Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 8th November 1890

Artillery Prize Shooting at Paignton: Paignton Artillery Volunteers had their annual prize shooting on Saturday. There was a glaring sun and a gusty wind which blew from the left rear, rendering good scoring difficult. However, considering this and the fact that the weapon used was the old Snider carbine, the totals generally were good. Sergeant-Major J. Palmer, R. A. and Corporal Palk had charge of the arrangements at the range. … Scores … include … Old Members: … Gunner Pinsent … 10 (200 yrds), 0 (300 yrds) 10 total: (30th equal)!


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