Local Government
Cranbrook
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Northam Cranbrook Rd Cranbrook
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1914, Constructed from 1917
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
George Guessnor was the first white person buried in Cranbrook before the present cemetery was established. George Guessnor was a German resident in the district and was found floating in the Gordon River. It appears he had been there for some days. Many stories relate to him regarding his association with the war and his reason for being in the area. It is believed he committed suicide after a visit to town where he was insulted for being a German during the First World War (Rene Waring confirmed story).
Physical Description
The grave is surrounded by weather beaten white gum strainer posts It is situated half way between the second and third white posts past Newton Road on the Tambellup Cranbrook Highway. It is approximately 20m from the road.
History
Themes: Demographic Settlement & Settlement
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
05 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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