Episode 3 of 3
Closure Due to Financial Issues
- When
- 1856
- Where
- Christ College, Tasmania
Christ College closed in 1856 due to bad financial conditions, partly attributed to mismanagement and Bishop Nixon's interference.
The college closed in 1856 due to bad financial conditions. Bishop Nixon was considered indirectly responsible for the collapse, as mismanagement stemmed partly from his interference in the appointment of a Bursar and indifference in failing to properly oversee the college trustees.
Sources
- Christ College (University of Tasmania) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-31
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