B: A Brain, L. Axtan, Burnie 1-11-97 T. Smons, S. Lorvc 30130: C: G. Very windy (111 - 25T DB: A: %Webb Blain 26130, K. Undedin. T. Bcnnett 22/25: B: L. Abblitt 22/25: C: G. 23130. 50T DB C'SHP: OA & M: J. Jackson 20125 25T SB: A: A. Wool- Bryan 80180: A: K. Lsrcombc 50150: ston 24/25: B: D. Whclan 19125: C: G. B: W. Wadding 49/50; C: G. Brain Jackson 17125. 25T PS: A: P. Turner 49150. 68/75: 8: D. \%elan 69175: C: G. Jackson 66/78. HG. A: S. Webb Tasmanian 9-11-97 1111125: B: D. Whelan 1091125: C: G. Sunny 1781 - 25TH SILVER ANNIV Jackson 1031125. CHARITY SHOOTIMIROKU CHAL- LENGE: 50T DB: AA: I. hloody cressy 1&2-11-97 1051105: A: R. Burr 58/58: B: S. Yates Fine, blustery 149) - 30T DB TRPHY: 50150: C: M. Reeves 48150. 50T PS: OA 6; AA: B. Bennett 1081108: A: C. AA J. Murphy 1541156; A: D. Hill Arnol 34134: B: W. Waddingham 1501150; B: S. Caates 1681174; C: 3. 5ll51; C: G. Brain 28130. 30T DB Pew 1351150. 3-bWN CHALLENGE at Tasmanian Club Evandale JACK HILL MEM C'SHP: OA & AA: TEAMS. Yutcs, J. Murphy. G. Blas- A. Beer 1291129; A: C. Arnol34134; B: kctt 1761180. 25T hllROKU CHAL- M. Stvccy 30130; C: S. Price 26130. LENGE HCP: 1st G. Blaskett 35135, 30T OB FRED BLAKE MEbI C'SHP: 2nd B. Sehild 34135, 3rd I. Mwdy OA & Ah A. Beer 70110: A: B. Sehild 28127, 4th J. Murphy 51152, 5th G. Saturdav 24th Januarv 1998 30130: B: 81, Stacey 87/68: C: S. Prico Kelly 50152,Gth S. Lorvc 43/45: BEST 28130. 50T DB CLUB C'SAP: OA & FM: C. Campbell 25127. HG: AA B. A: A. Wwlston 78/78; M: G. Alexnndcr Swan 2311235: AD. Hill 22W225: B: S. Event 1. State Double Rise C'ship 25pr. 50150: B: M. Staeey 52/5(: C: G. Coates 2351245: C: C. Campbell Event 2. T.C.T.A. Double Barrel C'ship 50tgt. Brnin 47150. 50T DB PRES CIHP: 193A25. The Tasmanian GC and OA 6; Ah B. Howell 67167: Ah. A. Kings Meadow Rotary Club wovld Otlcy 53154: B: G. Brain 46150: C: T. like to thank all the sponsors md the Sundav 25th Januarv 1998 Britton 3W50. shooters for supporting this shoot. Ncvrly $5,000 was raised for the Clif- Devonport 15-11-97 ford crnic- Foundation for research Event 3. State Double Barrel C'ship 50tgt. Windy, cool 1501 . 25T SKT: A: S. ,"to cancer. Webb 25125: B: R. Masan 34135: C: G. Event 4. State Single Barrel C'ship 50tgt. Pratt 23125. 25T SB: AA: B. Howell Tas. I.S.U. Sub.Committee Event 5. Don Taylor Inter Club Team Shoot. 25125: A: J. Veal 24/25: B: B. Smith 21-11.97 24125: C P. Hill 24/25. STATE Hot & windy 1121. 10OTTRNCH: OA CHAhlPICHAMP: A& T. Atkinr & A: G. Blnskett 1171125: B: B. Mondav 26th Januarv 1998 12U125: A: R, Mason 1141125: B: L. Howell 841100: C: T. Wescornbe Abblitt 1181126: C: D. Seott 1101125. 741100. BEST FM: K. McLvrcn 981125. 10T Event 6. State Pointscore C'ship 50tgt. DB NOV: M. Hvtely 9/10. HG: S. Event 7. State Junior Postal Teams Match 25tgt. N'cbb 1661175. Event 8. State Ladies Postal Teams Match 25tgt. Event 9. State Veterans Postal Teams Match 25tgt. Event 10. State Open Postal Teams Match 50tgt. .. , . ' .. ,.* . ., . . 9, ,, ,...... :i . ,: ;;, , : j.. .,i..' All Events Graded OA,AA,A,B,C and L,J,V (min of 3) - , '...... "Y Sashes and Trophies -: OVERALL HIGH GUN OVER EVENTS 1,2,3,4 AND 6 Albury-Wodanca 9-11-97 95196; AA: S. Cvteno 1091110. 2nd Hot & runny 1671 - l(1T PS: R. R. Carter 1071108: B: A. Lamrty LADIES, JUNIOR AND VETERANS HIGH GUN OVER Gabriel. I. McGcoch. T. Harris, K. 30/51, 2nd L. Mitseh 29/31; C: T. EVENTS 1,2,3,4 AND 6 Willis. D. Sixnorotlo, R. Oulc. J. Lning 31134. 2nd G. Willey 30134. 5- Connell, G. Pinncr. R. Ehlew, W. MAN TEAhl IN CONJ. EV. 2: Won State Open, Ladies and Veteran Teams selected ncudon, A. Paonnc 30130. 30T PS: by R. Dalc. R. Carter, J. Hoffmnnn, over Events 3,4 and 6 OA & A: B. Wignall 90190. 2nd R. R. Liersch. N. Clark. HG: G. Pinncr Ando~.son 1001102; M: G Pinncr 1831185. State Junior Team selected over Events 3 and 6 9!93, 2nd R. Wright 9119a: B: N. Clark 88/90, 2nd M. Montrlcone Barellan 9-11-97 Nominations: $20 per event or $90 for full 87/90: C: A. Iierguson 83190, 2nd D. Very warm 1211 - 15T HCP NOV programme. Reduced nominations: $15 or $65 McLaughlin 77190. 10T HCP: R. TRPIIY: 1st E. Wardmnn, 2nd M. Gabriel, A. Fcrguson. I<. O'Btien, Stunmore, 3rd P. Bnrncs, 4th B. for full programme A. Kruuir. T. Hnt."s, C. Brandon, Boyd. 5th S. Coomo; VET: R. Rixon; (eligible only for Junior, Ladies or Veteran A. Constnbl~,A. Laffcrty, J. Hoff- JNR: hl. Manley; MYSTERY munn, T. Caldwell, P. Green, R. PRIZE B. Boyd: MYSTERY PRIZE section if paying reduced nomination) Licrsah. G. Lnfferty, R. Ehlers, T. I. Stanmore. 20T HCP NOV Practice Trap will be available on Friday 23rd McLuughlin. N. Clarke. E. Cocks. TRPHY 1st M. Mnnley, 2nd J. G. Pinner, R. Blake, W. Headon. S. Tiffen, 3rd B. Boyd. 4th A. Bound, January from 2.00pm till 7.00pm and also during the Pnpnsidcro, A. Peonnc. G. McDan- 5th S. Whyteross; VET: M. Stan- 3 days competition uld. V. Tomusoni. B. Wignall 25125. more; JNR B. Irvin; LADY K. 30T MIROKU CHALLENGE HCP: Wardman; MYSTERY: B. Boyd: 1st W. Hcvdon 48148, 2nd E. Cocks MYSTER: B. Gray. 15T DB OFF Further details from: 47148, 3rd R. Wright. 4th H. Stolpe 15M TRPHY A: M. Donald. 2nd D. Secretary: Molly Bryan (03) 6391 1198; 34135: BEST VET: R. Peieival Lindsay: B: M. &Ianley, 2nd B. President: Allan Kenny (03) 6272 4714 24125: BEST JNR: B. Willoy 25125; Stocktan; C: M. Fairlcy, 2nd R. BEST LADY. I. McJnmes 21125. Rixon; VET: H. Boyd: JNR: S. 30T DB C'SHP: OA & A: G. Castel- Whytcrosr. HG: J. Tiffen; VET HG: laro 1101110, 2nd V. Tomasoni B. Boyd: JNR HG:M. Manley. LES :et Shooting News January 1998 15115; B: E. Hudson, P. Cauehi, D. Cecil Park 22-11-97 DR: AAIA: J. Mann Jnr, T. Higgins, N. Teale 1471159: AA: \V. Richards Perti. M. Bujnda. S. Bell 15115; C: Coal I481 - 10T EO DB: AA. G. C. Beta 19120: B: S. Hertslct. P. 1461159, 2nd R. Elliott 136/150: A: T. Gianneliis 15115. 