Walcha history: Marksmen claim trophies

By Bob Walsh
Updated April 19 2018 - 5:09pm, first published April 16 2018 - 2:55pm
Steady hands: A good turnout at the Round Swamp Rifle Range.
Steady hands: A good turnout at the Round Swamp Rifle Range.

The Walcha and District Rifle Club reformed in February, 1947. Major Shepherd of the Defence Dept. visited soon afterwards to inspect the range site between Langford and Greenwells, which had been pegged out for shooting distances from 300 yards to 1000 yards in 100-yard increments. Major Shepherd gave his approval and said the enrolled members could purchase .303 rifles for £4 each and also that the army would lend suitable target frames.

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