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Semaphore Sacred Heart Catholic church

Foundation stone 1 Nov 1914 by Archbishop Spence, architects Woods, Bagot & Jory, opened 25 Jul 1915.

 

“The walls and massive buttresses are built of Tapleys Hill blue stone, with cement dressings. All windows have pressed cement traceried heads and mullions. The front wall is enriched with a. large rose coloured window, of about 14 ft. in diameter. Internally the walls arc stuccoed, with cement dressings to the openings. The .internal fittings are of blackwood.” [Register 26 Jul 1915]

 

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Taken on August 12, 2013