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Photograph C01748 First World War, 1914-1918Crowds of soldiers and officers watch the finish of a race at the 4th Divisional Race Meeting, held in the Somme region during a rest period.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A scene at the 4th Divisional Race Meeting, held in the Somme region during a rest period. In the foreground soldiers are placing bets.
Crowds of soldiers and officers watch the finish of a race at the 4th Divisional Race Meeting, held in the Somme region during a rest period.

Crowds of men and horses gather in a saddling paddock at the 4th Divisional Race Meeting. Held in the Somme region during a rest period, the meeting was a great success.

Crowds of men and horses gather in a saddling paddock at the 4th Divisional Race Meeting. Held in the Somme region during a rest period, the meeting was a great success.

Korea. June 1952. A race meeting was held at the 161st Battery of the New Zealand Field Regiment on Wednesday afternoon. Seen here are the enthusiastic troops placing their bets.

Korea. June 1952. A race meeting was held at the 161st Battery of the New Zealand Field Regiment on Wednesday afternoon. Seen here are the enthusiastic troops placing their bets.

KAIRI, QLD. 1945-02-24. PAY CORPS PERSONNEL SETTLING BETS DURING A DIVISIONAL RACE MEETING ORGANISED BY HQ 7 DIVISION AT THE KAIRI SPORTS GROUND.
