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OLD CEMETERY

Historic Gnowangerup's first Cemetery constructed from 1905, burial place of many of Gnowangerup's pioneers.It is located off Tambellup Road on reserve south west of townsite, near the WA Water Authority tank and pumping station. There are believed to be about 20 graves here, the names of which have not been identified. Both White and Noongar.

Margaret Walker was given this list from one of the older residents who is no longer with us now.
The list includes:
Mrs. Abe Richards (from Christmas Farm)
Boy Aylmore (son of Ted A.E. Aylmore)
Sam Pugh
Mrs. Allan Whyatt (his first wife)
Mr. Bloor
Baby girl Rowe (child of Mr. & Mrs. J.E.Rowe)

RESERVED SITE OF ORIGINAL CEMETERY #1

RESERVED SITE OF ORIGINAL CEMETERY                       #2

VERY OLD 1913 MAP OF NGOWANGERUPP SHOWING SITE OF OLD CEMETERY #3
SEE BOTTOM LEFT OF MAP

Every endeavour has been made to accurately record the details however if you would like to provide additional images and/or newer information we are pleased to update the details on this site. Please use CONTACT at the top of this page to email us. We appreciate your involvement in recording the history of our area.

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                                  Image:    1           Kath A
                                                 2           Gnowangerup Inventary List
                                                 3           Internet