South Brisbane Cemetery
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South Brisbane Cemetery, also known as Dutton Park Cemetery, is a heritage-listed cemetery at 21 Fairfield Road and Annerley Road, Dutton Park, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, adjacent to the Brisbane River. It was built from 1870 to 1990s. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 1 October 2003.[1]
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Location | 21 Fairfield Road, Dutton Park, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Coordinates | 27.4994°S 153.0253°E / -27.4994; 153.0253 |
Design period | 1840s–1860s (mid-19th century) |
Built | 1870–1990s |
Official name | South Brisbane Cemetery, Dutton Park Cemetery |
Type | state heritage (landscape, built) |
Designated | 1 October 2003 |
Reference no. | 602406 |
Significant period | 1870–1990s (fabric) 1870–1990s (historical use) |
Significant components | fence/wall – perimeter, gate – entrance, amenities building, headstone, trees/plantings, burial/grave, grave marker, toilet block/earth closet/water closet, memorial/monument, pathway/walkway, office/administration building, road/roadway, grave surrounds/railings |
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The cemetery was established in 1866 and remained in active use until the 1960s, after which its use has been limited by lack of space for new graves.[2]