Berwick Rotary at the Harkaway Cemetery

BERWICK ROTARY at the Harkaway Cemetery

Did you know there is a pioneer cemetery right here in Harkaway? Do you often wonder where some of the local street names come from? Do you often think of ghosts past, the beginnings of our community?

Welcome to a short program where we explore the history of the cemetery which dates back to 1873 in the time that Ernst Wanke was farming the land.   Hear about the establishment of the cemetery by the Lutheran community of Harkaway and tales of the Lutheran School and Church. 

And the Harkaway Bell – don’t forget the bell !  We shall give it a gong or two. 

Local historial Neil Lucas will lead us on a walk around the cemetery with a description of some of the graves and their history. 

After the tales and tours we will adjourn to Holm Park for dinner before it gets dark and spooky.

Meet by 6:30pm sharp at the Harkaway Cemetery, 202 Hessell Rd, Harkaway for the commencement of the tour.
(North along Harkaway Road, left into King road at the roundabout, 2^nd on left is Hessell road, 200 meters along Hessell road turn left into cemetery car park.)

At 7:00pm we will adjourn to Holm Park for dinner commencing approx 7:15pm