Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Hyde Park racecourse

Racetrack established in Hyde Park by officers of the 73rd Regiment for recreation and entertainment.

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Milestone
Opened
15 Oct 1810
Closed
1825
Type

Hyde Park racecourse

CC BY-SA 2.0
,
2008

Though it existed for only 15 years, Hyde Park racecourse was to set at least one standard for racing in New South Wales.