61. STATIONS AND PLAQUE

On the West wall, on this side of the nave, are two further Stations of the Cross, IX and VIII. Here Jesus consoles the women of Jerusalem, and then falls for the third time. Below the Stations is an interesting plaque ... .    INDEX

62. PLAQUE

The plaque reads: ‘Diocese of Wagga Wagga We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people as the traditional custodians of this country. We respect their customs and traditions and extend the hand of friendship and reconciliation. Year of Great Jubilee 2000.’

63. ORGAN

On the West balcony sits the Cathedral organ (unfortunately covering the West windows!). The current instrument was built by Samuel Lewis who was employed by George Fincham. The organ’s first home was the Presbyterian Church on Denbigh Road, Armadale where it was installed in 1911. The Organ was rebuilt in 1975 by Laurie Pipe Organs. In 1999 the organ was installed in the rear gallery by Laurie Pipe Organs. In 2010 the Organ received a full restoration from Darrel Pitchford. The manual actions are mechanical on both the Swell and the Great. The Pedal uses electric action. This completes our tour of St Michael’s Cathedral.

64. EARLY PHOTO

This is an early photo of the second Church of St Michael which opened in 1887 and became a Cathedral in 1917. Notice that the tower has not been built, nor the central West entry.