Maitland Racecourse history and early meetings in 1833
The article recounts Maitland district’s first recorded race meeting on July 17 and 19, 1833, noting winners such as Simson’s volt Pitch and John Bales’ Chance the Governor’s Purse. It describes Maitland Jockey Club’s early dominance, the old course layout, admission charges, and lively scenes with publicans booths, rides, and crowds. It lists notable riders, owners, and clubs, including Higginson, Kerrigan, and many Maitland residents, and mentions subsequent races, venues, and social scenes around the Maitland town Paves and park area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Goold
Maitland
Simson
John Bales
Liverpool
Campbelltown
Windsor
Hawkesbury
Parramatta
Sydney
Anch
Bathurst
West Maitland
Jockey Club
Mirrér
Maitland Park
Devonshire Street
James Thuilipenny
Colony
Old Town
Theseay High
Additon
Old Maitland
Jorrocks and early Maitland racing legends in Australia
The article recalls Jorrocks the veteran horse who raced into the 1850s and likely won more races than any Australian turf horse, along with owners like Hugh Chambers and a roster of early Maitland participants. It details horses such as Emerald, Cassendra, Hon est John Taft's Whalebone, and local stars Highlander and Sultan, plus figures like jockey Tobmay Higgerson and Maitland Jockey Club officers, race finances, and the impact of gold fever on attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Miggerson
Moun
Forrocks
Johnny Higgerson
Mr. Bian'y Stranger
Suttir
Mr. Warby
Caroline
Winonin
Uexamethy
Raye
Vono
Chirnsida
Ales Hawthorm
Rowe
Coory Min
Frase
Cowboy
van Tromp
Johnny Cutts
Gett
Higgerson
Old Windsor
Thay Namie
Ely
Maitland Puran
Healey
Keiw'n
Muy Phy
Ute
Oli
Tommy Testy
Jock Hy
Leon
Heatley
Hon Wyn AD
Vrabl Abnaeterty
Bly Berwin
Chouery
LNG
RBI
Jorrocks
Hugh Chambers
Emerald
Tally Ho
Bunyip
Cassendra
Mr. Chambers
Maitland Town
Old Maitland
John Turner
A. Munro
G Randall
Henry Reeves
George Yeoman
Mercury
Bellman
Ophir
Foremos
Moiland
Tobmay Higgerson
In Colony
Mr. Towas
Tati Zon
A Fair Warning About Kidney Trouble and Doan's Pills
A vintage ad warns that early kidney pain signals trouble and delaying treatment risks serious disease. It touts Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming quick relief and lasting kidney health, with a testimonial from Mie Yardy of Slourester and noting availability at pharmacists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aravel
Cowper Street
Slourester
Dean
Abella
Local Butchers Guarantee Prime Pork and Mutton Deals
Customers can depend on securing the best of all pork and mutton and prompt attention to their requirements.
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T. Hannan
Majestic Picture Palace
Mnohm Street
Gloucester
Pittson & Badgery Ltd
Kevariuienial
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
WINCH
Carson
UTDY
Winchcomb Hause
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Graham Timber CO
Co-Operative Company
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Market Street
Warret Street
Buti A. J. White
Church Street
Alf Parieh
Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Baltrom A. Parisi
Anne
J. Kerrigan
High-street
Sampson
Jo; Eales
W. Clit
C. Reynold I
J. Garrick
Pitt
George Yeomans
J. Eckford W. Nicholson
A. Loder
W. Collins C
Prentice
Clark
Dr. Hadley G. Dight
R. Holcombe
J. Kerrigan A. Hooke
H. Ingall, Walthall
Secretarie
Enueriaen
Mahithiy Molywee
Twenshipy
A. Tooke
Robert Mason
Seers
S.N
Judge
T. Fletchers Stewart
W. Hoke
W. Darren
T. Abba
W. D'Nol
Re Parnes
Newcastle
Barnard
Mery
Itte
Vonsty
Edward Agnew
Hoey Howlin
Jorns
Plains
Danstary
He King Beng
Juder
Eerlelerk
Hd Moyers
Kyhortom
Mvern
Dingle
Stewart
John Juinell
Wheatsbeat
John Smith
Hexham
John
Ilipns
Jatinford
Rising Sun
Wollomil
Jax
Sas
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Ae Radiola
H. Jarrott
Railcase
Firgamated Wireless A
Alten
Savings Bank
Savings Bank Agency
Pvery
Autralia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Con
Vernment
Government Savings Bank
Mebsas Ruesell Hall & Davies
Lamporth Areroy
Constable Considine
the Bulletin
Bulletin Service Department
Thia
Bulletin
H.R. Fooks
Cambridge Poultry Farm
TOMAH
Carlingford
W.f
Fooks Bros
G. McDonald
King St., Gloucester
General Carrier
G. Nash
Ravenshaw
A. E. Tull
George Watson Royal Hotel
Sikins
the Victor
Catsloger
Hunter St
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