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This was the first school established and funded by local settlers.
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The first permanent church was made in 1850
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Mother Vincent Witty and Sisters of Mercy establishes this building in 1861.
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St James school for boys was established.
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Free compulsory education for all children of all ages.
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Mary Mackillop arrived in Brisbane to teach all schools.
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Saw a need for catholic educations and established 28 new schools in 1919.
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Catholic education was effected by lack of teachers, growing class sizes and economic challenges.
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Appointed director of Catholic education. He lead transformation of catholic education in Brisbane.
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15 new catholic schools where opened in 1960.
