Australian Epitaphs
This page has been developed to record various epitaphs throughout Australia, with research into the origins of the epitaphs.
I welcome photos of any epitaphs of interest that you find, email through the contact page, with any details you can add (cemetery, location).
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Gone Are The Weary DaysTranscript: Gone are the weary day's of suffering
Sweetest rest has followed pain,
You are sleeping, Goodnight, dear Mother,
In the morn we'll meet again.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
I Expect To PassTranscript: I expect to pass through this world but once;
And good therefor that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature. Let me do it n...Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
In The Sweet Bye and ByeTranscript: In the sweet bye and bye we shall meet to be parted no moreCemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Our Litte DarlingTranscript: Our little darling has the secret solved
Why she lived and died God resolved,
Tis hard to part, but why dictate
To Him above who guides our fate?
...Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P United After Many...Transcript: United after many years
Anchored on the happy shoresYear of Death: 1923Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Submissive To Thy WillTranscript: Submissive to thy will my God,
To Thee my partner I resign;
And humbly bow berfore Thy rod
I mourn but dare not to repine,Year of Death: 1866Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
UP Brighter, Fairer,...Transcript: Brighter, Fairer, far than living
With no trace of woe or pain,
Robed in everlasting beauty
We shall meet him once again,
Far beyond this world of...Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
A Painful ShockTranscript: A painful shock a blow severe
To part with one we loved so dear;
Our loss is great we'll not complain
But Trust in God to meet again.Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
But The Fruit Of The...Transcript: 'But the fruit of the spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience...
Against such there is no lawYear of Birth: 1855Year of Death: 1938Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In My Fathers HouseTranscript: In my Father's house are many mansions
John 14Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...