Grand Opening of the new track at Richmond Raceway: Souvenir Programme January 3. 1976

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Corporate AuthorFremantle Trotting Club (Inc.)DescriptionOfficial opening of the new track on January 3. 1976 at a cost of $305,000, including modern lighting. A message from Sir Frank Ledger. A word of thanks from F J Doy, President. Short history of Fremantle Trotting Club from 1928 to 1976. Photographs showing the track prior to the 1976 development, during refurbishment and on completion of works. The uniqueness of the track as the only number two metropolitan track that in 1976 was keeping pace with progress. Memories of the 92,000 pound purse, Australian record jackpot of 1958. Account of the race run one lap too short on October 13, 1986 and other club milestones. Accounts of noteable race winners including Mount Eden, Dillon Story, Napoleon and Typhson. A look at past presidents 1927 to 1974 and the current committee of 1975/76. Short history of the Kersley family of trotting drivers who have driven 6 out of 46 cups decided to 1975. List of Fremantle Pacing Cup winners from 1928 to 1975 showing drivers and horses. An account of the first Fremantle Pacing Cup winner, Doncino in 1928. Details of the Fremantle Trotting Club's donations to the Darwin Relief Fund and the Leighton Surf Life Saving Club. A look at the history of the formation of the Fremantle Trotting Club from 1919 to 1928. Souvenir Programme includes many published advertisments from local businesses and sponsors. Notice of meeting: Annual General Meeting of Members, 1991: including President's reportImprintFremantle: Fremantle Trotting Club (Inc.), 1976Collation37 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.LanguageEnglishNotesCopy of souvenir programme. Bound with Fremantle Trotting Club Souvenir Brochure: Golden Jubilee Year 1978, 50 years of trotting: and Notice of meeting: Annual General Meeting of Members, Thursday 21st November 1991Dewey Class798.46 FREPublication FormatBook

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SuburbEast FremantleSubjectRichmond RacewayFremantle Trotting Club (Inc.)CollectionPublications Collection

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