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Description: It was near here that Gordon, performed the daring riding feat known as Gordon’s Leap in July 1864 and commemorative obelisk's inscription reads: “This obelisk was erected as a memorial to the famous Australian poet. From near this spot in July, 1865 Gordon made his famed leap on horseback over an old post and rail guard fence onto a narrow ledge overlooking the Blue Lake and jumped back again onto the roadway. The foundation stone of the Gordon Memorial Obelisk was laid on 8th July 1887”.
Title: Adam Lindsay Gordon obelisk
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