Historical information

This is one of two Hume and Hovell Cairns erected in the City of Brimbank.

The Sydenham cairn was erected on 19 December 1924, exactly 100 years after the explorers passed through the district. It was built by residents of St Albans and Sydenham as part of a statewide centenary program that installed 37 monuments along the expedition route.

The monument has been moved twice due to road works as it was originally on the north‑west corner of Taylors Road & Sydenham Road.

The first time it was relocated it was moved to position very close to the original position. The second time it was moved approximately 200 metres in a southerly direction and is now located at the Keilor Plains Station (East Esplanade).

In November 2024, the Sydenham & District Historical Society held a 100‑year anniversary event for the cairn and a 200‑year anniversary of the 1824 expedition. Attendees included City of Brimbank Mayor Thuy Dang, Members of Natalie Suleyman MP’s office and local historians including Karen Schmidt and Bruce Lancashire.

Physical description

Collection of digital photographs

Inscriptions & markings

5623.01 - Sydenham Hume And Hovell Monument 2nd April 2020 Photo 02.JPG
5623.02 - Sydenham Hume And Hovell Monument 2nd April 2020 Photo 03.JPG
5623.03 - Sydenham Hume And Hovell Monument 2nd April 2020 Photo 01.JPG
Hume & Hovell passed here Dec. 19th 1824. Erected by Residents of St. Albans and Sydenham, December 19th 1924.