mourning glory:Lloyd Wynne-Jenkins, Adam Wynne-Jenkins, Graham Fisher, Hamish Wynne-Jenkins, Keagan Wynne-Jenkins, Haley Smith, Adelaide Wynne-Jenkins, Sharon Wynne-Jenkins, Bronwen Jarred, Laura Murray, Jenna Adams, Rosemary English, brilliantly re-enacted the passing of former publican Robert Murdoch on Saturday. PHOTO: Mark Stephens

GLOOM and doom filled Beechworth’s streets on Saturday for the Beechworth Historical Re-enactment Group’s latest performance.

The group recreated the funeral of Robert Murdoch who was murdered in 1856.

Adam Wynne-Jenkins explained that Mr Murdoch had been the publican of the Star Hotel and was a well-respected member of the community.

"He was stabbed by a drunken miner called Charles Jansen and his funeral was held onJanuary 28," he said.

"Some 3000 people lined the streets of Beechworth to pay their respects as the horse-drawn hearse passed down Ford Street."

Mr Wynne-Jenkins said the preservation of the township had made the group’s portrayals of historic dates a more authentic experience.

"We are so fortunate to have our historic streetscapes in Beechworth, and it is a delight to recreate important events from our colorful past," Mr Wynne-Jenkins said.

"On April 15 we will be re-enacting the Beechworth response to the sinking of the Titanic."