Speaking at the formal opening of the completed building on Sunday afternoon, Mr. T. R. Bavin, Premier of New South Wales. re[?] fact that the noble and stately edifice was designed by Australian architects and built by Australian builders, and he added: "I don't think I exaggerate in saying that St. Mary's is that most beautiful cathedral which has been built in the world during the last 200 years." [?] opening ceremomy was performed by the Papal Legate, Cardinal Cerretti, and was witnessed by fully 70,000 people. This photograph (which show the new portion on the right) was taken just as the massive door swung open, and on the steps of the cathedral are the ar[?] bishops, and priests who followed the Cardina inside, where many addresses were delivered expressing admiration of the building and of the sustained energies that had resulted in its completion. The cathedral has cost £700,000 of which £300,000 has been expended [?]ing the episcopacy of Archbishop Kelly. At the opening there was a debt of £70,000 on the building, but special contributions have ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Sydney Mail (NSW : 1912 - 1938), Wed 5 Sep 1928, Page 34
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