Charles Leslie GRAHAM

Charles GRAHAM was laid to rest at Brighton General Cemetery in 1916 at the age of 29.
At the time of Charles's passing, GRAHAM lived in Windsor.
GRAHAM was buried in the Baptist section.
Charles's occupation is recorded as Telegraph Operator.
Charles GRAHAM's grave contains one other burial.

Brighton General Cemetery, established in 1854, is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most historically significant burial grounds. The land was set aside in 1853 to serve the growing population south of the Yarra, and the cemetery recorded its first burial in 1855. Although it faced decades of financial difficulty, it entered a more prosperous period in the early 20th century, particularly after the closure of St Kilda Cemetery and the opening of Springvale Necropolis. With more than 70,000 interments across Church of England, Catholic, Jewish, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Independent sections, the cemetery reflects the diversity of Melbourne’s communities. Recognised as a Victorian garden cemetery of heritage value, its records and monuments provide rich insights into the region’s social, cultural, and demographic history.