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Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Geraldton

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Seven windows on the north side of the cathedral depict the events of Christmas, Epiphany, the Crucifixion, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and the Trinity. Seven windows on the south side of the cathedral depict significant biblical and church history figures. Biblical figures depicted include Abraham,
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In 1960–1961, plans were undertaken to establish a new cathedral in Geraldton. Architects Ean McDonald and Edwin Whitaker from Perth were commissioned for the design, and the contract for the construction was awarded to the Geraldton Building Company in 1962. The total cost of the project was
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However, in 1928, Geraldton and its surrounding territories were transferred from the Diocese of Perth to the North West. Subsequently, the diocesan headquarters were moved from Broome to Geraldton in 1935. Later, following the formalisation of the diocesan boundaries by the
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in London, and constructed locally in Western Australia by Gowers & Brown, the cathedral features seven windows each on the north and south side of the nave, and one window on the eastern wall of its upstairs chapel.
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Christ Church (Geraldton, W.A.); Cathedral of the Holy Cross (Geraldton, W.A.); Anglican Church of Australia. Western Australian records 1834-2003 (1860),
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style of architecture featuring an unorthodox plan form, impressive monumentality, simple and functional finishings and decorative stained glass windows."
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The cathedral "is renowned for having one of the largest areas of stained glass windows in Australia." Designed by
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Register of Heritage Places - Assessment Documentation: Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Geraldton
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West Anglican Way :the growth of the Anglican Church in Western Australia from its early beginnings
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Moses, Isaiah, John the Baptist, Stephen and the apostle Paul. Figures from church history include
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Additionally, the cathedral incorporates four stones from various English cathedrals. A stone from
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The following individuals have served as Deans of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross:
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When the Anglican Diocese of North West Australia was established in 1910,
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Boldly proclaiming Christ : a history of Geraldton Anglican Cathedral
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The consecration of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Cross, Geraldton
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of the diocese, Geraldton replaced Broome as the diocesan See town.
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The cathedral is a rare and "...excellent example of the
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28°46′44″S 114°36′53″E / 28.778928°S 114.614597°E / -28.778928; 114.614597
Geraldton
Western Australia
Australia
Denomination
Anglican Church of Australia
Churchmanship
Low church
Evangelical
Geraldton Anglicans
Cathedral
Consecrated
State Register of Heritage Places
Architect(s)
Cathedral
Style
Post-War Ecclesiastical
Province
Western Australia
Diocese
North West Australia
Bishop(s)
Darrell Parker
Dean
Western Australia Heritage Register
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Anglican
Cathedral

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