IT WAS February 1940. The war in Europe was just starting to get really serious but racing across Australia continued as if every day was a Saturday. Tasmanian greyhound racing was strong, second only in quality to that conducted in New South Wales, and some would argue it was its equal.
Racing was conducted at two courses: Hobart and Launceston, with the latter holding a carnival which coincided with its horse racing counterparts and took place during late January and into early February.
The Launceston club had only opened a new circular 430 yards course on 27 January, a week before the Read full article
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