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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 675, 12 February 1903, Page 9

Mr Jas. Hedley, the one-time wellknown coursing judge, died on December 23, at Hexham. Mr Hedley; who was born at Newcastleton, in 1838," achieved a prominent position in the coursing world. He judged the Waterloo Cup for no fewer than twenty-four consecutive years, commencing in 1874, and his decisions in hie judicial capacity were practically ever received without question. Some years ago he was the recipient of a testimonial amounting to over £2OOO, for he was a popular man and a thorough straight goer. For a considerable period Mr Hedley had been in failing health, and his demise was not unexpected.