Harkaway Cemetery established in 1840 is one of Victoria's two oldest cemeteries. Buried here are many German settlers who came to the area in the mid 1800's. They include the Wanke family and if you live in the area you will know Ernst Wanke Road which comes off the M1.
Peaceful rolling hills dotted with horse shelter boxes lie north west of the cemetery and pastureland to the south.
Opposite the cemetery gates is the belfry of the former Lutheran Church. The bell came from Germany in 1869 but I didn't have time to sketch it. An unexpectedly peaceful and pleasant experience on a hot sunny afternoon, not at all creepy! Weekly sketchmeet with a few U3A friends.
#Sailorfude pen, watercolour, #Stillman&Birn Zeta Sketchbook, 7.5”x 7.5”.
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