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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CONVENT [Blackness Road, Dundee] Convent
Convent
Miss Grace Superioress
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Clapperton
054 This name applies to a two Storey Stone dwelling Situated in Blackness Road. This building with the School & Chapel adjoining was formerly named Blackness Factory. The Convent contains at present 12 Sisters of Mercy. Miss Grace is the Superioress.
ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL (Roman Catholic) St. Joseph's School (Roman Catholic) Miss Grace Superioress
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Clapperton
054 This name applies to a two storey brick building (formerly a weaving shop) adjoining the Convent. An average attendance at the schools of 250 girls. The ordinary branches of Education are taught, with industry.
The Sisters of the Convent are the teachers.
ST JOSEPH'S CHAPEL (Roman Catholic Seats for 250) St. Joseph's Chapel (Roman Catholic) Seats for 250 Miss Grace Superioress
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Clapperton
054 This name is applied to a plain one storey building adjoning the Convent. it is in tolerable repair and lighted from the roof. Seated for 250. The Revd. [Reverend] Robert Clapperton P.P. [Parish Priest]

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