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The stained glass window commemorates Thomas Hawkins Smith who was a benefactor of the church for many years.
Thomas Hawkins Smith (1829 – 1902) was an English-born Australian politician. He emigrated to New South Wales in 1852, becoming a farmer on the Clarence River. He also owned property on the Richmond River, at Kyogle and in northern Queensland. In 1892 he was appointed to the New South Wales legislative Council by Premier George Dibbs. He served there until his death at Darling Point in 1902.
Location
Address: | Duke & Victoria Streets, Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton, 2460 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.693083 Long: 152.934256 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Window |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Government - State |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAA M D G
In memory of Thomas Hawkins Smith MLC for very many years a benefactor of the Church in this Parish
Obiit July 27th 1902
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