GC4V3W0 HMAS #59: HARMAN (Traditional Cache) in Australian Capital Territory, Australia created by Cankid

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Smittengranny: This series of caches has been archived as new suburbs are encroaching on the area. Thank you to all who have visited the series and special thanks to the original COs for the placement of the caches. Thank you also to all who have helped with the collection of the old cache containers.

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A cache by Cankid Message this owner

Hidden : 3/10/2014

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Size: Size: small (small)

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The HMAS cache series has been created by Cankid and Delta Response Team to celebrate the 2013 fleet review and this is 59 of 101 caches. The series features 53 ships, 11 bases, 20 knighted seamen, 5 engagements and 1 cache about the RAN. There are also 9 puzzles for each section of the series, with one final cache. There is also one extra for the enthusiasts out there. The series can be done in a day and is best done in order. The best mode of transport in doing this series is bike.

The Location

The series is located just off Coppins Crossing road and continues through an area quite close to the arboretum. Park at the parking coordinates as provided in the first cache and continue from there. Please show caution and do not obscure the gate. This series will take almost all day so plan ahead, take water and snacks for the trip. As said previously, it is best done by bike. Most of the caches are on fire trails but there are some where you will have to go off track to find them.

This cache

In the early 1920s, the Australian Commonwealth Naval Board recommended the establishment of strategic wireless stations at Canberra and Darwin. Canberra was chosen because of the need for 'security of the communications services'. The RAN Wireless/Transmitting Station Canberra commenced operations on 20 April 1939.

On 20 July 1939, the Postmaster General's Department was advised that the names of Belconnen Transmitting Station and Harman Receiving Station had been allocated. The former was named after the district with the latter drawing its name from a contraction of the surnames of the Director and Assistant Director of Signals; Commander N. Harvey, RN and LCDR J.B. Newman, RAN. LCDR Newman, who at the time of opening had been promoted to Commander, was posted as the first Officer-in-Charge of the Station and held the post until relieved by CMDR A.D. McLachlan, RAN in 1941. HMAS Harman was commissioned on 1 July 1943 with CMDR McLachlan becoming the first Commanding Officer.

During World War II, Harman provided communications services for ships of the allied navies working in the Pacific region. During this time, the first servicewomen began work as telegraphers, forming the basis of the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) which was formed in 1941.

In 1964, Harman was granted the motto 'NE CEDE', which is Latin for 'Yield Not'. The crest consists of a blue field representing the 'ether', a gold ring encircling the globe symbolising broadcasting and a thunderbolt representing electrical transmission.

HMAS Harman has been "ON WATCH SINCE 1943".

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Erznvaf bs n fghzc.

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)

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