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Camel Races Return To The Maffra Show

A galloping success last year, the ‘Camel Races’ are coming back for the 2004 Maffra Show on October 23rd.

By Maffra & District Agricultural Society - 19th August 2004 - Back to News

The 6 race event has 5 camels in each race and is run as part of the Show’s night carnival program.

Keenly supported, local businesses or groups buy a seat and supply there own rider and handler. The winners of the 1st five races then compete for the ‘ The Maffra Camel Cup’ in the 6th race.

Winner in 2003 was – AJM Fencing – Rider Aaron Mawhinney & Handler – Hugh Mawhinney.

The Camel Races provided great fun and amusement for participants and spectators alike so we are all looking forward to the 2004 Show

A limited number of Camel seats are still available and the seats in Race 5 will be up for auction on Show night.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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