Summary
Sympathy poem that was one of a large number sent to Museum Victoria in the years since Phar Lap went on display in January 1933. It was retained in the Museum's files until it was transferred to the History Collection.
Physical Description
One of rectangular sheets of light brown paper, with extensive text hand typed on one side in black ink. They were originally attached by a metal staple, which has since been removed.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Mr Michael Reason - Museum Victoria, Jan 2007
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Inscriptions
Hand typed on front of first sheet in black ink: 'Bynow he is proved as a stayer ....' [followed by extensive text] and handwritten signature in blue pen, bottom left of page.
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Overall Dimensions
26 cm (Length), 20.6 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Death & Mourning, Horse Racing, Horses, Museum History, Poetry, Racing Industry, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
