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A monument marks the Macedon Ranges Federation Trail at Lancefield. The Macedon Ranges Federation Trail commemorates the centenary of Federation of the Australian Commonwealth in 1901.
Location
| Address: | High Street, Lancefield, 3435 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.277167 Long: 144.7345 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Federal |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 01-January-1901 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 01-January-2001 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2001 |
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Centenary of Federation 2001 - Macedon Ranges Federation Trail
Lancefield
Lancefield falls in the clan territory of the Wurundjeriballuk and an important Aboriginal site exists in the area. European settlement began during the 1830's, the first township was established in the 1850`s at Deep Creek, north of Lancefield, however, persistent flooding necessitated the move to higher ground.
The rich agricultural land supported farming and produced a fine variety of crops and early industries included a malthouse, brewery and flour mill.
In 1860, explorers Burke and WIlls camped near Lancefield and the site is marked with a memorial stone close to Burke and Wills Track. The town's attractive streetscape affords an indication of its heritage.
