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Major Thomas Mitchell Print Page 
The monument and garden commemorate Major Thomas Mitchell, who explored the region around Cohuna in 1836.
The garden is planted with species mentioned in Major Mitchell`s diaries. There are also information plaques pertaining to Mitchell and his exploration.
Location
| Address: | Murray Valley Highway, Cohuna, 3568 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.804439 Long: 144.218811 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1836 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1836 |
Dedication
Plaque:
On 30th June 1836 Major Thomas Mitchell climbed Pyramid Hill -
He wrote :
.."and the view was exceedingly beautiful over surrounding plains, shining fresh and green in the light of a fine morning. As I stood, the first European intruder on the sublime solitude of these verdant plains as yet untouched by flocks or herds ; I felt conscious of being the harbinger of mighty changes ; and that our steps would soon be followed by the men and animals for which it seemed to have been prepared."
He names this "Australia Felix"- (the fortunate land)
This rock was taken from Pyramid Hill. Donated by Mawsons
