A look through the archives..
As we prepare for our 10th anniversary next year, it is an opportune time to reflect on our rich historical journey to date. Therefore, we will pick one or two of our ministries per newsletter and take a look at their archives. We hope you enjoy this journey back in time. This newsletter we are focusing on St. Joseph's College, Star of the Sea College, and Brigidine College, Indooroopilly.
St. Joseph's College, Echuca
The four founding Sisters in front of Apsley House with a lay assistant c.1886/87
The four founding Sisters and first two novices at the Brigidine Convent in Echuca.
L-R: Sr Vincent Brennan, Novice Gertrude Chalk, Novice Catherine O’Keane,
Sr Thomas Healy, Mother Borgia Hayden, and Mother Benedict Moore. c.1886/87
Boarders at the Brigidine Convent - 1917
An article in the Melbourne Catholic newspaper the Advocate on 24 April 1886
A front view of the Brigidine Convent at Echuca. c.1890s
The Convent Chapel built in 1899
Brigidine Convent, Echuca. Chapel on the right and fountain has been installed in the front garden. 1918.
Dance Class in costume at the Brigidine Convent. c.1908
Visit of Governor General Sir Isaac Isaacs, 1933. Male students form an honour guard in the driveway of the Convent gardens.
Female students in summer uniform stand under the shade of a tree.
Sisters, teachers, and staff at St. Joseph’s College, Echuca 1967.
Staff at St. Joseph’s College 1975.
Computer in the Library c.1990s.
Oak Tree at St. Joseph’s College -The Oak tree in the College grounds grew from an acorn from the original tree in Tullow, brought out from Ireland to Echuca by our founding Sisters
Principal Anne Marie Cairns and Students at St. Joseph’s College, 2022
The new Kildare Campus opened in July 2023.
The four founding Sisters in front of Apsley House with a lay assistant c.1886/87
The four founding Sisters and first two novices at the Brigidine Convent in Echuca.
L-R: Sr Vincent Brennan, Novice Gertrude Chalk, Novice Catherine O’Keane,
Sr Thomas Healy, Mother Borgia Hayden, and Mother Benedict Moore. c.1886/87
Boarders at the Brigidine Convent - 1917
An article in the Melbourne Catholic newspaper the Advocate on 24 April 1886
A front view of the Brigidine Convent at Echuca. c.1890s
The Convent Chapel built in 1899
Brigidine Convent, Echuca. Chapel on the right and fountain has been installed in the front garden. 1918.
Dance Class in costume at the Brigidine Convent. c.1908
Visit of Governor General Sir Isaac Isaacs, 1933. Male students form an honour guard in the driveway of the Convent gardens.
Female students in summer uniform stand under the shade of a tree.
Sisters, teachers, and staff at St. Joseph’s College, Echuca 1967.
Staff at St. Joseph’s College 1975.
Computer in the Library c.1990s.
Oak Tree at St. Joseph’s College -The Oak tree in the College grounds grew from an acorn from the original tree in Tullow, brought out from Ireland to Echuca by our founding Sisters
Principal Anne Marie Cairns and Students at St. Joseph’s College, 2022
The new Kildare Campus opened in July 2023.
Star of the Sea College, Brighton
Junior Pupils 1913
Buildings 1897 First building Star of the Sea Presentation Convent, Elsternwick
Junior Pupils 1913
Buildings 1897 First building Star of the Sea Presentation Convent, Elsternwick
Building early 1920s
Approx 1904
First Past Students Reunion 1912
1930 Leaving Pass and Honors Grops
May Day Procession 1946
Science 1960
The Chapel in 1960
Star with reflection
Basketball 1971
Anzac Hostel
Pope's Private Chapel 1988
120th Anniversary Cake
Building early 1920s
Approx 1904
First Past Students Reunion 1912
1930 Leaving Pass and Honors Grops
May Day Procession 1946
Science 1960
The Chapel in 1960
Star with reflection
Basketball 1971
Anzac Hostel
Pope's Private Chapel 1988
120th Anniversary Cake
Early 1920s
Heritage Building 2023
Early 1920s
Heritage Building 2023
Brigidine College, Indooroopilly
Convent, Sisters and Boarders 1929
Brigidine Sisters 1932
Dulce Oakhill nee Elliot 1937
Boarders at Study 1944
Physical education class 1940s
1950s Maypole Dance on the Holy Lawn
Convent 1960s
Junior Class 1961
Dormitory for boarders
1970 Boarders Gr 10 L to R Robyn Stevens Helen Knaggs (Leane) Adele Nielsen Beverley Smith (nee Boodle)
Choir 1980s
Sr Maree Marsh, Sr Leonard and Sr Joan Smith Nov 1981
1992 Year 12 Modern History
Last 3 sisters leaving the convent 2000
2001
Day One 2013
Amanda Rojek
Grace and Laura Harris 2007 Awards Night
Laura and Grace - Cricket
Convent, Sisters and Boarders 1929
Brigidine Sisters 1932
Dulce Oakhill nee Elliot 1937
Boarders at Study 1944
Physical education class 1940s
1950s Maypole Dance on the Holy Lawn
Convent 1960s
Junior Class 1961
Dormitory for boarders
1970 Boarders Gr 10 L to R Robyn Stevens Helen Knaggs (Leane) Adele Nielsen Beverley Smith (nee Boodle)
Choir 1980s
Sr Maree Marsh, Sr Leonard and Sr Joan Smith Nov 1981
1992 Year 12 Modern History
Last 3 sisters leaving the convent 2000
2001
Day One 2013
Amanda Rojek
Grace and Laura Harris 2007 Awards Night
Laura and Grace - Cricket