Australian Racing Pigeon Journal

07/12/2023

The December magazine has been sent out. It was supposed to have Michael Portelli of the WPF on the cover but the printers have made a mistake and so it somehow ended up with an old cover on it. While it may look like an old issue of the magazine, the insides of the magazine are all correct.

02/11/2023

The November 2023 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the November issue:
Young Bird Development By Dr Colin Walker
NAHPA News By David Cunningham
Awesome Ava By Barry Greaves
Controlling Mites In Pigeons By Harold Matthews
Shadows Of The Yard By Rodney Flanagan
In The Blink Of An Eye By Chris Williams
From The Archives
Godalming and District FC By Brian Batchelor
Results From All Around

For more information visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com

The November cover features Barry Greaves and Ava Keneally with ”Awesome Ava”.

28/08/2023

The September 2023 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the September issue:
Selection Of Birds For The Racing Team By Dr Colin Walker
What a Weekend by Paul Gibbs
Rob Nelson of Horsham By Ken Kerr
In The UK By Brian Batchelor
ANRPB Ace Bird Awards
What’s In A Name By John Capel
Keeping Pigeon Healthy By Harold Matthews
NAHPA News By David Cunningham
From The Chair With Chris Williams
For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com

The September cover features Steven Gazzola's 2023 VHA Derby Winner

30/07/2023

The August 2023 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the August magazine:
Exercise, Diet and Electrolytes By Dr Colin Walker
Benzing Live Smart Hub 5 and Smart Loft Sensor
John & Marg Crummey By Michael Donnellan
News From The UK By Brian Batchelor
Should We Prepare By Paul Gibbs
Got A Big Heart? By Harold Matthews
Interview With Mark Jeffery of Shepparton
Steve Muhi of Cranbourne By Rob Cormick
The Brilliant Jack Berry by Chris Williams
From The Archives - Conditioning For Long Distance Racing By Northrop Barker
Results From All Around
For more information visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com
The August cover features John & Marg Crummey of the Glenelg Pigeon Club, South Australia, with their pigeon SA-18-22951 “Marg”, which placed third from Alice Springs 1332km, last season.

Australasia's Premier Racing Pigeon Magazine. Loft reports and articles from the best pigeon fancier

03/06/2023

The June 2023 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the June magazine:
Developing Race Fitness - By Dr Colin Walker
Rick and Len Drew - A Combination of Wisdom and Vitality - 1st Alice Springs 2022 - By Michael Donnellan
House Of Pigeons www.hopauctions.com.au - A Revolutionary Online Pigeon Auction Platform
From The Chair With Chris Williams - UK
The Passing of Steve Beverley - By Paul Gibbs
Nigel Layc**k talking to Jim Emerton
Pattaya International Pigeon Race 2023 - By John Share
From The Archives
Bernie Bedard -You Are Never Too Old to Learn or To Win - By Silvio Mattacchione
Forecasting - Part 2 - By Leo Turley
For more information or to subscribe, visit www.pigeonjournal.com
The cover of this month’s magazine features Mike Ganus (USA) winner of the 2023 Pattaya International Pigeon Race with VHA flyer Tommy Dedchpong who took 25th & 49th positions in this years race.

24/04/2023

The May 2023 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the May magazine:
How Do They Find Their Way Home? The Secrets Of Pigeon Navigation - By Dr Colin Walker
Bob Harrison CCF - From The Northern Wanderer
Heroic Days In Pigeon Racing - Part One - By Philippe Martin
Miss Platinum - From The Chair With Chris Williams - UK
Northern Districts Invitation Combine (NDIC) Season 2022 - By Jeff Howell
Carrier Pigeons In The Crusades - Belfast Newsletter 1897
South Australian Homing Pigeon Association Convention 2022 - As Reported by Michael Donnellan
Oshaben - True Trentons Since 1938 - By Chuck Oshaben - USA
Roger Richards “Performance Plus” - By Silvio Mattacchione
Forecasting - Part 1 - By Leo Turley
For more information or to subscribe, visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com
The cover of this month’s magazine features Bob Harrison of the Central Cumberland Federation in front of his loft.

