Jack Anwin
Jack Anwin | |
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Occupation | Jockey |
Born | Collingwood, Victoria, Australia | 5 June 1867
Died | 13 August 1956 Caulfield, Victoria, Australia | (aged 89)
Resting place | Springvale, Victoria, Australia |
Major racing wins | |
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John "Jack" Anwin (5 June 1867 in Collingwood, Victoria – 13 August 1956 in Caulfield, Victoria) was an Australian jockey who was best known for riding to victory in the 1889 Melbourne Cup.[1] Jack and his two brothers, Sam and George, were notable for taking the first three places in two races on 18 July 1903 in Boulder, Western Australia.[2] He is buried in Springvale, Victoria.[3]
References[]
- ^ Jack Anwin (incorrectly named James in source)
- ^ Kalgoorlie Western Argus 21 July 1903
- ^ John (Jack) Anwin at geni.com
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- 1867 births
- 1956 deaths
- Jockeys from Melbourne
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