| Established | 1858 |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Williamstown North, Victoria |
| Coordinates | 37.853°S 144.8808°E |
| Owner | Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust |
| Website | Official website |
| Findagraveid | 2217138 |
Williamstown Cemetery is located in the Melbourne suburb of Williamstown North, Victoria, Australia.[1] The main entrance is on Champion Road, Williamstown North. The Cemetery is managed by Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT).[1] Williamstown Cemetery is on the Victorian Heritage Register.
History
The cemetery contains re-interred remains from the Point Gellibrand Cemetery.
Williamstown Cemetery was established in 1858 and the first burial was of Captain Lawrence Lawson, a Master Mariner.[1]
In March 2010, the Fawkner Memorial Park Trust was amalgamated with 7 other Trusts and formed the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) which now manages the Williamstown Cemetery and 18 other sites.[2]
Notable Burials
- Dick Bliss, Australian rules footballer
- Robert L. J. Ellery, government astronomer
- Reginald Sturgess, artist
War graves
The cemetery contains the war graves of 61 Commonwealth service personnel 32 of World War I and 29 of World War II.[3]
References
- ^ "Williamstown Cemetery". The Greater Metropoliton Cemeteries Trust. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "The Greater Metropoliton Cemeteries Trust Locations". The Greater Metropoliton Cemeteries Trust. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ Williamstown General Cemetery CWGC Cemetery Report.
External links
- Williamstown Cemetery Billion Graves
- Williamstown Cemetery Australian Cemeteries