East Perth Cemetery, East Perth
Location: East Perth, Western Australia
Surname/tag: Cemeteries
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General Information
Cemetery name: East Perth Cemetery
Address: Bronte Street, East Perth, Western Australia 6004
GPS Coordinates: -31.956696, 115.878392
History
East Perth Cemetery was the first cemetery opened in the Swan River Colony in 1829. Surveyed by John Septimus Roe the location of the cemetery seems logical, on a hill on the outskirts of town, but within walking distance up a steep sandy hill.
The first recorded and acknowledged burial was that of John Mitchell on 6th January 1830. John was a soldier of the 63rd Regiment. Although no records have been discovered, it is believed to be haunted and terrorising a family.
Notable Monuments
Notable Interments
Notable interments include some of the very first settlers to arrive in Western Australia.
There are Enrolled Pensioner Guards, who are an important part of Western Australian history.
Convicts who were transported here as a way of punishment, were laid to rest in this vast cemetery grounds.
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