 In 1879, herds of goats roaming the streets of Sydney created such a nuisance that police action was required to get them away.Goat racing in which goats were driven by youths in light gigs became very popular at the end of the century, particularly in Queensland.The famous opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba, was so taken with the spectacle at Rockhampton, Queensland, that she arranged for the running of the Melba Derby.