The Dead Centre Multi-cache
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A short walk and a bit of history make up this cache. Don't spend too much time on the roadways as the muggles tend to be a bit preoccupied. Park outside if you approach by car, or take the train with a short walk.
All the co-ordinates are 37 51.XXX and 144 52.XXX, so only the decimal part has to be calculated.
1. Queenie
37 51.191 144 52.826
On Easter Sunday there was a foundering.
How many sons of John Clark were involved? A
What day of April was Easter Sunday that year (number, not name)? B
2. Soapy
(B)(2B-A)(A) (2A-1)(3B+1)(A)
A very famous player, a name you may or may not recognise depending upon your age and following.
On the top of a stone is often a symbol. Sometimes Army, Navy, Freemasons, etc. On this one there are three interlocked letters. In the full name of this abbreviation, how many letters are in the first word? C
Hint: An area better know for its coffee than it's football playing skills.
What were the day and month of Lorna's death? D/E
3. Ellery
(B)(D-A)(B+1) (E)(D-C)(E)
I could not help myself - The First Government Astronomer of Victoria. If you want to find out more about where he worked, try - Melbourne Observatory (GCNXZK).
How many years was he The Astronomer? FG
How many wives did he have? H
4. Beri Beri
(H)(D-B)(G) (E)(A+1)(D+B)
Beri-Beri was a tropical disease of the greatest antiquity. It dropped out of sight of European practice, until an epidemic in Brazil in 1863, and the opening up of Japan, where it prevailed extensively. It haunts low-lying districts along the coast, and the banks of rivers. Moisture and high temperature are required to develop its activity, which is further favored by bad ventilation, overcrowding and underfeeding. Another strongly supported hypothesis is that it is caused by unwholesome diet. The experience of the Japanese navy points strongly in this direction. Beri-beri was constantly prevalent among the sailors until 1884, when the dietary was changed.
Looks like these guys were two years too early for the change.
Which way is the ship going? J
1 - NE
2 - SE
3 - SW
4 - NW
5. The Vault
(J)(F+G)(D-C) (E)(D)(F)
No-one stays in one place very long. How many people moved here in 1899? KLM
How old was Owen when he came to a sticky end? NP
6. Cerberus
(J)(F)(D) (E)(K-L)(P)
There seems to be a bit of a story here, and it is not good.
For more information read: (visit link)
The accident was 10 days before the Ides of March. What day was it (numbers only, please)? QR
Five men lost their lives, how many were A.B.'s? S
7. Cooda Boat
(N)(Q)(S-N) (K-1)(N+P)(R+J)
The Patons have a relaxing spot on the lawns.
How much older was Walter? T
On the gaff-rigged sail there is a letter and a number (or maybe two letters). Assuming the second is really a number, what is it? U
8. The Cache
(2U)(2M)(2S) (T+F)(T+U)(T-U)
No digging allowed!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ng Puneyrf Oylgur'f srrg.