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Take a fascinating stroll around 110 acres of Woronora Memorial Park.

Situated on the fringe of the Royal National Park you will find a unique collection of historical monuments, stonemasonry art and flowering gardens.
 
A true celebration of more than 270,000 lives remembered.
 
Hear the fascinating stories of historical figures on your walk with our featured audio tours. To enhance your experience, click on a notable to gain a deeper understanding of the remarkable individuals who have shaped our world.

William Roy Swanton

William Roy Swanton died 23/12/1907 at age 18 after drowning at Cronulla Beach. Swanton’s death sparked the beginning of Surf Life Saving in the Shire.

Anglican Monumental, SECTION 1, Position 0408

David Hastings Favell

David Hastings Favell died 23/11/1902 at age 31 after tragically being struck by a cricket ball while playing cricket as a wicketkeeper at Sans Souci..

Anglican Monumental, SECTION F, Position 0001

Matthew Mayman

Matthew Mayman died 02/10/1909 at age 31 after being found dead inside his vegetable cart at Newtown. Mayman was a well-known farmer in the Sutherland Shire.

Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION A, Position 0001

John Radecki

John Radecki died 10/05/1955 at age 90. Radecki was one of the finest stained-glass artists in Australia during his time.

Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION 1, Position 0125

Alice Cashin

Alice Cashin died 04/11/1939 at age 69. Cashin is remembered as a pioneering nurse throughout WWI and the only Australian nurse to be awarded the Red Cross medal twice.

Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION 1, Position 0332

David Meekin

David Meekin died 19/03/1966 at age 78. Meekin was a fascinating figure in Australia known as a boxer, showman and entrepreneur.

Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION Q, Position 0083

Mullarkey Brothers

The Mullarkey Brothers, Herbert, Niall and Kevin tragically lost their lives while fighting in WWI at age 29, 21 and 20, respectively.

Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION G, Position 0011

Helen Willows

Helen Willows died 30/03/1895 at age 28 from suspected tuberculosis. Willows was the first burial at Woronora Memorial Park on 01/04/1895, the day before the official opening of the cemetery.

Methodist Monumental, SECTION A, Position 0046

William Judd

William Judd died 06/12/1929 at age 82. He was the first president of the Sutherland Shire.

Congregational Monumental, SECTION B, Position 0001

Arthur Atkinson

Arthur Atkinson died 23/03/1971 at age 27 after tragically being struck by lightning while training with the Army Reserve at Tianjarra training area at the annual camp.

Anglican Monumental, SECTION 8, Position 0818

John Hamilton

John Hamilton died 27/02/1961 at age 65. At the time, he was the youngest solider in the world to be awarded the Victoria Cross during WWI.

Anglican Monumental, SECTION 8, Position 0518

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