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First Settlers in Allans Flat DistrictPrint Page 
07-May-2014
Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders
The cairn commemorates the first settlers of the district in 1844, the discovery of gold in 1856, the making of the lake and the site of the first home of pioneer, David Reid, built in 1854.
Location
| Address: | Osbornes Road, Allans Flat Recreation Reserve, Allans Flat, 3277 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.275888 Long: 146.910236 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA,VMRErected January 1969
To commemorate the first settlers in District 1844.
Gold discovered 1856.
Barges made this lake 1902 - 1904.
The stones in this cairn came from the first home built by David Reid 1854
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
