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    1. Re: [NSW-W] horse racing
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    3. Hi Julie Depends what period you are looking for, but there would be a few leads around Bourke: The History of Bourke in 13 volumes has a chapter on Sport which includes some information on horse racing. The library at Bourke - Ann McLachlan is very helpful and they should have folders on horse racing. There was also a Bourke Turf Club (or similar name) my relatives were patrons for many years. Again the Library should be able to help you out. If you have a specific name I would be happy to check what records I have. You might be interested in the following extract from "100 Lives of Bourke" "Born in 1859, George Alfred Wall came to Bourke as a 13 year old to ride horses for Mr Wormoll. After this early racing career he had an interesting and varied life as a drover and later as licensee of a number of hotels...... George continued his interest in racing all his life and was a founding member of the North Bourke Amateur Racing Club. Here, and at other courses he took an active part in the racing as handicapper, judge, starter and clerk of the course". Julie, I would be most interested to hear the results of your research as my research interests - Warmoll, Moxham and McCaughey were all part of the racing fraternity.

    10/28/2004 02:47:31