Stevenage: Pigeon Racing: The local Homing Society concluded their old birds’ races for the season with a fly from Banff 400 miles. The winners were Messrs. Simons & Son, with the popular bird “Kruchen,” the distance being covered in 8 hours, 45 minutes. J. Wade was second and C. Froy 3rd. A special prize to the winners was given by Commander Pinsent, R.N.
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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948