![]() Our extensive collection of sporting and illustrated newspapers can be searched in conjunction with the Victorian racing calendar for reports on major races and race results. Paintings and photographs of notable Melbourne Cup winners including Malua (1884), Carbine (1890), Phar Lap (1930) and Makybe Diva (2003–05) can be found in our Pictures Collection, which includes the wonderful Rennie Ellis archive with many images of the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. ![]() Our Manuscripts Collection includes the early ledgers of the Victorian Turf Club, dating from 1854, and the Victorian pocket racing companion, which dates from 1861, is among our rare books. You can search indexes for individual jockeys and well-known racehorses. The Library's resources on horseracing include general race histories, biographies of jockeys, and books on famous trainers and champion horses. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |