This cache is located in the bushland area surrounding Fearnley Park in Beecroft. This park has had a mixed history ranging from its use by many squatters who camped there during the 1930's depression, attracted by the water supply in Devlins Creek, to the leafy friendly area it is today.
The cache is at the site of a wooden seat which overlooks the creek and bushland. The seat has a unique history as described in the following from 'Beecroft and Cheltenham Heritage Walks' by the Beecroft Cheltenham History Group:
"This seat is a recent replacement of the original which, together with two plaques, was set into the rock to commemorate the visit on Australia Day 1961 by Australia's 'best loved singer', soprano Gladys Moncrieff. Mr Alan Whatmore, whose home, Hadley Lodge, was close to the park, was a fan of the singer, who sang leading roles in many operettas including 'The Merry Widow'. He had the original of this seat constructed in her honour and was responsible for hosting the ceremony attended by the President of Hornsby Shire, Councillor Max Ruddock, and the local MLA Eric Hearnshaw, together with their wives.
The singer was welcomed by Mr and Mrs A. Maris who arrived by coach and were dressed as Governor Macquarie and his wife Elizabeth. Galdys Moncreiff sang several songs to entertain the assembled residents, no doubt some of the best loved of her repertoire. She is reported to have said, 'What a lovely area to raise children'. Unfortunately, vandals removed the seat and plaques within six months of their placement, and only the concrete foundations remained until 2003."
The seat has now been replaced with a standard Council seat, which has recently collapsed into a pile of it's wood and concrete components. It is hoped that it will be upgraded in the forthcoming improvements to Fearnley Park.