Paignton Artillery: the annual prize shooting of the Paignton Battery took place on Saturday at the Range, Preston Sands, Paighton. About fifty members competed, at 200 and 300 years, prone, seven shots each range. During the early part of the day there was good weather for shooting, but in the afternoon the light was dull. … (description of event) … Following are the Results: … (list of individuals and scores) … … Recruits: Gunner Hodge, first; Gunner H. Skinner, second; Gunner J. Pinsent, third. …
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