GAYNDAH CEMETERY - Queenslands oldest town - Graves dating back to 1850's

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In this video we went to the town of Gayndah,
Gayndah claims to be the oldest town in Queensland and this cemetery has graves dating back to the mid 1800"s

[@lisawilson1818]

If you use a torch that helps with reading head stones. Thankyou for showing these old graves.

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Yes, someone has mentioned that, I just keep forgetting and to be honest wondered if that would still work when the sun is shining so hard. We appreciate you watching

[@JustOneKnight]

Isnt it interesting the patterns and color of the stone used. I nearly cried for the 15 year old Thomas not sure why just found it emotional. Lament....now theres a word I havnt heard for a while. Great video thank you.

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Have to agree about the stone, and how they got it in the 1800's is amazing too. The people that are tragically killed get me everytime. Thanks for watching

[@RobertKennedy-e5h]

Very Interesting

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching

[@JoPayne-h4k]

Nice tour most of my friends and family members are there.Went halves with mum to put a headstone on her aunty Hazel Schubert. Lots of history at this place.

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Oh wow! So glad you got to see this walkthrough . Thanks for watching

[@kyliecook8889]

Love the video from nsw

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Thanks so much for watching

[@kyliecook8889]

Hi from NSW

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

We grew up in NSW. Thanks for commenting

[@tinasteer2507]

If you want to read the old headstones get a torch and switch it on so the beam is at an angles with the writing. One of the small pocket torches with good white light does a good job. Experiment till you see what works for you.

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Thank you, that has been suggested before but I just keep forgetting to take one with us. Also I was wondering, as we are in the extreme heat and sun of Australia's outback in the middle of the day would the torch idea work ?

[@tinasteer2507]

@@historiccemeteriesaustralia Yes it will still work as long as you hold it on an angle it will throw a shadow where the letters are carved into the surface. Try shining the beam at the side of the headstone and gradually move it to the face of the headstone. Once you get the hang of it you will always use this method. Good luck.

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Thank you so much@@tinasteer2507

[@arbynoneedforanymaps1341]

You need a torch 🔦 for some of the oldest one. That will help you to read it better

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Oh I did not know that, will be sure to take one in the future thank you

[@mbaker8754]

Go old Ipswich

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Thanks for watching

[@flamingstag2381]

carry a brush & some bleach !

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

Hmmm not sure on using bleach on these old headstones in case they get damaged. Thanks for watching

[@RobertKennedy-e5h]

Very Interesting

[@historiccemeteriesaustralia]

I think so too! Love all these out of town cemeteries. Thanks for watching