When Thomas Mitchell Shakespeare launched The Canberra Times on September 3, 1926, he wasn't just undertaking a commercial venture; he was launching a crusade.
Thomas, who had founded the Condobolin Lachlander in 1894, had always been a passionate supporter of Federation. He also believed journalism was a calling, not just a career, and that being a publisher carried moral and civic responsibility. For Thomas, and the sons who followed him into the vocation, it was never just about the money.
