| Author: Joe Murphy | Title: Joe Murphy Article November 2022 |
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Margaret and I travelled through to Newmains in Lanarkshire for the sale of Billy Bilsland’s
pigeons. There was a good turnout of fanciers, with many coming from a good distance. Even as
far as Liverpool and a fancier who obviously lives in the UK but has a loft in China. The pigeons
were in excellent condition and to be honest sold themselves, as they were bred from the Scottish
National winners or were grandchildren from them. David McCaig did a wonderful job as
Auctioneer with fellow fanciers also helping out, and ex SHU president and good pal of Billy’s
John Barlow dealing with the transactions. Everything run smoothly however I was quite
shocked that very few fanciers from the Lothians and Edinburgh area, with none from Fife.
Dundee had a couple of fanciers present and they went home with a bird or two. Overall, I think
everyone who attended was happy and some of the TOP pigeons made their way to new homes
in England. Billy and Isla were pleased and it will now cut down on his work load and give them
both more time to see their grandchildren.
A Shock
I was very disappointed in reading in today’s BHW that Jim Donaldson of Peterhead had passed
away. In the late 1980’s I was an HGV driver and worked for a kitchen company and delivered
kitchen, worktops, etc. throughout the whole of Scotland. On a Monday I would leave Fife and
travel through to Glasgow, Greenock; down to Dumfries, Gretna and finish up at Langholm,
where I spent some great hours with Anne & Derrick Norden. The following day I would travel
up the east/central area of the Lothians and finally return home to Kirkcaldy. The lorry was
loaded up on the Wednesday, I would travel up to Forfar; Brechin; Stonehaven, Aberdeen; then
moving on up to Peterhead, where I met up with Jim Wiseman. He was just starting up in the
sport of pigeon racing, but at night he would have Irvine Buchan; George Duthie, Jim & Anne
Donaldson and we spoke about pigeons and had a great time. The next week we would go to Jim
& Anne’s and I did this for a good number of years. One night we discussed the feeding of
racing pigeons and how to load them with carbohydrates prior to going to the nationals. As I was
leaving to go and sleep in my lorry; Anne gave me some money and asked, ‘Can you get me
some of that special feeding and bring it up in your lorry next week’, which I did. The friendship
we had was something to behold and I actually introduced Jim & Anne to Dennis Dall when they
came down to Fife with their national birds. I kept in touch with both of them plus Irvine; but
Jim Wiseman had a business that dealt with the fishing boats that came into Peterhead harbour
and he did not have time for racing pigeons. Over the years we drifted apart as I changed jobs
and finally did my HNC in social work and worked as a senior social care worker, in old people
care homes. Before finishing up working in with Deaf & Blind service users. The point of the
above is I cannot believe that not one person could not find the time; to phone or email me
informing me that Jim Donaldson had passed away. To read it in the obituary column and see his
photo in Keith Molts column was a complete shock. To Anne and their family, I send my sincere
condolences at the passing of their dearly loved one. Rest in Peace my old friend.
Edinburgh International Charity Racing Pigeon Show 1986
Another dear old friend of mine; Henry Mair of Irvine has forwarded me the advert for the above
show which was printed in the BHW on 31 st October 1986. There was two Grand Auctions the
first on Saturday 8 th November at 2-30pm with the Sunday auction on 9 th at 1-00pm. The
auctioneer was Oliver Thompson. The Saturday sale had some famous names with birds on offer
such as; Davidson & Little of Cockenzie; Albert Witty of Malton; John Carmichael of Annan;
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David Rose of Aberdeen; Hugh Brown of Stonehouse; Wilson Noble of Fraserburgh; Brian May
of Rotherham; John Ellis of Dundee; Alf Rothwell of Tynemouth; R Telfer & Son Motherwell;
G Duncan of Deal; Hendry Maid of Irvine; Johnny Park of Aberdeen; Robert Rome of Annan; J
F Roberson of Jedburgh.
