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THE FINISH FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP

Shows accident on the home turn; several horses and their jockeys crashing to the ground; one jockey, Donald Nicolson, died at the scene.

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Date(s): 1885-11-07

Creator: Calvert, Samuel, 1828-1913.

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