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In 1906, the
Municipal Cemetery, Fawkner (as it was then called) opened to meet the needs of the north . The cemetery was designed and run by Charles Heath, a surveyor and architect. The first burial took place on 10 December 1906. This was considered to be the unofficial opening of the cemetery. The
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memorial to 28 Australian service personnel of World War II â 23 soldiers, 4 airmen and one naval officer â who were cremated there. They included
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Fawkner
Memorial Park is operated by Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT), who manage 18 other sites across Victoria, Australia.
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carrying the deceased to the cemetery from 1906 to 1939.
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