For the above race held on Saturday the 4th instant 12 birds owned by four members competed. Weather conditions and the moult prevented some members from joining in and others from sending more; the birds were race-marked and despatched by the Calcutta Mail on Thursday in charge of the liberator and were liberated at Tuni at 6:30 am on Saturday.Tuni is 426 miles away from Madras by rail but this Society work velocities on the straight line principle, which in this instance across the sea comes to miles 840 yards 1696 to the winner’s loft.The race as usual for the distance was opened for 2 days the closing and opening time being 6:45 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Published - September 09, 2026 02:39 am IST
From The Hindu Archives, September 9, 1926: Pigeon racing
From The Hindu Archives, September 9, 1926: For the... race held on Saturday the 4th instant 12 birds owned by four members competed. Weather conditions and the moult prevented some members from joining in and others from sending more; the birds were race-marked and despatched by the Calcutta Mail on Thursday in charge of the liberator and were liberated at Tuni at 6:30 am on Saturday.
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