Importance of the "Uamby" cemetery

The Uamby cemetery, like many private cemeteries in rural areas, contains the remains of pioneers whose contribution to the nation will likely be forgotten as these graveyards deteriorate.

It contains several family groups. The most notable occupant of the cemetery is Michael Lahy, a pioneer of the Mudgee/Wellington region of New South Wales. His life was symbolic of many of the individuals who made a difference wherever they went, during the formative period of the fledgling colony.

He lies buried in his family graveyard on his property “Uamby” in the Goolma district, an area immortalised by Henry Lawson in many of his short stories, including “Water Them Geraniums”. Lahy’s headstone stands, clearly readable after more than 140 years, overlooking the Cudgegong River.


PICTURE: MASTER stonemason Laurie Thomson has been helping restore the headstones.