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First Running of the Stawell Gift
- When
- 1878
- Where
- Stawell, Victoria
The Stawell Gift began in 1878 as the 'Easter Gift', conducted by the Stawell Athletic Club with prize money of £24.
The race started in 1878 at the end of the Victorian gold rush. It was organized by the Stawell Athletic Club as part of a program of seven races, most run in multiple heats. The event was held in Stawell, Victoria.
Sources
- Stawell Gift Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
- Stawell, Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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