This is a very early photograph of the first St James’ Church. It was probably on the ourskirts of town! [Photo Credit: State Library, Queensland] PLAN
62. 1892 SKETCH
This sketch shows the 1892 intended design for the St James’ Cathedral. This would be a view from the Northwest direction. [Photo Credit: Wikipedia]
63. 1903 STORM DAMAGE
On 9 March 1903 Cyclone Leonta struck Townsville, destroying the 1871 St James Church and the temporary roof of the cathedral. [Photo Credit: State Library, Queensland]
64. THE CATHEDRAL IN 1924
This is the view in 1924, showing the partly completed Cathedral. The nave and West wall and tower have yet to be added. [Photo Credit: Wikipedia]
CONCLUSION
I hope you have enjoyed visiting St James’ Cathedral, Townsville with me.
I am happy to receive constructive comments or corrections concerning this website. The best websites are the ones which have no errors! I am grateful to my wife Margie who came with me, and who has proof-read these pages.
As always, I take little credit for the text on this site. I have drawn heavily on the Wikipedia page for the Cathedral and also the Cathedral pamphlet. I am happy to acknowledge these sources.
The Cathedral has a website with link:
http://www.stjamescathedral.com.au
The photographs which appear on this site can also be found in higher resolution at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulscottinfo/albums/
Site created 10 / 2019 ; reformatted 12 / 2020
Paul Scott
