Historical information

This photograph shows spectators watching the Orbost Races on the flat in 1899.
Some of the earliest horse races were held on a course in a paddock belonging to Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. For a long time horse races were part of the Marlo Picnic Races. Bellagoogan on Majors Creek near Orbost was the site of the first race course

Significance

This item is a pictorial record depicting the popularity of horse racing in Orbost in the late 19th century.

Physical description

A black / white photograph on a grey buff card. It is of a man on a horse holding a whip in his right hand. A horse with jockey is approaching. Spectators are standing on the right hand side under the trees.

Inscriptions & markings

on front - "Finish Orbost Cup 1899:
on back - "Mr Edlington"