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Hume + Hovell
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A cairn commemorates the 175th anniversary of Hume and Hovell`s journey of exploration.
Near Beveridge is Mount Fraser (formerly Mount Bland) , an eroded extinct volcanic cone. It is a large scoria volcano with two craters, which last erupted about one million years ago. The north side of the hill is quite steep and reaches a height of 125 metres above the surrounding basalt plain. From this location the explorers Hume and Hovell first saw Port Phillip on 14 December 1824.
Location
| Address: | Old Hume Highway, Beveridge, 3753 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.473611 Long: 144.975556 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Discovery |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 14th February, 1999 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis stone celebrates the 175th anniversary of Hume and Hovell`s epic expedition to Beveridge and on through Victoria. 14-12-1824 - 14-12-1999.
Project of the Rotary Club of Kilmore-Broadford
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
