News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Vale Wally Marshall

28 March 2024

Former Yarrambat born and bred horseman Wally Marshall, who was well known during the Melbourne Showgrounds era, passed on March 21 at age 94.

Wally schooled at Yarrambat Primary and then Collingwood Tech before becoming a qualified electrician and poultry farmer.

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