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Timor Cemetery

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Bowenvale
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Maguire Road, Bowenvale VIC 3465

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Features

  • Graves dating back to the 1800's
The Timor Cemetery is a fascinating place to wander through, where you will discover several notable features. Take a stroll among the old grave stones and read through the engravings for an interesting look at local history.

Wooden grave architecture


One of the most notable features of the Timor Cemetery is the presence of rare surviving wooden grave architecture. Wooden grave markers can also be found at the Stuart Mill Cemetery and the Waanyarra Historic Cemetery.

Cursed grave at the Timor Cemetery


Many people have heard of the Walhalla Cemetery's famous cursed grave in Gippsland VIC, which bears an inscription foretelling the doom of all those who stand over the tomb. 

Did you know that there is a grave here in the Timor Cemetery which bears the very same inscription? Click to check out Timor's Cursed Grave.

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DID YOU KNOW...

  • Many cemeteries in the goldfields were established in the early-mid 19th century. Walking through the historic cemeteries of the area is like taking a walk through time.
 

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