45T MIXED Raotes, P. Fnmgiu, M. Newmnn. J. Rindand 17120: C: B. Maehui S. MeIntyrc 1361150, 2nd A. Green l15T DBI15T SB115T PTS): AA: I. Koolbanis 10110: A: M. Bajndn. G. 1U20,G. Peter, B. Miller 13120. 1221150: B: E. Koellner 1281150. Petrina 90190. 2nd G. Rootes 89/90: Camilleri, L Pezzsno 10110: B: S. 2nd B. Hain 1271150: C: R. Stanley A: J. Worley 89190, 2nd N. Mannix Bell, I. Clisdcll 10110: C: N. Fabian Caffs Harbour 8-11-97 1031105. 2nd G. Pagden 1021150. 58/90: B: D. per" 71/75, 2nd P. 10110. 30T DB: AA: M. Newman Ciottdy with afternoon storms (261 - 25T DB HCP W. WOODHOUSE Ohanessian 70175: C: J. Chris- 85185, 2nd M. Sultans 84/85; A: L. 50T DB: OA: E. Balogh 1451145: MEM TRPKY: 1st E. Koeliner tensen 68/75,2nd J. TsiRsis 66175. Chahina 35135, 2nd J. Bninbridge AA: R. Vidal 144/145. 2nd B. 25/26, 2nd N. Teale 24126, 3rd D. 34/35: B: L. Regheltn 29130. 2nd S. Hoopcr 1251126; A: Jcnine Gerrard Blewitt 27129. HG: N. Teale Cecil...~~. Park 2R.1R91.-. . Bell, M. Bajada 28/30: C: N. Fnbion 64165, 2nd C. Cunninghnm 50151: 1711185. Overcast, cool (381 - IOOT SKT PRE- 28/30. 2nd S. Makhoul 27/30. 20T B: J. Garrett 46150, 2nd N. Radgers NATS: AA: B. Iles, J. Withers DB: AA: G. Rootes, M. Newman. J. 44/50: C: R. Elliott 45150. 50T DB: ------. 1641164.3rd N. Malouf 1531164: A: D. Koolbanis, M. Sultana 20120: A: B. OA: R. Vidal 1621152; AA: G. Lan- Hot, sunny 1101 - IOOT SKT C'SHP: McBeath 98/100, 2nd C. Hughes Barntto 20120: 8: P. Cnuchi. S. Bell, caster 1611162,Znd C. Cunninghnm OA: S. Melntyre 1001100: A: D. 971100. 3rd J. Camemn 951100; B: R. L. Reghelin 19.20: C: S. Seieluna 1541155: A: E. Little 49/50. 2nd S. Blewitt 941100: B: B. Dunn 901100, Smith 971100. 2nd K. Ellis 1011108, 20120. Saul 42150: B: J. Gnrmtt 46150.2nd 2nd P. Reeve 721100: C: G. Wright 3rd S. Forsyth 1001108; C: L. Francis N. Watkins 45150: C: B. Elliott 881100.2nd 1.. Cararotti 841100. 861100.2nd C. Taverna 851100. Cessnock 8-11-97 42150. GOLDEN SNAPPER: R. Overcast (51) - 101 SPORTING Vidal 2271227. HG: AA: B. Haoper Cooms 811.97 Cecil Park 29-10-97 CLAYS: OA: P. Wells 931101; AA: 226122T A: C. Cunningham Fine. sunny 1161 - 10T EO DB CD: J. Overcast, humid 160) - lOOT SKT G. Gosling 901101. 2nd F. Searles 1571158: B: J. Garrett 92/100: C: B. Barron. S. McIntyre 10110. G. PRE-NATS: AA: D. Dundon 871101: A: G. Hopkins 861101. 2nd Elliott 871100: VET: E. Little Wright, F. Lueeardu, W. Warriner 156/156, 2nd D. Colson 1551156. B. Baggigis 86/101: B: L. Bishop 961100: LADY: J. Gerrsrd 961100; 9110. 50T DB 15M C'SHP: OA: D. 3rd P. Velln 118/117: A: S. Subon] 831101, 2nd D. Lyford 821101: C: \V. JNR: P. Bakcr 88/100. Blewitt 49/50: A: W. Warriner 991100. 2nd A. Karde 1371139, 3rd Hayes 741101, 2nd G. Hayes 48/50. 2nd G. Wright 51155: B: J. D. MeBcath 1361139; B: D. Heaps 731101: JNA: M. Buys 761101; VET: ColembnUy 8-11-97 Bamn 46/50, 2nd F. Lucearda 1031106, 2nd S. Balogh 1021106, J. Dunn 841101. Clear & warm 1241 - 10T DB EO 45150: C: G. Pvgden 41150. 2nd K. 3rd B. Priehard 951100: C: L. 15M: B. Wild, P. Ledwidgc. G. Tiholhvch 40150.25T DB HCP: 1st G. Francis 901100. 2nd J. Kent 851100. Cobar 9-11-97 Schmetrer. T. Harris, I. Evans, Wtight 27129, 2nd J. Barron 26/29, 3rd C. Taverna 741100. Hot & cloudy (22) . 25T SKT: J. Colin Shiclds, T. Harbour, K. 3rd W. Warriner 25127. HG: W. Manns. T. Hig@ns, C. Betts, P. Clarke 10110. 25T DB C'SHP 15M: Cecil Park 14-11-91 Ringland 28/25. 10T EO DB: F. OA 6 A: S. Guest 25/25: B: G. Warm, humid (49) - 15T DB CD: Higgins, T. Higpinr, G. Peter, C. Sshmetrer 24125; C: S. Shields - -.- .. - .- .. . . AA: D. McMillan, M. Ncwman, L. Betts, D. Boyd. R. Mschul. J. Mann 24125; JNR: Clint Shields. 25T PS Warm, clear I411 - 10T DB CD: 16 Smith. M. Sultana, K. Bosanko, F. Snr, P. Ringland, D. Miller 10110. 15M: A: G. Tabsin 72176: B: P. Led- possibles. 30'C DB PRES SHIELD: Moilica. J. worley 15/15: A. I. 20T PS: MA: T. Higgins 60160, J. widge 70175: C: K. Clarko 69175; OA & AA: K. Maurey 81/81. 2nd D. Petrinn. S. Ccuchi. D. Perri, 0. Mann Jnr, C. Betts 58/60: B: D. JNR: Scott Shields 68175. 25T SB Gabtiel 80181: A. A. Krautz 55/56, Camilleri 15/15: B: C. Cooper. J. Miller W60. P. Ringland 58/60: C: B. 15M: OA & A. G. Evans 23125; B: T. 2nd P. Gmen 37/38; B: D. Whyte Biviano, G. Romeo, S. Bell, I. Clisdell Machul, B. Miller 52160. BILLY Harbour 23125; C: K. Clarke 21125; 34135. 2nd G. Rudd 29130: C: A. 15115; C: J. Chtistensen 15/15. 25T MANNS MEM 30T HCP: 1st C. JNR: Clint Shields 22/25. HG: G. Ferguson 29130, 2nd J. McDonald HCP: 1st M. Bnjada 28/28. 2nd G. Bettn 91191, 2nd F. Higgins 90191, Tabain; OA CHAMP: G. Evans. 33/35. 20T FEDERATION SHIELD Agostino 27/28. 3rd R. Galea 50151. 3rd D. Miller 59150. 15T MIXED: HCP: 1st D. Whyte 39/39, 2nd K. 20T SB CD: AkM.Sultvnn 20120: A: MA: C. Betts. J. Mann Snr. R. Cwms 11-10.97 Muurcy 38139, 3rd A. Ferguson J. Occhiuto, J. Worley, R. Gvlea Mnehul25125: B: P. Ringland 25/25, Warm, wild winds (191 - 10T DB 33134: SHIELD WINNERS: Comwa 18/20; B: P. Cauehi, S. Bell 19/20; D. Boyd. D. Miller 24125: C: T. EO CD: R. Elliott, D. Blewitt, W. #2 9di100 (B. Cooper 20, N. Nixon C: J. Cauchi 18/20. Hohigal. B. Machul 24125. lOPR Riehurds 10110. 50T PS ISM: OA: 20. P. Carroll 20, D. Williams 19. J. len lnnes Clay arget ClcubInc. Includes State Pointscore Cont. C'ship Macansh Tin Tray 28th February & I st Saturday 7th of February 1998 - Event I. 25tgt Graded Cash Divide. $13 Event 2. 25tgt Double Barrel Sapphire Trophy. $15, $1 OS. Northern Zone Trap Carnival Sapphires OA & 1st 4 Grades: Trophy 2nd vent 3. 