A big crowd was on hand at the Barcaldine racecourse on Saturday afternoon for the staging of the Pat Ogden family Tree of Knowledge Cup.
Underscoring the significance of the weekend commemorating the 130th anniversary of the Great Shearers' Strike of 1891, Light Horse troops from around Australia delivered the cup from the Australian Workers Heritage Centre to the racecourse grounds.
It was presented by Racing Minister Grace Grace and Sports Minister Stirling Hichliffe to Blackall's Pam Carolan after a great win in the 1600m race by Sizzalating.
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Sally Gall
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.
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.
