Nottinghamshire Rifle Association

Nottingham Evening Post, Saturday, 1 June 1907

ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST

Those most keenly interested in rifle shooting locally are now hopeful that a schoolboys' miniature rifle association will be formed in Nottingham. It is pointed out that there is plenty of scope in the city for such a movement, and really all that is wanted is a starter.

Two miniature "Bisley" meetings are to be held in Nottingham shortly, one on Jardine's range at Basford next week. and the other early in July at the Drill Hall. A meeting in connection with the Derbyshire Civilian Rifle Club's Association will be held on the Midland Railway Club's range at the end of July.

Nottingham Evening Post, Friday, 14 June 1907, p7

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING.
MAPPERLEY INSTITUTE v. ST. THOMAS'S.

A match was shot on the Mapperley range last evening between teams representing Mapperley Institute and St. Thomas's, the former winning by 32 points. Conditions: Seven shots and a sighter at approximate 200 yards. N.R.A. rules. Details:–

Mapperley.		St Thomas's.
T. Caunt (Captain)	33	J Stubbings	27
F. Caunt	29	W. Smeeton	25
H.G. Laker	27	A. Hunt	26
P.T. Winfield	29	P.V. Westby	25
A. Thompson	30	J.C. Lazonby	30
P. Dominick	31	J.H. Bass	20
P. Rogers	26	Rev. L.C. Rees-Jones	25
J. Grundy	32	F.C. Rix	27
Total	237	Total	205

Nottingham Evening Post, Friday, 21 June 1907

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING
SNEINTON v. ST. THOMAS'S

A match in the Nottingham Miniature Rifle League was shot last night between Sneinton and St. Thomas's on the Sneinton range, in which the home team was victorious. Scores:–

Sneinton		St. Thomas's
A Searby	28	J. Stubbings	23
P Robinson	29	G.N. Hammond	26
R Pearson	23	J Robinson	16
R.E. Purdue	25	A. Hunt	26
R.A. Barry	22	W. Smeeton	28
W. Bentley	27	A. Hammersley	24
G.J. Stevenson	26	J.H. Bass	23
E. Stevenson	31	J.C. Lazenby	26
Total	221	Total	194

MAPPERLEY INSTITUTE v. HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS

A league match was shot on the Mapperley range between teams representing Mapperley Institute and High School Old Boys, the former winning by 22 points. Scores:–

Mapperley		High School
T. Caunt	28	F.C. Makin	29
F. Caunt	28	F.G. Hickling	26
H.G. Laker	33	E.S. Doubleday	33
A. Thompson	27	F.W. Brown	27
P. Dominick	33	S.A. Wallis	25
P.T. Winfield	28	H Schuter	24
Jos. Grundy	32	R.E. Yates	26
P. Rogers	31	F. Willatt	28
Total	240	Total	218

Nottingham Evening Post, Monday, 22 July 1907

RIFLE SHOOTING
MAPPERLEY INSTITUTE v. BOOTS.

A match was shot on the Mapperley range on Saturday between teams representing the above clubs. Mapperley winning by 63 points. Conditions: Seven shots and a sighter at approximately 200 yards, N. R. A. rules. Individual scores:–

Mapperley		Boots Ltd
T Caunt	35	J Burton	18
A.E. Mee	34	S. Lane	28
P.T. Winfield	34	J. Boyce	22
F. Caunt	33	Farr	19
S. Brett	31	A. Thompson	32
J. Grundy	30	T. Revell	28
P. Dominick	30	J. Johnson	24
W. Olivant	28	J. Kenley	21
Total	255	Total	192

Nottingham Evening Post, Tuesday, 23 July 1907

ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST

A miniature rifle match was fired at Carrington between Carrington and the Institutes, the former winning by 233 to 196. Shooting for Carrington, Mr. F. Housley made the highest possible score of 35, every shot being placed well in the "eye".

This is the first "possible" in Nottingham league matches. Mr. Housley is quite a recruit, not having handled a rifle previous to the formation of the Carrington Rifle Club.

Nottingham Evening Post, Monday, 29 July 1907

THE QUEEN'S CUP.

The final stage of the competition for the 100 Guineas Challenge Cup given by the Queen for the encouragement of miniature rifle shooting in the United Kingdom, was completed on Saturday at the Southfield Rifle Range. The winner of the gold medal was Mr. A.G. Banks, Southport R.C., with an aggregate of 355 out of the possible 400 marks. Amongst the silver medallists were the following:– Sergeant Barrow, Jardine's R.C. (Notts.) with a score of 325, and G. Allen, Midland Railway (Derbyshire) 348.

Nottingham Evening Post, Wednesday, 31 July 1907

RIFLE SHOOTING.
J 2 COMPANY R.H.R. v. SNEINTON R.C.

An interesting match was fired at Daybrook Vale, Sherwood, yesterday, between J. Company 2nd Battalion R.H.R. and Sneinton Rifle Club, the civilians winning by six points. Scores:–

Sneinton R.C.		J2 R.H.R.
Mr. R. Perdue	29	Lieut. Black	32
Mr. E. Stevenson	28	Colour-Sergeant Sibert	22
Mr. Plant	24	Sergeant Mee	20
Mr. Onion	22	Private Betts	21
Mr. A. Richardson	18	Corporal Watts	19
Mr. Cox	15	Private Woodcock	16
Total	136	Total	130

Nottingham Evening Post, Friday, 16 august 1907

Editorial Article

RIFLE SHOOTING IN NOTTINGHAM.

There was another pleasing illustration of the interest now taken in rifle-shooting in this district in the opening of the miniature range at Sneinton yesterday. The weather unfortunately was about as unpleasant as it could be, but in other respects the proceedings were such as the city may contemplate with pride. The Mayor's remarks were as happily chosen as ever, and he drew attention to just those features which are making these ranges so popular, and entitle them to support and encouragement from all citizens who realise their responsibilities. The miniature range must be regarded as an adjunct and accessory to the volunteer movement. The views of those who look upon training in rifle shooting as a pastime of murderous intent not worth the consideration they receive. Such people can lay no claim to the title of patriots, and if the nation were guided by them the fate of Britain and the Empire would soon be settled. Happily in Nottingham other feelings prevail, and will continue to do so.