Woomera Cemetery

Woomera Cemetery, located in Woomera, South Australia, serves as the final resting place for many who have contributed to the region's rich history. Among its notable graves is that of Len Beadell, the renowned surveyor and road builder who opened up approximately 6,500 km of new roads deep in the Australian outback between the 1940s and 1950s. His grave includes its own survey marker, reflecting his significant impact on the area. The cemetery also contains graves of stillborn babies and children from the 1950s and 1960s, serving as a poignant reminder of the era's challenges. Visitors can pay their respects and reflect on the lives that have shaped Woomera's unique heritage.