BARBADOES STREET CEMETERY
Sirs —May I express deep resentment that the City Council dares to suggest removal of tombstones to make playgrounds of the graves of our dear ones. Money was left by my grandfather for the upkeep of the graves for all time. If the Presbyterians hand over the Addington cemetery they will have broken faith with some of the original members of St. Andrew’s Church and church school scholars, and are no more worthy of trust. Truly, this is a fine way to honour our pioneers: car parks in our woodlands, coat of arms altered, cemeteries desecrated and made into playgrounds over the ashes of our pioneer grandparents and parents. One other thing the City Council could do before going out of office—turn the lawn cemetery into a playground. It would make a fine one, grass already laid, and no tombstones to remove.—Yours, etc., DESCENDANT 1856 PIONEER. October 1, 1947.
Sir, —In reply to “Grave Unknown,” the two cemeteries concerned are not almost bankrupt. Also, the Addington cemetery is not worn-out. It is in good order and well kept. The City Council should not be allowed to desecrate the two cemeteries. —Yours, etc., NINE TOMBSTONES. October 5. 1947.
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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25307, 6 October 1947, Page 9
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