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The mountain itself consists not of basalt but of tuff: a porous rock formed when volcanic ash gradually hardened over two million years ago.
Mount Richmond was named after Richmond Henty, one of the first European children born in the Portland area. The national park was established in 1960, as a result of the dedication of local naturalists such as Noel Learmonth and Cliff Beauglehole.
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Remembering the Anzacs at Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
23 Apr 2012
Parks Victoria is inviting people to put some nature into their Anzac spirit this year by visiting one of the special sites in its parks and reserves such as the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross. Around 2500 people are expected to attend the ANZAC Day dawn service which starts at 6am on 25 …