Compulsory Acquisition Traditional Cache
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This is our first hide. You are looking for an eclipse container that contains a log book and pencil.
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Payneham Village was named after Samuel Payne. In 1839, he was described as an "Inn Keeper of Hindley Street" when he advertised shares in the new "Village of Payneham" at 10 pounds each.
The first subdivision was near the junction of Payneham and Wellington (Portrush) Roads. The famous landmark the "Duke of Wellington Hotel" was built in 1845.
For over a hundred years Payneham was described as a small agricultural village where farmers ploughed wheat fields, market gardens and vineyards.
The hub of the village was located in the area around the Duke of Wellington Hotel, and across the road at Post Office Corner.
Folklore has it that while locals were waiting for the mail they would gather under a huge tree they named the "Tree of Knowledge" and exchange news or gossip.
In the 1970's Payneham had become a major suburban area and with the widening of the intersection of Portrush and Payneham Road, the Post Office was demolished along with the historic Duke of Wellington Hotel.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Vs lbh qba'g svaq vg gbqnl chg vg ba gur fyngr sbe yngre.
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