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Thanks Mort

Helen Morton's support has been invaluable to the Longreach Jockey Club during her time as race day secretary. (Racing QLD)

The Longreach Jockey Club gathered last week to bid an emotional farewell to its long-serving race day secretary, Helen "Mort" […]

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