Established 2006

Friends of Boroondara
Kew Cemetery

Membership

Core Business

In line with our Aims and Objectives we undertake the following activities:

  • Conduct regular themed tours through the cemetery
  • Conduct monthly working bees
  • Locating the graves for descendants upon request
  • Researching the lives of those interred at the cemetery, keeping records relating to such and making those records available to the general public
  • Attending historical or community events; give talks to community groups in the interests of publicising FOBKC and the cemetery
  • Raising funds by applying for appropriate grants to produce newsletters, brochures, books, etc. about the cemetery
  • The main source of income for FOBKC is from membership fees, tours, grants and donations
  • Undertake to produce literature which will engage the community with the cemetery

Aims and Objectives

Our group is committed to the following objectives:

  • Investigate the historical and national significance of the Cemetery.

  • Explore all aspects of the Cemetery, including the lives and stories of those interred.

  • Collaborate with institutions, interest groups, and descendants connected to the Cemetery.

  • Organise and deliver both public and private tours and educational talks.

  • Raise funds, including the pursuit of relevant grants, to support specific restoration projects within the Cemetery.

  • Share research findings and information with the public, FOBKC members, Cemetery Trustees, and other stakeholders for their personal and educational use.

Phone:0417 278 950

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The Friends Of Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery

Tours And Activities

Join Us for a Journey Through History!
Our guided tours depart from the main cemetery gates at the corner of High Street and Parkhill Road, Kew, right on the scheduled start time—so don’t be late!

Prepare to step back in time as we explore fascinating stories and hidden treasures over the course of approximately two hours.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and get ready for a captivating experience through one of Melbourne’s most historic cemeteries.

Love Stories for the Ages – A Twilight Tour

 

With Valentine’s Day approaching, love is, as they say, in the air. Boroondara Cemetery has some great love stories, the most amazing being that of John and Annie Springthorpe.
But there are many kinds of love from unrequited love to fleeting love and we’d love to share their stories with you.

Meet at the cemetery gates. Cash or eftpos available.

Saturday, 10th February at 5:00 pm

Cost: $15.00; Members: $10.00

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Ned Kelly – Hero or Villain Tour

 

His name has become synonymous with courage, the phrase “game as Ned Kelly” having become part of the Australian lexicon.

Regardless of your viewpoint the Kelly legend is enshrined in Australian folklore. Join us and hear about some of those whose lives became linked with Ned’s.
This walk is part of the National Trust Heritage Festival*
Saturday, 11th May at 2:00 pm
Cost: $15.00; Members & NT Members: $10.00

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Private & Group Tours

 

Subject to availability we conduct weekday (or weekend) tours for community groups.  We can tailor a tour to suit or choose from of our list:

Best of the Best – a cross-section of some of the more high-profile monuments and memorials
Ned Kelly
Retail Therapy – household names
Explosive Characters
Murder, Mayhem & Mishaps
Untimely Ends
Crime & Punishment – lawmakers and lawbreakers
Ripping Yarns – some of the best stories
Ladies in Residence – showcases the wonderful women of Melbourne’s past
Our Military Heritage
If you are interested in organising one of these tours for your group, please contact us on info@fobkc.org.

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