The Miles Historical Cemetery is also known as Racecourse Road Cemetery and was established in c.1911 after concerns were expressed about the flood prone cemetery at Dogwood Creek. For several years it is apparent both were in concurrent operation. This cemetery contains burials between at least 1911 and 1970 and contains two extensive family plots, one of which is called the ‘Blackley Private Cemetery‘. Due to the rocky ground and difficulties experienced digging the graves; this cemetery was closed to new burials with the new Miles Cemetery opening in c.1919.

Only two sections of the site show marked graves; a narrow rectangular area in the east along Racecourse Road and a small portion on the northwest corner with access from Hookswood Road. An interpretive panel inside the fence provides information about the cemetery including symbolism and stonemasons represented.

Grave surrounds include concrete borders, some with decorative elements and metal piping and wrought iron fencing. Headstones include mounted tablets, stelae and crossed, some mounted on tiered base, and also more elaborate monuments. It is fair to assume that this section of the cemetery contains a number of unmarked graves.

The northwest section, also referred to as ‘Blackley Private Cemetery‘, has graves arranged in a row along the fence line and features concrete and marble surrounds and plates, some with ornamentation. Headstones include desk mounted tablets and stelae featuring granite and black marble. There are two elaborate monuments; one consisting of a cylindrical shaped pedestal surmounted by columns supporting a cone shaped roof topped with a Celtic cross. The second monument comprises a large rectangular pedestal surmounted by a horse figure.

The Miles Historical Cemetery is no longer open for interments.