Our History
Over it’s 160+ year history, the Terang Cemetery has grown and changed along side the town. The expansion of the Monumental Cemetery, development of the Lawn Cemetery and memorial options came out of the tireless work of the trust and its volunteers.
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1859 - The Terang Cemetery was Gazetted by the Victorian Goverment
as a general cemetery on 11th March 1859. - 1975 - The Lawn section of the cemetery was opened.
- 1999 - The Niche Wall was constructed.
- 2010 - Niche Wall was extended.
- 2020 - The first roses for the new Rose Garden were planted.
- 2022 - The additional Lawn plots were opened.
- 2024 - The opening of the new Gazebo in the Lawn Section
The Trust
The Terang Cemetery Trust is a not for profit trust that is responsible for the maintenance and development of the Terang Public Cemetery. Our trust is made from local volunteers who are appointed for a five-year term.
Our Trust relies heavily on local community involvement, if you are interested in joining the trust or offering some support – please contact us.
Mary Bradshaw Dr
Mary Bradshaw was born on 13th January 1902. She died aged 101 years on the 14th March 2003. Mary is remembered for her passion for the Terang & District community. She is buried along side her parents Marion and Joseph and siblings.
Miss Mary Bradshaw MBE
13 – 1 – 1902
14 – 3 – 2003
Elder daughter of Joseph & Marion
A truly Christian person who devoted her life
to this community and the needs of others
May God bless her
A W Woodman Dr
Arthur William Woodman was born on the 10th July 1867. Arthur was a long serving grave digger at the Terang Cemetery. He died aged 91 years on the 28th October 1958. He is buried along side his family in the Monumental Cemetery.
In Loving Memory
of
Arthur William Woodman
Died 28th Oct. 1958 aged 90 years
Forever Remembered.
Elizabeth King Drive
Elizabeth Wheatley was born on an unknown day in 1858 and was the first white child born in the district. She died on the 4th July 1962 being Terang’s oldest resident aged 104 years. She is buried alone.
Elizabeth King
Died 4 – 7 – 1962.
Being the First White Child
Born Terang District
1858 – 1962
R . I . P
Remembrance
The Cemetery Trust has planted a lone pine to remember those who served and lost their lives in the Great War. The plaque reads:
This Lone Pine has been planted to commemorate the centenary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli on 25th April 1915.
This memorial remembers those whose graves remain unmarked. The plaque reads:
This memorial has been created in memory of former Terang and District souls whose anonymous remains lie in unmarked graves within this calm and quiet place. Recognition of this has been registered here as an expression of respect and inclusion. May they all rest in peace.
