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Bushes and Fields - Hudson Park Oval - FINAL! Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

skyebomonkeytown: Unfortunately redevelopment of the area has claimed the cache location. So, this is the beginning of the end for the series - freeing up the space for someone new to showcase a whiz bang new hide for us all! The remainder of the series will be archived in the next week or two as I get around to collecting all the containers. Do not come here to look for the cache - it is no longer there.

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Hidden : 12/6/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Bushes and Fields is a series I created showcasing 12 local HomeBUSH and StrathFIELD green spots, and the history associated.

The idea for this series came from tx4000's Derwent Valley Trail near New Norfolk, Tasmania - the final was my 700th find.


NOTE: Cache NOT at listed coordinates!


Each cache in the series holds information you will need to retain should you wish to find this cache - the final in this series.


The below caches make up this series, and will provide you with sufficient information to reveal the location of this cache, the final of the series. You can find them in any order, the below listing is in alphabetical order.

Bushes and Fields - Airey Park - GC5GWRH
Bushes and Fields - Allan Davidson Oval Airey Park - GC5GWR7
Bushes and Fields - Boden Reserve - GC5GWQT
Bushes and Fields - Davey Square Reserve - GC5GZ8K
Bushes and Fields - Henley Reserve - GC5GZ8T
Bushes and Fields - Kessell Square - GC5GWQY
Bushes and Fields - Melville Reserve remembers - GC5GWRQ
Bushes and Fields - Pilgrim Park - GC5GVFD
Bushes and Fields - Slater Reserve - GC5GWVN
Bushes and Fields - Strathfield Park - GC5GZ89
Bushes and Fields - Todman Reserve (Barker Road) - GC5GX5J
Bushes and Fields - Wallis Reserve - GC5GX5N


Hudson Park is located on land, which was once designated as reserve land for Rookwood Cemetery and under control of the Church of England Cemetery Trust.  The building of the freight railway line in 1914 separated this land from Rookwood Cemetery.  The NSW Government then resumed this land as Crown Land.  Strathfield Council sought for many years to purchase the land for recreation purposes, however this proved to be unnecessary when in 1930, the NSW Government gazetted the land for purposes of public recreation and gave Strathfield Council responsibility for the control, care and maintenance of the park.  Hudson Park was once known as ‘Hampstead Downs’ but was renamed in honour of Colin Hudson, a former Mayor of Strathfield [1944-49].  Hudson served on Strathfield Council from 1941 to 1952 and once held the record as longest serving Mayor.  Hudson Park Oval was built in 1961. (Reference: Jones, C, Parks, Reserves & Memorials of Strathfield, 2004).

source of information - http://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/home/parks-and-recreation/parks-in-strathfield/hudson-park-oval-strathfield/


TO FIND THE CACHE, solve the following:

S?? (B-C).(DxA)+B+(D-C)

E??? (C-E).(DxC)-C


A hint, broken into various parts, has also been included in the above caches. Swaps are not appropriate for this cache and you will need to bring your own writing implement. There are two access points to the free off-street parking alongside the Arthur St side of the oval. It is accessible at all times (there are residences nearby and is a popular place for sportspeople so appropriate stealth is recommended, as always).


Congratulations Gatherer Hade on FTF within an hour of publishing!

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Lbh ner ybbxvat sbe na nzzb gva... Cnl nggragvba gb gur pnpur vasbezngvba naq nggevohgrf fb lbh qba'g trg pnpur oyvaqarff!

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)