50tgt Pointscore Cont. State C'ship. $28, $3 OS. State Sash. Badge &Trophy OA. Badge &Trophy 1st 4 Grades: Trophy 2nd 4 Grades. *** $1,000 High Gun *** Macansh Tin Tray on Event 3 Total noms + Olsweeps $60: Graded OISweeps Lunch, refreshments &ammoavailable President: R. Vidal (02) 6771 1185; The Club reselves the right to alter the programme if necessary Mitchell Stibbard 02 6732 3792; Page 46 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 Pearce 191. 20T PPS C'SHP: OA & Tremam 19120: B: J. Rue 20120, K. J. Kelland 46150, N. Padrone 44150: AA R. Dale 75/75, 2nd R. Ehlers Blazley 19120: C: M. Spieer 19/20, I. B: M. Bajada 47150. M. Dnlsanto 72115: A: P. Green 57160, 2nd T. Malovic 18/20. HG: John Blazley 45150: C. R. Byme, 2nd K. Berry. Pfciffer 56/60: B: G. Rudd 62166, was the evcntual winner nftcr a 4- 50T SB CLUB CBHP: OA 6 AA J. 2nd P. Wojtowyez 59166; C: J. way shoot-off with Glenn Sinelair, South 43150, 2nd D. Easterway; A: Holland 58/60, 2nd T. Finnemare Kylie Blazley and John Lawmncc, J. Kelland, 2nd N. Padmne: B: A. 57160. 15T NOV SB: A. Rcidy 13115. all with 71175 and John 28128. Malinkowski, 2nd M. Bajada; C: K. HG: K. Maurey 1201120. Berry, 2nd R. Byme, Dorrigo 2-11-97 Corowa 23-11-91 Sun. fog, rain, hail (19) - 25T DB M. Donald Glen Innes 1-11-97 Hot, gusting winds (28) - 10T DB 15M CD: AA J. Nash 25125: A: W. O'cast 1331 - 2WTPTS OPEN: OA: G. CD: 14 possibles. 25T DB C'SHP: Lasker. B. Baxter 25125: B: N. Dubbo 2-11-97 Lancaster 1971200: AA R. Vidal OA & AA J. Pearce 99/99, 2nd K. Rodgers, J. Cunningham 24/25, D. Perfect (591 - INAUGURAL MAC- 1961200. G. Baxtcr 2351240: A: J. Maurey 24/25: A. P. Green 50151, Casbolt, K. Knight 23/25; C: F. QUARIE MASTERS ONE DAY Poole 1921200, M. Klingller 2nd B. Wignall 48/49, 3rd R. Maione 23/25, D. Mulheam 22125. OPEN: 25T DB EO CD: E. Tucker, R. 1911200: B: J. Gerrard 1901200, P. Gabriel 72174: B: D. Whyte 98/99, G. Baxter 2U25.25T DB PS CSHP: Brodin, F. Honeyman, B. Gaoge. I. Wright 1891200: C: P. Clarke 2nd P. Carroll 90191, 3rd T. OA & A: C. Cunningham 75175: M: Piddington, J. Hayes, W. Hawkins, P. 1771200, E. Humphries 1651200. McInghlin 25126; C: P. Pertzel J. Nash 73175: A: J. Cunningham Jackson, R. Carr, K. Fuller. R. 24127, 2nd A. Fcrguson 23/27, 3rd 73/75, B. Aitchison 72175: B: N. Hibbert, J. Blazley, I. Menick, M. Grafton 9-11-97 A. Hicks 22126; NOV: A. Reidy. 20T Rodgers 74/75, J. Cunningham Jnr Bourke, A. Turner, M. MeInncs, S. Overcast & showery (25) - 25T DB SB C'SHP: OA & A: A. Penney 71175, J. Garrett 69175: C: F. Moody 25125. 25T DB MAC- HCP: 1st J. Hoy 25126.2nd G. Lan- 20120, 2nd N. Clark 19120, 3rd T. Maione 68/75, D. Mulhearn 62175. QUARIE MASTERS C'SHP: OA: I. caster 24126. 3rd P. Batson 30132. Pfeiffer 25/21; B: R. English 19120, Paulette Jones 60175. 25T DB HCP Merrick, M. McInnes 4251425: AA IOOT DB PS: OA: G. Lancaster 2nd C. Sanders 19121. 3rd B. CD: 1st J. Cunningham. W. Lasker A. Turner 3501350, 2nd J. Blazcly 2961300: M: C. Loughrey 29113 00, Barron 18/21; C: A. Reidy 19123, 24/25, 2nd F. Maionc, J. Cunning- 1201121; A: G. Harvey 1521153, 2nd 2nd R. Vidnl 2901300: A: M. Smith 2nd A. Hicks 21127, 3rd N. Nixon ham. J. Nash 23125. CUNNING- R. Brodin 1081109; B: I. Piddingon 2851300, 2nd N. Campion 2751300: 20127; NOW A. Ritehie. 10T DB HAM CUP (COMBINED SCORES 66167, 2nd A. Logan 59160: C: B. B: B. Cameron 2751300, 2nd P. HCP: 11-14M: A. Ferguson; 15- 25T PSl25T HCP): OA &A: J. Cun- Greenaway 1351136, 2nd G. Bvtson 2681300: C: T. \mite 16M: R. Taylor; 17-18M: T. Pfeiffer; ningham 971100: A& J. Nash Dcnniss 31132. 25T PS MAC- 2681300, 2nd B. Elliott 2481300. 19-20M: R. Gabriel 33/35. 10T PS 98/100: A: W. Lasker 94/100, C. QUARIE MASTERS CBHP: OA: A. HG: OA: G. Lancastcr 3201325: HCP: 1st R. Gabriel. 2nd R. Taylor, Cunningham 9.31100: B: N. Rodgers Turner 2221222; AA: \V. Hawkins LADY: J. Gerrnrd 2631325; VET: M. 3rd D. IVhyte, 4th T. MeLaughlin. 951100, J. Cunningham Jnr 94/100, J. 2211222.2nd J. Blazely 13Wl41: A: E. 5th B. Cooper. HG: R. Gabriel Garrett 891100: C: F. Maione Tucker 1761177, 2nd T. Ramien 92195. 911100, D. Mulhearn 841100, 77/78: B: B. Googe 77178, 2nd F. Hay 12-10-97 Paulette Jones 821100.25T DB 15M Honeyman 74/78; C: G. Dcnniss Sunny. cloudy. high winds (19) - Coma 1-11-97 CD: AA J. Nash 25/25; A: B. 78181.2nd J. Barling 73175. 25T DB 10T PTS EO: B. Daylo, J.C. Overcast &cool (261 - 10T CD OFF Mitchell, C. Cunningham 25125. B. MACQUARIE MASTERS GRAND Headon. R. Cuglcy 30130. 20T HCP: G. Sinclair. J. Lawrence, I. Moncrieff, W. Lasker 24125; B: J. HCP: 1st A. Turner 106/106,2nd E. JOHN HOUSTON MEM DB Malovic. 20T SPOT TRPHY OFR Cunningham Jnr, D. Casbolt 24/25, Tucker 1051106, 3rd \V. Hawkins CBHP: OA 6. AA P. Hcvdon 38138: HCP: 1st M. Spieer 21/21, 2nd JT F. Maione, D. Mulhearn, G. Baxtcr 65/66. HG: W. Hawkins, A. Turner A: J.C. Hcadon 21122: B: M. Blazley 20121. 3rd I. Malovic 27/28. 20125. HG: J. Nash 1451150. 1501150. Congratulations t,o Arthur Domville 37136; C: P. Handford 25T CZ HCP OFF HCP: 1st Kylie Turner for Dubbo club record break 16120. 40T CHAMPICHAMP: OA & Blnzley 24/25+7/7, 2nd J. Watts Downside 22-11-97 5551555. A: P. Hcvdon 59160: B: M. Domaille 24/25+6/7, 3rd I. Crisp 24125+4/5. Fine & hot (50) - 25TTRNCH: OA: S. 52160; C: P. Hnndford 42/60. 20T 2OT DB CD OFF 16M: AA G. Sin- Pinner 25125: AAIA: C. Brandon The Forest 26-10-97 BUDGEWAH DB HCP: 1st S. clair, J. Blazley, J. Lawrence 20120: 22125: B: S. Balogh 17125: C: J. Fine, hot 1181 - 50T DB CD: AA. D. Thompson 27128. 2nd \V. Headon A: J. Watts 20120, P. Mould, D. Hoffman 12125. SOT PS CSHP: OA: Easterway 48150, J. South 47150: A: 26128, 3rd M. Domaille 25128. 10T Sunday 1st February 1998 -- 10.00am start **** Cash, Cash, Cash !!!! **** Event 1. 20tgt Eye Opener - Cash Divide. Noms $10 Event 2. 25tgt Pointscore - Cash Trophy. Noms $15 + opt. $5 sweep overall Prizes guaranteed by Em Webb's Sports Store PLUS OVERALL HIGH GUN Food, refreshments & ammunition available on the grounds January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 47 SB HCP CLUB MUG: P. Smith ANNUAL TROPHIES: AA: R. Mamont 521530; A: W. 28129; C: A. Peel 23125. 