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06.02.2022 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 See more

02.02.2022 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 For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com This months cover features an etching of a racing pigeon release in Belgium published in Harper’s Weekly of 1879. See more

25.01.2022 The March 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the March magazine Respiratory Infection - Dr Colin Walker Ask The Vet... AMAC - By Rob Cormick The Significance of the Vic Cup Race 2021 - By Tas Gazis A Man For All Seasons - Mick Betts of Scawsby - By Chris Williams - UK Les Tanner - 1st All Age Derby - Central Cumberland Federation - by Nick Kaparos Feather Reading By Otto Myer - From Daniel Pianto Joe Olszowy of WA Visits New Zealand - By Peter Longville Northern Districts Invitation Combine (NDIC) Season 2019 - By The Northern Wanderer Using a Prepotent Cock - By Allen Limeburner - Timeburner Loft 137 Year Record Broken George Fenech - Sprint Champion of Malta For the Second Time - By Tony Harte 30 Months Prison For Pigeon Thieves The March cover features Pigeon Racing Victoria’s recent advertising campaign on Melbourne’s public transport. For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com See more

24.01.2022 The June 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the June magazine Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker The 2019 Central Cumberland Presentation Night - By Nick Kaparos... Re: Article in the May Edition by Dr Colin Walker- From Greg Kakoschke - ANRPB The Dark Busschaert Man - The Amazing Allen Concliffe - By Chris Williams DVD Review - From The Old Grizzled Cock Possible Impact of Covid-19 on Pigeon Racing - By Paul Gibbs Norm Trass - Journey’s End - By The Northern Wanderer Ask The Vet - With Dr Colin Walker The Aussie Connection Comes Good in Malta - By Tony Harte The Endless Power of the Eijerkamp Birds - From Henk Jurriens Maintaining the Mifsud Legend for over 50 Years - by Ernie and Arthur Arnold For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The June cover features former Melbourne fanciers, now successful in Malta, the Mercieca Brothers.

21.01.2022 The November 2019 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the November magazine Revisiting Greg Friese - QPF - By PJ Matthews Avian Vets and the Diagnostic Process - Dr Colin Walker... VRPU Classic 2019 - By Tony Price Geert Munnik Coming to Melbourne - By John Capel Introducing Vasile Curea - Para Club SAHPA - By P.J .Matthews Northern Areas Homing Pigeon Association News - From David Cunningham Central Highlands Pigeon Combine Eureka Cup - By Rob Cormick Beginners Corner by Vin Blanden Bilco’s Pigeon Gas - The Phoenix Loft - By Bill Cowell VHA 110 Results - By Bob Stukel Importation of Vaccines into Australia - ANRPB When Old Meets New - A story about John Yates (VHA) - Part 1 - By Michael West Results From All Around For more information visit www.pigeonjournal.com The November cover features Vasile Curea with his 1st SAHPA Alice Springs 1300km See more

18.01.2022 August 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the August magazine The Inaugural Sydney Gold Ring Race - By Paul Gibbs Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker... Nicking Factor For Racing Pigeons - By Greg McKnight Having a Chat with Gordon Oswald - By Arthur Arnold Enhancing Performance in Racing Pigeons - Dr. Jan Hooimeijer Ask The Vet - With Dr Colin Walker From The Chair With Chris Williams - The Value of Positivity The Importance Of Feathers = By Allen Limeburner NAHPA News - From David Cunningham From The Archives - Mr W H Bendall - Part 2 - By Daniel Piano For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The August cover features Ashleigh SGR-18-1479, the winner of the 2019 Sydney Gold Ring Race and 2nd CCF from Booligal 546km against 136 flyers and 1670 birds at a velocity of 1173mpm. Ashleigh was bred and raced by Pedavoli Bros. Photograph by Paul Gibbs.

