Find A Grave - Waverley Cemetery

Deniehy, Daniel Henry b. August 18, 1828 d. October 22, 1865
Son of a transported convict, he rose to be a noted politician, lawyer and writer. His epitaph reads: "The vehement voice of the south, is loud where journalist lies. But calm hath encompased his mouth, and sweet is the peace in his eyes." And: "This monument has been erected by a few friends as an admiring tribute to the graceful genius of one of Australia's most gifted and patriotic sons".
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: along the central walkway
Dowling, Sir James b. November 25, 1787 d. September 27, 1844
Chief Justice of the Colony of New South Wales.
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Duff, Robert William b. May 8, 1835 d. March 15, 1895
Member of British Parliament, Privy Council, Civil Lord of the Admiralty, and Governor of the Colony of New South Wales. He died in office.
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Durack, Sarah Frances 'Fanny' b. October 27, 1889 d. March 20, 1956
Australian Swimmer. She was Australia's first great swimmer. During her 15 year career, she broke at least 11 world records, and competed in distances up to 100 yards to a mile. In 1912 she won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1920 she was getting ready to defend her title at the Antwerp Games but fell ill. She later turned to coaching and then retired shortly thereafter. (Bio by: K)
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Dwyer, Michael b. 1772 d. August 23, 1825
The large monument actually contains the mortal remains of Michael Dwyer, the "Wicklow Chief", a survivor of the Fenian Uprising, and his wife Mary. The poem on the front reads: "Who fears to speak of '98? When cowards mock the patriot's fate. Who blushes at the name? Who hangs his head in shame?" At the rear are the names of the 1798 martyrs, the Easter 1916 martyrs, and a separate headstone at the foot for the ten 1981 hunger strikers who starved themselves to death during Margaret Thatcher...[Read More]
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Hargrave, Lawrence b. January 29, 1850 d. July 14, 1915
Aeronautical innovator, inventor of the box kite.
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Section 9, 1117
Irish Patriots and Martyrs of 1798, 1916 and 1981
The large monument actually contains the mortal remains of Michael Dwyer, the "Wicklow Chief", a survivor of the Fenian Uprising, and his wife Mary. The poem on the front reads: "Who fears to speak of '98? When cowards mock the patriot's fate. Who blushes at the name? Who hangs his head in shame?" At the rear are the names of the 1798 martyrs, the Easter 1916 martyrs, and a separate headstone at the foot for the ten 1981 hunger strikers who starved themselves to death during Margaret Thatcher...[Read More]
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Kendall, Henry b. April 18, 1838 d. August 1, 1882
Poet, work includes "Songs from the Mountains."
Cause of death: Consumption
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Section 6, 320; Vault D
Lawson, Henry b. June 17, 1867 d. September 2, 1922
Poet and Journalist. He was born into poverty in rural New South Wales. An ear infection left him deaf by the age of fourteen, his parents separated a few years later and his personal life as an adult included financial struggles as well as bouts with physical and mental illness. He overcame these obstacles to become one of Australia's most famous poets. Most of his writings dealt with life in the bush. His works had a strong influence on helping Australia define her national identity. He is...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Section 3, G 516
Mackellar, Dorothea b. July 1, 1885 d. January 14, 1968
Poet, work includes "My Country."
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Section 6, 832-833 Vault L
Peart, Charles Owen b. 1872 d. 1896
Circus Entertainer. He was famous for diving from a 50 foot tower into a 6 x 6 ft tank of water only 3' 6" deep, for Fitgerald brothers Circus. Died in a diving accident when he was only 19.
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Richardson, John Soame b. March 16, 1836 d. June 9, 1896
British Major General. A career Royal British officer, he was commissioned an Ensign in the 72nd Regiment, the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders in 1854. He served in the Crimean Campaign in 1855, the Maori Wars in 1860 to 1864 and commanded the New South Wales Contingent in the Soudan Expedition of 1885. Promoted Major General, he was the founder whom established the United Service Institution of New South Wales in 1888. He was also elected the first President and Commandant of New South Wales...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Near the bottom of the north walkway
Tauchert, Arthur b. August 21, 1877 d. November 27, 1933
Australian Actor. He was a silent screen star in australian cinema. He began his career in vaudeville, and he is best remembered for his film "The Sentimental Bloke" (1919). He also appeared in "Ginger Mick" (1920), "The Digger Earl" (1924), "Joe" (1924), "For the Term of His Natural Life" (1927), "The Adorable Outcast" (1928) and "The Showgirl's Luck" (1931). In the 1930s, he worked in the radio. Cause of death: Cancer (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia

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