Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
Cemetery Rd W of Wyalkatchem
Wyalkatchem
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1920
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Dec 1999 | Category 5 | |
a permanent record of part of the district's history.
Located in cleared bushland with neat rows of graves, many with headstones. In recent years alkl known graves have been marked with numbers and plaques. There is also a niche wall near the main entrance. In 2002 a pergola was erected to give shade to the site for visitors.
Has been in use since the settlement of the district in a haphazard manner until 1923 when plans and record books were prepared. In 1932 investigations took place to check the feasability of forming a cemetary board. By laws were gazetted on 12/11/1935. This is now the only public cemetary in the shire.
High Degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wyalkatchem, A History of the District". |
Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
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