Dawn Bajada contacted me after she had I found this article on Trove (Dated 21/08/1884 in the Yarrawonga Mercury). It listed the office bearers for the Yarrawonga Coursing Club in 1884 and it mentioned the President Mr. Angus Grant. Angus Grant is Dawn's great Grandfather. Although born in the Tullamarine area, he spent considerable time at Bundalong where his father (John Grant 1812 to 1904) owned a considerable amount of land. Angus was also one of the first trustees of the Bundalong Cemetery. His wife is Elizabeth Ritchie, and at least three of his children were born at Bundalong. Because didn't know what Angus Grant looks like! she hoping a Club photo may turn up. It's a long shot but who knows it was certainly the oldest subject matter inquiry I have ever had let's hope something turns up. We wish Dawn all the best.

SPORTING.

COURSING.

YARRAWONGA COURSING CLUB.

President - Mr. Angus Grant. Vice-President and Treasurer — Mr. John M’Namara. Judge — Mr. John Fell. Slipper — Mr. George Abbott. Committee — Messrs. Samuel Butler, William Newton, John Reilly, A. Irvine, William M'Mahon, J. H. Pierce, James M’Leod and Albert Aston.

THE MEMBERS' PLATE.

A trophy presented by the Members, valued £1 10s., to the winner of the first prize. For an unlimited number of dogs (all ages) at 30s. each, the bona fide property of members; the club to receive 5s. on each entry. The balance of stakes to be allotted thus — the draw, as follows:
First Dog, £6; second, £3; third and fourth, £1 each.

A truly enjoyable outing came off on Messrs. Grant Bros.’ farm, Burramine, yesterday, and in every respect proved a most enjoyable affair. The arrangements worked without a hitch; Mr. Fell, of Tasmania, as judge, gave every satisfaction. Mr. Geo. Abbott slipped in his usual careful and steady manner; while the hon. sec. Mr. R. A. M’Carthy, was at all times up to his work.

First Round.

Spring led and outworked Sweep Boy throughout a course of moderate length. Sweep Boy led second few lengths, when the red dog put in some telling points, and eventually won with plenty to hand.
Attila ran round Bob for the turn, and, making a succession of good points, a clever end-and-kill on the part of the loser, failed to equalise matters. Cupid went great guns in front of Alice, but the latter’s well-known cleverness pulled her through as easy winner.

First Ties.

Section led and beat Spring decisively in a short course. Attila led Alice some few lengths, scoring rather rapidly, when Alice gained possession for a sequence of telling points; the red coming again too late, the blue passed.
Flush — In this Alice was drawn, and Section had a walk-over.

First Round.

Mr. A. W. Thomas’s b w d Spring (pedigree unknown) beat Mr. S. Bartley’s blk w d Sweep Boy, by Bashful Jerry — Tasmania.
Mr. C. Culph’s f d Section, by Bismarck — Lady of May, beat Mr. S. Bartley’s b w d Swift Boy, by Diddybird O’Kane — Brindle Lady.
Second Ties.
Alice beat Attila.

Third Round.

Section b w d 5th v Attila, by Warribee Hero — Sunset, beat Mr. C. Culph’s f d Section, by Warribee Hero.
Mr. J. W. Altwark’s blk w d Alice, by First King — Wooding Bird, beat Mr. James M’Leod’s blk d Cupid, by Cupid — Fly.

First Tie
Section beat Spring
Alice beat Attila

Greyhound Racing is saddened by news of the passing of champion greyhound and GRV Hall of Famer, Dyna Double One. He leaves us not long after his 12th birthday in April 2025. A great race dog he will be remembered for his battles with Kennel mate Superstar Fernando Bale. A GRV Hall of Famer below is tribute penned by Gerard Guthrie. 

Dyna Double One

Former Victorian Lesley Green from Copmanhurst near Grafton in Northern New South Wales was kind enough to send me a host of documents, Newspaper stories and Stud Cards. All of which belonged to Lesley's famous Father the one and only, the late Les Foran. An iconic Greyhound man from way back Les was President of the GOTBA, former Director and Chairman of the MGRA, an Owner and long time trainer, plus Editor for the OTBA Greyhound Gazette. Les was a stanch supporter of the rank and file and stood up for them on all occasions. Perhaps not giving the recognition he dissevered I enjoyed a number of chats I had with him. One night at Sandown it was not quite harmonious for Les. Sandown Chairman Henry Harrison famous for his quote “My way or the Highway” got into a heated argument with the popular MGRA Chairman. To say the two gentlemen had different backgrounds would be an understatement. Henry took offence and was not going tolerate any more talk from his counterpart and ordered Security to remove him form the course. Now Les a resourceful character at the best of times scoured the packed Lightwood Road Carpark until he found an Electrical sub-contractors van with a long ladder. He removed it from the roof racks and placed the Ladder up against the outside fence. Scaling to the top he hurled abuse at Henry. He would not come down until removed after the local Springvale Police were summoned to put a stop to the incident.. Quite a character was Les. Here are some amazing stories he kept.

Milton Hammon recently dropping in to Sandown with trophies and a host of artefacts pertaining to his mighty little chaser Labyrinth. She was a Fawn bitch bred in the purple by Head Honcho from Goddess Of Fire whelped August 1997. She raced 52 times for 17 wins 9 seconds and 4 thirds for $115,285. She won the 1999 Laurels, was nominated for Greyhound of the Year 1999 & 2000 (2nd Aust Cup, Won Warragul Cup, 2nd SA Oaks and 2nd Ball Cup). Labyrinth loved Sandown she also won at the Meadows and Angle Park. She will have a display feature in the Sandown Museum and here are some extra pics of "Yoko". I particularly like her visit to the Oakleigh South Primary School as usual she was a big hit with the Grade 2 pupils.

An amazing find by Sandown CEO Adrian Scott buried deep in an old safe in the clubs office. It's the orginal Napier Park Racebook of the very first running of the Melbourne Cup 1933. The Cup was won by Footlight Flashes as the page is marked Owned by T.E.Denison and trained by T.Healy. 2nd was Romping Andy and 3rd Macaladin. The field of six were handicapped and the margins were 1 and 1/2 by 1/2 in the time of 21 seconds even for the 400 yards. I have included the back page pic of the hurdles they jumped in those days. Plus some interesting notes on a couple of other pages from the 92 year old document.