Story: Sport and society

Auckland races programme, 1849

Cricket and racing were among the earliest organised sports enjoyed in colonial New Zealand. This programme for the Auckland races was printed on silk. The occasion attracted prominent members of Auckland society as well as ordinary punters.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: A-HORSE RACING-1849-01

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Greg Ryan, 'Sport and society - Sport comes to New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/zoomify/39371/auckland-races-programme-1849 (accessed 24 April 2024)

Story by Greg Ryan, published 5 Sep 2013