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Piggy strikes Gold Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 6/14/2002
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

Piggy strikes Gold and discovers it's hard to get to the bank sometimes.
A welcome break on the Drive to Melbourne from Adelaide, or Vice-versa.
Have a rest and enjoy the location and learn a bit more about the history of this area.
Try the bakery on the corner, fantastic potato pies..

Virtual cache, Post photo for the point.if you want it. Otherwise just enjoy the park. I am not dealing with emails anymore as too much spam is getting thru., DO NOT PUT ANSWERS HERE...
Questions:

1: When was Gold discovered in Victoria ?
2: What famous Australian was born here ? and in what year ?
3: How many succesful Gold escorts were conducted in 1852/53 ?
4: How many ounces of Gold in this time were transported ?
5: Who Surveyed the town in 1852?
6: When did Captain Tolmer arrive in SA?
7: What year did the Broad Gauge railway officialy open?
8: What is the aboriginal meaning of Tatiara?
9: What year was the Hotel licensed?
10: Over how many dollars were safely delivered to Adelaide?
11: Lastly What steel creature is on the "Bordertown" Pole?

Finally, please post a picture of yourself at the entrance to the bridge, under the arch for proof of attendance to the cache site.
Enjoy the parks surroundings, and have a safe drive.

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