Toowong Cemetery is Queensland’s largest cemetery. The first burial was that of Colonel Samuel Blackall, Queensland’s second Governor, on 6 January 1871. The cemetery was not officially opened until 3 July 1875. Since then over 120 000 people have been buried there. The cemetery contains the graves of people from many nationalities and faiths, and includes Jewish and Chinese sections.
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Saturday and Sunday 9.30am - 3.00pm | |
Closed Public Holidays | |
Cemetery open dawn to dusk 7 days. |
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Cnr. of Frederick Street & Mt. Coot-tha Rd, Toowong
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Welcome by prior arrangement. Gold coin donation appreciated.
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Map Reference - Friends of Toowong Cemetery
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