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Mr A. E. Underwood, owner of Cup winner, Wodalla, receives the Melbourne Cup from the Governor-General (Sir William Slim), at his right is jockey Jack Purtell and next to him, trainer R. Sinclair

Stamped on verso: Sun - Whole-length, standing, Slim to left, other facing him to right; shows Slim handing the cup to Underwood - All in same position moments after the cup has been accepted by Underwood, the winning horse, Wodalla, can be seen u.l., being led around the winner's circle.

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Date(s): 1950/1956

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