The wet weather which had threatened during the morning to ruin Derby Day completely gave way to occasional bursts of sunshine towards midday, and racing enthusiasts in their thousands found their way to Flemington to see the 1936 Melbourne Cup meeing opened. It Was not a pleasant afternoon by any means, ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Sat 31 Oct 1936, Page 2
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