Badge and hatband of Woodcourt College, Marrickville, N.S.W., ca. 1919

R 2033

fonds

ca. 1919

Badges, Objects

910738

1 hat trimming - cotton - 76 x 5 cm
1 school badge - metal and enamel - 3.7 x 2.3 cm

Woodcourt College was built as a private residence in 1885. It was purchased in 1900 by Mrs Grace Hunt. A trained teacher, Grace Hunt founded Woodcourt College. In 1919 the College was acquired by the Anglican Church and became a diocesan school with Grace Hunt remaining as principal until her retirement.

The college enrolled both day girls and boarders from kindergarten to secondary level. There were about 150 students. Woodcourt College closed in 1935 with the building being described as 'sadly in need of repair'. The land was subdivided in the late 1940s for housing. Woodcourt College was later demolished for home units.

Woodcourt College was also known as Dulwich Hill College & Kindergarten.

Reference:
Library correspondence file
Dictionary of Sydney, http://www.dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/dulwich_hill (accessed 5 February 2013)

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