Shooter’s on target in Brewarrina

Sash and Trophy Winners – front Alex Codringon, back l-r: Dallas Codrington, Peter Coleman, Noel Cooper, Robert Barden, Robert Thompson, Aaron Marsh, Helen Overton, David McMillan and Graham Bayliss. Photo contributed

Clay Target Shooting

Competitors travelled from as far away as Geraldton, Bendigo, Orange, Coonamble, Cunnamulla, Guyra, Cobar, and from many local gun clubs to compete in the annual Barwon and District Championship Carnival in Brewarrina on the weekend.

Although the weather was less then favourable on Friday, shooters enjoyed a fabulous weekend of shooting over Saturday and Sunday.

With good targets, Helen Overton managed a perfect score on Day 1, with Robert Barden taking out Overall Highgun honours for the 2 Day Carnival.

Event Winners:

Event 1: 30T Mixed – Cash Divide – Multiple Shooters

Event 2: 50T Single Barrel Barwon & District Championship – Helen Overton 50/50

Event 3: 50T Double Barrel Barwon & District Championship – Robert Thompson (Cobar) 50/50 + 61/61

Event 4: 15pr Wulf Reichler Memorial Double Rise – Aaron Marsh (Bourke) 29/30

Event 5: 30T Ian Light Memorial Handicap – Robert Barden (Cunnamulla) 30/30 + 2/2

Event 6: 30T Pointscore Barwon & District Championship – Dallas Codrington (Bre) 90/90 + 30/30

High Gun Winners:

Overall: Robert Barden (Cunnamulla) 288/300

AA Grade: Robert Thompson (Cobar) 286/300

A Grade: Graham Bayliss (Narrabri) 284/300

B Grade: David McMillan 272/300

C Grade:  Noel Cooper (Bre) 259/300

Junior: Alex Codrington (Bre) 262/300

Ladies: Helen Overton (Bre) 280/300

Veterans: Trevor Hicks 280/300

This year saw milestone memberships for Max and Colin Betts. Max has been a continual member of the ACTA and Brewarrina Gun Clun for 60 years, Colin for 50 years. This is a remarkable achievement, and Max and Col are to be congratulated.

The Committee would like to thank Peter from Coleman Concreting for his Platinum Sponsorship, the Brewarrina RSL for being a Major sponsor and all of our very generous local sponsors. We could not run this event without your committed support.