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The cairn was erected in memory of British navigator Matthew Flinders (1774 - 1814) who climbed Arthur`s Seat in April 1802.
The local progress association has built a cairn to the memory of Matthew Flinders on Arthurs Seat, at the back of the township. The memorial is to be unveiled, on Saturday, 5th December, and on the same day the association will entertain the Melbourne Automobile and Motor Cycle Clubs in the vicinity of the cairn. Hill climbing contests for the motors will also be held.
Age (Melbourne), 21 October 1914.
Location
| Address: | Arthurs Seat Road, Chapman`s Point, Arthurs Seat, 3936 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.353583 Long: 144.946842 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 27-April-1802 |
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| Actual Event End Date: | 27-April-1802 |
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| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th December, 1914 |
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On April 27th 1802,
MATTHEW FLINDERS, R.N.
Stood On This Mount
Named Arthurs`s Seat By Lieut. Murray.
Who Discovered The Bay, Jan 5th 1802.
Franklin Verified This Spot In 1844.
Dromana Progress Association 1914.
