Grave of Emily and Thomas West in Burleigh Heads

Grave of Emily and Thomas West is located in Burleigh Heads

Address: Corner George Street Central and Tweed Street, Burleigh Heads

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The grave of Emily and Thomas West is historically significant as a reminder of a major drowning tragedy which had a profound effect on the Burleigh/Tallebudgera community at the time. The burial site is rare in that when the bodies of Emily and Thomas West were interred, the allotment was gazetted as a cemetery reserve however the cemetery did not eventuate on this site. The grave, however, remained in situ. The grave has archaeological potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of European burial practices on the Gold Coast in the early 20th century. The grave continues to have social importance with the Burleigh/Tallebudgera community for its representation of the tragedy that occurred in 1922.

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