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Maryborough celebrates 130 years

in Local Church News 22/12/2010 893 Views

Megan Beasant, Joyce Bott, Jayne Cronau, Nalda Brett, Rev Graham Slaughter, Adam Niesler, Dale Beasant and Bevan Brett dressed in the fashions of the day to kick off a year of celebrations. Photo by Diane Beasant
ON FRIDAY 8 October the congregation of St. Stephen’s Uniting Church in Maryborough re-enacted the laying of the foundation stone of the church.

130 years ago on that date the stone for the new Presbyterian Church was laid.

The church was officially opened on 20 November 1881 and cost around £4400.

It remains a conspicuous landmark in Maryborough with its striking belfry and tall spire.

April 2011 will mark the 120th anniversary of the Melville Pipe Organ and special activities are being planned throughout the year culminating in an Anniversary Service for 20 November 2011 to mark the opening of the church.

Photo : Megan Beasant, Joyce Bott, Jayne Cronau, Nalda Brett, Rev Graham Slaughter, Adam Niesler, Dale Beasant and Bevan Brett dressed in the fashions of the day to kick off a year of celebrations. Photo by Diane Beasant

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