Exchange Assembly Rooms (1869)

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c.1870  “Pattern of Pubs”  B. Gibson-Wilde

 

 

 

1869
Exchange Assembly Rooms believed opened 17th July 1869 also known as “Poole’s Assembly Rooms”
Location: Flinders St (on site of present Exchange Hotel)
Proprietor:  Mrs Poole
(ref: “Gateway to a Golden Land” &  “Pattern of Pubs”  B. Gibson-Wilde)

1869
3rd July  “Race Ball” with German Band  (band with 4 or 5 Players)  (ref: C.B.E.)

1869
9th Aug “Quadrille Assemble”  (ref: C.B.E.)

1869
30th Oct Complaint made to Magistrates by five residents about the upsetting of a lamp in the Theatre. – A counter petition signed by fifty four people was also lodged. The Bench decided that if any further complaint was received it would recommend the withdrawal of the licence. (ref:  C.B.E.)

1870
26th March Quadrille Club to meet on Monday (ref:   C.B.E.)

1870
14th May “The Queen’s Birthday Celebration” (ref:  C.B.E.)

1870
31st October Farewell Benefit for Miss Creed Royal

Miss Creed Royal was the widow of Mr Thomas Fawcett (1st Theatre Royal)   (ref: C.B.E.)

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