Public Holiday Arrangements in lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2023

Published on 28 July 2023

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The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small Business has granted Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute days for the 2023 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow.

A full day Public Holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup:

  • In the township of Rainbow, and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday 17 October 2023.
  • In the township of Nhill and the localities of Little Desert, Gerang Gerung, Kiata, Glenlee, Netherby, Lorquon, Yanac, Broughton on Thursday 19 October 2023.

The remaining areas within the Shire will observe a full day public holiday on Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 7 November 2023.

This is a great opportunity for Hindmarsh residents to fully enjoy the experience of their local show and appreciate the planning and preparation of the respective A & P Societies in each town.

The Dimboola Show will also be held on Saturday 21 October 2023, and the Jeparit Show on Sunday 22 October 2023.

Greg Wood
Chief Executive Officer

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