Australasia's Premier Racing Pigeon Magazine. Loft reports and articles from the best pigeon fancier

29/03/2023

The April 2023 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the April magazine
Australian Pigeon News - By Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Windorah Premier Combine - By Ashley Hull
Blackpool Show (part 2) - By John Share
Pigeon Issues - By Brian Batchelor
ANRPB Ace Bird Awards - Terms and Conditions - From Paul Gibbs
Looking back at the 2022 Season - By Adam Archer
Pigeon Racing, Its Industrial Roots and Bridging the Generation Gap - By Chris Williams
Consistency and Commitment The Chambers Family of Cannock - From The Chair - By Chris Williams
For more information visit www.pigeonjournal.com
The top of this months cover features 2022 CCF Champions, Ken Marshall and Jimmy Vescos, with their wives and trophies. The lower half features John Share holding “New Laureaat”, Hugo Batenburg, and Vince Cannizzo holding “Jef”. Both birds were placed 1st International from Barcelona.

11/03/2023

March 2023 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the March magazine
ARPJ Ace Bird Awards 2022
Australian Pigeon News - By Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
The Van Loon Legacy Continues Part 2 - By Paul Gibbs
S&D Gordon - CCF - From The Northern Wanderer
More Success For Bruce Liu - NZ - By Brian Batchelor
Gerry Sheean Awarded Life Membership of the VHA - From Steve Brown
Cobar National Winner - By Hongming Yu Forlan
From The Chair With Chris Williams - The Boys And Birds Of Burma’s Forgotten 14th Army
W***y Vos – 1st Interprovincial Vierzon - ‘The Duif Chronicles Online’ at Syndicatelofts.com
A Weekend With The Stars - Blackpool 2023 - From The Chair with Chris Williams
Ask An Expert
Top Sydney Fancier Barry Malone - By Paul Gibbs
Mark Karges - Part 2 - By Silvio Mattacione

The top of this months cover features Nick Lakiotis with his wife Nicky, son Paulie and daughter Yianna, Nick won the VHA combined Averages, long distance averages and the 500 mile Carrieton Race. The lower half of the cover features Tony Sofra of the Greater Valleys Pigeon Federation and his winning pigeon of the Benalla Gold Ring Race, receiving the winners cheque from Graham Moulday.

28/11/2022

The December 2022 Journal Preview
The following articles will appear in the December magazine
Australian Pigeon News - By Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Bundaberg One Loft Pigeon Club - Final Race 2022
Vella and Grech Families - VPU - From The Northern Wanderer
Raf Lay - National Winner – The Quiet Achiever - By Steve Brown
Pigeon Racing Is Showing Its Good Side Again - By Michel Beekman - From Chris Williams
Advantages Of Continuous Clocking - By Allen Limeburner
Columbia Livia the Humble Pigeon Species - By Ray Dodkins - Tasmania
Joseph Liegeois, Of Hamois (Belgium) - 1st International Narbonne Old Birds 2022 - By Philippe Martin
Victorian Pioneer - Mr H J Meddows by Daniel Pianto
Results From All Around
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This months cover features Rene Vella, Wayne Vella and Simon Grech of the Western Pigeon Federation, holding two of their four Fed winners for the season.

25/10/2022

The November 2022 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the November magazine
Australian Pigeon News - By Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Compassionate Plea for the Return of Blue Caviar
Country Challenge - By Jon South
Horses For Courses - Australian Pigeon Racing Today - By Steve Zander
From The Chair with Chris Williams - Geoff Kirkland, A Real Pigeon Man
Adelaide Pigeon Convention - By Grant Patterson
Timeburner Gabys - By Allen Limeburner
Big Results From A Small Loft/Tony Baughen-Liphook - By Brian Batchelor
News From The UK - Brian Batchelor
Results From All Around
For more information or to subscribe, visit
https://www.pigeonjournal.com

25/10/2022

Compassionate Plea for the Return of Blue Caviar

I am 83 years old and waited a lifetime to win the major prize in the Meadows One Loft Race, which Blue Caviar won in 2021. This was one of the happiest days of my life. Blue Caviar is part of my family and not a day goes by without me thinking of her. Many, many, tears have come and gone.
To the person or persons who have stolen Blue Caviar, I just wanted to let you know that there are many verses in the Bible that warn about stealing. One in particular is from Zechariah 5:3, 4. This verse declares that any person who steals puts a curse on themselves and their family. They will not go unpunished. I do not by any means want bad luck or misfortune to come on you or your family, but according to the Bible you open the door to that happening if you have stolen and remain in the possession of something that is not rightfully yours.
You need to make things right. Please, if you have any feeling in your heart, or any compassion, please return my beloved bird to me. I am heartbroken. Please return Blue Caviar as soon as possible, not only for me but you need to do it for yourself and your family.
I will leave a pigeon box outside my front door for you. My address is 5 Adelong Street Sutherland. My phone number is 0477-222-187.
No questions asked. Thank you, Barry Devine.

