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0001 28 Oct 2019 12:40:57: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SAHPA CHAIRPERSON,
SAHPA Top 30 Aggregate Points Auction - A big thank you to members that donated birds to our sale, we raised $7113. Thank you to Tim Fawcett of pigeonsales.com.au for providing such a great service to the SAHPA, Tim donates his time and auction site to the SAHPA each year for no charge, our only expense is the photoshopping. The average price was $245 for the 29 lots, some of the top prices were $826, $625, $505, $435, quite a few in the $375 price range. The funds raised will be used on a project at the SAHPA Hall to improve our roof guttering, down pipes, drainage to the road. It is great that our top flyers support the SAHPA by donating each year and we thank the fanciers from around Australia that purchased the birds and we wish them every success.
0002 23 Oct 2019 06:46:23: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
We have been advised by Tim Fawcett that due to the wonders of modern technology, laptop & wi-fi connection, he has been able to start the Top 30 sale. So it is now up and running and any interested parties can commence bidding. The Sale will end as normal on Sunday night. Thanks to all of the flyers that donated. Good Luck.
0003 20 Oct 2019 17:09:02: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Notice to all Members, Unfortunately, due to a family emergency Tim Fawcett has had to catch a flight to England. The Top 30 bird sale will be delayed until he returns. All bird's photos have been taken and they are being well looked after. It could be a week or two before he is back. This will also affect the 2 sales that are currently running at present. The highest bidders will still be successful but the bird cannot be despatched until he returns. We will notify members by text message when the Top 30 auction will start. Tim has asked that Members refrain from phoning him and all contact if necessary to be by email. Thanks John Harper Secretary SAHPA Inc.
0004 15 Oct 2019 14:11:41: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Reminder that the SAHPA Presentation night is on Saturday November 23rd 7:00pm @ Chasers restaurant. At $35.00 per head this represents very good value with a wide selection of food, all you can eat, and of course good company, so in every way a good night. Table reservations can be made by contacting the Secretary by phone or Email. Thanks
0005 03 Oct 2019 07:23:58: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
To clarify, the Top 30 Aggregate points bird auction drop off at the SAHPA hall is Friday 11th October between 5:30 and 6:30pm not tomorrow. Thanks
0006 02 Oct 2019 16:50:44: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Now the racing season is over the Top 30 Aggregate points winners are asked to donate a bird for our fundraising sale. Birds along with pedigrees are to be dropped off at the SAHPA Hall next Friday between 5:30-6:30pm. Any owners that wish to nominate for Bird of the Year please do so. We also have awards for the Ace Young Bird and Ace Old bird. To qualify for the Ace award the bird must have placed 3 times in the top 5% of total entries in a SAHPA race. Also a reminder that the SAHPA Presentation night is on Saturday November 23rd 7:00pm @ Chasers restaurant. All SAHPA winners can purchase a trophy of their choice with the $200 1st prize and have it presented on the night. Table reservations can be made by contacting the Secretary by phone or Email. Thanks
0007 01 Oct 2019 15:00:31: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SALDC SECRETARY,
Spreyton Tasmania, clocks to be read at SAHPA Hall 6:30pm Tuesday evening. The race will stay open until Thursday night under our SALDC Rule 19.2, "Races of over 950kms and up to and including 1360kms shall close at the end of the second calendar day after clocking of the first bird" Congratulations to Frank Magro 7:35am and Nick Albanos 8:30am, any other competitors please contact Gavin on 0418853111
0008 30 Sep 2019 07:02:27: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SALDC SECRETARY,
Spreyton Tasmania 970km SE of Adelaide 19 Owners/93 birds. Released at 5:50am CST, Dale Marshall reported that they did not circle and were on their way in 2 minutes heading out over the ocean, he watched them with his binoculars. Devon Airport was showing a 13km/hr SE at time of release, the forecast is showing King Island 14km/hr SSW, Warrnambool 14km/hr S, Mount Gambier 10km/hr SSE, so the birds have been given every chance with excellent weather forecasts and holding them in a loft to settle for a few days should have been good for them. Results will be done at SAHPA Hall at 6:30pm Tuesday, if you get a bird late today give me a ring on 0418853111. Good Luck to you all.
0009 28 Sep 2019 16:15:32: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
The reading of clocks for the 2 Springhurst races is from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday 29th depending on your Club. North Suburban will be reading their clocks at headquarters @ 6:00pm. Thanks
0010 28 Sep 2019 06:44:05: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Springhurst 730km conditions fine and clear 8deg no wind. All birds released at 5:45am Adelaide time and left in a Westerly direction without circling, great getaway. Open race 33 owners 316b, 5b pool 5 owners 18b. Five bird Special Race 29 Owners 111b, 5b pool 6 owners 19b. Good Luck today.