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0001 24 Oct 2018 19:09:03: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SAHPA CHAIRPERSON,
SAHPA Top 30 Flyers Auction. Most of the Top 30 flyers for the 2018 season have donated a bird to raise funds for the SAHPA. Tim Fawcett has kindly donated his services and his Web Auction site, please go to www.pigeonauctions.com.au or via Group 1 Lofts advertisement on our home page. There are some excellent birds on offer. The Auction closes Sunday evening 28th October.
0002 11 Oct 2018 13:30:13: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SALDC SECRETARY,
Border Village 962km, Birds released at 7:45am Thursday 11/10/18. Peter Mundy confirmed the release, he had no phone coverage until he got back to Ceduna. Birds were fed and watered at 3pm yesterday and then again via lantern when he arrived at Border Village in the dark. When released this morning there was a light ESE wind, they took 5 minutes to clear and headed out to sea but are expected to follow the coast line. If you clock a bird please contact me on 0418853111. Results SAHPA Hall Saturday 4pm. Warren March of Seasue Lofts has generously donated a youngster being bred off one of his long distance import families to the Winner of the Race.
0003 10 Oct 2018 17:50:46: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SALDC SECRETARY,
Border Village 962km WNW of Adelaide near the WA border. 21 Owners/150 birds. Plan is to release around 7:45am Thursday morning (First Sun 6:44, Sunrise 7:08). The wind is forecast to be around 16km/hr Easterly, Ceduna 2:30pm forecast 16km/hr ESE 22C, Late on Thursday Kimba 20km/hr SE. On second day Friday, Whyalla 7:30am 12km/hr SSE, Port Wakefield 9:30am 10km/hr E, Adelaide 10:30+ 10km/hr NE. Electronic clocks which are still on pre-daylight saving time will need to have their reading adjusted by 1hr. Results to be done at SAHPA Hall on Saturday at 4pm. Please ring Gavin on 041885311 when you clock. SAHPA and SALDC Prizemoney and PMV $165 and POX $110 Vaccines can be picked up on Saturday between 4pm and 5pm. Prizes 1st $500 2nd $250 3rd $125 4th $90 5th $70 6th $50 Total $1085 King Pool (14 birds) 1st $98 2nd $42 SALDC trophy value $100 to Winner Bronte Andrewartha has generously donated a trophy for the first Cock Bird (49 cocks, 101 hens in race). Thank you to Peter Mundy for transporting the birds to the race point and being willing to get there and let them up a day earlier to avoid the warm weather. The SALDC Long Distance points championship is going to go down to the wire, with Adelaide Race Lofts (Denis Shaw) on 100 points, Horrocks and Seiboth on 97 points, then Greg Kakoschke (81) and George Tsonis (80) all within striking distance. Good Luck to the birds and flyers participating.
0004 09 Oct 2018 11:59:12: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SAHPA TREASURER,
SAHPA Update Prizemoney cheques for SAHPA Winners $200 ($100 first prize and $100 Trophy Money), Five Bird Pool prizes and the Vin Blanden Pool Prize will be available for collection Tuesday 9th October after hampering for Border Village. We also have received a new shipment of Vaccines, PMV $165 and POX $110 including GST.
0005 09 Oct 2018 08:42:20: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SALDC SECRETARY,
Border Village 962km WNW of Adelaide on the WA border. First Prize $500, Hampering Tuesday night 9th October from 6:30pm. Due to warm weather forecast on Friday afternoon around Ceduna, we now plan to release Thursday morning so the birds can get closer to home and avoid the heat of Friday afternoon. We will discuss with the participants after hampering as to whether we do the result Saturday afternoon or remain as Sunday afternoon. Nominations $20 per bird , you get your 5th bird free.
0006 07 Oct 2018 16:30:04: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SALDC SECRETARY,
Border Village 962km WNW of Adelaide First prize $500, Hampering Tuesday night 9th October from 7pm at SAHPA Hall only, Release Friday 12th October, results Sunday 4pm SAHPA Hall. Nominations $20 per bird, you get the fifth bird free, nominate 10 and pay $160. Loft Calcutta to be held after hampering and a $10 king pool for nominated birds. Weather sites are reporting 16 to 20km NE winds early in the race and Easterly winds at end of the day. One website has forecast 31C at Ceduna on Friday at 1:30pm but Accuweather Premium is reporting 25C.
0007 06 Oct 2018 13:29:15: Posted by SAHPA TREASURER from GAVIN HARRIS,
Benalla Vin Blanden Memorial Nominated Bird 31 nominations 1st nominated bird $155 Five Bird Pools Benalla Open 5 Bird Pool 23 flyers / 97 birds Pool $294, nominations of $194 + $100 SAHPA Donation 1 prize per 50 birds, 3 prizes this week. 1st $147 2nd $88 3rd $59 Total $294 Sorry I have missed publishing the previous 2 weeks Five Bird Pools. The Twins Open II 5 Bird Pool 22 flyers/ 106 birds $312, Nominations $212 plus SAHPA Donation $100. 1 prize per 50 birds, 3 prizes this week. 1st $156 G Rayment 2nd $94 G Cawte, Field and Last 3rd $62 Fawcett T and Jackson G Total $312 Holbrook Open 5 Bird Pool 24 flyers / 85 birds Pool $270,nominations $170 + $100 SAHPA Donation 1 prize per 50 birds, 3 prizes this week. 1st $135 P Wortley 2nd $81 Adel Race Lofts (D Shaw) 3rd $54 G Rayment Total $270
0008 06 Oct 2018 06:23:45: Posted by JOHN HARPER from SAHPA RELEASE PANEL,
Benalla 690km 795b 67 owners. 5B pool 23 owners 97b. Vin Blanden 31 owners. Birds released @ 5:30am Adelaide time, all away in 1 minute heading for home. Light 2km/h South wind with blue sky 6deg. With light variable winds changing to North for a large part of the journey we are anticipating a 11hr fly. Coordinates: -36_32_30 146_00_27 Good Luck today
0009 03 Oct 2018 11:25:53: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Reminder that the Vin Blanden Special event will be conducted on this Saturday's race from Benalla. Nominate 1 bird @ $5.00. J.H
0010 02 Oct 2018 10:05:35: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SAHPA CHAIRPERSON,
The Chair of ANRPB Greg Kakoschke emailed the SAHPA that Dr Mark White has advised of his intention to commence commercial manufacturing of the vaccine this week following 3 successful test batch trials. Dr White has also advised that he will honour his commitment to supply ANRPB Disease Management Fund donors first. This will include a small number of individuals, plus clubs and associations. What we do not know yet is exactly when the vaccine will become available as we are still awaiting APVMA approval. Another “unknown” is whether Dr White will be able to supply directly to clubs and associations or whether the APVMA will stipulate Veterinarian only supply. On that note I recall you having mentioned the possibility of knowing a SA vet who may be able to assist SAHPA members. The ANRPB has some work to do to supply Dr Mark White with the number of doses of the vaccine that each donor club and association require. The ANRPB would appreciate SAHPA guidance in determining how many doses of the vaccine will be required by SAHPA members. Could each Club Secretary please survey their members and advise the SAHPA General Secretary the number of members who will purchase the vaccine this Thursday night 4th October. We appreciate it is difficult to commit not knowing the price yet but would appreciate members to indicate whether the will purchase the vaccine.