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Re-articulation of Phar Lap’s skeleton – bold decisions and expert advice

Phar Lap’s skeleton is one of Te Papa’s best known exhibits. Perhaps the most famous horse ever to emerge from Australasia, the national identity of Phar Lap is as intensely debated each side of the Tasman as is who invented the pavlova. Foaled at Seadown, near Timaru, in 1926, PharRead more

By: Colin Miskelly

On: 19 Oct 2011

In: History

Phar Lap’s Trip to Melbourne – A Conservation Perspective

As many of you know, Phar Lap is on his way back to Melbourne for the 150th anniversary of the Melbourne Cup to take place later this year. Phar Lap was foaled on 4 October 1926 in Seadown, near Timaru on the South Island of New Zealand. Bought byRead more

By: Cindy Lee Scott

On: 7 Sep 2010

In: History

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