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Major Thomas Mitchell ExpeditionPrint Page 
The monument commemorates the exploring expedition of Major Thomas Mitchell in July 1836.
It was erected as part of the Australian Bicentennial.
Location
| Address: | Willaring Road, Callawadda, 3381 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.826986 Long: 142.863013 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 12-July-1836 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 17-July-1836 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1988 |
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Major Thomas Mitchell camped north of here on 12 July 1836 before setting out on an expedition to Mount William while the remainder of the exploring party constructed a crossing over the Richardson River. On returning, Major Mitchell proceed westward on 17 July 1836.
Major Mitchell`s expedition in to the Australia Felix is commemorated by the Major Mitchell Trail, an Australian Bicentennial project with the financial assistance from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
