HELP NEEDED
The Brighton Cemetorians are trying to locate family of
WILLIAM BRAHE [1835 – 1912]
Born in Germany, Brahe came to Victoria in 1852. He had worked on the goldfields and was an experienced handler of cattle, horses and wagons. When Burke set out from Cooper’s Creek on his ‘dash’ to the Gulf of Carpentaria, he left Brahe in charge of the camp. After waiting more than four months, and with his own supplies running low, Brahe decided to abandon the camp on 21 April 1861.
He married Elise née Hinge (Hinze) and they had eight children.
to ask their permission to place a plaque on his grave to acknowledge his contribution not only to the Burke and Will Expedition but to life in general. Can you help????
Call Lois on 9558 4248
Postponement of all tours and events
| In ensuring that we minimise the impact of COVID-19, we have made a considered decision to postpone all tours and events held at Brighton Cemetery until further notice. This will include our Anzac Day and Law Week Walks along with the Flag Raising Commemoration and the placing of a Plaque for Leah Rosenthal. The AGM that was to be held in August has been postponed till later in the year. We are still hoping that the walks for October and November will be going ahead but we wait and see. As we know more we will add to this posting. In the meantime keep safe and look after each other |
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