Once a year, here in Australia, we celebrate the Melbourne Cup. It’s pretty much a horse race and horses and jockeys come from all around the world to take part in the race and attempt to win the large prize money and the prestige that goes with winning. For the past couple of years, in some States, the big day has been declared an official public holiday so everyone gets the day off – although maybe not for those who work in the retail industries as I am sure the shops will stay open. Since in previous years we all went…

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