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History of Katoomba Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/16/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A puzzle to learn about some of the history of Katoomba.

Cache is not at given co ordinates.

A google search can find the missing co ordinates.


Above. Carrington Hotel Katoomba 1880's

Cache is located at South 33 AB.CDE East 150 FG.HIJ

A= New brick post office built in 188? Take 3

B= Official opening of giant stairway and lookout platform at Echo Point in 19?2

C= Idea of a giant stairway linking Echo Point with Federal Pass conceived by James ? Number of letters in his surname. Take 1

D= 18?9 municipal status was granted. Take 1

E= In 188? The Great Western Hotel was built. Add 6

F= New timber railway station built in 189?

G= The first rail platform was opened in 1874 under the name of ?. Number of letters in name.

H= ? May 1895 foundation stone for court house was laid. Take 1

I= In 187? the name Katoomba was adopted. Add 1

J= Kapsalie home in Lurline St was built in 191? Take 4. (Answer not 1916)

 

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Cynfgvp ghor. Gerr srea arne perrx.

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)