The ‘Stories in Stone’ cemetery heritage conference held in Brisbane on August 16 was a significant success, marking the second event organized. With a diverse range of passionate presenters, excellent logistics, and a strong attendance of about 90 people, the event showcased the importance of cemetery history. Plans for a third conference are underway.
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Stories in Stone: A Conference for Taphophiles
In late 2023 I co-presented a talk about South Brisbane Cemetery at a conference organised by the Annerley Stephens History Group. Through the day I sat and listened to a particularly enjoyable array of presentations, and I thought, ‘what if there was a conference like this, but all about cemeteries instead?’ Three or four monthsContinue reading “Stories in Stone: A Conference for Taphophiles”
Christopher Dawson 