Hi Janice
Here is my Alexander's obit, albeit the date is a bit dodgy you can see my dilemma
Mr Alexander Mackellar
A very old resident of New South Wales, died yesterday at the Union Club. Born in Argyllshire, Scotland, in 1815, Mr. Mackellar landed in Australia with his'parents when he was 4 years of ago. After spending several years in the Camden and Braidwood districts, he settled, in 1854, ,on the"Richmond River, where he acquired the property on which the town of Kyogle now stands. Subsequently, he sold out on the Richmond, and removed to Goulburn district, where he had since resided. Mr. Mackellar was for many years connected with the turf in this State, and had the unique honour of being doyen of the Australian Jockey Club. He was, In fact, one of its earllest members, and in 1859 contributed towards tho ooBt of the formation of Randwick racecourse, the site of which, in those days, was a sandy, scrubby waste. He was for many years a member of the A.J.C. committee, and at one time for a period of about I5 months occupied the position of chairman, Though not actlvely engaged in the sport, he owned several racehorses chief of whom were Fireworks, winner of the A.J.C. Derby in 1807, and Bulglnbar, who won Tattersalls Cup In 1808. Both horses, however, ran in other Interests. Of late years Mr. Mackellar had ceased to occupy an official position in the club, but his was always a familiar figure at its race meetings. Mr. Mackellar leaves a daughter and three sons, one of whom Is Mr. H.L. Mackellar, who used to manage Kirkham stables, and who was recently appointed , starter to the A.J.C. 30 August 1904 Sydney Morning Herald
