Thomas was here
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S 36° 42.083 E 145° 30.950
55H E 367425 N 5937226
Major Thomas Mitchell passed by here in 1836
Waymark Code: WMA2MY
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 11/06/2010
Views: 15
Major Thomas Mitchell explored parts of western Victoria on his third expedition and was so enchanted by the area he called it “Australia Felix”.
The reports of excellent farming land from Mitchell's return to Sydney with the news, started a land rush.
Age/Event Date: 1836
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque only
Type of Historic Marker if other: Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
Historic Resources.: Not listed
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