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Cemetery in Bundoora, Victoria, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Preston General Cemetery is located in the northern Melbourne suburb of Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.[1] The main entrance is on Plenty Road, Bundoora. The Cemetery is managed by Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT).[1] Preston Cemetery contains the largest public mausoleum in the southern hemisphere.[1]
Preston General Cemetery | |
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Details | |
Established | 1864 |
Location | |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | 37.7196°S 145.0406°E |
Owned by | Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust |
Size | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
No. of interments | >24,000 |
Website | Official website |
Find a Grave | Preston General Cemetery |
Originally called McLean's Cemetery, Darebin Creek Cemetery and then the Strathallan Cemetery,[2][3] Preston General Cemetery was established in 1864.[1]
In March 2010, the Fawkner Memorial Park Trust was amalgamated with 7 other Trusts and formed the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) which now manages the Preston Cemetery and 18 other sites.[4]
The cemetery contains the war graves of 34 Commonwealth service personnel of World War II.[5]
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