Grave of Ben Frances Manager in South Stradbroke Island

Grave of Ben Frances Manager is located in South Stradbroke Island

Address: 50 Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island

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The grave of Ben Francis Manager is historically significant as the earliest known formal burial at Currigee. Ben Francis Manager, the infant son of oysterman Ben Manager, died at Currigee in 1890. The grave is marked with a headstone and low brick grave curb. The central area of the grave curb is filled with shells. This grave is the only example of a formal burial with a headstone on South Stradbroke Island. The grave has archaeological potential to yield information that will contribute to the understanding of European pioneer burial practices on the Gold Coast in the late 19th century. The grave has been preserved and well cared for over the years and continues to have a special association with local people as a reminder of past island life.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Grave plus 5m radius