The Friends of Toowong Cemetery is a voluntary organisation of people with a special interest in the Toowong Cemetery, formally known as the Brisbane General Cemetery, located in Toowong, Brisbane, Australia.

The Toowong Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Queensland and is an important record of the history of Brisbane and Queensland. It was officially opened in July 1875 and over 119,000 people are buried there. Toowong Cemetery is an operating cemetery, consulted by the Brisbane City Council in decisions regarding future planning, new initiatives, and restoration of graves.

Darcy Maddock and guides from the Friends of Toowong Cemetery have partnered with the Queensland Police Museum for a tour of police graves as part of the museum’s Sunday Lecture Series.

Bookings essential for this 2 hour tour on May 30, 2021, commencing at 10:30am.

Important: Good mobility is required for this trek. Please wear closed-in shoes and bring weather protection and drinking water.

On offer: A mid-tour morning tea will be available.