Family fun: Liv, 16, and Violet Higgins, 12, with their staffy-fox terrier UNO.
Photo by
Gabriel Garcia
The weather may have had split personalities on Tuesday, November 7, but residents and visitors still found ways to enjoy the Melbourne Cup day public holiday in Cobram and Barooga.
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For some, it was just a fun day at Thompsons Beach; for others, it was about finding a comfortable place to watch the race that stops the nation.
One of those places was Barooga Sporties, with multiple screens and fun and lively atmosphere.
The Courier’sGabriel Garcia headed out and captured the cup day action.
Cup day fun: Evie Sly-Armstrong, 6, enjoying her day at Thompsons Beach.
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Gabriel Garcia
Fun and games: (From left) Shaquille Joachim, Jazzmyn James, Taylah Michelotti and Travis Murrell enjoy a day at the beach.
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Gabriel Garcia
Need for speed: One of the boats out at Thompsons Beach.
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Gabriel Garcia
Third cup day: Miles Kindler, 3, poses shyly for a photo.
Photo by
Gabriel Garcia
Sleepy day: A koala at Thompsons Beach enjoys a snooze in the sun.
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Gabriel Garcia
Placing your bets: Some of the eager cup watchers at Barooga Sporties.
Photo by
Gabriel Garcia
Packed: Barooga Sporties was the place to be to watch the race that stops a nation.
Photo by
Gabriel Garcia
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