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Crib Point Public Cemetery

Crib Point Public Cemetery was established in 1916, and is located along Disney Street, Crib Point, Victoria. The cemetery covers approximately 4.34 hectares, of which about 3.12 hectares are surveyed and sites planned and identified, and 1.22 hectares is currently bush land and not surveyed.

 

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Occupied Gravesites

The cemetery has approximately 2500 surveyed gravesites.

Available Gravesites

The cemetery has approximately 450 gravesites non occupied.

Future Gravesites

Another 500 will be created when the adjoining bush is cleared.

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History

Early Years of The Cemetery

In 1915, Crib Point Cemetery was reserved after Commander Darly, RAN, requested the Federal Government that 10 acres adjoining Flinders Naval Depot (now known as: HMAS Cerberus) be made available for a cemetery to serve both the Navy and the public. The Governor in Council gave approval for opening of the Cemetery in 1916.

 

November 17th 1917, a Public Meeting was held in the Crib Point Hall to select interested person to manage the cemetery – then called: Hann’s Inlet Cemetery.

 

The Cemetery was to be divided into the then current Religious Denominations with Two Trustees for each section as follows:

  • Roman Catholic – Mr Buckley and Mr Hurley
  • Church of England – Mr Hellicar and Mr Blesdale
  • Presbyterian- Mr Forbes and Mr Brown
  • Methodist – Mr Berryman and Mr Emmins
  • The Meeting resolved to request funds from the Government to clear and fence the 10 acres.
1920

The First Burials of Crib Point Cemetery


The first burial was on 15th January 1920 – Mr John BUCKLEY Farmer of Balnarring. Comp. 8 Grave 7. By this time the Cemetery was known as: Crib Point Cemetery.

Early Naval Burials included:

  • 1921: Stoker Robert Robinson. Comp. 9 Grave 122
  • 1922: Stoker Donald A. Hendren. Comp. 3 Grave 229
  • 1923: Stoker William Slater. Comp. 6 Grave 224
1950 - Now

Reviving the Trust

In 1950, The Cemetery was in a neglected condition and a Public Meeting was called to revive the Trust, this was done and by 1961, burials stood at: 145 and the area was well maintained.

 

In 1970, The Health Department reported on the Cemetery and commented that although just three-quarters of an acre was in use, the area was in excellent condition.

 

Trust Member Mr. Clem Kleinig who worked in the Gardens Department at the Navy Depot, liaised with the Navy to assist with fencing three sides, two of which adjoin the Naval Depot.

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A Place for Reflection

In the center of the Cemetery are two seats and a memorial rock with a plaque advising:
 
“A place to reflect and remember the children, stillborn and short-lived, where resting places are unknown.”
 
Throughout Victoria there are now several such memorials presented by Mr. Peter Lees a retired bank manager in memory of his brother, Paul he did not get an opportunity to know.
 
The seats are made from recycled plastic bottles and presented by the Crib Point Cemetery Trust. A recently planted native tree is thriving and offers shade to those mourning their loss.
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We are here for you for any questions and enquiries. Kindly, contact or leave us a message. Enquires should in the first instance be directed to the Secretary, give us a call 0400963812.

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  • Phone : 0400963812
  • Location : 189 Disney St Crib Point Vic 3919
  • Email : cppc1916@gmail.com

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  • President : David Dowdle
  • Secretary : Karen Crow

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