• Entry type: Organisation
  • Entry ID: AWE6489

University Women’s College

(From 1936 – 1975)

Summary

The foundation stone for the University Women’s College at the University of Melbourne was laid in 1936 by Lady Margaret Huntingfield. The college opened its doors to students the following year.

In 1975 the University Women’s College changed its name to University College and male residents were first enrolled.

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    • Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Elizabeth (1905 - 1990)
    • Ellis, Constance (1872 - 1942)
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    • Greig, Flos (1880 - 1958)
    • Syme, Kathleen Alice (1896 - 1977)
    • Weir, Margaret Williams
    • Giblin, Eilean Mary (1884 - 1955)
    • Barnard, Mildred Macfarlan (1908 - 2000)
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    • Harcourt, Alison (1929 - )
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    • Millis, Nancy Fannie (1922 - 2012)
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    • Webb, Jessie Stobo Watson (1880 - 1944)
  • Presided
    • Roper, Myra Ellen (1911 - 2002)
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  • Secretary
    • Hoff, Ursula (1909 - 2005)

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