Former Australian political leader and statesman, Andrew Peacock talks about 'chasing a dream' of winning a Melbourne Cup and from his experience describes how, unlike the Melbourne Cup, other great horses race around the world don't stop any nation.

The Melbourne Cup: what it means to me and what it means to Australia

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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