The Precinct consists of the Christ Church Cathedral (completed in 1977), the adjacent ruins of the original Christ Church, and the associated memorial gate facing Smith Street.
In August 1900 the Diocese of Carpentaria came into existence. It included the whole of the Northern Territory and also Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands, and was the largest Anglican Diocese in the world. Bishop Gilbert White was consecrated as the first Bishop, and made his first visit to Palmerston in 1901. During his visit, it was decided that a block of land should be purchased to build a Church.
In December 1901 the Rev H P Gocher was appointed as the first Rector of the Parish of Palmerston. After his first service, a general meeting was held and it was decided to build a small Church to seat 100 people. A contract for the erection of the Church was signed on 4th June 1902, with Victor Voules Brown as the contractor. The foundation stone was laid on 12th July 1902 amidst great ceremony. The first service was held on 26th October, and the Church was consecrated by the Bishop of Carpentaria on 2nd November 1902....
