Christian Brothers Main Events. By edmond.pallippatt 1843 Arrival in Australia 1868 Permanent establishment in Melbourne Period: 1870 to 1880 Expansion across more states. 1890 Growth of the catholic education system. 1918 Founding of St Kevin's College,Melbourne Period: 1920 to 1930 Expansion into rural areas Period: 1940 to 1960 Establishment of catholic secondary schools. Period: 1970 to 1980 Shift from religious to lay teachers Period: 1990 to 2000 Address on past abuse and legal reforms 2007 Transition to Edmund Rice Education Australia