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Camel Racing in Maitland. Photos by Donna Louise Whitehead

Camel racing is an unique culture within Australia and I was grateful to be able to spend the day with these interesting people. Special thanks to Oakfield Ranch for their support throughout the day. It was great fun to meet all the jockeys and camel handlers and I would love the opportunity to head to the circuit one day.

Further Reading:

http://www.thediamantina.com.au/qotback-qld-camel-festival-trail

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180410-the-strange-story-of-australias-wild-camel

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-12/controversy-at-the-uluru-camel-cup/11262990

https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2011/07/australias-afghan-cameleers/

You can find out more about Oakfield Ranch here.

Music: Outback Storm by Van Larkins

This was written, edited, and produced by Lawrence Hamilton

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