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14 November, 2024
Graveside gathering for 150th
The Upper Caboolture Uniting Church Cemetery celebrated its 150th anniversary on November 9, with a fun community event which included guided tours through the cemetery, a BBQ and stalls with baked goods, crafts and plants.
Situated in the heart of the new Caboolture West development, this heritage-listed cemetery is a vital part of the area's local history.
During the tours, visitors were able to learn about the early settlers who shaped the Caboolture area, as well as brief histories of families, some of the more unusual graves and the steps taken to maintain the integrity of the cemetery.
Notable names buried there include Zillman, Carseldine, and Goldup, with the first burial recorded in June 1874 of Daniel Goldup.
The event not only celebrated the lives of the original families but also strengthened the ties among current residents, both new and old.
Along with the Farmers’ Hall and Morayfield State School, the church and cemetery represent the long connection of Europeans with this area.
It has been a centre of social and community life for locals since 1875.
