Mornington Cemetery Walk
2025-10-12 13:15 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mornington Cemetery, 40 Craigie Road, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Join the Mornington & District Historical Society for a tour of the Mornington Cemetery, Craigie Road, Mount Martha.
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1.15pm. Cost $10.00. Afternoon tea follows. No need to book.

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Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery Tour - Convicts
2025-10-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Road, Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192, Australia
The Friends of Cheltenham & Regional Cemeteries invite you to their tour where they will be exploring the stories of some of the convicts buried at the Pioneer Cemetery, people who began their lives in chains and hardship but became part of the foundations of Victoria’s early history.
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1.30pm. Members: $12 – Non members: $15, refreshments provided. The tour will go ahead come rain, hail or shine, so come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.
Please meet just inside the Gate at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
Bookings required: info@focrc.org or call 9497 1318

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Brighton General Cemetery tour - Early Colonists of Victoria
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Brighton General Cemetery, Cr North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South, Victoria, 3162, Australia
Join the Brighton Cemetorians on their tour of the Brighton General Cemetery – Early Colonists of Victoria.
On this walk you will meet John Andrews who with his brother purchased land for market gardens at Brighton in 1839; Peter Hurlestone who in 1840 was one of the first of two millers to establish a flour mill in Melbourne; Caroline Dexter/Lynch arrived in Sydney in 1855 before coming to Victoria, her Institute of Hygiene advised women to discard their corsets and wear divided skirts. These are but a few of those that you will be getting know on this walk.
When: Sunday, October 12 2025 at 2.00pm. Meet near the office. Bookings essential – ring Lois on 9558 4248 Cost: $15.00

Brighton Cemetery turns 170!
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Brighton General Cemetery, Cr North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South, Victoria, 3162, Australia
You are invited to the 170th anniversary of Brighton General Cemetery.
Activities: Horse drawn hearse with walking tour at 11.00am, Historical Displays, Self-guided walks around the cemetery. Formal proceedings will take place at 1.00pm with light refreshments to follow.
When: Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Location: Brighton General Cemetery, cnr of North Rd & Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield South. Proceed to the Lodge near the North Rd entrance on arrival. No on-site parking is available for this event. Street parking is available surrounding the Cemetery.
Please RSVP by October 5 info@brightoncemetorians.org

Lang Lang Cemetery Walk
2025-10-26 10:00 - 22:30 | Lang Lang Cemetery, McDonalds Track, Lang Lang, Australia
Narre Warren & District Family History Group invite you to their Lang Lang Cemetery Walk, McDonald’s Track, Lang Lang on Sunday, October 26 2025 at 10.00am. Join the group for a walk around this historic cemetery and listen to stories of people and families in times past.

Bookings essential: cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au or call Jane on 0412 084 671. Cost $10.00 per person, which includes a light morning tea served at the conclusion of the tour. Tour expected to last 90 minutes.

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Brighton Cemetery Walk: the legendary Yorick Club
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Brighton General Cemetery, Cr North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South, Victoria, 3162, Australia
Brighton Cemetorians Cemetery walk – The legendary Yorick Club: Melbourne’s legendary Yorick Club began in 1868, when 64 men connected to ‘Literature, Art or Science’ paid £2 2s each to become foundation members. Famed poet Adam Lindsay Gordon and author Marcus Clarke were at the heart of the ‘brilliant literary coterie’ whose exploits fuelled the myth of wild ‘Bohemian living’ during that era. Other members included notable ‘newspaper men’ and senior civil servants. Join the walk to view the superb refurbishment of Adam Lindsay Gordon’s grave and meet other celebrated figures from that exuberant era. These include cartoonist, illustrator and writer Tom Carrington, former chief of Hansard David Dickenson Wheeler, journalist George Arthur Walstab and also to hear about other members.
When: Sunday, February 15, 2026, meet at front gate at 2.00 pm. Where: Brighton General Cemetery, corner North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South.
Cost: $15 per person. Bookings essential – Lois on 9558 4248

Brighton Cemetery Walk: St Patrick's Day walk
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Brighton General Cemetery, Cr North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South, Victoria, 3162, Australia
Brighton Cemetorians Cemetery walk – St Patrick’s Day Walk: The Irish – Hand on heart they came, with hope, willingness and a bit of blarney, visit their memorials and hear stories of their triumphs and tragedies. Mary Malahan who was in her 70’s when she arrived following her sons from two marriages who had settled in the East Bentleigh area, her grave is centred around her family and friends, others we will be visiting is Michael Quirk, Mary Brady, Robert & Harriet Arnold along with others.
When: Sunday, March 15, 2026, meet near the Office at 2.00 pm. Where: Brighton General Cemetery, corner North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South.
Cost: $15 per person. Bookings essential – Lois on 9558 4248

Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery tour - Tragedies of the 1920s
2026-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, 237 Charman Road, Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192, Australia
The Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries invite you to a walk at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery looking at the lives of people who died in tragic circumstances, in the 1920s.
When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1.30pm. Where: Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Road, Cheltenham, meet at the Cottage. The tour will go ahead no matter what the weather, so please wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
Bookings: info@focrc.org or leave a message at 03 9497 1318
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Brighton Cemetery ANZAC walk
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Brighton General Cemetery, Cr North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South, Victoria, 3162, Australia
Join the Brighton Cemetorians for their ANZAC walk. This walk will visit six service graves of eight service persons – Colonel Eyrl George Lister DSO VD served with the Victorian Rifles and was associated with the earliest Scout Troop in Victoria; 402 Gunner Cyrus Luff Braby was the youngest member of the Heavy Siege Artillery, he experienced mental issues and was discharged as medically unfit, committing a murder upon his return. These are just two of whose stories you will hear as we honour just a few of our Service Persons. Also view the 450 flags on display that commemorate the war service of the cemetery’s interred.
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2.00 pm. Where: Brighton General Cemetery, corner North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South. Walk begins at the top gate on Hawthorn Road (near Sheffield Street).
Cost: $15 per person (cash). Bookings essential – Lois on 9558 4248

Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery tour - Tragedies of the 1930s
2026-09-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, 237 Charman Road, Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192, Australia
The Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries invite you to a walk at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery looking at the lives of people who died in tragic circumstances, in the 1930s.
When: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1.30pm. Where: Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Road, Cheltenham.
More information to follow. https://www.focrc.org/

Harkaway Cemetery Tour
2026-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Harkaway Cemetery, Hessell Road, Harkaway, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Narre Warren District Family History Group – Harkaway Cemetery Walk.
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 10.00am. More details to follow.
