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The cairn commemorates the centenary of Katamatite and is erected in memory of the pioneers.
The first European man to visit the area was Edward Knull who took up the `Tallygaroopna` run in 1841. It was on this land that Katamatite would develop. An early survey noted that the land was `moderately covered with box and pine trees together with prickly scrub`.
A subdivision saw the future townsite become part of the `Katandra` run in 1848. However, at that stage there was probably just a lone shepherd in occupation. The land was surveyed in 1874 and opened up for subdivision. Settlers (mostly wheat farmers) began to arrive in 1876.
Location
| Address: | Benalla - Tocumwal Road, C. W. Wood Park, Katamatite, 3649 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.076232 Long: 145.687638 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1876 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1976 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1976 |
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In memory of the Pioneers
And to commemorate the Centenary of Katamatite
1876 to 1976
