History
Established in 1886 as a residential hostel for women students of Trinity College, the College was named after a significant benefactor Janet, Lady Clarke. Janet Clarke Hall was the first university college in Australia to admit women as resident students.
Janet Clarke Hall became an independent college in 1961, and co-educational in 1973. Janet Clarke Hall is led by Principal and historian Dr Damian X. Powell.
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