30T NAT 11111. HG: B. Doyle 124/130. CHAMPICHAMP: A. Wright: Barton 33134: B: R. Cameron 41/42; CAP MIXED NIGHT C'SHP: OA: P. CLUB COCK OTHE WALK: R. C: W. Camemn 23/26. 50T CLUB Lyons 90190; AA: P. Andonaros Hay 2-11-97 Schubach; HG: W. Hulm. PS C'SHP: OA: P. Brawn 1491150; 86190; A: W. Barton 48150; B: H. Sunny & windy (22) - 10T EO PS AA: T. Harris 1461150, 2nd P. Klink 48150; C: P. Black 48/50. CD: R. Cugley. F. Headon, M. Leeton 23-11.91 Lyons 1451150; A: B. Coutts Kruger-Davis. 2OT SB C'SHP: OA Very hot & steamy (381 - 10T SB 1431150.2nd G. Harris 1451162; B: H. Mareoni 31-1087 & AA: W. Headon 27/28: B: M. EO 15M: M. Monteleone, S. Nardi, G. mink 1451150, 2nd D. Stevens Heavy rain (45) - 20T DB SS: AA: 2 x Domaille 24/25; C: T. Headon Tabain. 25T SB C'SHP: OA: T. 1421150; C: A. Peel 1291150, 2nd K. 20,2 x 19: A: 4 x 19: B: 1x 19.3 x 16; 20121.20THAY GC DB HCP: 1st T. Graham; A: A. Paonne; B: S. Tittelbach 1251150. 25PR CLUB C: 2 r 17, 3 x 16. 20T PS TRPHY: Graham. 2nd B. Doma~lle,3rd W. Papssidero; C: F. Di Fiore; JNR: M. DR CSHP: OA: P. Lyons 49150; AA: AA: G. Rootes 1651165, 2nd S. Headon. 50T L. HEADON MEM Manley; FM: B. Russell. 25T PS P. Simon 57160. 2nd C. Anderson Forsythe 1644165: A: T. Czinker C'SHP: OA & AA: B. Doyle 86188; C'SHP: OA: M. Manley; A: A. 54160; A: S. Balogh 46150. 2nd G. 68/69, 2nd M. Havill 65/69; B: B. A: J. Headon 49/50; B: E. McCul- Paonne; B: M. Monteleone; C: F. Harris 53/60; B: R. Cameron 50160, Issmail59160,2nd J. Mow57160; C: lough 49150; C: P. Handford 44/50. Nardi: JNR: S. Nardi; FM: F. Di 2nd G. Betar 49160; C: K. Tittel- E. Emery 53160, 2nd A. Knigge CLUB MUG 10T SB: W. Headon Fiore. 25T DB C'SHP: OA: C. baeh 41150, 2nd M. Betar 38/50. 52/60. 15T HCP: 1st S. Forsythe 20121. HG: W. Hcadon 1171120. Salafia; A: K. Gelteh; B: S. HG: P. Lyons 262275; LADY HG: 45145. 2nd T. Psarakis 44/45, 3rd Papasidero; C: F. Di Fiore: JNR: M. W. Barton 2371275. M. Havill 29130, 4th C. Auditore Inverell 15-11.97 Manley; FM: F. Monteleone. HG: A. 23124, 5th C. Mihas 17118, 6th B. Hat, sultry & overcast (30) - 25T Paonne. Mqjurn Park 5-11-97 Issmail 16/17, 7th C. Davenport BrPRAP: A: B. Mackay 25125; B: S. 25T TWILIGHT DB CBHP: OA: M. 16/17. 25T DB TRPHY: AA: S. O'Rourke 2lB5; C: P. Elsley 25125. Majura Park 29-10-97 Lyons 38/35; AA: D. Reed 35l36;A: D. Forsythe 86186. 2nd P. Athana- SUPHIRE CITY IOOT C'SHP (50T 25T PS: OA: C. Milligan 72115; AA: Marzotto 27128; B: R. Cameron sopoulos 85186. 3rd T. Arvanitakis DBl50T FTS): OA: J. Robert. D. Reed 71175; A: J. Stravopopis 1951200; AA: D. Johnson 194/200. 67175; B: D. Stevens 69/75: C: P. 2nd D. Edmonds 1921200; A: P. Black 56/75. 25T SZ NIGHT SB I Elsley 192/200. 2nd P. Hardman C'SHP: OA. P. Andenaros 25125; 1881200; B: P. Redman 1801200, AA: P. Schremmer 28/29: A: T. 2nd P. Harris 1791200; C: B. Little Mitmusi* m5;B: H. mink 24125; C: 1781200,2nd S. Allen 1491200. HG: J. W. Murphy 20125. I PRELIMINARY I Roberts 1951200. Majm Park 1-11.97 Junee 23.11.97 IOPR EO CD: OA: P. Simon 27/30: Fine & very hot (241 - 10T DB EO: T. AA: T. Barton 18120; A: S. Balogh Harris, R. Ehlers, B. Rooke, T. 26/30; B: R. Camemn 18/20; C: W. NOTICE Barnewall, W. Burton, J. Consi- Camemn 13120. STATE NIGHT DR dine. K. Willis, A. Sanders, D. Cae- C'SHP: OA: P. Simon 56160; AA: T. cioppoli, C. Brandon, R. Blake, R. Barton 55/60, 2nd G. Xazolis 4460; Marconi Clay Target Club Wright, W. Hulm, R. Schubaeh. A. A: S. Balogh 45150, 2nd G. Harris Constable. J. Heffeeman. 50T DB 43150; B: R. Cameron 47150, 2nd N. XMAS C'SHP: OA: R. Wright Haridemas 44/50; C: W. Cameron 1998 Marconi Winchester 100 2501250; AA: R. Ehlers 2491250; A: K. 39140, 2nd K. Tittelbach 35/50; Willis 49150; B: R. Schubaeh 55/51: C: LADY:W. Barton 39150. T. Bourke 49150. 20T PS CD: R. 8th February Wright 60160, R. Ehlers, C. Majura Park 2-11-97 Brandon, R. Blake, A. Wright 25T CITY OF CANBERRA DB Full details February C.T.S.N. 59160. HG: R. Wright 1201120. CONT C'SHP: OA: K. Nealon 53153: Wcrjwrcr- Park Gun C (A.C.T.) OPEN SHOOT Saturday night - 31st January 1998 - start Dark* Event 1. 50tgt Commonwealth Night Mixed C'ship. $20+l Sunday - Ist February 1998 - start 10.00am Event 1. 50tgt Club Double Barrel Cont. C'ship. $20+3 OA Sash & Badge; 1st & 2nd each Grade AA,A,B,C. Event 2. 25tgt Southern Zone Single Barrel Cont. C'ship. $12+2 OA Sash & Badge; 1st & 2nd each Grade AA,A,B,C. Event 3. 20tgt Handicap lst,2nd,3rd. $10+1 Event 4. 20pr City of Canberra Deauville Doubles C'ship. $10+1 1st & 2nd. SATURDAY NOMS: $20+1;SUNDAY NOMS: $52+7 WEEKEND TOTAL NOMS: $72+8 SHELLS, FOOD, DRINKS AVAILABLE ON THE GROUNDS Further information (02) 6231 2053; (02) 6292 1797 *Stari,ng ttme at dark wtll be at the dtscret~onof the Shoot Marshall 'age 48 Australtan Clay Target Shaot~ngNews Jsnualy 1998 Club located at Wilton Road, Awaba (02) 4950 5111 MIROKU SUPER C **** Trophies valued over $1 6,000 **** Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 1998 9.30am start each day 5 MIROKU MODEL 10 T Event 1. 25tgt Miroku Handicap. Noms $25. OA Sash & Miroku Gun; Trophies fust 5 places. Event 2. 50tgt Selliers & Bellot Double Barrel C'ship. Noms $25 OA Sash &Trophy;Trophies 1st & 2nd each Grade. Event 3. 25tgt Newcastle-Lake Macquarie Single Barrel C'ship. Noms $20 OA Sash &Trophy; Trophies 1st & 2nd each Grade. Event 4. 30tgt Newcastle-Lake Macquarie Champion of Champions. Noms $25 lOtgt Double Barrel, lOtgt Single Barrel, lOtgt Pointscore. OA Sash &Trophy;Trophies 1st & 2nd each Grade. Event 5. 50tgt Fuller Firearms Pointscore C'ship. Noms $25 OA Sash &Trophy; Trophies 1st & 2nd each Grade. Event 6. 