28/09/2022

$1000 Reward Offered

Barry Devine of Phoenix Lofts recently conducted a sale in Sydney. While the auction was taking place, someone attended his lofts and stole “Blue Caviar”, his 2021 Meadows One Loft Race winner. A reward of $1000 is offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the recovery of the stolen pigeon. Blue Caviar’s ring number is AUST-20-2798. If anyone has any information concerning the robbery, please contact Barry Devine on 0477-222-187.
Blue Caviar was featured on the cover of our August magazine.

28/09/2022

The October 2022 Journal Preview
The following articles will appear in the October magazine
Australian Pigeon News - By Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Meadow One Loft Race 2022 - John Shore Interviews Steve Gazzola
Success With The Pigeons Of Phoenix Lofts - By John Share
Northern Areas Homing Pigeon Association News - By David Cunningham
Adelaide Pigeon Convention - By Grant Patterson
From The Chair With Chris Williams - A Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Horsham Breeders Plate - From Ken Kerr
Rodney Lowe of the Townsville Racing pigeon club - By The Northern Wanderer
Jim Gabler at Age 80 In Pursuit of The Exceptional - By Silvio Mattacchione
Results From All Around
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This months cover features the crowd gathered at the recent Meadows One Loft Race final event for 2022.

02/09/2022

The September 2022 Journal Preview

This months cover features long time scribe Brian Batchelor, with his recent 1st Federation winner. The following articles will appear in the August magazine
Australian Pigeon News - By Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Aussie Joe Farrugia - By Warren Schofield
Success With The Pigeons Of Phoenix Lofts - By John Share
Brian Batchelor of Wormley, UK - By Keith Mott
Do Old Birds Need Basket Work? – By the Late Vin Blanden
From The Chair - With Chris Williams
From The Archives
Wim De Troy - 1st National Argenton - Courtesy of The Duif Chronicles Online
Results From All Around

28/04/2022

May 2022 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the May magazine
Australian Pigeon News - By Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Allen Limeburner Reduction Sale - By Allen Limeburner, Timeburner Lofts
The Life and Times of Allen Wonson
Newcastle and Hunter Combined Schools ANZAC Commemorative Event 2022 - By Paul Gibbs
Developments In Feeding - Part 2 - Energy Use - By Wim Mulder
John & Fran Fruzynski of Wangaratta, Victoria - From The Northern Wanderer
From The Chair - Looking to National and Classic Racing - By Chris Williams
Early Ages In Pigeon Racing - By Philippe Martin
Jan Van Oosterbosch - 1st National Issoudun Netherlands - Courtesy Of The Duif Chronicles Online
Richard Boylin Writes - By Richard Boylin

For more information or to subscribe visit http://www.pigeonjournal.com

This months cover features John Fruzynski of Wangaratta, winner of the NDIC Aggregate 2021.

01/04/2022

April 2022 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the April magazine
Australian Pigeon News - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
John Jeffery – CCF Secretary By Paul Gibbs
Developments In Feeding - Part 1 By Wim Mulder
Old Wives Tales - Final Part By Leo Turley
Chimney Discovery By Phil Aiken
From The Chair With Chris Williams
Jean-Jacques Dimanche - 1st International Pau - By Philippe Martin
The Kalgoorlie Race of 1965 - Part 2 - By Daniel Pianto
This months cover features Mike Tyson releasing a pigeon from the balcony of a Sydney motel.

07/03/2022

Pigeon fancier Paul Steenson has sadly been affected by the recent floods in Lismore. He has lost virtually everything, including his pigeons, which were drowned. A Go Fund Me page has been set up by his daughter to raise some funds to help Paul get back on his feet. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

“See you on the other side love you” Like many many others, my … Alyssa Sallaway needs your support for Help My South Lismore Family Recover & Rebuild.

