History of the Kings prize and its lasting rifle glory
An editor’s brief history of the Kings prize tracing its 1878 start as the Queen's event, its transfer to the King after Edward VII's accession, and its evolution through World War I. It notes key champions, the role of donors like J Woolcott-Porbes, and previews the Anzac Range meeting at Liverpool NSW with top shooters contesting for the Douglas and Brown aggregates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jepore
Callon
Edward VII
British Empire
Sherring
Goulburn
N.S.W
J. 3. Mathison
North Sydney Rifle Club
Tast
J. “. Lake
Victoria
Bisley
Mourreh
Bis
Empire Riflemen
Sydney
J. Woolcott-Porbes
Ana General Finance Corporation
Lud
New South Wales
Anzac Rifle Range
Liverpool
Nsw
National Rifle Association
Brown
Australia
Rane
McAllister
New South Wales Rifle Association Formed at Sydney
A detailed account recalls the 16 October 1880 meeting in Sydney that led to the creation of the New South Wales Rifle Association. Prominent figures and city officials backed the move to promote rifle shooting, with plans for a national competition and a strong emphasis on training, social events, and equipment provision for competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suniitileu
Hite Association
New Soul Wales
Julie
Thor
Enor
Mateo Belek
South Wiles Wis
Chamber of Commerc
Sydney
Bir Willan
Manning
Om.g
J. Z. Corvalis
Eeg
Charles Kemplete
Sawwitelin
Sneteh
Boners
NEA
Noel Hon
Tha Sncond
Bisley
Ami
Ovan Electric
G. Harmison
Msh
Greateat
Oelutpmon
Prise cml
Aihee
Kotak
Wemlien Eneititiinas
al Mons
Renal Penwalanse
Toerg Attom
Wolk Jace
India
New Seolind
South sAesica
Bingley
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Prestam
Morvbin
Senley
MLS
Elise
Elily Nod
Eveable
Bory Welsee
Peuvelal
Martel
Jermt
Stitt Aseveen
Baemldie
Ccikli
Aft Tig
Willie Lee
Cole Wiltaats
Atelbourne
Wien
Culler
von Mos Vt
Seta
Kanereast
L Bilslien
Ainlenall
Celia
Mii
Murillo
Tito
Aubrey Spencer
N.R.A. Movements
Wue DL
DAIS
Wil
ALF
Sta
Uist
Association Los Etondadad
Iivenesa
King's
W. Gunn
Postel Tneklete Billo Club
Meltamime
View
Ted Wi
Trent Por
Fieluskin
Ible Ywuirs
Vitorum
Wren
I King's
Ian
Darlenoa
Flores
Harte Syamey
Chay Nas
Win Welving
Wat Ish
Henkel
Sreatoril
Vinca
Vietierka
Mendlinie
Uip
Mbier
A. Smote
Bitte Vie
Lewin
Gohl Medak
Beachy TN
Ob Wood
SU Bebe 2
Sir Gee Ne Cave Nee Cues
Angie Tonge Ourig
Moekstars Thtaniich
Tha Chidenimny Abn HH
Tunlewon Wid Ie
Tte
Addon J
IEA
Thal
Wil Ayor
Dow
Weill
Aleol Ae Asa Ie
Fautherathan
Raentlina
Pavel Ba
Janedire
Cam
O Stanton
Tequay
Jurty
Ar Smith
Annwachite
CN. Watson
Boetlend
Elton
Elias
Germminies
Tim Leewat
Qaeus
Th Agate
Bilgeck
Mile
Pavelve
Brads
Ameer
Denar
Wits Bbe Vampeltlion
Epenia
Opal Iealdve
Theo
Ben
Nelson
Hila
Chile
Patois
Kevin Mowry
Bomenikr
Webbie
Paver
Atreb
Cy Belmore
Sears
Colny Atrone
Thal ‘A Ett
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