1923192419251923Ex-students association starts. The College first publishes “The Link”. 1924Chapel of the Immaculate Conception opens in December. 1925The College’s history of sporting excellence begins with the inaugural Primary Schools Basketball…

191519161915Alliance Francaise exams start 1916Building commences on the Serisier wing named after the first Principal of Mercedes College, Sister Dolores Serisier. The building was demolished in 1997 for parking.

190519061905Mother Brigid McDonald is named Principal of the Ladies College, a title she holds until the 1930’s. 1906Diamond Jubilee of Foundation of Victoria Square schools. The Catholic schools’ examiner places…

189618991896Opening of St Joseph’s day school and Ladies College Boarding School. 1899The private residence of Romansleigh, was purchased. Principal of St Joseph’s is Sister Mary John Stewart.

18801880During a visit to the Eastern States to fundraise for repairs to the Subiaco orphanage following a fire, Vicar General Matthew Giney’s train is held up in Glenrowan due to…

18711871The present Sisters of Mercy Convent was blessed and opened on 18 October.

186118621863186518671861Mary Brennan is the first Australian to join the Sisters of Mercy (boarder at Victoria Square from 1858-1860) 1862Dormitory and study rooms are added to the school to accommodate students…

1850185218531856185718591850Sr Ursula returns to Ireland seeking recruits for the mission. Students number 145. 1852Foundation stone laid for new school 1853279 students. New school built by Ticket-of-Leave men known as the…

1846184818491846Sr Ursula Frayne and 6 sisters arrive on “The Elizabeth”. School opens with one student in a rented cottage on February 2. By the end of the year 100 students…