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1. INXS fans still pay homage to frontman Michael Hutchence at his memorial in Northern Suburbs Memorial Park, at North Ryde.
1/221. INXS fans still pay homage to frontman Michael Hutchence at his memorial in Northern Suburbs Memorial Park, at North Ryde.
Michael Hutchence’s death on November 22, 1997, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Double Bay was later ruled a suicide by the NSW state coroner. Singer Johnny O’Keefe and bush poet Banjo Patterson are also interred at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens.
2/22Michael Hutchence’s death on November 22, 1997, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Double Bay was later ruled a suicide by the NSW state coroner. Singer Johnny O’Keefe and bush poet Banjo Patterson are also interred at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens.
2. The 1791 tombstone of Henry Dodd — located in St John’s Cemetery in Parramatta — is the oldest marked grave in Australia.
3/222. The 1791 tombstone of Henry Dodd — located in St John’s Cemetery in Parramatta — is the oldest marked grave in Australia.
The first farmer of wheat in the country, Henry Dodd arrived in Australia with the first Governor of NSW Arthur Phillip (pictured) as his personal servant.
4/22The first farmer of wheat in the country, Henry Dodd arrived in Australia with the first Governor of NSW Arthur Phillip (pictured) as his personal servant.
3. Woollarawarre Bennelong (c. 1764 – 3 January 1813), an Aborigine who befriended Governor Phillip, even lodging in his house, was buried in an unmarked grave in what is today Bennelong Park. Historical records describe him as courageous, intelligent, vain, tender with children and something of a comedian.
5/223. Woollarawarre Bennelong (c. 1764 – 3 January 1813), an Aborigine who befriended Governor Phillip, even lodging in his house, was buried in an unmarked grave in what is today Bennelong Park. Historical records describe him as courageous, intelligent, vain, tender with children and something of a comedian.
4. Australia’s first prime minister, Edmund (Toby) Barton, died suddenly of heart failure at Medlow Bath in the Blue Mountains on January 7, 1920. He was 70.
6/224. Australia’s first prime minister, Edmund (Toby) Barton, died suddenly of heart failure at Medlow Bath in the Blue Mountains on January 7, 1920. He was 70.
After a state funeral service at St Andrew’s Cathedral, he was buried in the Church of England section of the earliest cemetery in the Waverley district, South Head Cemetery at Vaucluse.
7/22After a state funeral service at St Andrew’s Cathedral, he was buried in the Church of England section of the earliest cemetery in the Waverley district, South Head Cemetery at Vaucluse.
5. The British-Australian orchardist who produced the hybrid apple known as ‘Granny Smith’ is buried in the St. Anne’s Ryde Anglican Church cemetery.
8/225. The British-Australian orchardist who produced the hybrid apple known as ‘Granny Smith’ is buried in the St. Anne’s Ryde Anglican Church cemetery.
‘Granny Smith’ was born Maria Ann Sherwood in England in 1799 and died on March 9, 1870, at Ryde. She migrated to NSW with her family under the government bounty scheme in 1838.
9/22‘Granny Smith’ was born Maria Ann Sherwood in England in 1799 and died on March 9, 1870, at Ryde. She migrated to NSW with her family under the government bounty scheme in 1838.
She was buried in St Anne’s churchyard. The apple was not a commercial variety in her lifetime but its cultivation was sustained by local orchardists, including Edward Gallard who marketed a crop annually until his death in 1914.
10/22She was buried in St Anne’s churchyard. The apple was not a commercial variety in her lifetime but its cultivation was sustained by local orchardists, including Edward Gallard who marketed a crop annually until his death in 1914.
6. The final resting place of Maroubra Speedway racing champion Reginald “Phil” Garlick Headstone is one of the Australia’s most unusual. Picture: AAP/ Danny Aarons
11/226. The final resting place of Maroubra Speedway racing champion Reginald “Phil” Garlick Headstone is one of the Australia’s most unusual. Picture: AAP/ Danny Aarons
Garlick was killed instantly on January 8, 1927, during a race at Maroubra Speedway when his Alvis shot off the steeply banked northern bend, mowed down a lighting stanchion and crashed into the perimeter fence. He is buried at South Head General Cemetery in Vaucluse. Picture: AAP/ Danny Aarons
12/22Garlick was killed instantly on January 8, 1927, during a race at Maroubra Speedway when his Alvis shot off the steeply banked northern bend, mowed down a lighting stanchion and crashed into the perimeter fence. He is buried at South Head General Cemetery in Vaucluse. Picture: AAP/ Danny Aarons
7. Australian writer and bush poet Henry Lawson (pictured in 1915) was born on June 17, 1867, at Grenfell, NSW. Despite being a legendary figure in his lifetime, Lawson was burdened by deafness and marital failure.
