Centenary of Christ Church Cathedral GraftonPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the centenary of the Christ Church Cathedral in Grafton.
No shrub as described on the plaque exists.
On June 24, 1874, during the meeting of Synod, the foundation stone for the Cathedral was set by the Bishop (Dr. Turner), but there the work ceased for the time being. It was not until 1881 that contracts were let for the walls and roofs, and on St. James's Day, July 25, 1884, the cathedral was opened and dedicated by Bishop Turner, the Primate (Dr. Barry) being the preacher. The architect Was Mr. J. Horbury Hunt. Grafton was formerly part of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale, but separate Dioceses of Grafton and of Armidale were created in 1914, Dr. Cecil Druitt being the first Bishop of Grafton.
Location
| Address: | Ashton Street & Bangalow Road, All Soul`s Anglican Church, Bangalow, 2479 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.685937 Long: 153.528182 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 25-July-1884 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 25-July-1984 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 24th October, 1984 |
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This shrub donated by All Souls Guild
Dedicated 24 - 10 - 84 by Fr M. Irvine
To commemorate centenary of Christ Church Cathedral Grafton
