Heritage Matters
Mount Erin, its beginnings, and part in Australian Boarding School history
How lucky are we to be such an important part of Australian Boarding School history - established in 1890 by the Sisters of Presentation.
It is important to celebrate and be proud of Mount Erin for its unique purpose and role in supporting young people for over 130 years.
Just imagine traveling to Australia by sailing ship from Ireland - landing in Melbourne and traveling overland by horse and coach to Wagga Wagga in the latter part of the 19th Century.
The original Convent building 1874
No Taxi or Uber - horse drawn cart for transport to work
The original Convent building 1874
No Taxi or Uber - horse drawn cart for transport to work
Travel to Wagga from port of landing by horse drawn carriage.
Sisters of Presentation came to Australia on the SS Northumberland in 1874
Travel to Wagga from port of landing by horse drawn carriage.
Sisters of Presentation came to Australia on the SS Northumberland in 1874
ESTABLISHED 1890
ESTABLISHED 1890