Abuse accusations at Ballarat orphanage

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A former orphanage director in Victoria, Australia may stand trial for the alleged sexual abuse of children under his care in the institution over 50 years ago. An upcoming hearing will determine whether this case will proceed to trial. The orphanage director, Hylton Sedgman, faces 40 charges of sexual assault involving six girls and one boy between 1963 and 1964.