150th Anniversary of the Discovery of GoldPrint Page

16-December-2016

Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown

The monument commemorates the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold, near the site of the monument in August 1851 by John Egan.

Location

Address:	Ruthven Street, Lake Daylesford, Lerderderg Track , Daylesford, 3460
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -37.346618 Long: 144.138414 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Monument
Monument Theme:	Technology
Sub-Theme:	Industry
Actual Event Start Date:	04-August-1851
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Actual Event End Date:	04-August-2001
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Saturday 4th August, 2001
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Front Inscription

John Egan`s Cairn

On the 4th August 1851 near this site, John Egan discovered payable gold.

This cairn was erected to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold with funding provided by Hepburn Shire Council and the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund

This plaque was unveiled on 4th August 2001

Left Side Inscription

Back Inscription

Right Side Inscription

Inscription in Proximity

Source: MA

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