One People of Australia Multi-Cache
SecretSquirrel-BJC: Sorry guys
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Reconciliation Place is a very special place where I like to
contemplate and learn to share and accept the one people of
Australia. This cache helps you explore just one part of this
place.
The National Capital Authority describes it as "a lasting
symbol of our shared journey".
"Reconciliation Place recognises the importance of
understanding the shared history of Indigenous and non-Indigenous
Australians, and reaffirms our commitment to the cause of
reconciliation as an important national priority.
The location of Reconciliation Place in the Parliamentary Zone
places the reconciliation process physically and symbolically at
the heart of Australia’s democratic life and institutions. It
signifies the importance the Australian people place on the ongoing
process of reconciliation and is a prominent symbol of the nation’s
commitment to healing the wounds of the past.
Reconciliation Place provides an opportunity to represent a shared
history from the perspective of the original owners and those who
came later: artworks about achievements, partnerships, of
connection to the land and waters, and of belonging.
The design of Reconciliation Place is simple, appropriately scaled
and strong. A central circular mound rises effortlessly, emerging
from the enclosure of the paved promenade — new horizons are
revealed to the visitor. The mound is outward looking, each
position providing an individual perspective. Pathways link
Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Place, national institutions
and Lake Burley Griffin.
A series of public artworks, slivers, splice the mound and
pathways. Others slivers will be added over time. The slivers will
create a myriad of pathways through Reconciliation Place, which
enable individual interpretation and understanding of our shared
journey towards reconciliation."
At the listed coordinates (WP1), you will find three large
rocks. On the rocks, you will find special quotations and
artworks.
X = Number of letters in the first name of the person who
spoke these words:
"Aboriginal Dreaming sings to us of living in harmony with the
land and with each other".
Y = Number of letters in the first name of the person who
spoke these words:
"Take the responsibility and share parts of your country and
our living cultures in a good way with fellow Australians and the
rest of the world"
Z = the number of stars above the big fish.
At WP2, you will find "three cast bronze slivers [which]
create the focus of the Women Artwork. The concave etched copper
surface of each sliver presents a biographical sketch of Dr Faith
Bandler, Lady Jessie Street and Dr Evelyn Scott. The artwork serves
to remind us of the determination of these women and their
collective contribution to Reconciliation in Australia, including
through their roles in the 1967 Referendum. The slivers are
arranged to form a contemplative space adjacent to a circular seat,
which incorporates an audio feature comprising personal reflections
by Dr Faith Bandler, Dr Evelyn Scott and Sir Laurence Street. Two
key words and a quotation feature on the convex side of each
sliver, highlighting personal values or qualities particular to
each individual. Incorporated into the surrounding pavement are
additional words embodying qualities and values considered mutually
important to all three women."
A = Number of nameplates on the surrounding pavement with
those special words.
Calculate the original GZ as follows:
S35 17.(X+Z)(Z)(Y+X+X-A) E149 8.(3*(X+Y+Z+A)+3)
Checksum: 68
Then subtract 1 from South Fractionals and 48 from East
Fractionals to calculate the new GZ!
The cache was originally in a different location, attached by two
strong magnets and quite hard to find - now it should be an easier
find needing lots of stealth.Just be careful to replace it how you
found it, leaning.
First to Find Honours awarded to winglen
Additional Hints
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