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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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  • Faithful Servants of the MasterFaithful Servants of...Transcript: Faithful servants of the Master
    At Rest
    Year of Death: 1931Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Why Should Our Tears Run DownWhy Should Our Tears...Transcript: Why Should Our Tears Run Down
    And our hearts be sorely riven,
    For another gem in the Saviour's crown
    Another soul in Heaven?
    Year of Death: 1881Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
  • His Memory LivesHis Memory LivesTranscript: His memory lives within the hearts.
    Of those who knew his worth
    Year of Death: 1933Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
  • Because I Live, Ye Shall Live AlsoBecause I Live, Ye...Transcript: Because I live, ye shall live also.
    John XIV.19
    Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • So He Giveth His Beloved SleepSo He Giveth His...Transcript: So he giveth His beloved sleepYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • P Many Daughters Have Done VirtuouslyP Many Daughters Have...Transcript: Many daughters have done virtuously but thou excellest them all
    Prov 31.29
    Year of Death: 1903Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • Remorseless Death Amongst Us ComesRemorseless Death...Transcript: Remorseless death amongst us comes
    And bitter grief imparts
    It takes the loved ones from our homes
    But never from our hearts
    Year of Death: 1892Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • He Asked Life Of TheeHe Asked Life Of TheeTranscript: He asked life of thee and thou gavest it
    Him even length of days for ever and ever
    Jesus said - I came that they may have
    Life and may have it abun...
    Year of Birth: 1869Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • He Came, A Brave And Loving BoyHe Came, A Brave And...Transcript: He came, a brave and loving boy
    To dwell with us for ever.
    Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
  • As The Ivy Clingeth To The OakAs The Ivy Clingeth To...Transcript: As the ivy clingeth to the oak,
    So does our memory cling to thee
    Year of Death: 1907Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
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