Published on 14 October 2025
Roma’s first cemetery, used between 1863 and 1872, lies beneath land at the Roma Railway Precinct. Thanks to the work of local researchers - with the support of Queensland Rail and the Maranoa Regional Council - new interpretive signage now marks the location.
Unveiling Monday, 13 October, the interpretive signage will acknowledge those still buried on-site, preserving the town’s early history and honouring the stories of Roma’s earliest residents.
Spokesperson for Parks and Gardens and Arts and Culture Councillor Meryl Brumpton said that the cemetery’s origins date back to shortly after Roma was officially declared a township in 1863.
“This lost chapter in Roma’s history is being brought to light, due to the efforts of local Roma historians Dot Brindley and Beryl Giles,” said Cr Brumpton.
“The in-depth research conducted by Mrs Brindley and Mrs Giles identifies that there are 102 possible burials in this site, marking it as a significant historical site from the early settlement of Roma.
“We encourage locals and travellers alike to make a visit to the site at its location on Gregory Street to learn more about the shared heritage of this site and the Roma township.”
For further information about the Roma Railway Cemetery, please visit Cemeteries | Maranoa Regional Council