| 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: |
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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) 



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