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The Castlemaine Cemetery Trust is made up of a group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving and promoting the history of our cemetery.

04/09/2026

We’ve had a busy week but took the time to walk through the cemetery nature reserve today and see what wildflowers are out. A great way to end the working week
Have a great weekend everyone

28/08/2026

And just like that, it’s suddenly mowing season
There’s nothing better than having the mowers ready to go when the grass starts growing 🏎️
Thanks to Rural and Outdoors for servicing both our mowers and making sure they are in top condition and ready for another busy season. We appreciate the great friendly service 😁

23/08/2026

Whats going on at the waterhole ?

First up, all mums will know the challenge of just trying to have a bath in peace 🛀, Rosella mum lost her patience with the kids and gave them a decent telling off before resuming her bath, look at that strut!
Eventually it was the kids turn 🦜

For the first time a pair of Black ducks discovered the waterhole which is lovely 🦆
Cheeky possum keeping his eye on the situation

And two juvenile Gang Gangs that are still hanging around the cemetery. The adult male and female, and juvenile female haven’t been seen for a few weeks but it is breeding season so fingers crossed they will eventually return with babies :-) ❤️🩶

20/08/2026

Did a walk around after all that rain yesterday
A few sunken graves we need to top up tomorrow and a small branch down.
The grounds are very wet and in some area quite waterlogged so be careful where you walk 😊

18/08/2026

Last month, a team of historical researchers came together at Castlemaine Cemetery to launch the largest community-driven research project ever undertaken in Castlemaine.

Working in conjunction with Nicci Foster and her team at the Burial Recovery Project, https://www.knowyourplace.au/CCBRP researchers are uncovering the stories of the people who sadly had their graves desecrated, stories that are fascinating, moving and, at times, tragically sad.

The project is called “The Right To Be Remembered” because remembrance is about more than history. It’s about dignity.
Every person has a story, and through this project we hope to ensure that those stories are not forgotten.

We’re looking for people who would like to join our research team. You don’t need to be a historian, you don’t need to live in Castlemaine, and you don’t even need to visit the cemetery. All research can be conducted online.
We’ve put together a list of research sources and developed a pro forma template to help guide the research for each individual.
If you’d like to be part of this important community project, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more about The Right To Be Remembered Project castlemainecemetery.org.au/therighttoberemembered

05/08/2026

It was so cold here this morning that the wattle tree hugged the pencil pine 🥶 🍃💛

03/08/2026

The family of 4 gang gang cockatoos are still hanging around the cemetery
How lucky are we ❤️🩶❤️🩶

31/07/2026

If you visit the cemetery, find a seat, and sit very still the fairies will come right up to you 🧚‍♀️🧚💙🩵 (and the ravens)

Have a great weekend everyone 😊

28/07/2026

Remembering little Joshua 🩵

Joseph Ellis married Alexandra Theresa Gilbody in April 1885 at St John the Evangelist in Yorkshire England

Their son Joshua, named after his paternal grandfather, was born on 20 August 1887 in Sheffield England.

After the birth of their 3rd child the family made the decision to emigrate to Australia. They arrived in Adelaide in 1889.
They had 4 more children and made their life in Castlemaine in an area known then as “Gaol Hill”

In October 1897, little Joshua was admitted to the Castlemaine Hospital with diphtheria, sadly he didn’t survive and died on October 23rd. He was 10 years old.

But this little boy isn’t alone, Joshua is buried with his paternal grandmother Mary who died 27 Dec 1903 aged 75

RIP Joshua and Mary Ellis 🤍💐

Address

Cemetery Road
Campbells Creek, VIC
3451

Telephone

(03) 5472 1202

Website

http://Castlemainecemetery.org.au/

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