140 £130 in Sydney, £115 in Hobart Town. The foundation of the new place was laid by Henry Hopkins, Esq., of Hobart Town, on Sep. 2nd, 1839. The temporary chapel in July held 100 worshippers. The Baptists had their first meetings in a tent upon the site of the “ Argus” office, on Mr. Napier’s allotment. The service was con ducted by Mr. Peter Virtue.
