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A Mother's Hand Multi-Cache

Hidden : 8/12/2002
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Maccamob’s ninth cache adopts a similar theme to an earlier one out this side of Melbourne. This goldfields cemetery has a long history. Have a look at the ornate memorial gates as you approach, and note the sign attached to one gate. Note also the details of the pilot commemorated on the left hand marble pillar. You may need some information from here later in your search.

First Location S 37 04.108, E 143 27.974
Find the headstone for Janet who fell asleep. Her words just a few minutes before she did so are quoted, followed by a reference.
The reference number = ab.c

Second Location S 37 04.128, E 143 27.966
Find the two sons who died on separate continents, but at the same age (one apparently of measles*). How old were they?
Age = de

Third Location S 37 04.114 / E 143 27.921
This historic structure (1858) is almost as old as the cemetery, which began in 1857.
There were 118 Chinese buried here. How many Chinese graves are visible in this vicinity?
Number = f
When was the memorial erected by the VCMF Inc?
Date = gh August jkmn

Fourth Location S 37 04.117, E 143 27.861
This headstone shows the tragic effect of diphtheria* on one family. How many children died?
Number + 2 = p

Fifth Location S 37 04.139, E 143 27.865
A Mother’s work is never done. Have a look at both sides of this stone, and the plaque at the foot of the grave. The distance involved is about 8km*. How old was Harriet when she died?
Age = q

Entrance Gates
How many characters on the 5th line of the pilot’s details?
Characters = r

You are looking for a 900ml clip-top box, and it is most definitely not buried. However, it is interred quite close by at
S 37 04.m(a+b)d, E 143 27.p(h+q)r

Please note where you find it, and ensure that it is secure and out of sight in the same place when you replace it.

* See “Grave Reflections” by Jan Davidson & Helen Doxford, Acacia Press.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ybj qbja naq urzzrq va

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)