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See Yup Society Temple
76 Raglan Street,, SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 - Property No B0582
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The See Yup Society Temple was erected in 1866 for the See Yup Society, as the principal centre of worship and death registry of the Cantonese in Victoria. See Yup means four towns of Canton. The temple, flanking pavilions and enclosed axially arranged forecourt were designed by architect George Wharton, tenders being called in April 1866. The buildings and associated fences are in the style of the classical revival enhanced by contrasting oriental detail and statuary.
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