Foundation Stone Notes: | Foundation stone of current church was laid by Sir Arthur Kennedy in March, 1878. A plaque on the bell tower records: This Tower with Peal of Nine Bells was erected by the bereaved husband and children to the Honour and Glory of God and in memory of Mrs Maria Aldridge, Late of Baddow House, Maryborough, a communicant of St Pauls Church. She was one of the earliest wives and mothers resident in the town: a conscientious Christian woman who through life was a peacemaker, ever forgiving, doing good, and helping all who were in trouble, distress, or affliction. Died 17th March, 1886, aged 65 years, nearly 37 of which were spent in Maryborough. A plaque records: Heritage Site - This land was donated by Henry Palmer - and Edgar Aldridge for a church - C1856. To replace the first Church of - England then located at Baddow. The site - of first settlement. This building was - erected in 1879 - The Bell Tower in 1887. |