Additions are being made to St. Paul's Church of England, Kyneton, one of the most interesting of our country churches, whose history dates back to the eighteen-fifties.

The church is of bluestone, with freestone mouldings and finials, and the tower originally was finished level with the roof of the church. The work being carried out now is the completion of the tower in bluestone, with synthetic freestone for windows and finials. A reinforced concrete roof and bell chamber floor is being provided. A staircase is to be included, so that the roof of the tower can be used as a look-out. The church stands on a hill, and a fine view of the surrounding district will be obtained from the roof.

A bell is being installed, and in the porch will be a new leaded glass window, and opus textile panels, giving the names of the men from the district who enlisted for service in the war.

The cost of the work will be about £1,500. Messrs. Gawler and Drummond, Melbourne, are the architects.

The illustration (below) shows the front elevation of the church, with the memorial tower, as it will appear when completed.

The Rev. James Sullivan became the first Church of England minister in the district in 1851, his parish including Kyneton, Macedon and Woodend. There was no church. Services were held in the Court House, Kyneton. Parson Sullivan rode about on horseback, holding services where he could.

The foundation stone of the present church was laid on December 28, 1855, and the church was used on November 30, 1856.

Among the past ministers of this church are the late Dean George Oakley Vance and Bishop William Chalmers, of Goulburn. The present rector, Canon Donald Haultain, has just been appointed Dean of Bendigo, and will leave Kyneton in February.