A man and a girl approach, while three riders pass in rapid succession across the field.

The crowd gathered along the fence wave their hats at the passing riders, before slowly starting to clear.

This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race.

This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race.

This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race.

Probably the first ever cricket film: Indian cricketing royalty prepares for the first test between England and Australia at Sydney.