|
Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries Inc. |
|
| Home • About Us • Joining • Tours • News • Find a Grave • Members' Area • Sponsors • Contact Us | |
News - In Brief
Future PlansPlans for the future include:
Did You Know?Victims of some of the biggest crimes and tragic stories are interred within the burial grounds, including the Gun Alley Murder (1921), the Caulfield Railway disaster (1926), the Westgate Bridge collapse (1970), the Hoddle Street massacre (1987), and the HMAS Westralia disaster (1998)? Visit our special webpage, dedicated to remembering the Caulfield Railway Disaster. More... |
NewsNews of what's happening to give you an idea of the work of the Friends. First Annual General MeetingThe first Annual General Meeting of the Friends will be held at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery shelter house, Charman Road, Cheltenham on Sunday 17 August 2008 at 2.00pm. Our AGM is a time for renewed focus, a new committee and a new direction. We urge all members to consider how they can get behind the committee and help achieve our aims. Commemorating the Caulfield Railway Disaster
It was the culmination of many hours of research and writing by the Friends which was shared to local historical and family groups who attended on the day.
Local historical societies and family history groups were invited and those who attended were provided with all material collated on the disaster. Building partnerships of mutual benefit with local groups is what we aim to achieve. We have dedicated a webpage especially on the disaster as a fitting tribute to the three men and over 153 who were injured. More... (Photos courtesy of Glen Turnbull) 82nd Anniversary of the Caulfield Railway DisasterOn Sunday 25 May, the Friends will be commemorating the 1926 Caulfield Railway disaster with an invitation-only event. The highlight of the day will be the unveiling of a bronze memorial plaque in memory of one of the victims of this little known disaster. The plaque was kindly donated by Arrow Bronze and reads: "DOBNEY UNVEILED 25 MAY 2008
ORGANISED BY THE FRIENDS AND |
|
© 2008 Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries Inc. (A0050136N) |
Home • Privacy Policy •
Links Graphic Design by My Arts Desire •
A
Publishing Solutions & Research Services
production |