The Legendary Yorick Club
February 15th 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
Celebrating 170 years of the Brighton Cemetery
An Open Day will be held on
Sunday 19th October 2025 from 10am – 4pm.
at the Brighton General Cemetery – North Road – Caulfield South
There will be:
Historical Displays
Self guided balloon walks
Notable plaque unveilings
Horse Drawn Hearse Walking Tour
Book Sales
and much more…
Please feel free to come in period dress.
If you wish to attend please contact Lois on 9558 4248 or
