Barrunbatayi Burial Ground, East Kempsey Cemetery

Kempsey Shire Council

Unveiling of the plaques by the Heritage Council NSW and Mayor John Bowell, Kempsey Shire Council 15 October 2010

Loosing loved ones is never easy, even more so when you do not know where they are buried. In 2009, the Dunghutti Aboriginal Community and Council organised for radar scanning of the old burial ground, created a rainbow serpent path, gardens, borders around graves and erected a granite memorial for those resting in unmarked graves. In 2010, the NSW Heritage Council provided a grant to consult with the community of those Aboriginals buried in the unmarked graves. This allowed Council to establish family links that would personalise the information provided by the remaining family members on bronze plaques and affixed to the monument. This has become a focal point in the community providing valuable family information on past generations and a chance to say a proper goodbye.

  • Cultural Officer

    JENNIFER COLLING ()

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    Programs Projects and Partnerships – Division B

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    • Unveiling of the plaques by the Heritage Council NSW and Mayor John Bowell, Kempsey Shire Council 15 October 2010

      Unveiling of the plaques by the Heritage Council NSW and Mayor John Bowell, Kempsey Shire Council 15 October 2010

    • Family members placed flowers in remembrance of their ancestors.

      Family members placed flowers in remembrance of their ancestors.

    • The Bradshaw family in honour of their Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

      The Bradshaw family in honour of their Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

    • Example of information on one of the bronze plaques providing family history.

      Example of information on one of the bronze plaques providing family history.

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