These plaques are attached to the back of the West column of the Chapel. They remember Ransome Tovey Wyatt and Richard Mercer Johnson. The bottom plaque informs us that the Regimental Colours of the 7th Light Horse Regiment and the White Ensign of the HMAS Goulburn Association are laid up here. PLAN
62. CHAPEL WEST WINDOW
The rear window of the St Michael and St George Chapel depicts the parable of the Good Samaritan who made considerable sacrifices to help a fellow traveller in need.
63. CHAPEL NORTH WINDOW
The left light of the North window illustrates the parable of the labourers who received the same pay after being sent out at different times. The right light shows Lazarus suffering close to the rich man’s table. Application to the setting of the window is left to the viewer!
64. CHAPEL INSCRIPTION
The Chapel walls are made up of memorial panels below a plinth. Just under the plinth is this inscription: ‘Grant unto them merciful Lord eternal rest and let everlasting light shine upon them.’
65. MEMORIAL PANELS
The names of those who lost their lives in the Great War are inscribed in the panels on the Chapel walls.
66. NORTH TRANSEPT WINDOW
High above the Chapel of St Michael and St George stands this remarkable window. Unfortunately it is not possible to pick out the detail here, but the 18 scenes, left to right, top to bottom illustrate: Gen 22:12, Gen 22:5, Gen 28:12, Gen 37:28, Ex 12:23, Ex 14:22; Ex 34:29, Num 21:47, Ex 16:15, Ex 17:6, Num 21:9, Deut 34:4; Josh 5:13, Josh 3:14, 1 Sam 3:18, 1 Sam 17:34, 2 Chr 6:13 and 2 Ki 2:11.
67. CHAPEL KNEELER
Kneelers in cathedrals are often of great interest, with the ladies showing their skills. This kneeler in the Chapel is very much to the point.
68. GOVERNOR’S KNEELER
There is a special kneeler in the Chapel which bears the name of His Excellency Sir Roden Cutler, V.C., K.C.M.G, C.B.E., K. St J. Cutler (1916 – 2002), was an Australian diplomat, the longest serving Governor of New South Wales and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry ‘in the face of the enemy’ that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth armed forces.
69. EAST CHAPEL
Looking towards the East end of the Chapel we see the altar, and notice that this part of the Chapel occupies the central span of the North transept. So we can observe clerestory windows and a roundel. We must have missed something on the way here! Notice though the space behind the Chapel altar.
70. CHAPEL ALTAR
The Chapel of St Michael and St George has a very attractive altar with various items on it, and a sanctuary lamp above
71. CROSS AND ICONS
The Chapel altar bears a silver cross and two small icons. The icon at left shows the Archangel Michael. It is by iconographer Monk Michael of Athos, and is late 20th century.
72. NORTH TRANSEPT EAST CLERESTORY WINDOWS
These windows show various saints. From left (and with some difficulty) we have: St Ethelbert, St Bertha, St John, St Gregory, St Liborius (?), St Germanus, St Alban and Joseph of Arimathea.
73. NORTH TRANSEPT EAST ROUNDEL
There is some doubt as to the scene depicted here, but perhaps it shows the Prodigal Son’s return to his Father.
74. NORTH TRANSEPT WEST CLERESTORY WINDOWS
From beyond the North transept and looking back we see these clerestory windows and roundel. We missed these earlier because the St Michael and St George Chapel extends back through the supporting arch.
75. WEST CLERESTORY WINDOWS
There are six windows in this group. From left they depict: St Hilda, St Chad, St Aidan, St Columba, St Theodore of Canterbury, and St Paulinus of York. Theodore was the Seventh Archbishop of Canterbury, born c 602; died at Canterbury in 690. Paulinus (died 644) was a Roman missionary and the first Bishop of York.
76. WEST ROUNDEL
The West roundel of the North transept shows Christ with Moses and Elijah at the Transfiguration, with the disciples Peter, James and John looking on.
77. TO THE THOMAS CHAPEL
We leave the Chapel of St George and St Michael, and head past the pulpit towards the Bishop Mesac Thomas Chapel. There are some historic items just beyond the pulpit.
78. NORTH ACCESS
Just East of the St Michael and St George altar is a passage way to the North exit door. This little room has its own window which appears to show from left: Christ teaching from a boat on the Sea of Galilee, Christ entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey, The Risen Christ – perhaps with the disciples on the Road to Emmaus.
79. HISTORICAL ITEMS
Many cathedrals have historical displays: in fact many overseas cathedrals have museums and treasuries! These often include gifts to the cathedral, the trowel used for the laying of the foundation stone, and various historic photos.
80. CATHEDRAL CLERGY
These photos list Cathedral clergy from William Sowerby who began his ministry here in 1838 and was the first Dean, to the 7th Dean, Philip Noel Saunders (from 2004 – ).