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St Xavier's War Memorial School, Gunnedah

St Xavier's War Memorial School, Gunnedah
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St Xaviers War Memorial School, Gunnedah, street view
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St Xaviers War Memorial School, Gunnedah, foundation stone
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Description / Background

St Xavier's War Memorial School was established as a memorial to those who have served in times of war. The foundation stone was laid on 13 March 1955.

The school is a large, two storey building, featuring a Latin Cross on the facade facing Henry Street. This section was once the entrance, but it is now closed. It has been decorated with an indigenous artwork.

Access to the school is by appointment/tour.

Inscription

Facade

ST XAVIERS

WAR

MEMORIAL

SCHOOL

Foundation stone

This stone was blessed and laid

by

Most Rev. E.J. Doody, D.D.

Bishop of Armidale

For the glory of God

and 

the Honour of St. Francis Xavier

13th March 1955 

Very Rev. Dean Healy P.P.

H.L. Divola Architect.

F. Tydd Builder.

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Address
Cnr Henry and Bloomfield Streets
Gunnedah NSW 2380
Local Government Area
Gunnedah Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1955
Dedication date
13 March 1955
Conflict/s
All conflicts
Materials
Brick