History
Our Stanmore campus (also known as the School For Leadership training) stands on land that was part of a land grant to Captain Thomas Rowley in 1803. This original grant consisted of 240 acres of land stretching from Parramatta Road to Stanmore Road. Rowley sold the property in 1835 to James Holt.
In 1872 work was begun on part of "The Lodge", the main house on this property and in 1873 Alexander Stuart purchased the property. Stuart went on to become premier of New South Wales in 1882.
The property changed hands a number of times, but it is believed that "The Lodge" was extended to its present size in 1886.
In 1900 Herbert Booth purchased the property on behalf of his father, William Booth, for The Salvation Army in Australia. The property was renamed "The Harbour".
When the property was purchased the intention was for it to be the Women's Annexe for the Officer Training Garrison. Instead of being put to this use, women and girls were relocated from St Peters Home to continue an industrial laundry and sewing service. These new premises were far more spacious then the St Peters home. By 1932, the resident number had declined and girls on probation were also accommodated.
In the 1940's "The Harbour" was renamed "The Lodge".
In 1948, the premises became a young people's hostel. It continued to serve as this until the 1960's. In 1969 "The Lodge" became a children's home, when children were moved from Arncliffe. It remained as a children's home until 1987.
In 1987, the Centre for Officers Further Training was established and "The Lodge" began its work of further education. "The Lodge" is now the Stanmore campus of Booth College.
