Bendigo cathedral's Captain Cook statue under fire as church, petitioners, Indigenous groups agree

Elspeth Kernebone
June 12 2020 - 4:00am
CONTROVERSIAL MONUMENT: A statue of Captain James Cook outside Bendigo's St Paul's Cathedral. Picture: DARREN HOWE
CONTROVERSIAL MONUMENT: A statue of Captain James Cook outside Bendigo's St Paul's Cathedral. Picture: DARREN HOWE

HUNDREDS of voices have called for a statue of explorer James Cook to be removed from Bendigo's Anglican Cathedral, as anti-racism protests continue globally.

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Elspeth Kernebone

Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.

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