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Crossing of the Ovens River by Major Thomas MitchellPrint Page 
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 was erected on a tree near the bridge and unveiled in 23rd April 1915 by Mr Frank Tate, then Director of Education.
Original Plaque Unveiling 1915Location
| Address: | Parfitt Road, On Bridge, Wangaratta, 3677 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.353653 Long: 146.329284 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| 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 |
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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
