Chinchilla Monumental Cemetery
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Chinchilla Monumental Cemetery

Chinchilla, Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia

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Opened in 1941, the Chinchilla Monumental Cemetery is situated on the north-eastern side of the town. It sits adjacent to the newer Tanderra Lawn Cemetery.

When the old Pioneer Cemetery in the centre of town approached full capacity, the Council searched for a new site. The decision was made to purchase property that already contained a small old burial ground. This land had been occupied between 1893 and 1896 by a group of communal settlers called the Mizpah Group. They were one of a number of state Government-sponsored "Co-operative Communities Land Settlement" schemes. When the scheme failed, about 10 members stayed on, purchasing lots from the state.

During those few early years, the Mizpah Group had its own burial ground for the members it lost. The Mizpah burial area is located in the south-west corner of the Chinchilla Monumental Cemetery, against the southern boundary and Cemetery Road, and is marked by a chain surround. A plaque lists the names of the small number buried there.

Opened in 1941, the Chinchilla Monumental Cemetery is situated on the north-eastern side of the town. It sits adjacent to the newer Tanderra Lawn Cemetery.

When the old Pioneer Cemetery in the centre of town approached full capacity, the Council searched for a new site. The decision was made to purchase property that already contained a small old burial ground. This land had been occupied between 1893 and 1896 by a group of communal settlers called the Mizpah Group. They were one of a number of state Government-sponsored "Co-operative Communities Land Settlement" schemes. When the scheme failed, about 10 members stayed on, purchasing lots from the state.

During those few early years, the Mizpah Group had its own burial ground for the members it lost. The Mizpah burial area is located in the south-west corner of the Chinchilla Monumental Cemetery, against the southern boundary and Cemetery Road, and is marked by a chain surround. A plaque lists the names of the small number buried there.

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