The gate to the Historical Cemetery has been locked and the signpost has been removed from the main road near Bogie in a bid to give the local community time to heal from the recent tragedy which saw three-people shot dead on the remote cattle station nearby.
The closure was ordered at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting after concerns were raised by Councillor Michelle Wright, who asked for the changes to be considered in respect of the Schwarz family and their neighbours.
The signpost at the Normanby Road turn-off from Peter Delemonthe Road, which signals a 77 kilometres track to the Historical Cemetery, was removed on Friday and the gate to the cemetery has now been locked.
The graves are registered, and photos have been taken of each gravesite so that they can soon be displayed at the local library for public interest.
The community are still in shock following the triple murder of a local family, 71-year-old Mervyn Schwartz, 59-year-old Maree Schwarz and Maree’s son Graham Tighe, 35.
They are survived by Maree’s other son, Ross Tighe, who was shot in the abdomen but managed to escape and run into the bushland, finding a ute and driving 40 kilometres to raise the alarm.
Owner of the adjacent property, Darryl Young, was arrested and charged with the alleged murders several hours later.
It is believed the two families had a disagreement over land boundaries and cattle branding, an issue Young is known to have had for many years and raised with previous owners of the neighbouring property.
With a population of roughly 160 people, this devastating event has undoubtedly rocked the small community of Bogie and giving them time to heal privately is a respectful way to move forward.
The signpost guiding tourists to an historical cemetery site located metres from the murders has been removed
Darryl Young has been charged
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