18.01.2022 The January 2020 Journal Preview . The following articles will appear in the January magazine An Afternoon With Walter Bore - By P.J. Matthews Pigeon Vaccination - By Dr Colin Walker... VRPU Classic 2019 - By Tony Price GMPF Conduct Successful Convention - By John Capel Anpario - Nature’s Way Central Cumberland Federation - Flyer of the Year 2019 - By Paul Gibbs ARPJ Ace Bird Awards 2019 The Success Story of Malik & Khan - By Chris Williams The Gary Gillard Story Buckeye Lofts - By Andrew Demidowski News From The West - By Simon Grech Disaster at the Hoosier Classic Million Dollar Final Race Weekend - By Brandon Brashears Writing A Book - By Leo Turley Results From All Around To subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The January cover features the winners of the 2019 WPF Breeders Plate See more

17.01.2022 The September 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the September magazine Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker An Interview With Raquel Taylor of Umina Beach NSW - By Richard Clement... A Time For New Ideas.....(Especially Good Ones!) - By John Capel In The Flight Paths Of Heroes - The Pigeons and Pathfinders on the Road to Victory 75 Years Ago - By Chris Williams In Memory of Grenville Evans - From John Capel Air Conditioning Water Inhibitors - By Leo Turley Our Life’s Like That - By Allen Limeburner Ask The Vet - With Dr Colin Walker Addressing Young Bird Losses - By Paul Gibbs From The Archives - Mr W H Bendall - Part 3 - By Daniel Pianto For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The September cover features Millie Hodge and Raquel Taylor, two young ladies and best friends, who are racing pigeons on the Central Coast. See more

16.01.2022 The following articles will appear in the January magazine Veterinary Update - By Dr Colin Walker Yang and Gao win SAHPA Maree ARPJ Ace Bird Awards 2020 Keep Calm and Race Pigeons - From The Chair with Chris Williams... Promoting Pigeon Racing In Australia - By Tas Gazis Introducing Hugo Cantoni of the Ballina Byron Racing Pigeon Club Canberra End of Season Lunch - By Peter D’Arcy - Photos by Robert Sigismundi Mr George Harrison of Oakamoor - Part 1 - By Daniel Pianto The Bryan Mair Story - By Len Vanderlinde Letters To The Editor Ask The Vet - with Dr Colin Walker Michael Tuck Of Witley England - by Brian Batchelor To subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The January cover features John Agostini and Robert Sigismundi, Canberra RP Combine Champions for the fourth time in six years See more

15.01.2022 The May 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the May magazine Corona Virus & Pigeon Racing - From The Editor Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker Lockdown - By Brian Batchelor... Jose Lecerf - 1st International Narbonne Yearlings 2019 - By Philippe Martin From The Archives - Tom Delaney (VHA) - By Daniel Pianto Ask The Vet - Your Veterinary Questions Answered - By Dr Colin Walker He’s More Than Just Lucky, He’s Joe Dorning - By Chris Williams FCI Lifts Ban On Exporting Pigeons From Australia - By Stephen Kearsey Aiming At Producing Better Performances - By Allen Limeburner For more articles or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The May cover features Sky Rocket 1st Fed Malacoota 670km, 1st Fed Bundaberg 780km. Bred & raced by Steve Atchison.

15.01.2022 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 For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com 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. See more

14.01.2022 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. See more

14.01.2022 The February 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the February magazine In Memory of Peter Matthews Veterinary Management of the Post Weaning Period - Dr Colin Walker The Poppy Pigeons - By Paul Gibbs... ARPJ Ace Bird Awards 2019 An Interview With Malcolm and Richard Clement - From The Northern Wanderer Disability Is Not A Barrier In Pigeon Sport - By Chris Williams Laurie Dennis of Old Bar, Calls it a Day - By Terry Star Michel Dubois 1st and 2nd National Pau 500 miles 2019 - By Philippe Martin The Stevan Gazzola Story - by Andrew Demidowski Kenneth A. Rhodes - Protégé Lofts - By Silvio Mattacchione Results From All Around For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The February cover features Geert & Leandra Munnik with VHA President Andrew Spiliopoulos(centre) See more

13.01.2022 November 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the November magazine Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker Ashley Kitching of Ipswich - By Steve Parkyn... Diamonds In The Sky - By Chris Williams Breakfast Get Together - By Paul Gibbs Ross Chapman and the SAHPA Sires Produce - By John Hofman The Phoenix Always Rises From The Ashes - Alain And Valerie Pocholle of Morbecque, France - By Philippe Martin Introducing Geoff James of Ocean Grove, Victoria Chances Of Breeding Winners - By Allen Limeburner Ask the Vet - With Dr Colin Walker Results From All Around To subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The November cover features the Junior members of the St Albans Invitation. Annalese, Wayne, & Jonathon Vella, with Charli & Frankie Grech. See more

