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The cairn commemorates Major Thomas Mitchell who camped in the area in 1836.
European exploration of the Kerang area began in 1836 when Major Thomas Mitchell and party crossed the Loddon River and camped on Mount Kerang.
Location
Address: | Wellington Street & Murray Valley Highway, Kerang, 3579 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.735408 Long: 143.917217 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
Actual Event Start Date: | 23-June-1836 |
Actual Event End Date: | 23-June-1836 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1936 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAMajor Mitchell camped near here on 23rd June 1836
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