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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

7

Foundations and costs of the Dunfrone-end Church 1641 to 1845

Article recounts the 1641 foundation stone laid by Rev Reward Smith aided by Robert Campbell s funds and notes the church’s completion and consecration in 1843. It details payments totaling £904 12s for workers from 1843 to 1845, naming Robert Brown George Richmond James Thomson and others, and mentions archival volumes recording labour and internal fittings. The piece also discusses spelling variations Canbury/Canberra in historical references and notes surveyors.

Fredk. Watson Reward Smith Robert Campbells Canberra Arthur Campbell Wadler Robert Campbell Mamdusie Dan Ferry Robert Brown George Richmond James Thomson G. Dickenson David Harper A. McDonald Harry Wood J.J. Moore Robert Dixon Robert Hoddle Sydney Herald

Maitland Shop Fire Traps Employees in Blazing Alert

A fire at Maitland shop trapped several employees as flames swept the premises. Fire crews battled the blaze into the night, with authorities estimating damage around £12,000 and opening an investigation into the cause and safety compliance.

Japan to Exclude Foreign Capital in Defense Related Sectors

Tokyo reports Japan plans to bar foreign capital from defense essential and economically vital enterprises to protect China and East Asia. The forecast notes this move aims to ensure economic and migratory autonomy within a regional bloc and to end unequal treaties. The British Foreign Office reiterates reliance on assurances of equal opportunity from Tokyo officials.

Tokyo Japan China East Asia Asia Tondo House of Cobimone Far East R.A. Gudlery Tokio

Spack Government Keeps Office After Socialist Urging

Brussels dispatch reports the Spack Government will stay in power after a last minute Socialist deputation urged the premier not to resign. The crisis stirred by Dr Spack's decision to withdraw representation from the Spanish Government is viewed as a postponement rather than a resolution, with ongoing uncertainty in the coalition.

Brussels Spack Wid Seri Agente

Eight Men Collaps e in Furnace at Port Kembla

Eight men at Australian Tron and Steel Company's Port Kembla furnace were overcome by carbon monoxide gas during repair work at night. Several were seriously injured, one suffering scalp and leg injuries after a fall. matter adjourned for a week, with possible postponement until after the law vacation.

Wollongong Australian Tron and Steel Company Port Kembla Equity Lang Innes Wan Pines Hazelton

Taxi Hold-Up Tells of Waterloo Driver Bound by Bandit

A Waterloo taxi driver, Henry Lewis, was held up by a man at revolver point and forced to surrender money. The assailant bound him and Toft him in a vacant allotment before fleeing in the taxi. Lewis hid in a paddock for over half an hour before help arrived from a night-watchman. He told police he was hired to drive from Darlington to Canterbury when a revolver was pressed against his back and he was ordered to hand over 30 pounds.

Bydney Henry Lewis Waterloo Lewis Hia Erica Nightwatemas Lewla Dar- Simguarat Canterbury

Boxing Dispute in Sydney Seeks Injunction on Colored Boxer

Justice Nicholas heard an application to restrain Bird Hrown from boxing except under Richard Hughes. Earlier at Central Court, Hughes faced fraud allegations over money said to be due to Brown.

Sydney Bird Hrown Richard Hughes Nicholas Central Court Hughes Brown

Visiting South African Scouts Arrive in Canberra En Route to Jamboree

South African Scouts Brian Clark Ian K Dunbar and Jack Tin, led by Scoutmaster G L Groom of the 3rd Pretorian Sunnyside Troop, arrived in Canberra on their way to Cronulla for the jamboree. They toured London area sites and met Canberra Scouts at a clubroom for talks and best wishes.

Brian Clark Ian K. Dunbar Jack Tinall Groom Canberra Cronulla London Pricut Hind Groom

Angel of Mercy Hahn Executed in Ohio for Murder

Anna Marie Hahn, 32, German-born Mrs Hahn described as Angel of Mercy by herself, were electrocuted in Columbus Ohio for the murder of 8 year old Jacob Weigner to steal his savings. State prosecutors branded her Blonde Borgia as she cried for help until the end.

New York Anna Marie Hahn

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