Spence ACT
The suburb of Spence, in Belconnen’s west, is named after William Spence a founder of the Australian Workers' Union and later a member of the first Australian House of Representatives. It was gazetted on 2 November 1972. Streets are named after trade unionists.
Nearby suburbs
Spence is next to the suburbs of Fraser, Melba and Evatt. Nearby is a CSIRO property.
Surrounding shops, restaurants, amenities, schools and places of interest
Spence Butchery
Spence Sophisticut Hairdressers
Spence Family Bakery
Spence Auto Electrics
Spence Service Station
Spence Supermarket
Spence Spastic Centre
Spence Medical Centre
Spence Children’s Cottage
Spence 5 Star Supermarket
Did you know?
William Spence supported conscription during WWI, resulting in his expulsion from the Labor Party that he had helped forge.
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