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St James' Old Cathedral

A West Melbourne colonial-era church and former cathedral opposite Flagstaff Gardens, with free entry, worship services, heritage interiors, records, and advance-arranged group tours.

MelbourneCorner King and Batman Streets, West Melbourne VIC 3003 Source

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St James' Old Cathedral adds a West Melbourne heritage and community-use record that is not already covered by Flagstaff Gardens, Festival Hall, nearby galleries, or transport entries. The official church history page places the building at the corner of King and Batman streets in West Melbourne and explains that the original church opened for worship in 1842, served as Melbourne's cathedral from the first Anglican bishop's arrival until St Paul's opened, and was moved stone by stone to the current site in 1913 and 1914. Use it as a respectful heritage or worship stop rather than a casual attraction: the source says entry is free, tour groups are welcome if organised in advance, Sunday church service is at 10am, regular online prayer sessions operate, records enquiries can be directed to the church, and the maintained Colonial Georgian interior is the main visitor draw.