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THE MELBOURNE CUP

Directed by Henry Walter Barnett, Marius Sestier
Australia, 1896
Documentary, Short, Sport
  • 33 minutes

Synopsis

Documentary on the 1896 Melbourne Cup which includes the two mile horse race won by Newhaven which took place on Tuesday 3 November 1896, as well as footage of the crowd watching the race. Widely regarded as Australia’s first ever film.

Synopsis

Documentary on the 1896 Melbourne Cup which includes the two mile horse race won by Newhaven which took place on Tuesday 3 November 1896, as well as footage of the crowd watching the race. Widely regarded as Australia’s first ever film.