13/227. Australian writer and bush poet Henry Lawson (pictured in 1915) was born on June 17, 1867, at Grenfell, NSW. Despite being a legendary figure in his lifetime, Lawson was burdened by deafness and marital failure.
One of Australia’s best-known literary figures of colonial times, Henry Lawson died broke and alone in Sydney. Out of respect for his contributions to society, the goverment paid for his funeral. Picture: John Appleyard
14/22One of Australia’s best-known literary figures of colonial times, Henry Lawson died broke and alone in Sydney. Out of respect for his contributions to society, the goverment paid for his funeral. Picture: John Appleyard
Henry Lawson is buried in Waverley Cemetery, atop the cliffs at Bronte. A statue of Lawson, by George Lambert, can be found in the Domain, Sydney. Picture: John Appleyard
15/22Henry Lawson is buried in Waverley Cemetery, atop the cliffs at Bronte. A statue of Lawson, by George Lambert, can be found in the Domain, Sydney. Picture: John Appleyard
8. Norman Lindsay, author of the timeless Aussie children’s classic ‘The Magic Pudding’, is buried in Springwood Cemetery, close to Faulconbridge where he lived. Pictured are characters from his book, Sam Sawnoff, penguin, Bunyip and Bluegum koala.
16/228. Norman Lindsay, author of the timeless Aussie children’s classic ‘The Magic Pudding’, is buried in Springwood Cemetery, close to Faulconbridge where he lived. Pictured are characters from his book, Sam Sawnoff, penguin, Bunyip and Bluegum koala.
An artist, etcher, sculptor, writer, illustrator, scale modeler, and amateur boxer, Lindsay passed away on November 21, 1969, at the age of 90. He was the highest paid Australian artist of the time.
17/22An artist, etcher, sculptor, writer, illustrator, scale modeler, and amateur boxer, Lindsay passed away on November 21, 1969, at the age of 90. He was the highest paid Australian artist of the time.
9. The murder of Frederick Fisher and the appearance of his ghost has captured the imagination of generations. Pictured is an early woodcut of his ghost confronting farmer John Hurley near Campbelltown. Legend says four months after Fisher’s disappearance Hurley saw a ghost with blood dripping from his head who pointed to an area where Fisher’s body was later found in a shallow grave.
18/229. The murder of Frederick Fisher and the appearance of his ghost has captured the imagination of generations. Pictured is an early woodcut of his ghost confronting farmer John Hurley near Campbelltown. Legend says four months after Fisher’s disappearance Hurley saw a ghost with blood dripping from his head who pointed to an area where Fisher’s body was later found in a shallow grave.
Visit the creek where Fred Fisher’s ghost was first sighted in 1826, his home and burial site — in St Peter’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Campbelltown — with paranormal investigators Jeanette Kamper and Jen Van Genderen on Saturday, November 11, during the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost. Bookings: 0424 933 704.
19/22Visit the creek where Fred Fisher’s ghost was first sighted in 1826, his home and burial site — in St Peter’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Campbelltown — with paranormal investigators Jeanette Kamper and Jen Van Genderen on Saturday, November 11, during the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost. Bookings: 0424 933 704.
Held over 10 days, the 2017 Festival of Fisher’s Ghost includes a Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run on Sunday, November 12. For a full program of events, visit fishersghost.com.au.
20/22Held over 10 days, the 2017 Festival of Fisher’s Ghost includes a Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run on Sunday, November 12. For a full program of events, visit fishersghost.com.au.
10. In Castlereagh General Cemetery is the grave of Sarah Marshall, who was brutally murdered by a pack of men in 1838. ‘Sarah’s grave’ is widely regarded as one of the most haunted places in Sydney’s west. It’s said she harasses young men who go near her grave, and appears to women in the trees above. Picture: AAP/Justin Sanson
21/2210. In Castlereagh General Cemetery is the grave of Sarah Marshall, who was brutally murdered by a pack of men in 1838. ‘Sarah’s grave’ is widely regarded as one of the most haunted places in Sydney’s west. It’s said she harasses young men who go near her grave, and appears to women in the trees above. Picture: AAP/Justin Sanson
It’s believed Sarah’s lover John Simpson, with whom she had had eight children out of wedlock, held a posthumous marriage at her graveside so she could pass without sin into the next life. She died aged 42. Picture: AAP/Justin Sanson
22/22It’s believed Sarah’s lover John Simpson, with whom she had had eight children out of wedlock, held a posthumous marriage at her graveside so she could pass without sin into the next life. She died aged 42. Picture: AAP/Justin Sanson
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