The Sunday sale started at 1-00pm; again, Oliver was the auctioneer; Birds were donated from
Ritchie & Whyte of Cairnbuig; J Elliot of Duns; McIvor Brothers Carnwath; George Gartshore
of Deal; P G Hastie & son North Berwick; McIvor Brothers Carnwath; F Douglas & son
Aberdeen; Matt Jamieson Annan; R Bearhope of Coldstream; Fear Brothers of Clandown; W
Ferguson & son Annan; W (Taffy) Bowen of Rhondda; Davy Rose of Aberdeen; Stan Sudlow of
Jedburgh; R & H Kennedy of Irvine; Bobby Carruthers of Bonnyrigg; Robert Cormack of
Winchburgh; Bob McDonald of Fraserburgh; A H Bennett of Church Stretton; Brown &
Gormley of High Valleyfield; Bob Mayo of Chester; Jim Hannah of Blantyre; G Turnbull of
Cornhill on Tweed; Wally Pope of East Ham; Bernard A Miles of Brighton. I can remember
some of these names; these fancies were household names within the sport. I was 39 years old at
this time and some of the names mentioned above were like ‘supper hero’s’ to me; just like
football players are to the youngsters nowadays.
Gourdon & District RPC Annual Open Show
Received an email from Margaret Hay of the above club who write’s, ‘Hi Joe, It’s almost that
time of year again for the ‘Doo Show’ at Bervie, so I’m asking if you could announce the
details in your Joe Murphy Column page. The details as follows: The Gourdon & District Annual
open show will be held on Sunday 27 th November in the Masonic Hal; King Street Inverbervie.
Penning will be from 09-00am to 10-30am; with judging starting at 11.00am prompt. Entries are
£1.00 per bird with the prize money being £20.00; 1 st is £10.00; 2 nd x £6.00; 3 rd x £4.00. With teas
and coffees, bacon rolls; sausage rolls and dumpling. There will also be a raffle and sale of 2023
youngsters. Classes are as follows; Class One; Any Age Cock Through Wires; Class Two; Any
Age Hen Through Wires; Class 3; Likely Old Cock; Class 4; Likely Old Hen; Class 5; Likely
Young Cock; Class 6; Likely Young Hen. Class 7; Eye sign; this can be duplicated into any of
the above classes. If interested then send your entries to David Hay (jnr) on 01561 361588; or
David Hay (snr) on 01561 361526. Entries close on Friday 25 th of November at 10.00 pm; there
may be late entries if pens are available; very much appreciated Joe, kindest regards Margaret
Hay’. I think you will have to give Margaret a phone to see if the show is still on due to the ‘Bird
Flu’ rules that are now in place.
4 Generations
Last week Margaret and I met up with our great grandchildren one afternoon at their home. We
enjoyed spending time with the older girls when they came home from school. We also managed
to hold our first and only great grandson named Remy; who is now 2 months old. As we were
enjoying this special time and listing to Remy’s 2 big sisters; Dylahn & Daisy, our grandson
Blaine and his dad our oldest son Mark came into the house. This was a fine opportunity to have
a photo taken of our 4 generation of the Murphy family. I have attached a photo of us which is a
very special occasion and more importantly a very special one.
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Joe’s Joke
A bloke goes to his doctor’s and said he wants castrating, the doctor said ‘Have you
given this a lot of thought’ the bloke replies ‘Yes; it is what I want’. So, an
appointment was made and he attended the hospital and was castrated. When he came
round and sat up in bed; he turned to the lad in the next bed to him and said ‘What are
you in for?’ The lad said ‘Oh I’ve been circumcised’ ‘Oh shit that’s the word’ says the
bloke.
Please continue to keep the news flowing; to Joe Murphy Mystical Rose Cottage 2 Flutorum
Avenue Thornton by Kirkcaldy KY1 4BD or phone 01592 770331 or Email to
joejmurphy1@gmail.com REMEMBER THE J IN THE MIDDLE or you can also view online
editions on: www.elimarpigeons.com www.fancierchat.co.uk www.pigeon-chat.co.uk -
www.Pigeonbasics.com - Pigeon Racing the Basics! - thecanadianpigeoninternational.com
www.internationalracingpigeon.com or https://sites.google.com/site/internationalracingpigeon/
Who wish my weekly contribution portfolio on pigeon topics from Scotland?
© COMPILED BY JOE MURPHY
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