Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Dewar Rd Gingin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
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Heritage Council | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Oct 2005 | Category C |
Category C |
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Physical Description
The Cemetery is a high point overlooking Gingin town. Apart from head stones tracing the social history of the region, the Cemetery site is notable for its native vegetation, principally hybridated Kangaroo Paws which are unique to this site.
History
A small area by St Luke's Anglican Church had served Gingin as a Cemetery during the 19th Century. By 1900 this was becoming crowded so an alternative site was selected away from the houses and the Brook. Six acres in Edgar's paddock was cleared in 1903 and the first burial took place there on 19/01/1904. It followed the death of Elizabeth May Dewar, infant daughter of W.F. Dewar.
An ashes pavilion with stone walls and a shingled roof was added to the Cemetery c1992.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA Lowergran; "Ecology of a Graveyard". | 1975 | ||
| H Udell: "History of Gingin". |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
02 Mar 2007Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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