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AI as.oosm oh a3ueuIj 'uerul!eq3 '(luap!sal.+al!n) sauop 11!g JW iuawafieueyy O;~C i n .oieooa,s ;Inas peas a..r.oq a,\ mi (la s.a..i.0s!na!, hq ~l'1.i~ HE 8ESZ OPPS (EO) :4d ~97~3n ~6nwoaLen .aals a q(1.1~dc OSSE 3!A 'a6!puag 'peon sasnojd EP 'aall!wwo3 luama6euew 'uew4e43 q31eqpoo~uuai3 >w iuaplsadd nature. The different characteristics of individual sportsmen are strongly marked by their demeanour under various cir- cumstances. We find among them several types. The most distinct of these are the habitually fortunate men. There are those who, wherever they are placed, whether by lot or by selection, seem to others to get the best of the shooting - so much so, that they are jokingly credited with some mysteri- ous power of attracting game. There are those who on the contrary, are certain to complain that they have been most unlucky. They will call attention to the fact that others have had more shooting than themselves, and wonder how it so consistently happens that they never get the best of luck. A parallel line of contrast may be drawn between those that are satisfied and content wherever they arc placed, and As it stands at the moment, the World DTL event is to be those who, if left to their own choice, would prefer to take held in Wales at the end of July 1999. This is approximately one week after the British Home International and one week any other place than their own . In shooting as in other occupations, the rule that good luck follows goad manage- prior to the Grand American. If this turns out to be case, then it should present an excellent opportunity for trap ment is almost invariable. The score does not depend solely upon the number of opportunities, but on what use has been shooters to partake in a once in a life trap shooting experi- made of them". Time is running out to confirm and organise this planned Still relevant after Ill years . thanks Herb. trip, but it should be well worth the wait, despite the current ACTA LOSES ICON value of the Australian dollar Hopefully by the time of the The clay world was saddened on the 14th August to learn of trip it will have recovered somewhat. It is hoped full details the death of our historian, George Biggs. George passed can be printed in the next CTSN. away after suffering a heart attack following an operation. CLUB MEMBERSHIP ONLY George is going to be missed by all who came into contact with him in our sport. George's knowledge of shooting, teh It has been the practice of some clubs to accept membership history of the sport and of its governing body was immense. to their clubs without these "members" becoming "registered He commenced his association with clay target shooting in shooters" of the ACTA. I would ask the committees of these clubs to ask themselves who benefits from this practice. 1945 and remained involved until his passing. There can only be one answer - and that is the individual In 1991 George published his book "Aus1,nlias Clay Target being granted this membership, certainly not the club, or the Association. History and Records - 1936.1992". This pub- State or National bodies. It has certainly become more lication is often referred to by shooters to settle all sorts of evident since the changes to our gun laws and the onus being disputes over "who won what and where . ." George also placed on gun owners to supply a genuine reason far firearm wrote the book nap and Skeet Shooti,tg. ownership. If a licence holder is granted a licence for the George served an unprecedented 25 years on the National purpose of clay target shooting, then he must show he is a Executive. He is also one of the elite few to win National genuine clay target shooter Titles in both Trap and Slrcet. In later years he devoted his I would suggest that if he does not wish to take part in the involvement to coaching and many can thank George for registered competition, then he does not have the "genuine their better than average ability. reason of clay target shooting". This being the case, the Elsewhere in this magazine there is an obituary to this person MUST register with the ACTA. unique man. I have no doubt that some people will argue that they are entitled to shoot birds only or to take part in practice only. If this is the case, then we must ask if the club would exist without it being "an approved club" by State Law. The answer is no . clubs arc approved only on the proof of its members being registered with an approved shooting body such as thc ACTA. We are only able to negotiate our low insurance premiums on the number of registered members we have, therefore the more members of our Association, the more we can achieve I am not aware of any other sparting/shooting organisation allowing this practice to exist. There arc many more reasons TRAP, SKEET, FIELD MODELS for clubs to discontinue this practice, and I have no doubt I will be "hauled over the coals" by some in regards to this, but please, we are here for our shooters and we can only achieve EXTRA BARRELS, ADJ STOCKS ETC. results if everyone stands up and is counted. I ask all members to point out the benefits of being a "registered NEW & USED GUNS IN STOCK SHOOTERS AND SHOOTING I am indebted to a close friend and keen shooter in Herb Prior of Canberra for the following. It seems that despite JAMES MIATT MFG progress, little changes in the human nature. It is an excerpt from a book, Shooting (Moore and Marsh) PO Box 1868, Launceston, Tas 7250 published in 1887. Lord Walsingham writes of his observa- (03) 6331 8285 (03) 6331 8285 tions of sportsmen and offers this advice: Phone Fax Page 2 Austl.alian Clay Target Shooting Ncws October 1998 The Australian Clay Target team to contest both the Lanato World 3rd E. Tkatch (Rus1105+34=139,4th G. Usieta (Esp) 103+33=136, Cup and Barcelona World championships consisted of: 5th A. Roberts (Aus) 98+32= 130, 6th R. Murtoniemi (Fin) Double Trap: R. Mark, M. Diamond, A. Vella; Trap: R. Mark, M. 102+27=129. Diamond, B. Kelley; Skeet: J. Summers, C. Barton, G. Barton; Ann Maree shot off for the 6th place in the final then moved up to Ladies Double Trap: A.M. Roberts; Ladies Trap: D. Reeves, L. finish 5th overall. Smith, S. Balagh; Jnr Trap & Jnr Double Trap: N. Cassells, M. Junior Double Trap: Crimmins, C. Henwood; Manager: W. Murray; Coaches: L. Scrib- ani Rossi, G. Chan; Mental Training Coach: C. Kulla; Doctor: S. Homolka; Masseur: D. Roach Nathan went into the final in third place eight targets behind the 2nd shooter and shot a great final to tie for 2nd, and win a shoot off. Craig also shot a good final.