In 1970, a monument was erected at this site in the Municipality of Russell-Binscarth by the municipal government to commemorate those buried here during operation of the Barnardo Industrial Farm nearby: Alf. W. L. Renwick (died 25 May 1896, age 18), George Williams (died 15 August 1898, age 23), Ernest Warrington (died 18 June 1901, age few hours), and John Underwood (died 23 March 1903, age 19).
Barnardo Cemetery commemorative monument (June 2012)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Barnardo Cemetery commemorative monument (September 2021)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.75641, W101.34307
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Barnardo Industrial Farm Monument (Municipality of Russell-Binscarth)
We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 4 December 2021
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