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Edwin John Davidson (12 February 1899 – 1 April 1958) was the 4th bishop of Gippsland from 1955 until his death in 1958.

Educated at the University of Sydney, he was ordained in 1926. From then until 1930 he was a Toc H Chaplain. Later he was a Residentiary Canon firstly at Bathurst and later (until his elevation to the episcopate) Rector of St James' Church, Sydney (1938-55).

Notes

  1. Diocesan history Archived September 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. The Times, Saturday, Jul 02, 1955; pg. 5; Issue 53262; col GNew Bishop of Gippsland
  3. Obituary Bishop Of Gippsland The Times Wednesday, Apr 02, 1958; pg. 12; Issue 54115; col D
  4. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  5. Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUP,1941
  6. There is a memorial to him at this church
Religious titles
Preceded byDonald Burns Blackwood Bishop of Gippsland
1955–1958 		Succeeded byDavid Arthur Garnsey
Bishops of Gippsland


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