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09-March-2014
09-March-2014

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The plaque commemorates the crossing of the Ovens River by Major Thomas Mitchell's exploration party in October 1836.

This plaque replaces the original plaque commemorating Major Mitchell's crossing and the naming of the river by Hume and Hovell. The original plaque was erected on a tree near the bridge and unveiled in 23rd April 1915 by Mr Frank Tate, then Director of Education. 

 

 

Location

Address:Parfitt Road, On Bridge, Wangaratta, 3677
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.353653
Long: 146.329284
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:15-October-1836
Actual Event End Date:15-October-1836

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1966
Front Inscription

This tablet commemorates the crossing of the Ovens River near this spot by Major Mitchell

October 15 - 1836.

The river was named by Hume and Hovell

November 24 - 1824

Country Roads Board

1966
 

Source: MA
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