GC6X3R3 J-Ward (Traditional Cache) in Victoria, Australia created by Nards

This cache has been archived.

Bunjil: Unfortunately there does not seem to be any evidence that indicates that steps have been taken to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement. It would appear the owner of this cache listing is no longer interested in the cache and the cache has been abandoned.

As such the cache is being de-listed (Archived). If there are components or remnants of the cache, please recover them as we don't want to litter our environment with Georubbish.

If you wish to contact me regarding this cache, please send an email via my profile - Bunjil, and quote the cache name and GC number.

GC6X3R3 ▼

A cache by Nards_Nuggles Message this owner

Hidden : 11/16/2016

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

J Ward was an Australian prison used to house the criminally insane, located in Ararat, Victoria, Australia.

Construction of the gaol commenced in 1859 and the facility was opened in October 1861. In 1887 it was converted for use as a maximum security psychiatric ward for the criminally insane. J Ward officially closed in 1991 and in 1993 it was re-opened as a museum.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J_Ward

Cache:

- The cache contains a log-book, please make sure you bring a pen

- This is a magnetic mint-tin, with a bison tube

- Please don't step on the garden, this should be an easy reach.

Parking:

Plenty of space, use your judgement. The designatecd J-Ward carpark is meters from GZ.

Muggles:

This is an historical tourist attraction. watch out for the following.

- Volunteers

- Tourists

- Hosptal staff, they use the car-park and eat lunch here.