Historical information

The postcard depicts a large grandstand with spectators attending a race meeting in Baarmutha Park, Beechworth. The crowd is made up of many young men, women and children. There is one horse with a jockey captured in movement.

Significance

The postcard is historically significant as it illustrates how Barrmutha Park was used at this time. The record's historical significance is enhanced by its strong relationship to the popular, continuing tradition of horse racing within Victoria (vis-a-vis Melbourne Cup, W.S. Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup). More broadly, it provides insight into the type of sport and entertainment valued by local residents.

Physical description

Sepia rectangular postcard printed on card.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:
POST / CARD / 51 /
THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE /
Race Meeting Baarmutha Park /
19/4/06 /
Beechworth /
Please give enclosed to Meg with my love. /
You may be able to recognise a few people /
on this with the aid of a glass. /
Jell Mother + Father I am looking after /
the family very well + all are behaving /
themselves. Hope to see you over here very soon /
but am afraid we will have to get a glass to /
be able to see you if Meg /
is so big as she is cracked to /
be. Good-night. (?) /