Tharwa Bridge and de Salis Cemetery
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Origin, Heritage and ConservationThis tour, led by Dr Peter Dowling, will begin at the Tharwa Bridge Reserve. We will walk along a pleasant, shady path next to the Murrumbidgee River, passing the Cuppacumbalong Homestead where we will make a short stop to learn about the establishment of the homestead. Next stop is the cemetery where we will discuss the location, history and its heritage significance.
This imposing walled cemetery was constructed of local stone from nearby Mount Tennant and filled with soil from the banks of the Murrumbidgee. Located on a granite outcrop overlooking the junction of the Murrumbidgee and Gudgenby Rivers, the cemetery has four headstones, and a second internal stone wall dominated by an obelisk. The cemetery contains the graves of the De Salis family of the former Cuppacumbalong Station, employees and neighbours.
Location
Tharwa Bridge Picnic Area
Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620
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Tharwa Bridge and de Salis Cemetery
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