At the racetrack, the gardens and the pub, Melbourne remembers the Queen
The Queen died on Saturday. Craig Williams was jockey for the Queen on two occasions. He is proud of his work. There was a minute's silence at Flemington Racecourse. Horses were flown at half-mast. The Queen read the Racing Post every morning over breakfast. Her horse Arabian Story finished sixth in the 1997 Melbourne Cup. British-style pubs experienced an influx of patrons. The Sherlock Holmes on Collins Street saw an increase in patronage. People asked for English beer. More than 100 people laid bouquets by the side of the gates at Government House. They queued up to sign condolence books.
