Walter Lindrum was the dominant figure of world professional billiards from the late 1920s until his death — his break of 4,137 made in Sydney in 1932 has never been beaten and effectively killed the professional game by demonstrating that nobody else could compete. His funeral in Melbourne in 1960 was attended by tens of thousands.
His grave in the Melbourne General Cemetery, on the northern edge of Carlton North, is carved as a life-sized billiards table in white granite, with the cue, balls and pockets all picked out in marble. Visitors leave small coins on the cushions for luck. The cemetery itself is large, atmospheric, and home to many of the names you will see on Melbourne street signs — including former prime minister Robert Menzies.