30tgt Northern Zone Double Rise C'ship. Noms $20 OA Zone Sash & Trophy; Trophies 1st & 2nd each Grade. AA Grade High Gun - Sash & Miroku Trap Gun A Grade High Gun - Sash & Miroku Trap Gun B Grade High Gun - Sash & Miroku Trap Gun C Grade High Gun - Sash & Miroku Trap Gun HIGH GUN SASH & TROPHY FOR LADIES, JUNIORS & VETS $2 OPTIONAL PURSE EACH EVENT - OFF THE GUN Total noms = $140.00 open Noms Ladies, Juniors & Vets = $90.00 Camping, showers & covered BBQ area available on grounds Complimentary BBQ tea Saturday night for all competitors TORONTO CARAVAN PARK: Len and Coleen McCoy (managers) - 42 Ambrose Street, Carey Bay, Lake Macquarie 2283. Telephone: (02) 4959 1271; Fax: (02) 4959 1271 January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 49 Friday 13th Februarv. 1998 Practice will be held from 1.00pm Plus - 50tgt Skeet Doubles Graded Cash Divide. $15 (Not included in High Gun) Saturdav 14th Februarv. 1998 - 8.30arn Nominations - $25 per Event + overall sweeps Ladies, Junior, Veterans - 75% nominations Event 1. 50tgT Loomberah Valley Skeet Championship. Overall - Sash &Trophy; 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Grade -Trophy. Event 2. 50tgt Skeet Handicap Trophy. Trophies - 1st to 5th. Sundav 15th Februarv. 1998 - 8.30am Event 3. 50tgt Northern Zone Skeet Championship. Overall - Sash & Trophy; 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Grade - Trophy. Event 4. 50tgt Summertime Skeet Championship. Overall - Sash & Trophy; 1st & 2nd AA,A,B,C Grade - Trophy. The Northern Zone Skeet Team will be selected from Events 3 & 4 OVERALL HIGH GUN - SASH & TROPHY OVERALL - GEOFFREY WALTERS MEMORIAL TROPHY AA,A,B,C HIGH GUNS - SASH & TROPHY OVERALL - LADY, JUNIOR & VETERAN - SASH & TROPHY Free camping - some with power - hot showers Licenced bar, ammunition, meals and snacks It is recommended that you patronise the following motels which support the Tamworth Clay Target Club: All Settlers Motor Inn, 191 N/E Highwqay, Sydney side, ph: (02) 6762 1566 Thunderbird Gardens Motel, N/E Highway, Nemingha, ph: (02) 6760 9200 Abraham Lincoln Motel, 343 Armidale Road, Tamworth, ph: (02) 6766 1233 ""* Top Value Shoot - Top Value Trophies *** President: Shaun Peters (02) 6766 7862 Secretary: Lach Cameron (02) 6766 5899 BH, (02) 6765 4451 AH The Committee reserves the right to alter the programme January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 51 B: T. Duck: C: J. Wood. 20T COL Kelly, L. Finlay), 2nd Singleton (A. 58160; C: A. Alam 47150, 2nd J. 3rd N. Dobrasin 87190: C: A. Alam CROSS MEM HCP: 1st B. Hooper, Garvie, M. Hatton. I. Mitchell. S. Elfes 49/54; LADY: J. Kidd; JNR: 88196, 2nd S. Bnratto 87190. 3rd D. 2nd J. James. 3rd J. Wood. 2OT DB Oliver, R. Lannigunl. HG: P. B. Evans 48150; VET: P. McIntosh Cali 81190. HG: OA: B. Rose CONT 15M: AA: K. Ncill; A: K. Turner. 49150. 25T SB WINCHESTER 2751288: AA A. Dcl Ben 2741288: A: McWhirter; B: B. Neill; C: S. AUST TRPHY: OA: A. Del Ben G. Kcnnerson 2511270: B: R. Van Wallis. NOV HG: I<. Neill. Svnny Corner 9-11-97 33133. 2nd T. Psarvkis 38133; A: T. Beek 2511270; C: A. Alam 2311270; Warm, o'cast - 5PR DR EO: C. Arvanitakis 24/25. 2nd G. Rootcs LADY: K. Kenncrson 24ll270: JM: sing1eton9-31-97 Oxcnham, A. Brown, P. Haley, L. 32134: A: G. Kenncrson 25125, 2nd B. Evans 2141270: VET: P. McIn- Cloudy, slight wind 1421 - 10T HCP Alenandcr 8110. ZOPR DD C'SHP: P. Ewart 24125: B: G. Salem 23125, tosh 2331270. EO: S. Marriott. L. Finlny, S. 1st C. OxenhnmiA. Brawn, 2nd P. 2nd R. Van Bcek 29135: C: A. Alam Oliver. A. Jones, I. Mitchell. B. HuloyK. Taylor. 20T HCP J'POT: 22/26, 2nd F. Auditore 21126. 30T Sydney 21-11.97 Lancaster 10110. 25T HCP RING- 1st P. Haley, 2nd L. Alexander, 3rd DR HORSLEY PARK GUN SHOP Mild night 1101 - 20T EO. 5 possi- LAND SHIELD: C 11-15: S. Oliver K. Taylor. 25T DB CD: A: P. Haley; TRPHY: OA: J. Cromptan 38140: bles. 25T PSl25T DB TRPHY: A& 24125; B 16-17: M. Hatton 25125; A B: L. Alexander; C: A. Brown. AA R. Wise 32/40, 2nd B. Rose M. Diamond 991100, 2nd F. Gcc 18-19: A. Jones 24/25; AA 20-25: P. 38140. 3rd L. Kohler 29140; A: P. 961100; A: L. Trcw 951100, 2nd M. Turner 24125; OA: hi. Halton. 25T Sydney 8.11-97 Ewart 32140, 2nd G. Kidd 29140, Crcws 921100: B: C. Andrew 911100, DBl25T PS WAYNE WIEGOLD Finc - SOT DB GEMINI TRAPS 3rd H. Smith 28140; B: P. Cauehi 2nd A. Carrcira 901100: C: S. MEM: 0.4 & AA: B. Smith 1001100; CLASSIC: OA: G. Yhrvk 70170, 2nd 23/30. 2nd J. Kidd 29140. 3rd K. Bonello 891100, 2nd A. Knigge A: L. Finlay 971100; B: D. Lawson R. Van Bcck 6910, 3rd A. Del Ben Kennorson 28140: C: F. Auditore 851100. HG: M. Diamond 1191120. 981100; C: A. Stevens 1041120. 20T 60161: AA: G. Rnpisarda 50150,Znd P. 20130. 2nd A. Kniggc 19130. 3rd J. PS 18M JUMBD EVANS TEAM Athmasopoulos 1081109: A: G. Tsiftsis 18/30. HG: AA: A. Dcl Ben Sydney 23-11-97 TRPHY: 1st Singleton 2561300 (B. Mills 50150, 2nd P. Melntosh 72/73; 991105: A. P. E~vart971105: B: J. Voy hot 1251 - 25T PS CSHP: 0.4 & Smith, A. Raisbeek, N. Gay. M. B: J. Boulos 59160, 2nd J. Kidd Kidd 931105; C: A. Alam 82/105. AA: G. Kennerson 75/75: A: J. Boulos 7U75: B: K. Kennerson Sydney 9-11-97 73175: C: N. Malik 65175. 25T SB Fine - 25T HCP VICTORY CAR C'SHP: OA & AA G. Kable 25125; TRIDGES C'SHP: 1st A. Jones A: L. Trcw 23/25: B: C. Auditore 49/49, 2nd L. Smith 48149. 3rd J. 22/25; C: N. Mnlik 24/28. 25T DB Crampton 30131, 4th S. Bal.atto C'SHP:0A & AA: L. Kohler 32132: A: 34/35,5th B. Issmail32/34. SOT DB L. Trew 29130; B: S. Arslanian CONT NSW STATE CARN C'SHP: 27/30: C: N. Malik 23125. HG: G. OA: B. Rose fi5165, 2nd J. Kenncrson 1241125, 15PR DR Adamopoulos 64165, 3rd V. Gatt TRPHY: A: L. Trew 27130; B: G. 56151; AA: G. Rootes 95/96. 2nd G. Salcn120130: C: D. Bonello 17/30. 100 Skeet Shooters Kable 94198: A. A. Bonollo 51152, 2nd P. Mclntosh 50151: B: R. Van Turee-Wingham 23-11-91 Boek 49/50. 