Australian Epitaphs
This page has been developed to record various epitaphs throughout Australia, with research into the origins of the epitaphs.
I welcome photos of any epitaphs of interest that you find, email through the contact page, with any details you can add (cemetery, location).
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Weep Not, Mourn NotTranscript: Weep not, mourn not, rather pray
While time to you is given;
Your tears will only wet our clay
But your prayers may gain us Heaven.Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Shall Gather The...Transcript: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.Year of Birth: 1847Year of Death: 1848Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Beautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful MemoriesYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P O Happy Day That...Transcript: O happy day that fixed my choice
On Thee my Saviour and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice
And tell its raptures all abroad.Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
The Bridge Is CrossedTranscript: The bridge is crossed
Time is the distance
Between you and meCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
It Is I Who Miss HimTranscript: It is I who miss him.
I who loved him best.Year of Death: 1921Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Have Pity On MeTranscript: " Have Pity on me my friends, at least you my friends have pity on me." Job 19.21Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Had He Asked UsTranscript: Had He asked us, well we know,
We should cry 'O spare this blow'
Yes with streaming tears should pray
Lord we love him let him stay.Year of Death: 1881Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Just As I AmTranscript: Just as I am, without one plea
But that thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come!Year of Death: 1887Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Gave HIs LIfeTranscript: He gave his life for his Home, King and CountryYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)- Read more...