"B" Coy., S.V, had a gala day at the Rife Ránge yesterday, when they held their Annual Weapon Training Competitions. Good scores were handed in at the end of the various competitións, most events being closely contested. The weather was exceptionally good, though in the forenoon the sun shone too brightly. The old maxim "Lights up, sights ug" was responsible for the upsetting of many scores, as most of the junior privates were puzzled by the differences in sight-setting. The Annual Rifle Competition was held in the morning commencing at 9 am. adjourning for lunch at the Range Canteen at 1230 p.m. Immediately after lunch the Light Automatic events were fired off. A total of 70 men fired in the Rifle Events.
Thanks were expressed to Capt. F. J. W. Focken, Superintendent of Weapon Training. and to Maj. F. A. R. Leitao, Chief Supply Officer, the fermer for his excellent supervision n the firing point, and the latter for doing sterling work in the tatisties of the shoot, The Company then repaired 4 the S&V.C. Gymnasium vhere the:
4th "Prize.—Pte Sinclair
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