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Poll: Melbourne Cup - national holiday

Dunaden ridden by Christophe Lemaire after winning the 2011 Melbourne Cup.

Should Melbourne Cup day be commemorated as a national public holiday?

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Yes

61%

No

37%

Not sure

2%

Total votes: 9356.

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