Articles
(Articles and Loft Reports at the bottom of the Page)
Australia's Knowledge Archive for Homing Pigeons, One Loft Events and Pigeon Heritage
Welcome to the Mallee Classic Internationale Articles Centre, a growing collection of educational resources, historical records, research material, stories, and insights dedicated to the remarkable world of homing pigeons. Homing pigeons are specially bred birds (commonly referred to as racing pigeons) capable of returning to their home loft over long distances. Organised homing events are commonly referred to as pigeon racing.
As Australia's Premier One Loft Event and one of the sport's recognised innovators, the Mallee Classic has always believed that knowledge should be preserved, shared and made accessible to future generations.
This Articles Centre has been created to help achieve that vision.
Whether you are a newcomer discovering pigeons for the first time, a long time enthusiast, a breeder, a researcher, a historian or simply someone interested in learning more about one of nature's most remarkable birds, this resource has been designed for you.
Preserving Knowledge for Future Generations
The history of homing pigeons is rich, fascinating and often overlooked.
For generations, valuable information has been shared through clubs, newsletters, magazines, conversations and personal experiences.
Unfortunately, much of that knowledge can be lost over time.
The Mallee Classic Articles Centre aims to preserve and share information along with the Australian Pigeon Centre and the Australian Pigeon Council Ltd
The Articles and Loft Reports can be read from
the Australian Pigeon Centre Website
Barry Trewin
5 Minutes with Barry Trewin (2004)
British Homing World - Baz Ashcroft
Pigeon Manure - Great Fertilizer
Interesting Facts about Pigeons
Benefits of Pigeons on Mental Health
Pigeons - A Billion Dollar Industry
Why Don't people know about racing Pigeons?
Changes over the last 100 years!
Does Colour Affect Performance
Trewin in the Coalfields – NSW
Other Articles of Interest
The Mystery of the Racing Pigeon - Amanda Smith
The Mallee Classic 2000 - Wendy Hersey
Ken Roberts - SA - Rob Caesarowicz
Mallee Classic OLE in the Media
Marathon Lofts. Willi Netzer - Thailand
Rats of the air or Heroes of War.
The surprising History of Pigeons
Nockatunga 700 Mile National Race 2000
Mark Lyfords - UK BHW Article April 2019
Mark Lyfords - UK BHW Article May 2019
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