BUNYIP GENERAL CEMETERY

Bunyip Tonimbuk Road BUNYIP, Cardinia Shire

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Bunyip General Cemetery

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  • Physical Description 1

    BUNYIP GENERAL CEMETERY - Physical Description 1

    This cemetery is distinguished by its partially preserved picket gates (c1908?), rebuilt picket fence and entry (reputedly matching those of c1908), along with a gabled weatherboarded lodge (once used for the robing of clergy, now a store) and the monuments. The store has a trussed gable, segment-arched multi-pane windows, an unlined interior, timber floor, riveted iron water tank and corrugated iron roof. The grounds are thinly planted.
    
    Some of the notable monuments include that to: Thomas Cunningham (d. 28.6.24), a granite cross in an obelisk form; Michael & Honora Fallon (d.31.3.1915, 18.9.08) in white marble; the Lineham family; Agnes Towt (d.23.5.48) and William J Jefferson (d.24.7.13). The masons were typically from Melbourne and Clifton Hill. Two former Shire presidents and some Shire councillors are buried in the cemetery.
    
    Mature planting includes: Trachycarpus fortuneii (Chusan palm), Arbutus unedo (Irish strawberry at gate) along with some rose specimens which may be old. There are also native grasses on the site (i.e. Drosera sp., Themeda sp.).
    
    

    Physical Conditions

    BUNYIP GENERAL CEMETERY - Physical Conditions

    The fencing has been rebuilt and shows signs of alterations such as unused tenons on posts.
    
    The lodge appears to be relatively complete and from an early period but the gable finials are missing (were Latin crosses).
    
    

    Historical Australian Themes

    BUNYIP GENERAL CEMETERY - Historical Australian Themes

    Theme - 9.3 Churches and cemeteries

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Cardinia - Cardinia Shire Heritage Study 1996

    Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
    Year: 1996
    Grading: Local

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