08.01.2022 The December 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the December magazine: The Victorian Racing Pigeon Board - By Dr Colin Walker One Loft Race Health Protocol - By Dr Colin Walker... Sydney Gold Ring Race 2020 - By Paul Gibbs From The Chair - With Chris Williams An Interview with Neil Whiteman (Liberty Lofts) - From Bill Groth Pages From The Past - From Daniel Pianto A Few Thoughts - From Art Regan - Wagga Wagga NSW Young Bird Season 2020 - From Brian Batchelor Ask The Vet - With Dr Colin Walker Fred Dimella Wins SAHPA Lyndhurst Derby Hans-Jörg Hallmann and Romario - By Henk Simonsz Results From All Around For more information visit or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The December cover features Malcolm Clement with NCF-19-2130, 4th Fed Breeza 220km, 2nd Fed Breeza 220km, & 4th Combine Narrabri 335km. See more

07.01.2022 February 2021 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the February magazine February Veterinary Update - By Dr Colin Walker Letters To The Editor Returning to the Sport - By Paul Gibbs... Len Vanderlinde - Tyberry Lofts - QPF - From The Chair With Chris Williams Mr George Harrison of Oakamoor - Part 2 - By Daniel Pianto Introducing Austin Zammit - CCF - By the Northern Wanderer Making The Most Out Of A Disastrous Year - By John Share Ask The Vet - with Dr Colin Walker Articles for the Journal - By Paul Gibbs For more articles or to subscribe, visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The February cover will feature Ashley Elford of Kempsey, with his Breeders Plate winner. See more

06.01.2022 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. See more

04.01.2022 October 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the October magazine Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker Adelaide Pigeon Club Nearing Twenty Years... Amear & Fady Matti - VPO Breeders Plate Winners 2019 - From Eddie Szatkowski Leonard and De Ridder - A Tour de Force in Irish Pigeon Racing - By Chris Williams My Friend Ian McKenzie - By Robert Warry Northern Areas News - From David Cunningham. Old Bird Highlights 2020 - By Brian Batchelor From The Archives - Mr W H Bendall - Final Part - By Daniel Pianto The GMPF 10 Bird Series 2019 - From Rodney Maine The Shack Loft - By Johno Shackell First Time Flyer Clint Molloy - By Matt Evans For more information visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The October cover features partnership of Amear and Fady Matti, winners of the VPO Breeders Plate 2019. See more

04.01.2022 The April 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the April magazine ARPJ Ace Bird of the Year Winner 2019 Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker... Southern Racing Pigeon Federation Flyer of the Year 2019 - Tony Centorrino & Son - By Paul Gibbs The 24th South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race 2020 - By Paul Smith Good News Update for the True Believers - By Paul Gibbs In Pursuit Of Happiness - By Greg McKnight Tim’s Girl Wins 1300km (780 miles) By 8.5 Hours - By Brian Batchelor National War Animals Day - By Peter D’Arcy The Lofts of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - By Chris Williams A Scenario For Further Investigation - By Allen Limeburner For more information visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The April cover shows Stephen Shears and Greg Kakoschke releasing birds at the unveiling of a plaque at the Australian War Memorial. See more

03.01.2022 The October 2019 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the October magazine A Few Thoughts - From Art Regan of the Wagga Wagga Pigeon Club Dreyer Loubser - United Districts Club WA - By Brian Brennan... Ken & Dorie Roberts, and Joe Jackson, of Blaxland Lofts Pigeon Potpourri - By Greg McKnight The Van Loon Legacy Continues - By Paul Gibbs Geert Munnik in Australia - By John Capel Allotment Loft Update 2019 - By Brian Batchelor If We Could Talk to the Animals.... - By John Capel Recent Disease Outbreaks - Dr. Colin Walker Home Free - By Helene and Charlie Castles Results From All Around The October cover features Karen, 7th Open Wilcannia PRV $100,000 race. Bred by Phoenix Lofts and raced by Gary Church. See more

