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The cairn commemorates the opening of Mount William Road in 1963. It also contains a plaque to Major Thomas Mitchell. The cairn was built by the Country Roads Board and replaces the original cairn which marked the highest point in the Grampians.
Mount William Article 1914Location
| Address: | Mount William Road, via Hall`s Gap, Mount William, 3381 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.294978 Long: 142.603323 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
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Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1963 |
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Front Inscription
The Hon. W. J. Mibus M.L.A. Minister of Water Supply and Mines unveiled this cairn to commemorate the opening of the Mt. William Road.
Built by the Country Roads Board in conjunction with the Tourist Development Authority and the Commonwealth Department of Works
1963
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
