February 15^th 2026

Brighton General Cemetery

North  Road [near the corner of Hawthorn Road], South Caulfield at 2pm

Melbourne’s legendary Yorick Club began in 1868, when 64 men connected to ‘Literature, Art or Science’ paid £2 2s each to become foundation members. Famed poet Adam Lindsay Gordon and author Marcus Clarke were at the heart of the ‘brilliant literary coterie’ whose exploits fuelled the myth of wild ‘Bohemian living’ during that era. Other members included notable ‘newspaper men’ and senior civil servants.

Join us to view the superb refurbishment of Adam Lindsay Gordon’s grave and meet other celebrated figures from that exuberant era. These include cartoonist, illustrator and writer Tom Carrington, former chief of Hansard David Dickenson Wheeler, journalist George Arthur Walstab and also  to hear about other members.

Meet near the  front gate at 2pm.  Cost: $15 per person

Booking is essential – Lois on 9558 4248

The Commemoration will be held at the Brighton General Cemetery on the paved area outside the Office at 9.30 for a 10am start.  Marking Remembrance week, the flags will be flying until the 17^th November. This is the eighth in a series of 50 graves to have a flag flying to honour our Service Persons for their sacrifice for King and Country. With 400 flags flying it is going to be an amazing sight.

If you would like to attend please ring or email Lois – 9558 4248 or info@brightoncemetorians.org to let us know that you will be attending