A tree on the property where famous racehorse Phar Lap was hidden after an attempted shooting in 1930 has received heritage protection after neighbours objected to a proposed subdivision of the plot.
A proposed subdivision at the property where champion racehorse Phar Lap was hidden after an attempted shooting on Derby Day in 1930 will face additional heritage demands after neighbours objected to the removal of a tree thought to shelter the graves of racehorses.
The block on Oakwood Ridge was part of the St Albans stud, a leading racing complex that bred nine Melbourne Cup winners. The protection requires the property owner, Guy Wilson-Browne, to undertake archaeological assessments and receive heritage approval before undertaking the subdivision and planned development.
“I don’t think this is going to necessarily stop this subdivision,” O’Loan said, adding the tree was kept in revised plans submitted to the council last month.The stud property was where trainer Harry Telford sent Phar Lap to shelter after the 1930 Melbourne Cup favouriteAny burial sites would be of importance to Heritage Victoria if the remains were intact or contained items such as bridles, DNA of racehorse bloodlines and evidence of burial practices.
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