Local Government
Kojonup
Region
Great Southern
Location
Soldier Rd Kojonup
Location Details
Cnr Tunney Rd Soldier Rd
Construction Date
Constructed from 1863 to 1874
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 04 Oct 2015 | Considerable | |
Statement of Significance
The Kojonup Cemetery has historic and social significance as the first cemetery established in town and which has been continuously used. It is the final resting place of local people from Aboriginal community, British settlers, migrants, workers etc. many of whom contributed to the Kojonup area.
Physical Description
A traditional open landscaped cemetery with an avenues of mature trees, burial sites marked with headstones and an ashes wall.
History
The cemetery is divided into 3 sections. The oldest is the Roman Catholic section consecrated in 1863 by Bishop Griver, then the Church of England section was consecrated in 1874 by Bishop Hale. The oldest graves are in the RCC section, having been moved from the original cemetery on Pensioner Guard William Noonan’s land. The third section is non-denominational.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity - high Authenticity - high
Condition
Good
Place Type
Other Built Type
Creation Date
05 Dec 2016Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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