Cache #39
The joy of living in a border town like Albury-Wodonga is that there are twice the facilities - 4 pools, many kids playgrounds (including 2 with massive climbing areas), 2 theatres, etc. Compared to my last border town (Mildura-Buronga) the two here are similar in size and there is a real sense of competition between them. As a resident this is a great outcome because there is always something going on, and you have much greater choice than a single city of the same population.
This multi will take you to two historic buildings in Albury and there more modern equivalents in Wodonga before bringing you back across the river again to the final hide. There is a little walking at either end, but a car (or bicycle) will probably speed up the travel between the three main sites.
The starting coordinates bring you out the front of the Albury Post Office. This is building is listed on both the NSW (www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=5045452) and Commonwealth Heritage Registers. When I was first thinking about this cache I thought like most Post Offices it would have the year of the buidling (1880) and Postcode (2640) visible and I would use these a part of the clue. This is not the case, so look up at the sign for Kiewa Street and there six numbers written there. These numbers are (ABC DEF) - make certain you read from the intersection of the roads!
Walk 30 metres east along Dean Street and you be in front of the original Albury Courthouse - another heritage building (www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=3080002). My understanding is that this building is still used occasionally but there is a sign directing you to the new courthouse around the corner. You will need to note the year that this building was built and the street number on the sign - these are (GHIJ KLM).
Both these buildings are part of a CBD walking tour which is well worth the effort if you have time (information available at - www.visitthemurray.com.au/uploads/media/default/0001/44/9aa83292469fc6d6ead5819d31f619d43a2ede7e.pdf).
Now you will need to head across the river and visit the equivalent buildings - they are about 200 metres apart. The Wodonga Law Courts are located at:
36 JA.(H-K)(D+L)G 146 M(A-C).C(E-F)A
This is a much newer building and obviously wasn't opened by a politician - I could not find a date or plaque anywhere to gather some clues. So the numbers you are looking for here are the opening hours (NOP-QRS).
Wander down to the Post Office which is located at:
36 OA.RA(Q-L) 146 MR.(I-Q)NE
Once again the building doesn't have a date or postcode but on the front of the building is the street address (TUV WXY) and the postboxes. The left most box on the bottom row has the number ZZ.
Now you will need to drive back across the river to the GZ which is in NSW but you can see Victoria from there. To get to GZ use the following equation:
36 SB.Z(V-T)Q 146 KC.ZCP
You are looking for a mint tin in a location that might be familiar to some - you will need to BYO pen here. Stealth may be required as this is a busy location - it may be easier at night!
Enjoy!
FTF - Congratulations wackyweedos and TheClazzas