The legs that stopped the nation: Why cup day stirs the memories

This time of year, I always get nostalgic recalling my Melbourne Cup experiences in the ‘70s.In those days, the general public could secure a reserved seat in the stand opposite the winning post by lining up in a footy finals-like queue in Collins Street, Melbourne. People would start arriving just before midnight with sleeping bags, blankets and […]

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