
Welcome to our self-guided tours
Explore the rich history and diverse stories of those laid to rest at Woronora Memorial Park. Whether you're a history enthusiast or seeking a peaceful walk, enjoy your visit with our two tour options: a physical map or a digital self-guided tour with recorded audio. Collect your physical map from reception or download it below.
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Alice Cashin
Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION 1, Position 0332
Alice Cashin, Australian WWI nurse, received Royal Red Cross & Bar for bravery, saving 432 lives, honoured by NSW Nurses' memorial.
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John Radecki
Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION 1, Position 0125
John Radecki died 10/05/1955 at age 90. Radecki was one of the finest stained-glass artists in Australia during his time.
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William Roy Swanton
Anglican Monumental, SECTION 1, Position 0408
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.
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David Hastings Favell
Anglican Monumental, SECTION F, Position 0001
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.
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Matthew Mayman
Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION A, Position 0001
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.
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David Meekin
Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION Q, Position 0083
David Meekin died 19/03/1966 at age 78. Meekin was a fascinating figure in Australia known as a boxer, showman and entrepreneur.
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Mullarkey Brothers
Roman Catholic Monumental, SECTION G, Position 0011
The Mullarkey Brothers, Herbert, Niall and Kevin tragically lost their lives while fighting in WWI at age 29, 21 and 20, respectively.
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Helen Willows
Methodist Monumental, SECTION A, Position 0046
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.
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William Judd
Congregational Monumental, SECTION B, Position 0001
William Judd died 06/12/1929 at age 82. He was the first president of the Sutherland Shire.
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Arthur Atkinson
Anglican Monumental, SECTION 8, Position 0818
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.
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John Hamilton
Anglican Monumental, SECTION 8, Position 0518
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.
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