Hume's Grave Multi-Cache
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Hamilton Hume was one of the great early Australian explorers.
Hume's Grave
Hume was born at Parramatta in 1797, and by the age of 17 was exploring the interior. He is best known for his epic journey overland to Port Phillip, but was involved in many other smaller expeditions to places such as Berrima, Goulburn, Lakes Bathurst & George, Jervis Bay, Clyde River & Braidwood. He also accompanied Charles Sturt on his expedition to the interior discovering the Darling river.
At the listed coordinates (follow the signs!) you will find a tablet giving brief details of his life.
Opened up the Berrima district in 181A
In 18BC discovered the Goulburn plains
In 182D discovered the Yass plains
Settled at Humewood in 183E
Married 8th November 18FG
Erected by Yass Rotary 196H
GZ is not far away at S34 50.DEF, E148 53.(C-B)G(H-A)
Please cover as found, and be careful not to post spoiler photos. Thanks.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Oruvaq ynetr gerr.