MELBOURNE CUP.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) [per press agency.] By a telegram from Hokitika, dated 7 p.m., we learned that the Albion had arrived in the roadstead, but would not be tendered until 11 p.m. The result of the Melbourne Cup was, however, signalled, and is as follows; Melbourne Cup, a sweepstakes of 20 sots, each, 10 ft. or 6 if declared, with 300 added. The winner of any handicap race of the value of 200 sovs. after the declaration of the weights to carry 61b. extra ; of two or more such races, 81b. extra ; of any such race of tho value of 100 sovs., 31b. extra, of two or more such races, 51b. extra. The second horse to receive 50 sovs., and the third 20 sovs. out of tho stake. Two miles. Mr. H. Sharp’s b. h. AVollomai, 6yrs, 7st. Slbs. .. 1 Mr. K Jellett’sbr. c. Richmond, Syrs., Cat. Slbs... 2 Mr. J. Tail’s b. h. Goldsbrough, syrs., 9st. 91b. .. 3
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4574, 17 November 1875, Page 2
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161MELBOURNE CUP. New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4574, 17 November 1875, Page 2
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