First Location S 37º 17.626, E 143º 47.319
Faded Glory
Commemorating Queen Victoria’s 50th Jubilee.
When was this structure constructed? Year = abcd
Freecall? Phone = 1800 efg hij
Second Location S 37º 17.gde, E 143º 47.a(f-j)b
Administration and Justice
This is among the most significant buildings of its type in Victoria, and is recognised by the National Trust.
When was the stone laid? Date = k/m/nopq
And when did the Governor open the building? Date = r/s/tuvw
Third Location S 37º 17.(k+q)(r-s)m, E 143º 46.(t+u)ov
In the Beginning
Donald Cameron named the area after his home in Scotland. The name is Gaelic for ‘pleasant place’.
In what year was the property named? Year = ABCD
Note: The required plaque is missing, but Google knows the answer.
Fourth Location S 37º 17.g(C-A)(B-A), E 143º 46.BCB
Education
The former State School was partially closed after only 11 years when mining ceased, and finally closed 30 years later. It was based on a design first used at Horsham, which was the first in Victoria to incorporate a large verandah.
What was the number of this school? Number = EFG
When did it finally close its doors as a school? Year = HIJK
What number was the surviving school? Number = LMNO
Fifth Location S 37º 17.F(E+G)(J-K), E 143º 47.HLM
Wealth for Toil
Producing over 16,000 kg of gold, this was the fourth most productive mine in Victoria, and a leader in technical innovation.
What is the date of the picture? Date = PQRS
How deep was the oldest shaft in feet? Depth = TUVW
And how deep was the other shaft in feet? Depth = XYZ
Final Location S 37º 17.V(Q-W)S, E 143º 47.TVX
The cache
There are great views of the valley not far from the cache. As usual, please ensure the it is well hidden from casual observation again before you leave.
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