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History of Black Springs Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/9/2016
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 the history of Black Springs. Cache is not at given co ordinates. A Google search can find the missing co ordinates.

 

Cache is located at South 33 5A.BCD East 149 4E.FGH

A= Old Black Springs cemetery began burials in 18?8. Take 4

B= Last burial in the old Black Springs cemetery was in 19?1. Add 2

C= Thomas Kessey a convict and pioneer of the area married Judith ? Number of letters in surname. Take 3

D= ? Hogan is often regarded as the matriarch of Black Springs. Number of letters in first name. Add 3

E= The old stone Catholic Church is known as A? Number of letters in missing word. Take 2

F= Local bushranger ? Foley is buried in the old Black Springs cemetery. Number of letters in first name. Add 1

G= Patrick Hanrahan was a member of Cox's road gang of 1814 and a pioneer of Black Springs. He is buried at Old Black Springs cemetery. He died 185? Add 1

H= This mans daughter Mary Ann married John Kessey in 18?7.

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ebpxf ng ragenapr

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)