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A monument commemorates the foundation of horse racing in Tasmania in 1814.
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Location
Address: | 6 Goodwood Road, Elwick Racecourse, Glenorchy, 7010 |
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State: | TAS |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.827387 Long: 147.285668 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1814 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 4th March, 1961 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis memorial marks the Foundation of Racing in Tasmania 1814.
A gift of the family of the late Mr T.B. Clarke, Campbell Town.
Unveiled by H. W. Strutt MHA March 4th 1961
Erected by the Tasmanian Society
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