First Draft of Coolgardie Cemetery Records Completed –
I’m pleased to share that, with the assistance of volunteers for the pre-1896 deaths, I have completed the first draft of a comprehensive review of the burial records for Coolgardie Cemetery from 1894 – the present. This project, nearly two years in the making, marks a significant milestone in preserving the history of the Goldfields.
Coolgardie Cemetery Gates – Photo Danelle Warnock
This draft includes, where possible, the following details for each individual:
• Full Name
• Date of Death
• Age
• Occupation
• Denomination and Cemetery Plot Number
Many entries go beyond these basics, offering richer insights into the lives of those buried. The draft is now available on the Outback Family History website, though photographs of memorials, individuals, and newspaper articles will be incorporated in the final phase.
I will continue to add to these records with additional information from death certificates, burial records, and newspapers, which I will process offline due to their non-alphabetical order. Progress will be periodically uploaded to the website. While I’m not seeking additional information at this stage, I will reach out for contributions later and will keep you informed of updates.
Undertaking detailed ‘mini biographies’ for a cemetery of this size—currently 3,132 burials—is not what I would normally do, but Coolgardie’s unique role as the “Mother of the Goldfields” and its significance as both the starting point and final resting place for so many makes this effort vital to the region’s history.
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Moya Sharp
Owner at Outback Family History
My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.
Thank you so much for all your hard work Moya. ❤️