Push for bushrangers' tourist trail after map revealed

Buildings associated with the dramatic 8 May 1869 theft in north-west Victoria, have long since vanished - but last week a map attached to an original police statement came to light, thanks to a "deep dive" at the Public Records Office by Federation University's David Waldron.

"These sites linked to Captain Moonlite are all within walking distance of each other in Mount Egerton and I think we should mark them with some long-lasting quality signposts and information boards," the senior history lecturer said.

"You could also have QR codes on the signs linked to websites for more information - and we could print pamphlets."

The London Chartered Bank of Australia was a series of rooms tacked onto the 'Tanner' building - a complex of shops and homes on the corner of what is now called Main and Recreation roads.

The building would have spanned several lots on the western side of Mount Egerton's main thoroughfare - including a 540 sq m paddock now up for sale.

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Some locations on the victim's 1869 map still exist - including Church Street and the Mount Egerton Primary School (established 1856).

"We would love to find some photos of the Tanner building," Dr Waldron said.

"We're hoping maybe someone has something that might show what the bank looked like at the time."

Email d.waldron@federation.edu.au