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Melbourne General Cemetery


 

The Melbourne General Cemetery is a large (43 hectare) necropolis located 2 km (1.25 miles) north of the city of Melbourne in the suburb of Carlton North.

History

The cemetery was opened on 1 June 1853, and the Old Melbourne Cemetery (on the site of what is now the Queen Victoria Market) was closed the next year.

Related Topics:
1 June - 1853 - Old Melbourne Cemetery - Queen Victoria Market

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