Warrumbungle celebrates the People’s Cup
RESIDENTS of Warrumbungle experienced the magic of the Emirates Melbourne Cup when it rode into town this week as part of its annual Tour of Australasia.
The solid 18 carat gold trophy worth $175,000 was welcomed by the Warrumbungle Shire Council along with local development groups and progress associations, who arranged an array of community activities to celebrate the Cup’s arrival.
Mayor of Warrumbungle Shire Council, Cr Peter Shinton said they were thrilled to be a part of this year’s Tour.
“It was such a pleasure to have an Australian icon visit our very own town.
“I’m sure the community will remember this event for many years to come,” he said.
The Cup participated in a number of community events while in the region with events held at Cooinda Nursing Home, Binnaway Town Centre, the Dunedoo Town Hall and Yulliwirri Childcare Centre.
The Cup also had the chance to visit two very unique destinations in the Warrumbungle region. The Siding Spring Observatory, home to Australia’s largest telescope, with a great view of the iconic Warrumbungle ranges and local racing legend, Hugh Bowman’s families farming estate Mr Bowman also attended and spoke at the community events in Dunedoo and Coolah.
Racing royalty and Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour Ambassador John Marshall joined in the local community celebrations, which also included a special community gala dinner at the Coolah Sporting Club.
The Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour will continue to travel around Australia and New Zealand before returning to Flemington on Tuesday, November 1 for the ‘race that stops a nation™’.
The cup is due in Narromine on August 23.
The Cup participated in a number of community events while in the region with events held at Cooinda Nursing Home, Binnaway Town Centre, the Dunedoo Town Hall and Yulliwirri Childcare Centre.