
The History of Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle
Join us on a journey through more than two centuries of sacred history — the story of Christ Church Cathedral, the spiritual heart and architectural crown of Newcastle. Presented by Ian Eckford.

Join us on a journey through more than two centuries of sacred history — the story of Christ Church Cathedral, the spiritual heart and architectural crown of Newcastle. Presented by Ian Eckford.

In this remarkable account, historian Dr Jude Conway relates a little-known chapter of wartime history—one that spans the jungles of Timor, the city streets of Newcastle, and a camouflaged refugee camp at Bob’s Farm.

Julie Keating digs into the mines, sails through treacherous harbours, and walks the streets laid out by early planners, revealing the people, places, and power struggles that shaped Newcastle.

The 2025 NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Conference 12-14 September