24/02/2022

March 2022 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the March magazine
ARPJ Ace Bird Awards 2021
Australian Pigeon News - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
From The Chair - Blackpool Show 50th Anniversary - With Chris Williams
West Coast RPF Ring Race - By Ross Hayden
Northern Districts Invitation Combine (NDIC) Season 2021 - By The Northern Wanderer
European Advances In DNA Use In Breeding - By Allen Limeburner, Timeburner Lofts
Vaccines and Training - By Brian Batchelor
Old Wives Tales - Part 2 - By Leo Turley
Combination Lin - Three Generations of National Top Pigeons - Courtesy of The Duif Chronicles Online ~ www.syndicatelofts.com
The Kalgoorlie Race of 1965 - Part 1 - By Daniel Pianto
Pigeon Rings Found - From Phillip Aitken

This months cover features 2021 Ace Bird of the Year winner, Joe Wegner of the PRF of WA.
For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com

08/12/2021

Greater Valleys Pigeon Federation
Stock Bird Sale

Includes pigeons from Mousa Haider, Nick Lakiotis, Mark Vella, Tony Sofra, Godfrey Stevens, Noel Barnes, Jeff Weaver, Luke Sibraa, Geoff Parker, Tony Maslowski, John van Beers, Gary Mountjoy and several South Australian pigeons.
Sale to be held on Saturday 11th December at 12 noon, at 41 Kialla Lakes Drive, Kialla.
For more information contact Tony on 0408-577-340 or Mark on 0409-344-090

20/09/2021

The October 2021 Journal Preview
The following articles will appear in the October magazine
Veterinary Update - October - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Pat Arcella Part 2 by Paul Gibbs
From The Archives - With Daniel Pianto
Australian Animal Welfare Standards Update - From Grant Paterson
North & Central Queensland Combine – Windorah - By Eric Abel
Northern Areas Homing Pigeon Association Update - From David Cunningham
Northern Areas Homing Pigeon Association News - From David Cunningham
Ketchell Classic & Logan City Breeders Plate - By Peter Fox
Response To My Breeding Method - By Allen Limeburner - Timeburner Lofts
World’s First War Animal Rose Garden - By Paul Gibbs
Luc Vervoort And Nicole Van Nuffel - Belgium’s Best Kept Secret! - By Chris Williams
Results From All Around

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This months cover features “Blue Caviar”, winner of the inaugural Meadows One Loft Race for Barry Devine of Phoenix Lofts.

21/08/2021

The September 2021 Journal Preview
The following articles will appear in the September magazine
Veterinary Update - September - Dr Colin Walker
Trevor Grillett of the Barrier & Broken Hill Homing Club - By Robin Graham
Meadow One Loft Race Monthly Update - with John Shore and Steve Gazolla
The Immortal Bricoux Strain - Final Part - By Philippe Martin
Pat Arcella of San Remo Lofts - By Paul Gibbs
Northern Areas Homing Pigeon Association News - From David Cunningham
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Pigeon Olympics - By Chris Williams
A Close Up Look at the Evolution of the Pigeon Leg Ring - By Mario Corral
This months cover features Trevor Grillett of the Barrier and Broken Hill RPC with his favourite stock bird.
For more information or to subscribe visit https://pigeonjournal.com

25/07/2021

The August 2021 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the August magazine
Pigeon Racing in Crisis
Veterinary Update - August - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Letters To The Editor
David & Maggie Burgess of Philadelphia Lofts, Bundaberg
Remembering Gwen Crawshaw - By Paul Gibbs
Pigeon Genetics - By Adam Archer
Phil Murphy – LPM Lofts - By Paul Gibbs
Robert Ben - 1st International Barcelona - Courtesy of The Duif Chronicles Online
The Central Cumberland Federation Presentation Night 2020 - By Nick Kaparos
Good Birds Result From Selective Breeding - By Vin Blanden
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This months cover features an etching of a racing pigeon release in Belgium published in Harper’s Weekly of 1879.

