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Did You Bring Spares? Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Ngaambul: As there's been either no response from the cache owner, no cache to find or log to sign, or it's been a number of months since the last owner note. I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace/make available the cache sometime in the near future (next 30 days), just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the current guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it. Should you replace the cache after 30 days has passed please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.

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Hidden : 3/20/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This geocache has been placed to show a scenic and historic area of our city's landscape.
The cache itself is rectangular and can hold small swaps and travellers.
Cache is accessible 24/7, family, geokid and geopet accessible. Furthermore, is wheelchair capable with help. Enjoy the nearby photo opportunities and the view!

Did you bring spares? With cache in hand the penny will drop! Feel free to take photos and post to your log entry.
 


Battery Park is located on Wollongong's Foreshore and is apart of the Blue Mile.

In 1892 Parliament approved the building of Smith Hill Fort at a cost of £2000 pounds. This was part of the solution to the guns on Flagstaff Hill being inadequate for protecting the shoreline. It was a hidden battery on high ground above Wollongong Harbour, with underground rooms for supplies, ammunition and shelter. It had two 36 kg cannons and a 3.8cm quick firing gun.

It was dug out and restored in 1988, and 2 cannons were restored and reinstalled at the fort.
This structure still stands today! It is a scenic and historic part of Wollongong, reminding us of memories past.

For more information and source: http://thebluemile.com.au/index.php/defence/smith-s-hill-fort

For more information and source: http://wollongongfort.org.au/1935-1950/ Ftf honours: h.j.smith

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)