Support continues to come from many quarters for the long-running voluntary project to mark and restore graves in the older section of the Millicent Cemetery.


It was established in colonial times and some of the graves date back around 140 years.


The driving force behind the restoration work is the South East Family History Group and its president Noel Boyle.


As well as his hands-on participation at working bees, Mr Boyle provides a regular update to The SE Voice.


“We are still proceeding with Millicent cemetery plot restoration project,” Mr Boyle said.


“Unfortunately, most of the graves in the current section are new babies or still born, while others have died where the newspaper write-ups may be distressing to the family.


“Bruhn Limestone in Mount Gambier donated a pallet of stone ashlars to mark the graves and we are very grateful to them.


“Thanks to group volunteer Tony Manhood who allowed us the use of his large trailer and 4-wheel drive to collect them.


“We also received an excellent donation from the Lions Club of Wattle Range Lioness which will be used to place plaques on the completed graves.


“We have also received several welcome donations from members of the public, not only from local residents, but people who have noticed the project we are doing.


“We are getting a lot of great feedback on this project from visitors and the Wattle Range Council.”