Percy Smithson's 'Cup Tip' And What Came of It single work   short story   humour  
Is part of Flats, Sharps and Naturals! A Series of Sporting Sketches. And Intended to po[u]rtray the "Lights and Shades" and "Hairbreadth Scapes" of the Colonial Turf, Field and Salle. Craven , 1871 series - author short story
Issue Details: First known date: 1871... 1871 Percy Smithson's 'Cup Tip' And What Came of It
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The weak foppish son of a rich Melbourne timber merchant is sharped into backing poor horses in the Cup Race. Meanwhile his father loses his money in mining speculations. All is resolved through the generosity of Fanny S's fiancee, a rich squatter, and the faithfulness of Matty, the crippled brother. (PB)

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  • Flat, Sharps and Naturals! No. I

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    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 7 no. 79 December 1871 Z1048028 1871 periodical issue 1871 pg. 182-193
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