Historical information

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

The Deer Park Cairn was erected in 1924, one hundred years after the explorers passed through the district. It was built by ratepayers of Shire of Braybrook as part of a statewide centenary program that installed 37 monuments along the expedition route.

The monument has been moved twice due to widening of Ballarat Road. The first time was in the 1960's. More recently it was moved onto the Deer Park Primary School land just outside the fence line. The original location is slightly southwest of the current position.

Physical description

Collection of digital photographs

Inscriptions & markings

5624.02 - Deer Park Hume And Hovell Monument 2nd April 2020 Photo 05.JPG
5624.01 - Deer Park Hume And Hovell Monument 2nd April 2020 Photo 04.JPG
5624.03 - Deer Park Hume And Hovell Monument 2nd April 2020 Photo 08.JPG