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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous.

The Dunedin Fanciers' Club held its first meeting on the 29th of April, 1885, and its object is to improve the breeding in poultry, pigeons, canaries and dogs. The total membership in 1885 was thirty, but now (1904) there are over 120 members. A show is held annually in the Garrison Hall, Dunedin, and at the 1903 exhibition the entries were: Poultry, 483; pigeons, 72; canaries, 78; dogs, 150. Mr. W. P. Street was the first president, and the officers for 1903–4 are: Patrons, Hon. George McLean and Mr. S. S. Myers; President, Mr. J. A. Park; Vice-Presidents, Messrs it, Fergusson, J. Kerr, E. Webster and J. Rose; Honorary Veterinary Surgeons, Messrs W. D. Snowball and J. Wilkie; Honorary Treasurer, Mr E. Webster; Secretary, Mr. R. A. Crawshaw, who has been connected with the club since it was first formed.

The Dunedin Homing Pigeon Club was formed about the year 1895, for the purpose of encouraging the rearing of good birds, and thereby promoting the sport. The club has been fortunate in having such enthusiastic members as Messrs S. S, Myers, Hayne and J. C. Short. About fifteen competitive matches are held annually. Some of the distances flown have been very considerable, and upon several occasions high speed has been recorded. The officers for the year 1903–1 are: President, Mr. J. C. Short; Secretary, Mr. W. Tattersfield; Treasurer, Mr. J, Blacke.