2nd J. Boulos 65168: C: Fine & hot (261 - 50T CLUB PS A. Alam 45150.2nd B. Evans 44150; C'SHP: OA 6: AA: R. Marsden Tarnworth LADY: W. Barton 48150; JNR: B. 1491150, 2nd B. Hooper 1471150; A: Evans 44/50; VET: P. Me1nto.h D. Pasfield 1481150, 2nd K. 14th-15th February 1998 49150. 30T PS SCTC ANNn' Me\Vhitter 1441150; B: Scott Wallis SHOOT: OA: B. Rose 90190: AA: G. 1481150, 2nd B. Neil 1481150; C: C. Kabla 88190, 2nd L. Smith 90193. Frederickson 1481171. 2nd A. 3rd A. Del Ben 89193; A: G. Mills Carlyle 1471171. 25T SB CD: AA: S. 91193, 2nd G. Darr 88193. 3rd B. Kilfayle 25125. B. Hoopcr 24/25. B. Baratto 1201123; B: R. Van Beck Jones 23125; A: K. McWhiMr 1001102, 2nd G. Dowling 971102, 24125. D. Pasfield 23125. D. Whit- 14th-15th March 1998 High Guns Overall and each Grade winner to receive a Miroku Under & Over Five Layouts this year The Best Club in the West Enjoyed by one and all High Guns for Ladies, Vets & Juniors Meals, Camping & Accommodation Friendship and Sportsmanship Page 52 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Janualy 1998 AUSTRALIAN VETERANS GAMES WAGGA WTAGGA WAGGA GUN CLUB 1 1th,12th913th914thMarch 1998 - 9.30am daily Practice available 1 0th March from 1 0.00am Skeet (75 targets) Double Barrel (SO targets) Pointscore (50 targets) Single Barrel (SO targets) Champion of Champions (75 targets) -$20 Age Groups: 045-54 q 55-60 q 61-65 q 66-71 q 72+ Competitors nominating for entire programme will receive a $5.00 refund from the Wagga Gun Club on Saturday 14th March 1998 " 5 Age Groups and Ladies each Event " 5-person team - one from each age group - picked at random from shooters shooting entire programme " Shooting will commence 9.30am daily " BBQ tea will be held Thursday night ' All medals will be presented on Saturday 14th March at the completion of the Supported by: Tourtsm January 1998 Australian Clay Targel Shoot~ngNews Sunday 25th & Monday 26th January 1998 ** $8,000 worth of Trophies & Sashes ** SUNDAY 25TH, MONDAY 26TH, "I0.0AM START 10.00AM START 25tgt Pointscore C'ship EVENT 5. AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd. $16. 25tgt Double Barrel Continental C'ship 1st each Grade Sash &case Winchester AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd. $14 shells, value $130. 2nd each Grade 112 case 1st each Grade Sash &Trophy, value $120. W~nchestershells, value $65. 2nd each Grade Trophy, value $50. EVENT 6. 25tgt Single Barrel C'ship 25tgt Handicap Ist,2nd,3rd, Front & Back AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd. $14 Marker. $20 1st each Grade Sash &Trophy, value $120. 1st Sash & 3 cases Winchester shells, 2nd each Grade Trophy, value $50. value $390. 2nd 2 cases Winchester shells, value $260. 3rd 1 case Winchester shells, value $130. 25tgt Double Barrel C'ship Front & Back Markers 114 case each. AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd. $25. 1st each Grade Sash & Portable Colour TV, EVENT 7. value $350.2nd each Grade Trophy, 25tgt Double Barrel C'ship AA,A,B,C 1st & 2nd. $25 1st each Grade Sash &VCR, value $400. 2nd each Grade Trophy, value $100. 15pr Double Rise C'ship AA,A,B,C 1st each Grade Sash &Trophy, value $120. 2nd each Grade Trophy, value $50. HIGH GUN OVER ALL EVENTS - SASH & CASE WINCHESTER SHELLS LADIES, JUNIORS & VETERANS HIGH GUN - $50 TROPHY EACH REDUCED NOMS FOR LADIES, JUNIORS & VETERANS A free BBQ tea will be held on Sunday night Canteen, ammo & camping available on ground January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 55 Euroa Clay Target Club Inc. Friday evening - 23rd January - 6.30pm Event 1. 20tgt Twilight Pointscore C'ship. Noms $8 1st OA plus 1st Grades. Event 2. 15pr NEZ Night Double Rise C'ship. Noms $14 1st & 2nd Grades A.B,C. Event 3. 20pr Vic. State Night Deauville Doubles C'ship. Noms $14 1st & 2nd. Secretary: R. Stuckhouse (03) 5795 2704 PENINSULA Sunday 11th January, 11.00am start Cerberus Gun Club - Saturday 3rd - 12.00 noon 1Otgt Pointscore EO. Noms $5 Event 1. lOtgt Points. $4 Event 2. 20tgt Points. $8 vent 3. 50tgt Double Barrel. $15 20tgt Pointscore C'ship. Noms $8 Saturday 7th February Graded A,B,C 1st & 2nd. OOtgt President's Champio~iship. Sec: C. Carrol(03)5950 6058 BH, (03)9775 7926 AH Mornington Clay Target Club (Inc.) - Saturday 10th - 12.00 noon vent 1. IOOtgt Sonny Cross Memorial C'ship. $30 25tgt Double Barrel C'sh~p.Noms $9 Practice every Friday 4.40pm Graded A,B,C 1st & 2nd. Sec: Jeff Lobts~wles(03) 5975 4412 Trench practice available most Saturdays Nepean Clay Target Club (Inc.) - Saturday 17th - 12.00 noon vent I. 50tgt Double Barrel + 5Otgt Pointscore. $30 Page 56 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Janualy 1998 FRANKSTON GEELONG Clay Target CLAY TARGET Club (Inc.) Ph: (03) 5229 4259 Rossiters Road, Carrum Downs - Ph: (03) 9782 1626 President: Jol~nMitcl~ell; Secretary: Warren Wiginore I SUNDAY 4TH Event 1.25tgt Points Cash Divide. $10 Event 2.50tgt Points A,B,C Tro h $17 Event 3.50tgt Double Barrel ~$,&ro~h~.$17 PROG lVIE Event 4.50tgt Skeet A,B,C Troph $17 Event 5.5Otgt5-Stand S ortin diysA,B,C Trophy. $17 Event 6.75tgt Trench + gnal. 830 OA,AA,A,B,C plus Lqdies if 3 or more. Thursday 1st January, SUNDAY 11TH 10.00am st& Event 1.25tgt Points A,B,C Cash Divide. $10 Event 2.5Otgt Points A,B,C Tro h $17 Event 3.50tgt Double Barrel ~,{,?~roph $17 ANNUAL LIONS CLUB Event 4.50tgt I.S.U. Skeet A,B,C Trophy. &7 Event 5.75tgt Skeet A,B,C Tro hy $22 C InSHOOT Event 6.75tgt Double Trap + $55 OA,AA,A,B,C plus Ladies if 3 or more. Full programme SUNDAY 18TH December C.T.S.N. Event 1.25tgt Points A,B,C Cash Divide. $10 Event 2.25tgt Single BArrel A,B,C Trophy. $10 Event 3.25tgt Double Barrel A,B,C Troph $10 Saturday 17th January, Event 4.25tgt Hundica Ist.Znd.3rd Tro . $10 Event 5.50tgt 5-Stand gporting Clays ~$,$Troph~.