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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 NotWeep 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 LambsHe 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 MemoriesBeautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful MemoriesYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • P O Happy Day That Fixed My ChoiceP 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 CrossedThe Bridge Is CrossedTranscript: The bridge is crossed
    Time is the distance
    Between you and me
    Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
  • It Is I Who Miss HimIt 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 MeHave 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 UsHad 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 AmJust 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 LIfeHe Gave HIs LIfeTranscript: He gave his life for his Home, King and CountryYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
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