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Thomas Mitchell : 28-December-2010
Thomas Mitchell : 28-December-2010
Thomas Mitchell : 28-December-2010
Thomas Mitchell : 28-December-2010
Thomas Mitchell: 08-June-2013

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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
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.735408
Long: 143.917217
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:23-June-1836
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Actual Event End Date:23-June-1836
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1936
Front Inscription

Major Mitchell camped near here on 23rd June 1836

 

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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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