Newcastle Memorial Park
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Newcastle Memorial Park

Also known as Beresfield Crematorium

Beresfield, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia

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    Beresfield, Newcastle City, New South Wales 2322 Australia
    Coordinates: -32.80600, 151.65274
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Newcastle Crematorium, Beresfield was officially opened on Saturday 18th of July 1936 by by the Assistant Minister (Mr. J. B. Shand. M.L.A.). The construction was undertaken by Cremations Newcastle Ltd. & said to have cost upwards of £12,000 It was believed to be one of the grandest in the state with its Queensland maple fittings & beautiful Jarrah floors. The tower stands 50ft. high, set amongst 25 acres of trees, gardens and lawns. Mr Frank H. Slapp was the first person to be cremated there.
Newcastle Crematorium, Beresfield was officially opened on Saturday 18th of July 1936 by by the Assistant Minister (Mr. J. B. Shand. M.L.A.). The construction was undertaken by Cremations Newcastle Ltd. & said to have cost upwards of £12,000 It was believed to be one of the grandest in the state with its Queensland maple fittings & beautiful Jarrah floors. The tower stands 50ft. high, set amongst 25 acres of trees, gardens and lawns. Mr Frank H. Slapp was the first person to be cremated there.

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