GCXE1Z The Library (Traditional Cache) in Victoria, Australia created by Alansee

This cache has been archived.

Alansee: I've decided to archive this one mostly because the hide was not as secure as desirable. (Bronze isn't magnetic unfortunately!) Any cacher not replacing it properly (as I found once) risked the cache falling out, which is almost certainly what happened, and would happen again. I have more in the pipeline!

GCXE1Z ▼

A cache by Alansee Message this owner

Hidden : 7/31/2006

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The State Library of Victoria has much more to offer a visitor than just lots of books.

As well as over 2 million books, the Library has microfilm, microfiche, documents, newspapers, maps, pictures, artefacts, digital, and multimedia resources. Most of these resources are highly valuable for the specialist researcher, but the casual browser is also bound to find lots that is of interest.

The Library was founded in 1854, is Australia’s oldest free public library, and with its colonial–style façade is a major feature of Swanston Street. The concourse at the front provides a relief from the skyscrapers and is a favourite place of Melbournites to meet and stop for a rest. More information about this institution can be found on its website at www.slv.vic.gov.au

While you are there please make sure that you spend a few minutes to go in and have a look at the magnificent domed Reading Room. Built in 1913, it is awesome!

The cache is a 300 mil cliptop container painted black, so small swaps only. Reception here is not too bad so the coordinates should get you quite close, and the cache location will be fairly obvious to many. However there are often lots of muggles so please use the 3 cryptic clues to narrow your search. The cache is also placed in such a way that retrieval even with muggles around is reasonably feasible if you adopt an appropriate strategy, and as long as you are sure where it is. It is not hard to reach. Please take note of how it is placed and replace it appropriately lest it fall out.

There will be lots of muggles during working hours, and Library opening hours which are Monday to Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to 6pm. It will be much easier outside these hours.

Additional Hints ()

1. Ovgr zl xarr 2. 90 ° F 3. Arnerfg gur obbxf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)