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Christmas Sports on the diggings
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On 22 December 1857, the Ballarat Star carried an advertisement for the Christmas Sports taking place at the Turf Hotel on Boxing Day, including shooting, climbing a greasy pole, pony and foot races and a wrestling match.

Date
22 December 1857
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Ballarat Star, 22 December 1857. Details

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CHRISTMAS SPORTS AT THE TURF HOTEL ON BOXING DAY December 26th 1857

A SPLENDID RIFLE will be shot for by 20 members, at 10s each. Distance 120 yards string measurement; three shots allowed each member. After which Geese will be shot for at 208 yards distance. Pigeons to be had on ground, if required. Climbing the GREASY POLE for a Gold Watch. Open to all. Running in sacks for £2 2s each race. Entrance fee 2s 6d. Race for pig with greasy tail; whoever it is to keep it. PONY RACE Open to all ponies in this district: to run 3/4ths of a mile. Not more than eight allowed to start. Prize £5. Entrance fee 10s. FOOT RACE For Amateurs only; 200 yards for £2 2s. Entrance fee 2s 6d. FOOT HURDLE RACE Once round the course over six hurdles, three feet high, for £3 3s. Entrance fee, 5s. QUOIT MATCH. Prize £2 2s, for the best player. To be decided by umpires. WRESTLING MATCH Open to all. Stakes to be declared on the ground. DON’T FORGET BOXING DAY AT THE TURF HOTEL.

Created: 13 October 2006, Last modified: 13 February 2007