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Water Trough, Hermon's Saddle Tree Reserve

Other Name Hermon's Saddle and Reserve Location 199 Belgrave - Gembrook Road, MENZIES CREEK VIC 3159 - Property No S03559 File Number 861 Level Included in Heritage Overlay

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Statement of Significance

The water trough at Hermon's Saddle Tree Reserve, placed there in February 1929 by Fern Tree Gully Shire Council, has high local significance as most probably the only remaining horse trough that is still operational of eight installed by the Shire at the time. These troughs have great historical significance as a reminder of the time when horses were a major form of transport. The site of the trough, Hermon's Saddle Tree Reserve, has historical significance for its associations with the Hermons, a family of early Menzies Creek settlers who became well-known as bullockies and road contractors.