Link between Longreach and 1883 Melbourne Cup revealed

Sally Gall
Updated September 22 2019 - 3:49pm, first published September 21 2019 - 8:00pm
The 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup placed beside the plaque commemorating the Longreach burial place of 1883 winner, Martini-Henry. Picture supplied by Longreach Regional Council.
The 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup placed beside the plaque commemorating the Longreach burial place of 1883 winner, Martini-Henry. Picture supplied by Longreach Regional Council.

It's a long way from western Queensland to Flemington racecourse but an uncanny link between the two in Australia's racing heritage was revealed when the 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup toured the region recently.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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