photo:
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.)