03.01.2022 The September 2019 Journal The following articles will appear in the September magazine Shane and Terrie Smith - The Quiet Achievers - North Coast Pigeon Club - QPF - By P.J. Matthews Northern Areas Homing Pigeon Association News - From David Cunningham... Game Plan - By Greg McKnight A Job Well Done - By Paul Gibbs Expectations and the Law of Averages - By John Capel Leach Brothers Of Hebden Bridge - By Simon Grech Results From All Around The September cover features Leanne and Bianca Share releasing pigeons at Bianca’s wedding held at St Joseph’s Chapel, Penola Catholic College. White racing pigeons were kindly donated by Pierre Anastasi. For more information or to subscribe, visit www.pigeonjournal.com See more

02.01.2022 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 For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com This months cover will feature Andrew Spiliopoulos of the VHA holding his 5 Fed place cock and Sam Spiliopoulos holding their 2nd in the $100,000 race

02.01.2022 July Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the July issue. For more information or to subscribe visit www.pigeonjournal.com Ross Chapman of South Australia - By Alan Agar Irony - By John Capel Paul Farrugia of Hampshire Lofts - By The Northern Wanderer... The 1992 Broken Hill Fed Winner Remembered - By P.J. Matthews Beginners Corner - Young Pigeons Need Education - by Vin Blanden More Pigeon Gas - The Torch Of Cromwell - By Bill Cowell A Visit to Belgium’s Greatest Pigeon Sport Personality - Pros Roosen Part 3 - By Columbus - Courtesy of Syndicate Lofts The July cover features the Adelaide Pigeon Club Bird of the Year 2018 See more

02.01.2022 The May 2019 Journal Preview - The following articles will appear in next month's Journal. Modernise or Perish - By Paul Gibbs The VRPU Social Club and Season Launch - From Simon Grech The Mysteries Of Pigeon Navigation - By Brian Batchelor Audit of Pigeon Racing Victoria Inc.... Mr Otto Meyer Breeding and the Trentons - Transcribed By Daniel Pianto 2019 Sydney Pigeon Convention Wrap-Up - By Paul Gibbs Willi Thiele of the North Suburban Club, South Australia - From White Flight In Remembrance of Things Past - By John Capel Sempre Avante - Ever Forward - By Greg McKnight A Visit to Belgium’s Greatest Pigeon Sport Personality - Pros Roosen - By Columbus - Courtesy of Syndicate Lofts For more information visit www.pigeonjournal.com The May cover features on the top half, Marc Tenaglia, Joe Denaro, Daniel Tenaglia, Film maker Jim Jenner, Joe Pulis, John Pulis, and Pat Pace at the recent Sydney Convention. The bottom half shows Mick Doria, Paul Burlak, Mick Edwards, and Peter Sawyer enjoying themselves at the VRPU Social Club. See more

02.01.2022 Special Offer on Jim Jenner DVDs $40 each (Normally $55) or Secrets of Champions Collection of 7 DVD's for $160 (Normally $325) Limited stock available at these prices - Offer ends 31st May or while stocks last. Visit www.pigeonjournal.com to order.

01.01.2022 July 2020 Journal Preview The following articles will appear in the July magazine Topical Issues - Dr Colin Walker Positive Outcome of Covid-19 for Local Sponsorship - By Matt Evans... Agostini & Sigismundi - Canberra Racing Pigeon Combine - By Peter D’Arcy Covid19, Pedigrees And Pigeon Strains - By Brian Batchelor ANRPB - Another Point of View - By Paul Gibbs Ask The Vet - With Dr Colin Walker From The Chair With Chris Williams - On The Road Again Champion Newcastle Flyer Tim Fairfax - aka Bluecraze Racing Australia - By Ray Wesche From The Archives - Mr W H Bendall - Part 1 - By Daniel Pianto To subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com The July cover features on the left, Tim Fairfax's daughter Olivia with her favourite British Show Racer from 3 seasons ago, and on the right John Agostini’s daughter Ariana with her pet pigeon which has actually bred a winner.

20.12.2021 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 For more information or to subscribe visit https://www.pigeonjournal.com 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.