Three shoemakers, it is said, won Fishhook, the gem of the Maribyrnong stud, the whole of which was disposed of by lottery, some time ago, in Australia. Those fortunate disciples of St. Crispin also drew a lucky number, which placed into ' their stable ' Fishhook's dam, the celebrated Marchioness. The owner of the Maribyrnong stud gave 3,600 guineas for Fishhook, and 1,200 guineas for Marchioness. Of the entire lot valued at £20,000, only one prize came to New Zealand . ■ . '
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Southland Times, Issue 997, 3 August 1868, Page 3
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78Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Southland Times, Issue 997, 3 August 1868, Page 3
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