$17 1.00pm Event 6.50tgt Skeet A,B,C Trophy. $17 lOOtgt Double Barrel. $26.00 SUNDAY 25TH Event 1.25tgt Points AA,A,B,C Cash Divide. $10 Graded AA,A,B,C, Badge OA. Optional Sweeps each 25tgt $2.00 Sunday 25th January, 1.00pm SUNDAY IST FEBRUARY Event 1.25tgt Points A,B,C Cash Divide. $10 Event 1.10tgt Pts EO CD. $5.00 Event 2.50tgt Points A,B,C Tro h $17 Event 2.25tgt Double Barrel. $8.50 Event 3.50tgt Double Barrel ~,$,?~ro~h~.$17 Event 4.50tgt 5-Stand Sporting Clays A,B,C Trophy. $17 Graded AA,A,B,C. Bad e OA. Event 5.50tgt Skeet A,B,C Tro hy $17 Event 3.25tgt Pointscore. f8.50 Event 6. 75tgt Trench + Final. $0 ' 0A.AA.A.B.C plus Ladies if 3 or more. Graded AA,A,B,C. Badge OA. PRACTICE AVAILABLE EVERY DAY EXCEPT Event 4. 25tgt Continental. $8.50 THURSDAY FROM 10.00AM TO 6.00PM Graded AA,A,B,C. Badge OA. Trencl~& Double Trap Auto Practice available all days except Thursday Canteen and cartridges Support the Club thnt supports shooting available on shoot days We use and recommend Mnttnrelli Autotnntic Trnps January 1998 Australian Clay 1 Sllooting News Page 57 75 TARGETS A.C.T.A. SPORTING Open to Field & Game & A.C.T.A. Members ** Over $4,000 in prizes Nominations $50 (includes 100 shells) 3RD TO 10TH: 1CASE CARTRIDGES llTH TO 20TH: 1/2 CASE CARTRIDGES 1 CASE CARTRIDGES 1 CASE CARTRIDGES VETERANS: 1 CASE CARTRIDGES All nominees eligible for draw. Winning ticket must be in attendance or redrawn. * First squad at each layout to view targets. No other sighters will be thrown. * Fiocchi or Falcon ammunition only to be used. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification. * 25 flash targets will be thrown for mystery prizes. MELBOURNE'S PREMIER SHOOT AT MELBOURNE'S PREMIER CLUB January 1998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 59 DR C'SHP: OA & A: Gary Haydcn, Traralgon 8-11-97 2nd L. Cook 27/30: B: A. Harvey Sunny & fine (13) - SOT DB: OA 38/50, 2nd M. Hollowvy 37/50; C: D. HG: G. Batten 1921200. SOT PTS: Moloney 24/30, 2nd C. Molaney A: Light, 2nd G. Bennett; B: T. 21/30. Gannon, 2nd R. Barlow; C: C. Jenson, 2nd D. Rhodes. Trnralgon 30-11-97 Cloudy. then sunny (30) - XMAS SHOOT: 10T PTS: A: I. Davidson, 2nd G. Petruska, 3rd D. Kendall: B: L. Baxtcr, 2nd S. Stokes. 3rd B. Wilkerson; C: A. Hansen, 2nd C. O'Dea, 3rd S. Birch. 10T SB: A: B. Stokes, 2nd G. Bennett, 3rd G. Petruska; B: D. Toohey, 2nd B. Wilkinson, 3rd S. Stokes; C: S. Ballan Road, 11km from Werribee Wisely, 2nd A. Hansen, 3rd R. Toohey. lOT DB: A: G. McMillan, 2nd B. Stokes, 3rd G. Bennett; B: PRACTICE EVERY WEDNESDAY & G. McCluskey. 2nd G. Botten, 3rd D. Toohey; C: B. McKenzie, 2nd S. SATURDAY AT 1.30PM Wisely. 3rd C. O'Dea. 10T CONT: A: D. Kendall, 2nd G. Bennett, 3rd G. McMillsn; B: R. Jcnnings, 2nd R. McMillan, 3rd L. Barter; C: R. Toohey, 2nd T. Stevrenber: 3rd S. Wisely. 25T CONT HCP: 1st J. Atturd, 2nd C. O'Dea, 3rd G. Botten. CAN? SHOOT: L. Baxter. Tyrendarra 1-11-91 Fine & windy (42) - 25T DB C'SHP: OA& AA: P. Cleggett 110/110,2ndT. Smith 109/110: A: M. Sutherlsnd 69/10, 2nd B. Mnlseed 39/40; B: J. Matthey 49150.2nd B. Blutan 2W8; C: E. Wythe 23/25, 2nd R. Dumesney Sunday 4th - 12. OOpm 26128. GRD LUCKY DRAJV: AA: 3. Dumesney; A: M. Satherland; B: D. 50tgt Sporting Clays Height: C: P. Cleggett Jnr DALGETY MEAT RAFFLE: P. OA 1st & 2nd A-B-C $20 Cleggett. 25T SB C'SHP: OA & AA: M. Gruar32/32,2ndT. Smith 36137;A: M. Dumcsney 2r1125, 2nd G. Dyson 26/28; B: J. Matthey 31/32, 2nd G. Wythc 2r1125; C: E. Wythe 28132,Znd B. Phillips 27/32. 25M MISS-OUT: T. Sunday 11 th - 12. OOpm Smith 11/11. Event 1. lOtgt Pointscore EO CD. $6 Event 2. 25tgt Double Barrel Graded. l Sunday 18th - 12.0Opm NUMURKAH CLAY Event 1. 75tgt Trench. $30 Event 2. 75tgt Skeet. $25 TARGET CLUB Sash OA both Events. Sunday 25th January, Event 3. 25tgt ZZ's. 12.00pm start Full programme details Refer 1998 Victoria Year Book Secretary: T. Hicks (03) 5862 2106; President: A. Cole (03) 5864 6442 /I 1 Page 62 Australian Clay Target Shooting News January 1998 Walmcr 15-11-97 garatta 3681400 ID. Hunt, B. Hen- Fine & mild (331 . 40T MIP C'SHP shall, T. Pipam, B. North. T. KEN HENDRY MEM. OA & A: P. Penney); Melbourne 3231400. Sm Stowe 70172, 2nd D. Huncbone WINNING TEAM: hfelbourne 69112; B: \V, Wallace 54160. 2nd J. 3611375 (D. Menam, G. Avison, C. llill 53/60; C: T. ARcher 48/60, 2nd Naudin, L. Mauger. R. Carterl: N. Blakc 47/60: LADY; N. Blake Wangaratta 3581375. 46160: GO+: K Mitchcll 57160: JNR:C. Stowe 48160: BEST FG. R. Honey- Warrackmabed 30-11-97 church 58/60. Hot (231 - 10T DB CONT EO: N. Sharroek. R. Hounsell, L. Niewand, Wangaratto 15-11-97 M. Kineuill. G. Scarce. C. Jorgen- Sunny & fine 148) - 10T DB EO: K. son. 25T DB CONT C'SHP: OA & Hillier. R. Taylor, R. Barron, R. A: C. Jorgenson 25125. M. Kingwill Phefley, B. Wignall, I<. Maurey, D. 69: B: A. Joncs 25126, G. Strauss English, T. Walls, R. Nsbett. D. 24126. C; J. Sanders 23126. A. Dean. T. Plum. D. Signorotto, A. Fvchin 22/26. 30T MIXED CONT Grassi. S. Henshall, B. Henshall. P. SS: A: M. Kingwill, T. Foster, R. Petzke. R. Gulliar, G. Evans, T. Hounsel149150: B: C. Mayberry. A. Pipam, D. Hunt, I. Reith. 20T DB Jones 48150: C: A. Fsehin, H. C'SHP: OA &A: D. Hunt 9414,2nd McLure 45150. T. Pigram 93194; B: K. Robinson 36137, 2nd R. Taylor 21122; C: I. Werribee-Victorian 9-11-97 Rcith 20122, 2nd K. Hillier 19/22; Fine & warm (501 - 10T PS EO: J. BJ: D. Broekwcll 18120.20T SB: OA King. I. Ureh. K. Calder 30130. 25T & AT. Pipam 51151. 2nd S. Hen- DB: OA: \V. Calaby 47/47: A: K. shall 50151; B: D. Willioms 18120, Calder 64/47,2nd G. Went 40141; B: Clay Target Shooting News 2nd D. English 25127; C: W. T. Zagore 2425,Znd I. Urch 23/25; C: Kennedy 16120, 2nd F. Brcnnan G. Giormaina 23127, 2nd A. Bcbcno 15120. 