All Saints Anglican Church - Former

MELTON MOWBRAY CHAPEL. The laying the foundation stone of the above place of worship took place on Thursday the 26th ult. The morning was very fine, but, about two hours before the ceremony, it began to rain hard, and continuing during the whole afternoon, a large company, which was expected; was prevented from being present. The preliminary service was performed in Mr. Blackwell's Hotel. The Rev. W. Waterfield gave out a hymn, read suitable portions of Scripture, engaged in prayer, and then a small party proceeded to the building, where, after depositing in a bottle the usual document, Mrs, Blackwell laid the stone in due form, and the ceremony was closed with the benediction. The workmen are proceeding rapidly with the building, which it is expected will be opened for Worship in February 1864, at the time of the next annual meeting of the Congregational Union, which is to be held at Green Ponds. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 3 Dec 1863.

 A plaque on the old Chapel and Schoolroom records: This building was built in 1866 for use as a - Congregational Chapel and Schoolroom. From 1901 to - 1939 it was used as a State School and in 1942 it was - transferred to the Church of England. It was - restored in 1990 by members of the Dick family in - memory of - George Abercromby Dick (1909 - 1987) - owner of nearby Mt Vernon from 1940 to 1967 and for - twenty years a trustee of the Diocese.