Day 69: Sun 26 May 24 - Geraldton

Sun 26 May 24 - Geraldton

Another magnificent day.  12 to 27 Deg C, clear, sunny day and very light (13-17 km/h) NE breeze in the morning, switching to a light WSW breeze in the afternoon. 

Today was another very full day of socialising and visiting a few significant sights around Geraldton. First on the agenda, we joined Rick and Sharron for their routine morning coffee at the foreshore on another glorious morning. Afterwards, we returned home for breakfast, then Rick and I visited the HMAS Sydney II Memorial, a National Memorial that commemorates the loss of the HMAS Sydney II and the ships company of 645 men on 19th November 1941. We arrived too late for the scheduled daily guided tour, but Jan the guide who had just finished her tour, offered to provide us with our own personalised tour. Jan was most knowledgeable, describing all the different design elements of the memorial and their symbolism, and provided a brief history of the loss of the Sydney and how it was found. Read more about the memorial here:  HMAS Sydney II  

After about an hour at the memorial, I left a donation, then we proceeded to the Geraldton Museum for a quick walkthrough. I dropped Rick back home at about 1245, then I returned to visit the St Francis Xavier Cathedral. This Cathedral is a landmark building of international importance, and the story of this fabulous twentieth century cathedral has been published world-wide in a book listing 83 magnificent cathedrals from around the world. Read more about the Cathedral history here: Geraldton Cathedral. 

I then continued for a walk along the foreshore and through the quite main street, past some other significant buildings before returning home to meet the others to go the beach for a  swim. After a very refreshing swim, we went for a drive around town, past the harbour and silo facilities, then returned home where we were joined by Sharon's parents for dinner and a very jovial evening. Another great day. 


Morning brew vista

Jan the Tour guide explaining the different design elements of HMAS Sydney II memorial

HMAS Sydney II memorial


HMAS Sydney II memorial

HMAS Sydney II memorial


HMAS Sydney II memorial


HMAS Sydney II memorial


HMAS Sydney II memorial


HMAS Sydney II memorial
Read about the Memorial HMAS Sydney II. Who can tell me about the significance of Thomas Welsby Clark?

HMAS Sydney II memorial


HMAS Sydney II memorial


St Francis Xavier Cathedral


St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

A sundial with St Francis Xavier Cathedral in the background


Geraldton city centre

Geraldton city centre

Geraldton Foreshore

Geraldton Courthouse

Geraldton Old Town Hall nowArt Gallery

Geraldton Old Town Hall nowArt Gallery

Geraldton - Birdwood House (RSL)

Street Art 

Another Fun Night with good company - Rick showing some of his mask collection

Another Fun Night with good company - Rick showing some of his mask collection


Another Fun Night with good company - Rick showing some of his mask collection


Another Fun Night with good company - Rick showing some of his mask collection


Another Fun Night with good company - Rick showing some of his mask collection




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