Mornington Race Course Starting gate 1924

Photograph of a primitive race track, defined by a white post and single rail fence with a race in progress. A group of about 5 or 6 horses with jockeys on board is running from right to left. Two officials are standing in the background. On the left is a metal gate with four rails held open on top of a white, metre high post. Across a paddock there is a long line of trees in the distance.

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OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington Race Course Starting gate 1924

DATE1924

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1268.2

HISTORY

This is in the Downward Collection of photographs and taken in 1924 during Herbert Downward’s time as a committee member and secretary of the Mornington Race Club.

DESCRIPTION

Photograph of a primitive race track, defined by a white post and single rail fence with a race in progress. A group of about 5 or 6 horses with jockeys on board is running from right to left. Two officials are standing in the background. On the left is a metal gate with four rails held open on top of a white, metre high post. Across a paddock there is a long line of trees in the distance.

KEYWORDS

Downward, Herbert, Mornington