From the Chairman
May 3rd, 2024
Vale John Davidge
The Funeral Service for John Charles Davidge will be held at the Moruya Showground at 11.00am on Thursday 9th. May.
John will be remembered in so many ways, by so many people, because of his long and active association with rodeo, polocrosse, bush riding, cattle mustering, horse shoeing, and of course, Thoroughbred horse racing. He could be an animated speaker when discussing the horse sports in which he participated, and he could tell some wonderful stories, some taller than others.
The Board of the Moruya Jockey Club last year granted John Life Membership of the Club in recognition of his many years as Clerk of the Course and his previous involvement as Farrier.
I have knowledge of the significant contributions to Moruya Jockey Club of three generations of the Davidge family; John’s father, Jack, served as President, his mother Joan was awarded Gold Membership of MJC for long service in the canteen, in those days run by volunteers, and his children, Paul and Kimberlee have on several occasions served the Club as Clerks of the Course.
It is fitting, therefore, that at this time, and particularly next Thursday, all associated with Moruya Jockey Club pause to reflect on the contributions made by John and his family to the Club.
Peter Atkinson
Chairman, Moruya Jockey Club
