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Fawkner Crematorium & Memorial Park

1187 Sydney Road,, FAWKNER VIC 3060 - Property No B6039

The original Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park of 1906 covers an area of 115 hectares (284 acres). It was designed by Charles Heath, notable architect, surveyor, and the Secretary to the Board of Managers for many years. The first burial took place on 10 December 1906, a date considered to be the unofficial opening of the cemetery. Fawkner was unique in Victoria in being established as a 'municipal cemetery' and for its impressive spider-web plan with its ... more

B6039

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