Graves On-line

The Moreton Bay region’s historical cemetery records have been launched into cyberspace.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Deputy Mayor, Greg Chippendale, said the online database would become a valuable and convenient tool for those researching their family tree.

“With computers and internet connections common in most homes, more and more people are delving into the past to build a permanent record of their ancestry by drawing up a family tree,” the Deputy Mayor said.
“By putting the Moreton Bay region’s cemetery data base on-line we’re making the job of compiling family histories just that little bit easier.
“Moreton Bay Regional Council’s grave-site records will compliment those already on the internet from other parts of South East Queensland and assist families in creating a comprehensive snapshot of their heritage.
“The search facility will include records as far back as 1874, in the case of Redcliffe Cemetery, and will include names, date of burial and grave site locations.
“And there are already plans to include interactive grave site maps, details of monument inscriptions, life stories of pioneers and obituaries of prominent community leaders.”
State Member for Redcliffe, Lillian Van Litsenburg, has presented a $6,000 cheque to mark the Queensland Government’s contribution to the on-line grave database project through the Community Memorials Program.
“This is a marvellous partnership between State and Local Government and a great Q150 project celebrating Queensland’s history in our 150th birthday year,” Lillian said
“Having the burial history of this region at the click of a mouse will be invaluable.
“As the only cemetery on the Redcliffe Peninsula, it has special significance for the local community as many of the early pioneers of the district are buried there, as reflected in the interesting array of memorial stones.”
Cr Chippendale also paid tribute to the council, library and cemetery staff who had worked tirelessly to digitise and upload more than 22,000 cemetery records.