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Families devastated after 45 plaques stolen from cemetery

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Clare, H., & Johnson, K. (2026, October 8). Families devastated after 45 plaques stolen from cemetery. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/45-plaques-stolen-from-aberdare-cemetery-nsw/107241528

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-08 · by Helen Clare, Keely Johnson

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Police are investigating the theft of 45 plaques from Aberdare cemetery in the NSW Hunter Valley, leaving families feeling hurt and angry over the removal of plaques from cremation plots. The stolen items were from a lawn section of the cemetery, according to local authorities who have initiated an investigation into the incident.
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In Aberdare, a lawn cemetery in the NSW Hunter Valley, 45 memorial plaques were stolen recently. Family members of those commemorated at the site expressed feelings of hurt and anger over the loss of plaques from cremation plots. The Hunter Valley Police District is currently investigating this incident to identify the perpetrators and understand why such plaques, which hold significant sentimental value, were targeted for theft.

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Aberdare the Hunter Valley Police District

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Aberdare GPE · 2× the Hunter Valley Police District GPE · 1×

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Police investigating after 45 plaques stolen from Aberdare cemetery In short: More than 40 plaques have been stolen from a lawn cemetery at Aberdare, in the NSW Hunter Valley. Family members say they are "hurt" and "angry" that the plaques have been removed from the cremation plots.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-08
2026-10-08 · ABC News (AU)
Families devastated after 45 plaques stolen from cemetery · assertive framing

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Police investigating after 45 plaques stolen from Aberdare cemetery In short: More than 40 plaques have been stolen from a lawn cemetery at Aberdare, in the NSW Hunter Valley. Family members say they are "hurt" and "angry" that the plaques have been removed from the cremation plots. asserted
plaques → investigate → plots
Police say officers attached to the Hunter Valley Police District are investigating the incident. asserted
officers → say → incident
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