Stone Quarry Cemetery
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- Explore the mid to late 19th-century marble and sandstone monuments that reflect the area's historical wealth.
- Visit the resting place of Colonel Edward Twynam, a revered Anzac and local gentleman, enhancing your historical appreciation.
- Wander through the serene grounds just five kilometres northwest of Taralga, offering a peaceful retreat into history.
- Discover the rich local heritage at Stone Quarry Cemetery, a poignant reminder of the past since 1865.
Stone Quarry Cemetery is located about five kilometres northwest of Taralga, off Golspie Road. This cemetery was first in use in 1865. The monuments are constructed of marble and sandstone exhibiting mid to late 19th-century wealth.
A notable burial at Stone Quarry Cemetary is Colonel Edward Twynam (1877-1943) who was an original Anzac and also saw service in Rabaul where he was a resident magistrate. He also served as an Area Officer in the Goulburn District and was a prominent member of the Taralga Agriculture Society. He was well-liked in the district and considered to be “…one of nature’s gentlemen”.
Colonel Twynam was apparently killed in a firearms accident on his property and his loss was greatly mourned by the local population.
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