News
23 October, 2024
A grave birthday
The Upper Caboolture Uniting Church Cemetery is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a community event on November 9, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Situated in the heart of the new Caboolture West development, this heritage-listed cemetery is a vital part of the area's local history.
The church itself will mark its 150th anniversary in 2025, making this celebration an important precursor to that milestone.
The event promises a day of engagement and enjoyment for all ages.
Attendees can look forward to a barbecue run by the Rocksberg/Moorina Rural Fire Brigade, a coffee and drinks van, and stalls featuring plants, baked goods, and crafts.
A highlight of the day will be guided cemetery tours at 11am and 1pm, where participants can learn about the early settlers who shaped the Caboolture area, as well as brief histories of families, some of the more unusual graves and the steps taken to maintain the integrity of the cemetery.
Notable names interred include Zillman, Carseldine, and Goldup, with the first burial recorded in June 1874 of Daniel Goldup.
Division 12 councillor Tony Latter is also expected to attend, emphasising the event’s importance to the community.
This celebration not only commemorates the lives of the original families but also strengthens the ties among current residents, both new and old.
The church and cemetery have long served as a center for social life in the area, providing a peaceful oasis amid ongoing development.
Along with the Farmers’ Hall and Morayfield State School, they represent the long connection of Europeans with this area.
Even those residents who are not connected with the church feel a sense of ownership and acknowledge its importance in having been the centre of social and community life from 1875.
The event is free, but donations will be welcomed to support the upkeep of the cemetery and the church’s preparations for its 150th birthday next year.
