Sporting beautiful stained glass and twin spires inspired by England’s York Minster, squat St Andrew’s Anglican is the oldest cathedral in Australia (1868), built by Edmund Blacket. Music is a big deal here; refer to the website for details of free lunchtime organ recitals, concert band performances and ‘Young Music’ concerts during school terms. The accomplished choir can be heard at various services.


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