Lot 249

Overall light wear including surface scratches, tarnish, polish residue and small dents to cover, consistent with age and use.


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As advertised in The Argus, Melbourne 8th January 1850: County Bourke Races. "AULD HANSEL MONDAY," The 14th January, 1850. THE FARMER'S CUP, OF £20 value, with £30 in specie added, for horses the property of Farmers, in the County of Bourke. Three miles and a distance. Weight- 12 stone 7 lb. Entrance- One Guinea. Mr. Thos Miller's g g Bad News, 4 yrs; John Black's b g Taffy, 5 yrs; Armstrong's bh Yeoman, 5yrs; Wm. Oswin's g g Baron, aged Beale's .. b g Wallaby 6 yrs; J. Brown's b g Moonraker 4 yrs; N.B. -All horses must be the bona fide property of Farmers previous to the 1st December, 1849. No horse allowed to run that has ever won an advertised prize of more than £10. Owners and riders to be Farmers, or Farmers Sons. Entries to take place at the Royal Hotel, Collins-street, on Saturday evening, the 15th December, 1849, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock, under cover to the Stewards, stating age pedigree, and colors of the rider.
JAMES HENDERSON, Treasurer.