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The Tragic '20s
'The Tragic '20s' tour of the Pioneer Cemetery covering local residents from Bentleigh to Bonbeach who died in tragic circumstances in the 1920s - a decade of unparalled tragedy in Melbourne. The tour is a first of its kind in Australia. Hear about the railway line repairer killed when a bottle was thrown from a passing train; the young Bonbeach woman who died from an illegal operation; the Mordialloc market gardener murdered by his neighbour and the Sandringham lad shot on the toilet!
Duration: 90 minutes
Language Spoken: English
Customisable: No
Departing: 7/10/09
Passengers: Minimum: 1
Maximum: 25
Departure Details: The tour departs at 10:00am inside the entrance gate on Charman Road, Cheltenham (opp Cheltenham railway station).
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Adult over 18 1/7/09 30/6/10 $10.00 Yes
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Members 1/7/09 30/6/10 $5.00 Yes
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Tour Inclusions: Tour guide, refreshments and some illustrations.
What to Bring: It is essential to dress appropriately for the conditions of the day as there is little shelter within the Cemetery. The Pioneer Cemetery is quite steep in some areas and whilst the tour follows the safest paths, we advise participants to take care if you have difficulty walking.
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The Tragic '30s: Decade of Adventure
Come along for another exciting tour of victims of tragic circumstances from the 1930s. Hear about the councillor from Chelsea who died in a car accident, the young skiing adventurer who perished on the Bogong mountains, the mother and her two children who died in a house fire and the Cerberus crewman killed on the speed racetrack. Plus more!
Duration: 90 minutes
Language Spoken: English
Customisable: No
Departing: 30/8/09, 10/10/09
Passengers: Minimum: 1
Maximum: 25
Departure Details: The tour departs at 12:00 (30 Aug) and 2:00pm (10 Oct) inside the entrance gate on Charman Road, Cheltenham (opp Cheltenham railway station).
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GST
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Adult over 18 1/7/09 30/6/10 $10.00 Yes
Per person

Members 1/7/09 30/6/10 $5.00 Yes
Per person

Tour Inclusions: Tour guide, refreshments and some illustrations.
What to Bring: It is essential to dress appropriately for the conditions of the day as there is little shelter within the Cemetery. The Pioneer Cemetery is quite steep in some areas and whilst the tour follows the safest paths, we advise participants to take care if you have difficulty walking.
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History in the Making
This general theme tour of the historic Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery features local pioneers, Melbourne's most notorious 'land boomer', a decorated war veteran, and tragic stories.
Duration: 90 minutes
Language Spoken: English
Customisable: No
Departing: 10/10/09
Passengers: Minimum: 1
Maximum: 25
Departure Details: The tour departs at 11:00am inside the entrance gate on Charman Road, Cheltenham (opp Cheltenham railway station).
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GST
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Adult over 18 1/7/09 30/6/10 $10.00 Yes
Per person

Members 1/7/09 30/6/10 $5.00 Yes
Per person

Tour Inclusions: Tour guide, refreshments and some illustrations.
What to Bring: It is essential to dress appropriately for the conditions of the day as there is little shelter within the Cemetery. The Pioneer Cemetery is quite steep in some areas and whilst the tour follows the safest paths, we advise participants to take care if you have difficulty walking.
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