ALBERTON CEMETERY TRUST

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VISIT ONE OF VICTORIA'S OLDEST CEMETERIES

The Alberton Cemetery is one of the oldest in the State of Victoria.
We, the Alberton Cemetery Trust, honour the Pioneers who are buried here and all those who follow.
The earliest known burial is that of Robert McClure in 1842. Prior to that, it is thought that the whalers bought their dead up the Albert  River to this high ground for burial.
The oldest area of the Cemetery is on the bank of the Albert River. In later years when the road was made from Port Albert to Alberton the newer section then began to be utilised. The Trust still conducts burials on the same site today.
This very historic cemetery has abundant native grasses and wild flowers and these have become re-established in recent years. This revegetation has been encouraged under the care of our Honorary Caretaker, who has also undertaken an enormous amount of maintenance. The Trust is indeed indebted to him as the cemetery is now quite lovely and has been greatly enhanced by this dedicated man.

Alberton Cemetery Trust Guided Tours:
You can wander through the cemetery yourself, or have it come to life with some fascinating stories of the past.
To book a tour call.
Chairman: Mr D. Gregory 03 51841231
Secretary: Mrs M.Greenaway 03 51851375