Ahh, that's better.Team MavEtJu wrote:http://geocaching.com.au/tags/view/all/ ... australia/
National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
- ziggiau
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- CraigRat
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Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
I've been to all the Tassie ones, only no photos.
Oh well, guess I'll have to go back to them all! Excellent!
Great idea for a Series/Theme!
Oh well, guess I'll have to go back to them all! Excellent!
Great idea for a Series/Theme!
Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
Half way!
From the list at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... gOGn6xoyY/ , 88 of the 176 are done.
But that doesn't mean that they are all published, for at least four of them I need to find out where the exact location could be and how to get there.
It also doesn't mean that there are only 88 caches related to it, because some have multiple markers. See http://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/7459 for the full list.
All with all it is getting there, now up to the more difficult second half. Thanks to every for the feedback, corrections, kudos etc!
Edwin
From the list at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... gOGn6xoyY/ , 88 of the 176 are done.
But that doesn't mean that they are all published, for at least four of them I need to find out where the exact location could be and how to get there.
It also doesn't mean that there are only 88 caches related to it, because some have multiple markers. See http://geocaching.com.au/my/query/screen/7459 for the full list.
All with all it is getting there, now up to the more difficult second half. Thanks to every for the feedback, corrections, kudos etc!
Edwin
Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
And done! Well, the initial import is done.
176 records from the Engineers Australia database.
187 geocaches published. All are tagged with the string "engineers australia".
4 pending depending on confirmation from 3rd parties.
2 already disabled because of access issues: One is MIA and one is not accessible for the public.
15 logs already.
What have I learned?
- Primary source databases are a mess. Multiple primary source databases make that even more clear.
- Google Streetview rocks. It would be even better if it would not limit itself to asphalted roads and if there was a way to filter out the trees.
- There are a shitload of dams and bridges in Australia.
- Lots of historical stuff about the early engineering projects in this country.
I have not gotten any feedback from the Engineers Australia Heritage group on it, maybe later.
And now, tomorrow it's November and I don't have to worry about this for a while.
Edwin
PS. On 1 December I'm going to start to FTF the ones I've visited in my adventures in Sydney. if you want to FTF them, be fast!
176 records from the Engineers Australia database.
187 geocaches published. All are tagged with the string "engineers australia".
4 pending depending on confirmation from 3rd parties.
2 already disabled because of access issues: One is MIA and one is not accessible for the public.
15 logs already.
What have I learned?
- Primary source databases are a mess. Multiple primary source databases make that even more clear.
- Google Streetview rocks. It would be even better if it would not limit itself to asphalted roads and if there was a way to filter out the trees.
- There are a shitload of dams and bridges in Australia.
- Lots of historical stuff about the early engineering projects in this country.
I have not gotten any feedback from the Engineers Australia Heritage group on it, maybe later.
And now, tomorrow it's November and I don't have to worry about this for a while.
Edwin
PS. On 1 December I'm going to start to FTF the ones I've visited in my adventures in Sydney. if you want to FTF them, be fast!
Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
Great work Edwin ... it is good having all these virtuals to log and an avenue to learn more about our history.Team MavEtJu wrote:And done! Well, the initial import is done.
176 records from the Engineers Australia database.
187 geocaches published. All are tagged with the string "engineers australia".
4 pending depending on confirmation from 3rd parties.
2 already disabled because of access issues: One is MIA and one is not accessible for the public.
15 logs already.
What have I learned?
- Primary source databases are a mess. Multiple primary source databases make that even more clear.
- Google Streetview rocks. It would be even better if it would not limit itself to asphalted roads and if there was a way to filter out the trees.
- There are a shitload of dams and bridges in Australia.
- Lots of historical stuff about the early engineering projects in this country.
I have not gotten any feedback from the Engineers Australia Heritage group on it, maybe later.
And now, tomorrow it's November and I don't have to worry about this for a while.
Edwin
PS. On 1 December I'm going to start to FTF the ones I've visited in my adventures in Sydney. if you want to FTF them, be fast!
- Richary
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Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
Went and found my first one today, thanks. I knew the spot and it wasn't going to be too much of a walk on a hot humid day. Might have to head up to the Brooklyn ones next weekend.
- ziggiau
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Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
I'm planning to get a few more of those Sydney ones but my real life keeps getting in the way. Clock is ticking....PS. On 1 December I'm going to start to FTF the ones I've visited in my adventures in Sydney. if you want to FTF them, be fast!
- Yurt
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Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
Note I've edited the two locationless caches so each marker can be logged more than once by different people. Originally each marker could only be logged the one time.
National Engineering Markers
Historic Engineering Markers
National Engineering Markers
Historic Engineering Markers
- ziggiau
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Thanks Yurt, I'll be able to log a few now.Yurt wrote:Note I've edited the two locationless caches so each marker can be logged more than once by different people. Originally each marker could only be logged the one time.
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Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
I have attempted 10 of these with 5 being successful.
I have wasted many hours driving to and searching for the other five, that are I'm fairly confident aren't there.
What are the owner's plans for the ones that I and/or other people have DNFd?
Is the owner planning to go and check on these?
Or is the owner going to Archive them?
I just wish they were off my nearest to home searches, if they aren't there.
I have wasted many hours driving to and searching for the other five, that are I'm fairly confident aren't there.
What are the owner's plans for the ones that I and/or other people have DNFd?
Is the owner planning to go and check on these?
Or is the owner going to Archive them?
I just wish they were off my nearest to home searches, if they aren't there.
- caughtatwork
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Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
Add them to your ignore list and they should stop coming up.canary wrote:I have attempted 10 of these with 5 being successful.
I have wasted many hours driving to and searching for the other five, that are I'm fairly confident aren't there.
What are the owner's plans for the ones that I and/or other people have DNFd?
Is the owner planning to go and check on these?
Or is the owner going to Archive them?
I just wish they were off my nearest to home searches, if they aren't there.
Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
It's only 18 days ago since the import was completed.canary wrote: Is the owner planning to go and check on these?
I've received a lot of "found it" logs. I have received some (from you for example) of didn't find or couldn't find logs.
I will deal with them over time.
Edwin
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Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
I accidentally found one you don't have while wandering around Melbourne. The Morell Bridge over the Yarra at S37 49.685 E144 59.083 I have photos I can send you if you like... (if you give me your email address)
Re: National Engineering Landmarks / Historic Engineering Marks
Based on a quick google I think that is a Victorian Heritage marker. I've send you a message via the GC email thingie.Laighside Legends wrote:I accidentally found one you don't have while wandering around Melbourne. The Morell Bridge over the Yarra at S37 49.685 E144 59.083 I have photos I can send you if you like... (if you give me your email address)
Way cool that you found the CSIRAC one.
Edwin
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That marker was placed in 12 September 2015, the data I worked on was from July 2015. You found a new one! *ding ding ding lights flashing*Laighside Legends wrote:I accidentally found one you don't have while wandering around Melbourne. The Morell Bridge over the Yarra at S37 49.685 E144 59.083 I have photos I can send you if you like... (if you give me your email address)
I will create it later today when I'm back home. Thank you very much for your contribution!
Edwin