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Shire of Wentworth Heritage Survey

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ITEM NO: 28
ITEM NAME (Former Name): St Francis Xavier Catholic School
LOCATION: Short Street, Wentworth
USE (Former Uses): Church
CONSTRUCTION DATE: 1872
THEME: Services & Community Facilities
CONDITION: Good
HERITAGE ENDORSEMENTS:

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE

Architecture/Environment:
A brick structure with steeply pitched roof clad with corrugated iron. The church features a cross gable extension displaying a large arched window with stained glass decoration. The arched windows along the main hall are smaller but similarly highlighted by stucco quoins and hood mouldings. The front gable facade is dominated by a large elongated stained glass feature window and half arch upper window with complimentary design. A tall pilaster supports a brick tower with crenelated edging.

History:
The second church to be constructed in Wentworth.

Recommendation:
Maintenance.

References:

Photographs: (Film/Frame Nos: 0905/26,27,25,35)

St Francis Xavier Catholic School - 0905/26

St Francis Xavier Catholic School - 0905/27

St Francis Xavier Catholic School - 0905/25

St Francis Xavier Catholic School - 0905/35

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