East Perth Cemeteries
East Perth Cemeteries was the first cemetery established for the Swan River Colony in 1829 in East Perth, Western Australia. It is estimated that as many as 10,000 people were buried there between 1829 and 1919 in seven independently administered denominations or sections which is why the place is known as 'East Perth Cemeteries'. Only around 800 gravesites have been identified. A large section of the original site has since been built over, leaving about 5 hectares (12.5 acres) remaining.
| East Perth Cemeteries | |
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East Perth Cemeteries, looking towards St Bartholomew's Church from the south east corner | |
| Details | |
| Location | East Perth, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°57′20.99″S 115°52′41.52″E |
| Find a Grave | East Perth Cemeteries |
Western Australia Heritage Register | |
| Official name | East Perth Cemeteries |
| Type | State Register |
| Designated | 6 March 1992 |
| Reference no. | 2164 |
Australian National Heritage List | |
| Official name | East Perth Cemeteries |
| Type | Historic |
| Reference no. | 106260 |
| Place File Number | 5/11/020/0012 |
Register of the National Estate | |
| Official name | East Perth Cemetery |
| Type | Historic |
| Designated | 21 March 1978 |
| Reference no. | 10315 |
| Place File Number | 5/11/020/0012 |
The site, which is a short distance from Gloucester Park and the WACA Ground, is now bounded by Plain Street, East Perth, Wittenoom Street, Bronte Street and Waterloo Crescent.
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