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View of the Toowong Cemetery Brisbane ca 1895

from State Library of Queensland

  • Vesna Verencevic said:
    Toowong Cemetery has been and remains to be an icon in the suburb. Established in 1866 and formally opened in 1875, it is currently the largest cemetery in Queensland. The heritage-listed cemetery is a prominent landmark in Queensland not only because of its size but also for the history it carries and the personalities buried in the premises. In December 1870, trial sinking at the cemetery found the ground to be unsuitable, but this did not prompt the government to secure a more appropriate location. Queensland’s second governor, Samuel Wensley Blackall had been a supporter of the Toowong site. In his ill health, he indicated his desire to be buried there. Governor Blackall was buried on the highest knoll on 3 January 1871. His memorial is the largest and most prominent in the cemetery with commanding views of the city and surrounds. Being one of the most prominent burial grounds in Queensland, it is no surprise that the Toowong Cemetery is now home to several notable personalities. These include, but are not limited to, a Prime Minister, two Queensland Governors, 13 Queensland Premiers, 11 Queensland Labor leaders, at least 15 Brisbane Mayors, and many other prominent political, religious, sports, arts, and business figures. As a general cemetery ground, Toowong cemetery has been the burial place of individuals from all walks of life. Interestingly, it has been rumoured that this is also where the notorious Jack the Ripper was buried. Source: toowongnews.com.au/index.php/did-you-know-that-the-toowon...

Grave of World War Gunner Charles OShea at Nudgee Cemetery Nudgee ca1946

from State Library of Queensland

  • Hilda Maclean said:
    The incorrect description has been pasted with this image. Charles O'Shea was buried at the Nudgee Catholic Cemetery on the 20 February 1939. The funeral notices can be found here. trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/188015788
  • Vesna Verencevic said:
    It seems the description is by mistake taken from the previous image. This is what I have discovered, and could be related to Charles O'Shea Charles O'Shea Service number666 RankGunner Unit36th Australian Heavy Artillery Brigade Conflict/OperationFirst World War, 1914-1918 Source: www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1502299