Acknowledgements - Resources

A Heartfelt Thank You

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has played a role in the success of the Capel District Cemeteries Project. Your support has been vital in bringing this vision to life.

To Our Volunteers

To all the incredible volunteers, past and present: your knowledge, dedication, and unwavering commitment have been the backbone of this project. Without you, none of this would have been possible.

Bendigo Bank, Capel

A special thank you to the Bendigo Bank in Capel for generously supporting our efforts through a community grant. Your funding made the creation of this website a reality, allowing us to share the stories we uncover.

Shire of Capel and Iluka Capel Public Library

We are grateful to the Shire of Capel and the staff at the Iluka Capel Public Library for providing access to the Ron Maidment Archive Room. Your continued support allows our group to meet regularly and pursue our mission of preserving the stories of those resting in the Capel Cemetery.

Paul Stevenson and Geographe Underground Services (GUS)

Our heartfelt thanks to Paul Stevenson from Geographe Underground Services for spending two days in May 2022 with our team. Using Ground Penetrating Radar, you helped identify unknown and unmarked graves—critical information that has enabled us to begin the next chapter of our work: the Mark and Honor Project.

Bunbury Cemetery Board

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Bunbury Cemetery Board, led by CEO Kristy Constantine and Chairman of the Board Michael Finn, for generously funding the Mark and Honor Project. Your support will help us recognize and honor individuals resting in unmarked graves at the Capel Cemetery. To learn more about this important initiative, please visit the “About Us” section of our website.

Together, we honor the lives and legacies of those who have come before us, ensuring their stories are remembered for generations to come.

Resources

Welcome to our resources section. Explore the following links and references to aid your research and connect with the stories of Capel Cemetery. We’ve organized them into categories for easier navigation.

Local Resources

Ron Maidment Archive Room
Shire of Capel
Just a Horse Ride Away: A History of the Shire of Capel and Its People – Valerie Krantz and Diana Chase