St Patrick's Day in Ballarat was once marches and horse races

Caleb Cluff
March 17 2020 - 7:00am

Today is March 17, St Patrick's Day. For the greatest part of Ballarat's history, around Australia and beyond, it was once the day for a march in celebration of Ireland's patron saint.

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Caleb Cluff

Caleb Cluff

Senior Journalist, The Courier

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