Date recorded: 13 August 2010. 

To introduce this session Louise Douglas talks about not only Phar Lap's heart but also many other objects associated with the Melbourne Cup in the National Museum of Australia's National Historical Collection.

Date recorded: 13 August 2010. To introduce this session Louise Douglas talks about not only Phar Lap's heart but also many other objects associated with the Melbourne Cup in the National Museum of Australia's National Historical Collection.

Where does the Melbourne Cup belong in Australian culture – and why has it endured?

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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