The Empire presents… Yarraville Village. The tenth
cache by The Empire is hidden in the area of Yarraville that is
renowned in Melbourne for its unique character, architecture and
quality of village life.
Anderson and Ballarat Streets, in the heart of the Yarraville
Village, are lined with refurbished 19th century buildings and
dotted with quaint neighbourhood cafés, restaurants and boutique
shops. This village atmosphere is anchored by the restored Sun
Theatre and the adjacent Sun bookshop, a prominent landmark in the
Yarraville community with its unique art deco architecture and its
6 cinemas. Notable examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture
can be found in Yarraville.
Yarraville Village is home to many award winning restaurants and
cafes. A reflection of Melbourne’s multicultural nature,
Yarraville offers an array of world cuisine styles including Greek,
Italian, Modern Asian, Indian, Cambodian, Thai, Chinese and Modern
Australian. Retail shops in the village provide an eclectic
shopping experience. From books to the work of a local artist, to
quality clothes, shoes, gifts, jewellery, wines and gourmet
foods.
To start this multi-cache, please see the two additional
way-points indicating suggested parking areas. Be mindful of
parking restraints to ensure your time in Yarraville is pleasant
and not too expensive. From the posted co-ordinates, it is a short
walk to your first question.
Waypoint 1: Yarraville Goods Yard S37° 48.991 E144°
53.392
In what decade was locally quarried bluestone used for paving
east of the railway station?
A = 18??s – 1890
Waypoint 2: Punshon’s XL Store S37° 48.999 E144°
53.458
In what year did Mary Punshon migrate from England? B = 18??
– 1848
What year did she go into partnership with her son-in-law? C =
18?? – 1863
Waypoint 3: Schild’s Agency S37° 48.946 E144°
53.469
When was this double-storey building built? D = 18?? –
1887
Waypoint 4: Huntly S37° 48.918 E144° 53.545
When did James Cuming Jnr build this grand house? E = 18??
– 1884
Waypoint 5: Yarraville Lodge S37° 48.969 E144° 53.529
What year was this stone laid? F = 19?? – 1899
Ground Zero…
S 37° 49.ABC E 144° 53.DEF
Head South from this location and find a Lane. A Lane from a
comic book. Go down the lane for the fastest route to GZ. with
logbook and swaps. Be sure to put it back exactly where it was as
to ensure muggles don’t accidentally find it.