22/06/2021

The July 2021 Journal Preview
The following articles will appear in the June magazine
Veterinary Update - July - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Letters To The Editor
Wayne Williams - VRPU - By Tony Price
Meadow One Loft Race - by Andrew Demidowski
The Immortal Bricoux Strain Part 3 - By Philippe Martin
Obituary - BCC HARB-98-454 - Alias “Kick Arse” - From Don & Tira Campbell
Gerard Koopman - Still At The Top - Courtesy of ‘The Duif Chronicles Online
The Meadow One Loft Race - Monthly Update - By John Shore
Success For Bruce Liu - By Brian Batchelor
Breeding Super Birds - By Allen Limeburner
We Can Inbreed With Safety - By Vin Blanden
For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com
This months cover features aerial views of the Surrey Lofts of Andrew Spiliopoulos, Melbourne, Victoria.

26/05/2021

The following articles will appear in the June magazine
Veterinary Update - June - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
Darren Aquilina and Son - From the Northern Wanderer
Graham Mitchell of Hope Valley SA
VHA 110 Pigeon Race - By Bob Stukel
Australian Standards and Guidelines - By Grant Paterson
ANZAC Day Commemorative Pigeon Race - By Hugh Pinnington
Victorian Homing Association News - By Steve Brown
Michael Tuck Of Witley England - By Brian Batchelor
Phil Carter of Victor Harbour SA
Heaven Bound – The Matthew Lawry Story - By Daniel Pianto & Julie Smith
Results From All Around
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This months cover will feature Andrew Spiliopoulos of the VHA holding his 5 Fed place c**k and Sam Spiliopoulos holding their 2nd in the $100,000 race

26/04/2021

May 2021 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the April magazine
Veterinary Update - May - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet with Dr Colin Walker
In Memory of Charlie Castles
Graham Mitchell of Hope Valley SA
ANRPB - April 2021 - From Greg Kakoschke
Book Review - By Paul Gibbs
Lest We Forget - By Jeff Howell
The Immortal Bricoux Strain - Part Two - By Philippe Martin
Victorian Homing Association Sprint Series - By Steve Brown
Alister Cooper of Blenhiem, New Zealand - By Brian Bachelor
Bruce Wilson of Toowoomba - By Sam Nixon
Pigeons With X-Factor - By Chris Williams
Mitochondrial DNA - By Allen Limeburner
Results From All Around
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This months cover features a mobile pigeon loft, probably operated by the 2nd Divisional Signals Company, 1st Australian Imperial Force(AIF), standing in a field at St. Gratien, northeast of Amiens, France, in 1918. Below is Lance Sergeant V. Blandin of the 7th Pigeon Section “B” Signals Corps, using a mobile loft to train young message carrying pigeons in Torokina, Bougainville Island, 20/01/1945.

03/04/2021

The April 2021 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the April magazine
ARPJ Ace Bird of the Year 2020
Veterinary Update - April - Dr Colin Walker
- Ask The Vet - with Dr Colin Walker
Graham Barber of Albury NSW - NDIC Champion 2020 - By Jeff Howell
National War Animals Day - By Paul Gibbs
The Immortal Bricoux Strain - Part One - By Philippe Martin
Brothers in Arms – Part 2 - By Paul Gibbs
Chris Gibson - The Northern Powerhouse of National Racing - By Chris Williams
Paul Steenson of the Lismore Racing Pigeon Club NSW - By Breaking Point
For more information visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com
The April cover features Paul Steenson of Lismore, handling his Number 1 stock hen.

03/03/2021

The March 2021 Journal Preview

The following articles will appear in the March magazine
ARPJ Ace Bird of the Year 2020
Veterinary Update - March - Dr Colin Walker
Ask The Vet - with Dr Colin Walker
The Passing of a Rough Diamond - By Dennis Saunders
Resurgence At Logan City Pigeon Club - By Peter Fox
Oakleigh/ Waverley Homing Pigeon Club Gift To VHA - From Neil Machar
Jim Marafiote - By John Capel
Brothers in Arms – Part 1 - John’s Story - By Paul Gibbs
Miss Miraculous Breaks Long Distance Record - By Brian Batchelor
Northern Districts Invitation Combine (NDIC) Season 2020 - By The Northern Wanderer
Longevity - By Allen Limeburner - Timeburner Lofts
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This months cover features: Above - Jim Marafiote with his champion Grizzle Hen. Below - A recent surprise visitor to the lofts of David Allen of Lysterfield, Victoria.