The Anglican Church was Australia's most common denomination until Roman Catholicism took its place in 1986.
Many institutions for children in Victoria had close links with the Church of England, including the Melbourne Orphan Asylum which had its roots in the St James Visiting Society, formed in 1845. The first bishop of Melbourne Charles Perry was involved in many of Victoria's 'non denominational' institutions during his tenure (1848-1876).
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02 November 2022
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