The Heung Lew
The Linda Memorial
The Mount Morgan Cemetery
The town's cemetery reflects the hard times and numerous disasters that have plagued Mount Morgan over the years. Stories of industrial accidents and disease outbreaks litter the rows of tombstones. The Linda Memorial, located in the cemetery, was erected in 1909 to commemorate the 26 men who died in the mine between 1894 and 1909.
The cemetery also contains A well-preserved ceremonial burner, a heung lew or xiang lu, is one of few reminders of Mount Morgan's Chinese community. Built in 1890, this shrine is believed to be unique in Queensland. It was used for burning symbolic papers and offerings for the dead.
The cemetery is located two kilometres south of the town centre, just off Coronation Drive.
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