The new Province of South Australia prided itself for a freedom of religion principle, but nevertheless a Chaplain was appointed.

The Anglican Reverend Charles Howard held his first service #OTD Sunday 1 January 1837 in the sand hills at Holdfast Bay.

He had arrived on HMS Buffalo on December 28.

Soon after, he borrowed a sail from a sea captain and with the help of a friend lugged it 12 km up to the site of the capital, Adelaide, in a handcart. Under it, he conducted services.

The foundation stone for the first church, Holy Trinity on North Terrace, was laid on 26 January 1838.

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Art Gallery of South Australia

Keith Conlon

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