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Brighton Cemetery tour

February 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brighton Cemetorians present – Sports Walk – Overcoming  adversity to  achieve. For many the dream begins at an early age and over many years the commitment to be the best in their chosen sport drives them onwards. For many their dream will become a reality but for some it will never be. On this walk you will meet John Stanley Nicholes who became a weightlifting champion before he became a major pioneer of the application of weight training and conditioning of athletes around the world. Charles Lawrence who as Captain Coach took the first Aboriginal Cricket team to England in 1868. Richard Henry Whitecross whose dream it was to become a Professional Golfer didn’t eventuate and Jennifer Anne Zeffert was a gifted junior swimmer representing Victoria in the Australian Championships. 

When: Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2.00pm. Brighton Cemetery is located on the corner of North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. Walk begins at the front gate on North Road.

Bookings essential – 9558 4248. Cost $15 per person [cash]!

Details

Date:
February 19, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Brighton Cemetorians
Website:
https://www.brightoncemetorians.org.au/

Venue

Brighton General Cemetery
Cr North and Hawthorn Roads
Brighton, Victoria 3186 Australia
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Phone:
03 9558 4248
Website:
http://www.brightoncemetorians.org.au

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