Relocation to Duncan.27s Hill All Hallows' School
all hallows main building @ duncan hill, c. 1889
in 1863, pupils , sisters growing in numbers, realised suitable place convent must found. envisaged small house of mercy established on site of become hallows school. 1 november 1863 saw transfer of party small structure adjacent saint stephen s cathedral adderton house overlooking brisbane river high upon duncan s hill.
the bishop has lately purchased finest house , situation in brisbane convent. purchase money 6,000 – come know not – trust god send it. it, commence house of mercy ... constant influx of emigrants renders house of mercy desirable not big one.
mother vincent whitty marvelled @ position of new house in way many visitors school have done since 1863. writing ireland news of move duncan s hill stated:
i wish give idea of beauty of situation of house. view of river balcony lovely , in distance thick bush, here , there cleared away, town @ 1 side of river, beautiful.
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