A guided walk through the Mansfield Cemetery not only enlightened about 26 people to the history of the burial ground, but also a little on the background of the families interred there.

The first of perhaps a series of cemetery walks organised through the Mansfield Historical Society was a success for all those who were very interested in the district's history.

Visitors learned about the pioneer families of the district who were buried there from around 1870. The first registered burial was that of one-year-old Thomas McMahon.

Among the other families that were talked about were the Klingsporns, the Bon’s of Bonnie Doon, the three police officers killed in the shootout at Stringybark Creek, and Dr Samuel Reynolds.

Also talked about were the graves of the Sisters of Mercy and the history of the establishment of the Catholic school in Mansfield.

The walk and talk concluded with a soup and sausage roll light tea.

With so much interest in this activity, a list of people who would like to join the next cemetery walk has started. Phone the Historical Society at The Station or drop in on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday (10am to 3pm) and request your name be included.

There is also a list of interested people for the next Town Ghost and Historic Buildings walk, a planned Shearing Shed Tour (November), and a campfire dinner and yarning session — date yet to be determined.

Coming up in October will also be a trivia afternoon in conjunction with Seniors Month, to be held at the Delatite Hotel on Wednesday, 15 October.

Registration for this activity can also be made at The Station or through the Mansfield Shire.