Rewind - The art of the punt
One of the nation's biggest pastimes, documented through the ages.
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It was a good day at Randwick for this punter in 1938. Photo: Staff -
![The late Colin Tidy working at Randwick Racecourse in 1983.]()
The late Colin Tidy working at Randwick Racecourse in 1983. Photo: Paul Wright -
![Betting station at Randwick Racecourse at days end in the 1930s.]()
Betting station at Randwick Racecourse at days end in the 1930s. Photo: Staff -
![A visiting US serviceman picks a winner at a Sydney meeting in 1956.]()
A visiting US serviceman picks a winner at a Sydney meeting in 1956. Photo: Ronald Stewart -
![Bookmaker Herbie Collins at his stand in the late 1930s. Collins was also a former Australian cricket captain and 1st ...]()
Bookmaker Herbie Collins at his stand in the late 1930s. Collins was also a former Australian cricket captain and 1st grade rugby league footballer. Photo: Staff -
![This Sydney bookmaker appears to be giving it away in 1938.]()
This Sydney bookmaker appears to be giving it away in 1938. Photo: Staff -
![English film director Alfred Hitchcock, assists bookmaker Arthur Paradine at Warwick Farm in 1960.]()
English film director Alfred Hitchcock, assists bookmaker Arthur Paradine at Warwick Farm in 1960. Photo: John O'Gready -
![But fails to garner any worthwhile tips.]()
But fails to garner any worthwhile tips. Photo: John O'Gready -
![The Coogee Bunyip, bookmaker Andy Kerr at his Sydney home in 1951.]()
The Coogee Bunyip, bookmaker Andy Kerr at his Sydney home in 1951. Photo: Staff -
![Bookmaker Mr Locke of the Albert Club with punters at a coursing meeting at Rooty Hill in 1938.]()
Bookmaker Mr Locke of the Albert Club with punters at a coursing meeting at Rooty Hill in 1938. Photo: Staff -
![Jan Keenan and Josephine Leonard at Manly, discuss the form as the Saturday races go on the TAB system for the first ...]()
Jan Keenan and Josephine Leonard at Manly, discuss the form as the Saturday races go on the TAB system for the first time on 12 December 1964. Photo: Warren Croser -
![An early betting booth at a country meeting in Victoria.]()
An early betting booth at a country meeting in Victoria. Photo: Staff -
![Mr A. Craig runs his selections past his dog Leroy, at Coogee TAB in 1965.]()
Mr A. Craig runs his selections past his dog Leroy, at Coogee TAB in 1965. Photo: Geoff Bull -
![Punters at the TAB inauguration at Parramatta on 9 December 1964.]()
Punters at the TAB inauguration at Parramatta on 9 December 1964. Photo: Barry Gilmour -
![A bookmaker tries out one of the new betting boards at Randwick in 1947.]()
A bookmaker tries out one of the new betting boards at Randwick in 1947. Photo: Staff -
![Behind the scenes at the tote betting windows, in Sydney in 1930.]()
Behind the scenes at the tote betting windows, in Sydney in 1930. Photo: Staff -
![First day of TAB phone betting in Sydney, 1965.]()
First day of TAB phone betting in Sydney, 1965. Photo: Stuart MacGladrie -
![Bookmaker, Mark Read, at Canterbury, Sydney, in 1982. He is credited with changing the bookmaking landscape in Australia.]()
Bookmaker, Mark Read, at Canterbury, Sydney, in 1982. He is credited with changing the bookmaking landscape in Australia. Photo: Rick Stevens -
![Studying the form at Newmarket in 1953.]()
Studying the form at Newmarket in 1953. Photo: Ron Iredale
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