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On April 21, 1912 just a few days after the Carpathia docked with survivors from the Titanic, the following story ran in the New York Herald. It told how a heroic black Newfoundland named Rigel saved the lives of the people in the fourth lifeboat. Survivor's Cries Weak, Dog's Bark Causes Rescue of Boatload Rigel, whose master sank with the Titanic, Guides the Carpathia's Captain to Suffering Passengers Hidden Under Rescue Ship's Bow. Not the least among the heros of the Titanic was Rigel, a big black Newfoundland dog, belonging to the first officer, who went down with his ship. But for Rigel, the fourth boat picked up might have been run down by the Carpathia. For three hours he swam in the water where the Titanic went down, evidently looking for his master, and was instrumental in guiding the boatload of survivors to the gangway of the Carpathia. Jonas Briggs, a seaman aboard the Carpathia, now has Rigel and told the story of the dog's heroism. The Carpathia was moving slowing about, looking for boats, rafts or anything which might be afloat. Exhausted with their efforts, weak from lack of food and exposure to the cutting wind, and terror stricken, the men and woman in the fourth boat drifted under the Carpathia's starboard bow. They were dangerously close to the steamship, too weak to shout a warning loud enough to reach the bridge. The boat might not have been seen were it not for the sharp barking of Rigel, who was swimming ahead of the craft and valiantly announcing his position. The barks attracted the attention of Captain Rostron and he went to the starboard end of the bridge to see where they came from and saw the boat. He immediately ordered the engines stopped and the boat came alongside the starboard gangway. Care was taken to take Rigel aboard, but he appeared little affected by his long trip through the ice cold water. He stood by the rail and barked until Captain Rostron called Briggs and had him take the dog below.

Entries close for both days Friday 6th April 2012 TWO CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS & OBEDIENCE TRIALS ON THE ONE WEEKEND (Same Venue) Albury&Border Kennel Clubs 75th Anniversary Show Albury Showgrounds Eames St. (Off North St) Entrance COROWA & DISTRICT K.C. Sat May 5th 2012 Schedule of classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 18 dogs and bitches JUDGES Ms F Prideaux (ACT) Working Dogs & Utility Ms F Harris (Tas) 6-12 mths S/Stks, Veterans Terriers, Toys & Hounds Mrs D Baillie (Vic) 3-6 mth S/Stks, Non-Sporting Gundogs & General Specials Mr J Green (ACT) UDX, UD & CCD Obedience Mr S Schuck (NSW) Open & Novice Obedience ENTRY FEE Breed & Obedience $10.00 S/Stks $6.00. Breed catalogues $3.00. Obededience catalogues Free REMITTANCES PAYABLE TO – Corowa & District KC. ENTRIES BOTH BREED & OBEDIENCE TO THE SECRETARY 333 MACAULEY ST ALBURY 2640. Ph.0260211609 before 10.pm. Extreme weather status phone number 0427268385 Albury & Border Kennel Club inc Sunday May 6th 2012 Schedule of classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 18 dogs and bitches JUDGES Ms F Prideaux (ACT) Toys & Terriers Ms F Harris (Tas) 3-6 mths S/Stks, Gundogs, Utility, Non-Sporting & General Specials Mrs D Baillie 6-12 S/Stks, Veterans, Working-Dogs &Hounds Mr S Schuck (NSW) UDX,CCD& UD Obedience Mr J Green (NSW) Novice & Open Obedience Best Of Breed Sash for - Irish Setter, Pug &Cairn Terrier Consulation for B.I.S and R.U.B.I.S. ENTRY FEE Breed & Obedience $10.00 S/Stks $6.00. Breed Catalogue $3.00. Obedience Catalogues Free REMITTANCES PAYABLE TO - Albury & Border K.C. Inc. ENTRIES BOTH BREED & OBEDIENCE TO THE SHOW SECRETARY 126 PLOVER ST NORTH ALBURY 2640. Ph.0427257202 (before 10.pm NOTE FOR BOTH DAYS: Judging commences 9.00am with Sweepstakes & Obedience Check-In for Obedience 8.00 to 8.45 am Junior Show Handlers both days – Lunchtime, Judge to be advised Prizes, Trophies and sashes Please include stamped self-addressed envelope. Only one exhibitor per envelope. EXCELLENT FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Breakfast on Sunday Morning only CAMPING - Caravan park adjacent to ground. - phone 0260218420 MOTEL - Albury Coach House Motel (accepts dogs) phone 0260251465

