Oxley - Pamphlett Traditional Geocache
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This is the first cache in the Oxley Series of WaterWays of Brisbane.
The series is to be completed in sequence and each cache logbook contains the coordinates of the next two caches in the series. There are 16 caches in this series. Each cache can be logged separately.
John Steele cites the Aboriginal name Benarrawa for Oxley Creek. However, it is very likely that different sections of the Creek and the catchment had specific Aboriginal names, e.g. Moolabin for the creek and waterholes at Tennyson.
In 1823 surveyor-explorer John Oxley named Oxley River, Canoe River and it was often termed 'Canoe River of Mr Oxley'. Major Lockyer's chart (1825) records possibly the first use of the name Oxley's Creek, although some years afterwards, Canoe Creek was generally used.
Eventually, by usage, the creek became Oxley Creek.
The reach of the river in that area is still known as Canoe Reach.
It is not intended that all the caches in the series be found at the one time. Take your time and enjoy the atmosphere at each cache. It is over 34 crow km between the first and last cache in the series and will show you the many different activities along the length of Oxley Creek .
This cache is located in a park which is very busy at times. Take time to look over the waters.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Nobir gur cngu. Va n pbeare.