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APPENDIX 2
(Incorporated in Hansard on 13 February 1990 at page 8 )
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
It gives me great pleasure, as the Australian Capital Territorys Minister responsible for Racing, to preface this preview to our magnificent Black Opal race meeting.
The ACT has a strong commitment to the Racing Industry which accounts for $72 million annually in the ACT and a staggering $20 billion annually on a national basis, making it Australias third largest industry.
This year this prestigious two year old race will carry $200,000 prizemoney as well as the beautiful Black Opal worth $5,000. This is a far cry from the $15,000 prizemoney and $1,000 Black Opal of our first meeting in 1973.
The Black Opal race is a reason in itself to come to Canberra, but when you combine it with our Canberra Festival, winner of the National Tourism Awards Festival and Special Events category, you know youre in for a superb weekend of entertainment and racing.
When you come to your Nations Capital, as well as the amenities of the undercover betting facilities of our race track, you will be able to enjoy the arts, theatre and sights and visit its national monuments during our most festive period.
Please accept my invitation to the only major Sunday race meeting in Australia and make a holiday of it. I look forward to another magnificent race meeting and hope you can join us on the course.
Bill Stefaniak
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