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Matthew Flinders : 29-September-2011
Matthew Flinders : 29-September-2011

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The cairn was erected in memory of British navigator Matthew Flinders (1774 - 1814) who climbed Arthur`s Seat in April 1802.

The local progress association has built a cairn to the memory of Matthew Flinders on Arthurs Seat, at the back of the township. The memorial is to be unveiled, on Saturday, 5th December, and on the same day the association will entertain the Melbourne Automobile and Motor Cycle Clubs in the vicinity of the cairn. Hill climbing contests for the motors will also be held.
Age (Melbourne),  21 October 1914.

Location

Address:Arthurs Seat Road, Chapman`s Point, Arthurs Seat, 3936
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.353583
Long: 144.946842
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:27-April-1802
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Actual Event End Date:27-April-1802
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Link:http://adb.anu.edu.au/

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 5th December, 1914
Front Inscription

       On April 27th 1802,
MATTHEW FLINDERS, R.N.
     Stood On This Mount

Named Arthurs`s Seat By Lieut. Murray. 
Who Discovered The Bay, Jan 5th 1802.
Franklin Verified This Spot In 1844.
Dromana Progress Association 1914.

Source: MA,VMR. ADB
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