Branches/ Fundraising
WA Branch
Book Launch - November 1st 2006
"A Rich Harvest, St Gertrude’s Ladies’ College, New Norcia"
By Sr Anne Carter IBVM and Sr Elizabeth Murphy rsj
“A Rich Harvest, St "A Rich Gertrude’s Ladies’ College, New Norcia” celebrates a unique piece of the history of the college as seen from the inside. Sr Anne Carter, a Loreto nun and respected historian, and Sr Elizabeth Murphy, a Josephite who taught at the college and subsequently became the head of the order throughout Australia, have collaborated to write the history of St Gertrude’s Ladies’ College, established by the Sisters of St Joseph.
This book (history) seeks to give ‘voice’ to the otherwise invisible and voiceless women in a male dominated Monastic establishment by highlighting:
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the role of the Sisters of St Joseph and the College in the education of girls in rural Western Australia
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the opportunity created by the College for rural girls
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the impact that College life in New Norcia had on the future social and professional lives of the ex students
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the place that ex-students currently hold in contemporary Western Australia
In addition it provides an insight into:
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the education system of the period
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the social life of the girls and boys at New Norcia
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the impact of the College and students on local community
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the development of friendships with local Aboriginal children
The book launch was held at 6.30pm on November 1st at Thomas Moore Centre, John XXIII College, Mooro Drive, Claremont
