History
The Port Macquarie Rifle Club was established as the Hastings Militia Rifle Club in 1888, making it the second oldest sporting body in the Hastings. In 1900 it was re-named the Hastings River Rifle Club and, in 1902, it moved to its current site. The land, about 270 acres, was originally owned by the Federal Government and passed to the State Lands Department in 1903, shortly after Federation.
Facilities
The current clubhouse was built in 1980.
Shooting Times
Currently the club shoots between 300yds and 900 yds each Saturday from 12pm to 5pm on the Kempsey Range, Crescent Head Road Kempsey.
Club Postal Address
PO Box 335
Port Macquarie 2444
NEWS
Shooting Calendar
27 Feb 16 800 Yds Kempsey Range 05 Mar 16 900 Yds Kempsey Range 19 Mar 16 300 Yds Kempsey Range 26 Mar 16 400 Yds Kempsey Range 02 Apr 16 500 Yds Kempsey Range 09 Apr 16 600 Yds Kempsey Range 16 Apr 16 700 Yds Kempsey Range 23 Apr 16 800 Yds Kempsey Range 30 Apr 16 900 Yds Kempsey Range
Mike Chad being presented with his Queens Badge by Hon.John Alexander, National Minister for Sport & Recreation following the Sydney Queens in September 2013
Mike Chad gained the 28th Queens Badge at the recent. Brisbane Queens Prize Shoot Read more here