20T HCP: 1st B. Ford 33133. 24/27. 25T PS: OA: J. King 75115; 2nd P. Petzke 32133, 3rd S. Hen- A: J. Tonna 83184, 2nd G. Madriane will access your product or shall 2W29.25T CONT CSHP: OA & 82/84: B: I. Urch 79184, 2nd T. A: B. Fwd 48/48. 2nd R. Henahall Zagorc 78184: C: A. Bcbeno 69/75, 47/48; B: R. Taylor 19/20, 2nd B. 2nd V. D'Avola 70178. 25T SB: OA: service to approximately 10,000 Bvrron 17120: C: T. Joncs 22/24, W. Calaby 27127: A: J. King 26127, 2nd Toni Hcnrhall21124. MNTHLY 2nd S. Zotti 26127: B: T. Zagon: HG: S. Henshrll 89190. 24/25, 2nd I. Urch 23125: C: F. readers across Australia CHAMPICHAMP: D. Hunt 40140. Ruffo 24/28, 2nd S. Cmnin 23/28. 1997 BJ: T. Walls 20120. 25T SKT: OA: E. Bullmom 25125. , 2nd G. Young 54/57, 3rd V. D'Avola Wongaretta 16-11-97 - 43/47. NOV C'SHP: 1st A. Komp Sunny & fino 1611 - 20T PS C'SHP: 66170, 2nd V. D'Avola 62110, 3rd R. OA & A: C. Bsttisti 60160. 2nd D. Quilty 61/70. Hunt 58160; B: K. Robinlon 56160, 2nd D. English 55/60: C: Lyn Wemibee-Victorian 18-11-97 Campbell 53160, 2nd I. Reith 47160: Fino, clear 1251 - 75T TRNCH: OA: J. COMPAREOUR COST EFFECTIVE RATES BJ: B. \$rilley 53160.20T DB C'SHP: Gilopidis 921100: A: J. Tonna 67/75; OA & A: A. Penney 31/31, 2nd T. B: A. Padoin 52115; C: J. R"fl0 Plum 25126: B: R. Mvrino 27128. 6v75. 75T SKT: 04: D. Hansford 2nd T. McLvughlin 22/23; C: I. 72/75: B: M. Lax. \v. Markham Bcith 30131, 2nd B. Robinson 25/28; 70175; C: R. Rigam 64115. BJ: B. \Villey 19120. 75T SKT C'SHP: OA & A: C. Naudin 75175. \Vontbscgi 23-11-97 2nd G. Avinon 1101111; 8: A. SOUTH GIPPSLAND SCHOOL- Schirmer 73175.2nd G. Rudd 71/75: BOYIGIRL CHALLENGE 30T SB: C: G. Evans 70175. 2nd P. Smith U15 GIRLS: Simonc Tieni 2U30, 69f7x BJ: T. Waiters 69/75. KG Tara Pearson 3130: U15 BOYS: IMPORTANT TRPHY IN MEM OF JACK Mnrccl Tigani 26130, Steven Parks STAMP: OPEN: C. Naudin 85/87; 20131; 0A & 015 GIRLS: Toresa JNR: T. Wvltrrs 69175. HG OVER Mazzv 28130. Emilio Signoratto PRGRM: OPEN: A. Penney 22130; 015 BOYS: Andrew Brady NOTICE 1471155; JNR: B. Willoy 1361155. 25130, Leigh Swan 22130. OTF: DTL WINNING TEAM: Wan- Andrew Brady. I C.T.S.N. DEADLINES I ALL advertising and editorial material for the magazine must reach the AIieeSprings 1-11.97 Marlcne Nilsnd 26/41, HG: B. Evans Bcvlitiful 18) - 5T EO: G. Day. M. 73185. National Office Allcrnan, Traccy Harkor 515. 50T by the end of each month. STATE NIGHT SB: DA: G. Day mice Springs 15-1187 53/61; AA: B. Evans 43150: A: G. Day Hail, ysty storms -25~SI January I998 Australian Clay Target Shooting News Page 63 Australian Clay Target Association Inc (@ 1098 ANNUAL REGISTRATION 1CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (To be handed to the Club Secretaty with your Registered Shooter Record Book) Registered Number Shooters Licence Number Surname Christian Name Address My existing (or last recorded) shooting details are: Australian Common Mark I.S.U. Skeet Grading ' Australian D.T.L. Handicap Ball Trap Grading ' Australian Skeet Handicap 'Tower Grading * I.S.U. Trench Grading ' Sporting Clays Grading I hereby apply for membership of the Clay Target Club as a ncontinuing, or anewmember, together with my application for A.C.T.A. registration for the year ending 31st December, 1998. I have previously been a registered member with the A.C.T.A Type of Membership: (Membership includes Insurance) Club Lffe Member Club Membership A.C.T.A. Annual Registration Adult Fee Second and Successive Adult Family Member of Common Address $30.00 $ q Veteran Concession (Overthe age of 65 years at date of registration) $30.00 $ Long Service Concession (over the age oi 60 years at date af registration with 30 years conlinuous membership with the A.C.T.A. $30.00 $ Junior Membership (Under the age of 18 at the date of registration) $15.00 $ q Legislation Fighting Fund Levy to all New Adult Shooters $5.00 $ I ~noerlaketo ao~deoy tne R.. es and By Laws of !he aforemenl one0 Club, my Slate Assoc~al~onand tne Auslra an Cay Target Asso- eta! on ano adv~sethat conform w~thmy State of Res aence F rearm Reg-la1 ons an0 sha I not fy my cl-b mmed ale./ "pan non renewal cancellation or suspension of my shooters licence Totai $ Signature Date i 1 THIS ACCOUNTISTO BE PROCESSED BY YOUR CLUB .THE FORM WHENCOMPLETED ISTO BE RETAINED BY THECLUB Page 64 Australian Clay Target Shooting Ncivs Jvnualy 1998 RANDOLPH RANGER SHOOTING GLASSES Stmng Monel frame Heat shrink cable Malte black finish- retains shape covets for added comfort also in hsrvy 2% gold plate with anti-cormsion clear coat Cable tip halls enhance comfelt Ourable spring hinges- ophthalmic qualily for cemfolt and ease Pf wear Lifetime solder Shatter pmof joint warranty pelycarbonate lenses with scrateh resbtant Ne sham lard coat [ophthalmic quality1 cemets 3 pair el interchangeable Made in the U.S.L hy the lenses [your choice1 Fmm 10 different coleuts. world's largest manufa~hlrer8 t slim? .psa pads 100%UY hotection. 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Corsivia targets are also manufactured in Spain using the latest technology moulding machines to ensure consistency in weight and size, thus ensuring a perfect flight path. Corsivia clay targets have been extensively used in World and European Championships and during the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992. Terms &Conditions Prices Ex Melbourne depot COD. Pr~cesshown include sales tax. Club discount available for pallet orders. Pallet orders delivered free in Melbourne memo area. Product Price Per Product Qty Per Price Per Terms & Conditions All prices include sales tax Prices are FOB Melbourne depot and FIS Melbourne metro area Minimum order, 1 pallet (assorted) Payment terms, 30 days from ~nvoicedate. Quantity discount of 5% for full container (200,000)