Skip to content

Chain of Command Multi-Cache

Hidden : 10/16/2002
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

A small town on the Western Highway between Ballarat and Ararat is the location of maccamob’s forty-fourth cache. The town was in the news not long ago when the local shop/garage owner ‘blew the whistle’ on petrol pricing.

In its early days, it was a Cobb & Co Coach stopover, and the bluestone changing station can still be seen beside the highway. However, it has another unique claim to fame that is not so well known. To find the cache you will first need to brush up on a little local military history, which involves soldiers at opposite ends of the chain of command.

Near the published coordinates, find the Private.
What was the date of his death? Date = a/bc/defg

Now go to S 37 22.329, E 143 09.646 and find the Trooper.
How old was he when he fell? Age = jk

Now go to S 37 22.346, E 143 09.678 and find the General.
What was the date of his birth? Date = lm/n/opqr
What was the date of his death? Date = st/u/vwxy

You now have enough information to find the cache. Go to S 37 22.mxy, E 143 09.ark . There you will find a 1 litre clip-top box. As usual, please ensure the cache is well hidden and secure again before you leave.

Geocaching Australia Forum Have you visited the Geocaching Australia Forum?

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur uvqvat cynpr vf n erny trz

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)