Friends of Willaston Cemetery - Gawler

10/06/2026

For those unable to attend tonight’s community engagement session here is the link to the recording. Some interesting questions were discussed.

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07/06/2026

📍 Community Information Session – Willaston Cemetery Master Plan

Interested in the future of Willaston Cemetery? Join us for a community information session to learn more about the Draft Willaston Cemetery Master Plan and share your feedback.

This is an opportunity to speak directly with the project team, ask questions, and discuss the long-term vision for the conservation, management and enhancement of this important heritage site.

🗓️ Wednesday 10 June 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Council Chambers, Gawler Civic Centre, 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler

Can't attend the session? You can still review the draft plan and complete the online survey at:
https://yourvoice.gawler.sa.gov.au/willaston-cemetery-masterplan

Your feedback will help shape the future of this significant community asset for generations to come.

04/06/2026

Please take the time to provide feedback on this Master Plan. The Friends have been involved in its development but there are features we still wish to test with the broader public. If you have question feel free to DM us.

Have your say 🗣️

The Town of Gawler is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on the Draft Willaston Cemetery Master Plan.

Established in 1866, Willaston Cemetery is an important heritage asset and place of remembrance for many in our community. The draft Master Plan outlines a long-term vision to guide future investment, conservation, accessibility and management of the cemetery.

There are several ways to get involved:
📝 Complete the online survey
📍 Attend a community information session and speak directly with the project team
📄 Provide a written submission

Your feedback will help shape the future of this significant community space.

Find out more, view the draft plan and have your say:
https://yourvoice.gawler.sa.gov.au/willaston-cemetery-masterplan

*Please be aware that comments made on this post will not be considered formal feedback. To ensure your input is captured, please submit your feedback through the official engagement channels.

03/06/2026

We had a very successful walking tour of the Willaston Cemetery last Saturday. Braving the wintery conditions we made 13 stops, visiting 25 gravesites containing 48 burials and 5 memorials. This is our third annual History Festival event and again we thoroughly enjoyed meeting and sharing with the many people interested in these stories. Thank you for your support!

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

24/04/2026

Some of the slightly hidden gravestones that are in the area between the gates and the Precious Souls memorial garden. Well worth a look. (And the restored Hiskey grave that is nicely ageing in place.)

08/04/2026

Sister Lucy Tremlett’s story can be found at https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/260051 She lies in the Tremlett family plot but is not named. She will now be receiving her own headstone.

Upcoming commemoration in conjunction with Gawler Cultural Heritage Centre

09/02/2026

2026 marks the 160th anniversary of the opening of the Willaston Cemetery. Look out for some exciting developments later in the year to mark this significant milestone.

18/11/2025

So true!