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BOTH TRIALS FRIDAY 24th February 2012 ALBURY & BORDER KENNEL CLUB INC. OBEDIENCE, AGILITY, JUMPINg TRIAL WEEKEND SATURDAY & SUNDAY 24th & 25th MARCH 2012 ALBURY KC GROUNDS, EAMES ST, (off North St) NTH ALBURY SATURDAY MARCH 24th 2012 Check-In & Vetting Agility & Jumpers 11am – 11.45am Obedience 5pm. - 5.45pm. JUDGING COMMENCES 12noon with Jumping & Agility. Obedience to follow not before 6pm. JUDGES Mrs P Looker (ACT) JUMPING; - Masters, Excellent, Open & Novice. Mrs P Looker (ACT) AGILITY; Masters, Excellent, Open, Novice, Ms E Tempy (ACT) OBEDIENCE; UDX, UD & CCD Mr F Valastro (Vic) OBEDIENCE; Open & Novice Note: Agility & Jumping ONE ROUND ONLY SUNDAY MARCH 25th 2012 Check -In & Vetting Obedience 7.30.am - 8.15.am Agility & Jumpers 11 - 11.45.am JUDGING COMMENCES 8.30.am with Obedience. Agility & Jumping to follow, not before 12 noon JUDGES Mr F Valastro (Vic) OBEDIENCE; UDX, UD & CCD Ms E Tempy (ACT) OBEDIENCE; Novice & Open. Mrs P Looker (ACT) AGILITY; Masters, Excellent, Open, Novice, Mrs P Looker (ACT) JUMPING; Masters, Excellent, Open, Novice Note: Agility & Jumping ONE ROUND ONLY TROPHIES OBEDIENCE - ALL CLASSES 1ST, 2ND & 3RD TROPHY & SASH. HIGHEST SCORE IN TRIAL EACH DAY-SASH. HIGHEST WEEKEND AGGREGATE SCORE; (one class only) TROPHY & ROSETTE. QUALIFYING & TITLE SASHES. AGILITY & JUMPING; 1st, 2nd & 3rd TROPHY & SASH. EXCELLENT FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Breakfast on Sunday Morning only CAMPING - Caravan park adjacent to ground. - phone 0260218420 MOTEL - Albury Coach House Motel (accepts dogs) phone 0260251465 ALL ENTRIES TO – Trial Secretary 333 Macauley St Albury 2640 REMITTANCES TO: ALBURY & BORDER KENNEL CLUB INC. ENQUIRIES – 0260211609 before 9pm ENTRY FEE: AGILITY, JUMPING & OBEDIENCE $10.00 per entry (includes RNSWCC levy required for each entry) Catalogues Free NOTE – ONE CHEQUE ACCEPTABLE FOR BOTH DAYS, HOWEVER PLEASE HAVE SEPERATE ENTRY FORMS FOR EACH CLASS AND EACH DAY FOR BOTH OBEDIENCE & AGILITY LATE & INCORRECT ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED

I have been waiting for this ornament for quite a while, they are numbered and only 250 are sold world-wide It is called to the rescue..........By now you may have gathered I have a passion for newfies and newfies doing rescue RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage. Sunk on April 15th 1912 after hitting an Iceberg near newfoundland. Reportedly, a newfoundland dog (who was on the ship) was credited with saving many passengers.

It could only be one thing today.....I have been waiting for this ornament for quite a while, they are numbered and only 250 are sold world-wide It is called to the rescue..........By now you may have gathered I have a passion for newfies and newfie doing rescue RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage. Sunk on April 15th 1912 after hitting an Iceberg near newfoundland. Reportedly, a newfoundland dog (who was on the ship) was credited with saving many passengers.

