Mount Palmer Cemetery - Lone Grave of John E Jones

Author

Shire of Yilgarn

Place Number

10038

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Location

Mount Palmer

Location Details

enter Mt Palmer townsite, continue past the Mount Palmer archway on the road or track to Marvel Loch. A signpost indicates a cemetery off to the left, follow the sign and look out for the grave nearby

Local Government

Yilgarn

Region

Wheatbelt

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	16 May 1997	Category D	Category D These places are significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district; Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The Mt Palmer Cemetery was vested in the Yilgarn Shire on 27 September 1935. There was only one burial in this cemetery. It comprises a heart-shaped tombstone and several cement blocks. The transcription reads:
"To the memory of John E Jones - Died 14th August 1935 - Aged 70 years - 'Save by Grace". John Ebenezer Jones was originally from Mt Edigiton in Victoria. He had resided with his married daughter at Mt Palmer. This is said to be the smallest registered cemetery in WA.

Physical Description

The tombstone was found after much searching by the Southern Cross Historical Society members. The lone heart-shaped grave stone was found to be in good repair in the Mt Palmer Cemetery. Rough directions to locate the place are as follows: Enter the Mount Palmer townsite. Continue past the Mount Palmer Archway on the road or track to Marvel Loch. A signpost indicates a cemetery off to the left. Follow the sign and look out for the grave nearby.

History

Themes: Community Efforts
Sub Themes: Community Services & Utilities

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Cemetery
Original Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Cemetery

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities

Creation Date

16 Dec 1997

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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