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The VTC conceived the idea of the Melbourne Cup, a handicap race over two miles with a rich prize. This was first run in November 1861 and attracted top inter-colonial horses, including the winner, Archer, from New South Wales.
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Netball was first played in England in 1895 at Madame Ostenburg's College. In the first half of the 20th century
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The Olympics begun in 1956 in Melbourne, this was the first time Australia held an Olympics, it was the the games that took the Olympics world wide.
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Midget Farrelly won the first World Surfing Championship at Dee Why Beach, 50 years ago this weekend. In 1962, Farrelly won the prestigious Makaha International Surfing Championship
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The Aboriginal sport first started in 1969. At the 1986 National Aborigines' Day, more than 70 members of the Australian Indigenous community had their sporting achievements recognized.
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The Cricket World Cup first started in 1975
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The NRL (National Rugby League) first started in December 1997 in Australia and from this day on is a very popular sport held in Australia.
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The Womens Rugby League first started in 1999, they first played for the Nellie Doherty Cup and is a very popular sport for women today.