Love the colour in the frangipani, just want to grab it...The cat is just so cute having a drink. And Helen your dog is just my fav subject to watch...... Today is my weekly view..........Summer Rain today :)

This Spiderweb had a Rainbow...it show really well on my MAC screen, not so in this small picture. But idf you click the pic and go to webshots it will show full screen :)

I love the close-ups of the insects Feb 3....Lukey waiting patiently for his turn at training

Feb 2.....Is of part of all our dog training equipment.....it is just so colourful cart, paddle, Life vests, and life buoy

I love trees...i could just keep taking pics of trees :) Love the perspective on your tree shot.....Imagination, i do lack the imagination

OMG......the fly is awesome........

Been too busy to post Jan 31........ Lemon scented gum in our yard Feb 1.............The sign on our Barn

Awwww the little guinea pigs are all adorable. Just love the dog pics too, love your dogs Helen I think this is the last picture of my little birds, they are flying now. And allow me to get close, but not sure about mama and papa bird, they keep bombing me :)

awwwwwww little Willow.....love the B&W

Canberra poplars.........I love them, we have quite a few. but some people tell us they are a weed and should be killed, just like the weeping willow Happy Birthday Misteri I am just adding my weekly view to day (Sunday break) This was at 6am

I love Loki at the gate...very funny Pancakes are my favourite food :) And you have to watch out for those patoholics at the beach And cow collectord heaven at the salvo's is very cute and Jen your pictures are always very inspiring and make me think.....And DSO....wow, those melting crayons and shaking dog, love them Here is mine today. Two of our horses and our chooks/ducks under the wild-bird feeder

Back to baby birds as they are growing fast and will be gone quite soon, I think

I love all the pictures, so many ducklings this late in the year :) Here is mine, I tried to be more creative :).....Maybe at the end of this, watching you guys, I will be

Very cool...Awesome pictures and well done :)

I just had to add another picture of my babies :)

OMG....the doggy/cat kisses are adorable and the little Rescue LOL I had the camera with me at Dog training and I forgot to take pictures.....So on the way out of the gate at sunset :)

You guys all keep surprising me with your artistic style..........i am just a what i see today person :) The friendliest dog I know :) My Katy-bear

Great pics again from all..I love the two ball, very clever I just have my weekly view

I took on a newfie that was depressed and very dejected when we got him, we were his fourth home, he was found by his breeder at the pound and passed on to a show person. They said he could not be shown...We thought he was smaller compared to one of our other newfies LOL..he is not, now that he stands upright with his tail up he is much larger We had a lot of trouble with him in the beginning, but we did not constantly pat him or cuddle him...we set a definite pattern with him. we fed him. We walked in the am. We did some obedience with him and we reprimanded him when he did something wrong . Again when we came home we did a similar routine, but we also did some exiting agility type training, very low. We also trained our other dogs around him and did our usual exiting stuff with them. We took him lots of places away from home and brought him home again. We took him everywhere and introduced him to everyone and everything, just like I would a new puppy. We also took Lukey back into the show ring, just more or less to proof he could do it and we got him his Championship. People who knew him in his previous show life did not recognize him. He is now a fool, a happy fool...We sing to him in a silly voice when he gets the "low look" and we get very exited, it works with him. He is a happy chappy now, we have nearly had him for one year. He is now in his forever home. The one thing I found was that when he was depressed, if some kind person would cuddle and pat him, he would get worse,,,,,,,,We ignore it and go and do silly happy things and he joins in forgetting whatever his reason was to be low. Not sure if it will help your dog......It just worked for Lukey

I picked katy out of her litter at four weeks with the Volhard system and seeing her retrieving skills at that age, she retrieved a soft little ball at that age...i went back every week and it was still her, until week eight She started water retrieving at 16 weeks and we have just never stopped. We had to wait until 2 years old, before we put weight into the retrieve. She is a real natural and we also worked hard at her loving all people she meets :)