NEWSFLASH VANDALS DESTROY HEADSTONES AT WILBERFORCE CEMETERY Vandals destroyed or severely damaged headstones in mid September 2003 at the historic Wilberforce Cemetery. About 25 headstones recording about 50 names were affected. Some of the headstones were smashed into pieces whilst others, pushed over. Wilberforce is one of the oldest surviving cemeteries in Australia with many pioneering families including 3 First Fleet arrivals. Fortunately the information has been transcribed by local historian, Cathy McHardy and most of the headstones photographed. Check this link for a full list of names of the damaged graves, with dates of death http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/cemetery/wilberforce/newsflash_sep03.html The newly formed Friends of Wilberforce Cemetery are keen to make contact with descendants or families connected to the damaged graves. Send your contact details to the following : Friends of Wilberforce Cemetery PO Box 7154 Wilberforce 2756 NSW Please feel free to pass this information on to interested person and groups. Regards, Jonathan ========================================================= Jonathan Auld Hawkesbury on the NET ~ Cemetery Register Cemetery team email: cemetery@hawkesbury.net.au Website: http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/cemetery/ =========================================================