After he left the political scene, Cain didn't seek a life in the limelight, but wrote three books, became a radio commentator on politics and sat on the board for the MCG trust. Cain suffered a stroke on December 10, and he passed away 13 days later, aged The 10,capacity John Cain Arena is the preferred venue for Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios - despite the fact he could draw close to a full house at the 14,seater Rod Laver Arena. Kyrgios' friend and Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott revealed previously that the Canberra product loves the atmosphere at John Cain Arena because people with the general admission ground pass ticket can get into the venue.
I think the line's going to be massive and he feeds off that crowd. The stadium - which opened in - was referrred to as the Melbourne Multi-Purpose Venue as its project title, with a capacity of 10, It's main purpose was to supplement Rod Laver Arena as the second premier tennis stadium at the sporting complex but it has also been used for concerts, basketball, netball, ice hockey, cycling and other events.
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Drove legislation that prohibited outdoor tobacco advertising and in turn created the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation VicHealth. Responsible for establishing the TAC transport accident commission. This bold move at the time secured Melbourne as the long-term home of the Australian Open, which otherwise could today be known as the Asia Pacific Grand Slam, if not for John Cain. The Australian Open attracted a total of , fans across the 14 days, smashing the previous attendance record of , from States Aust.
Submit an Article. Share Tweet. The main playing field located here was established along with a pavillion in for the Civil Service Cricket Club. When the club struck serious financial problems it transferred their lease to Scotch College in for pounds. When the College moved to Hawthorn and no longer required the field, the occupancy was sold to the Melbourne Cricket Club.
However, Old Scotch Collegians Football Club est continued to utilise this fenced oval until when the field was essentially shifted to the current location 'The Oval' adjacent to Rod Laver Arena.
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