Midnight Oil

[Powderworks] More on DC, Melbourne Cup, etc. - LMOC

Tari, Vince fstariv1@nmhg.com
Tue, 6 Nov 2001 15:36:46 -0600


> 
> There was one bit of business last night that was probably 
> different from the other concerts. At one point Peter 
> mentioned some sporting event (I think the Melbourne Cup) 
> that brings all of Australia to a complete standstill. 

It's a horse race that starts at 3.10pm and yes it does bring the nation to
a standstill for about 5 minutes. This has been an Aussie tradition for over
100 years and Melbournians actually have a public holiday for it !!

For the record, Etherial won followed by Give The Slip & Persian Punch.

Cheers, 
Vince