This page gives a brief outline of any additions to the Collection, Society, or this website.
Year Date News Link
2020 6-May added information on the Townsville Soundshell Townsville Soundshell
2020 25-Mar added information & a list of shows for Mervyn Smith Mervyn Smith
2020 15-Feb added a list of Brian Pease shows and a list of Ray Dickson shows Brian Pease
Ray Dickson
2020 4-Feb added a list of Ron Hamilton shows & Achievements Ron Hamilton
2018 27-Jul added information on the past performances of Dance North Dance North Past Performances
2018 12-Jun added information on the past performances of the North Qld Ballet Company Nth Qld Ballet past performances
2018 30-Apr added information on Del Nott Del Nott
2018 30-Apr added information on Agnes Turner Agnes Turner
2017 7-Oct added information on Ella Dawson Ella Dawson
2017 21-Mar added information on Jim Gilchrist Jim Gilchrist
2017 2-Mar added information on Frank Carroll Frank Carroll
2016 1-Oct added information on Charlie & Muriel Jones Charlie & Muriel Jones
2016 30-Jun Added information on Townsville Genesians Townsville Genesians
2016 12-Apr Added information on the the tap dancing group the D'Esley Dancers. D'Esley Dancers
2016 6-Mar The Society's AGM was held at the Museum and the new committee for 2016 elected Contact Us
2016 6-Mar More history info & photos of Theatre Royal Added Theatre Royal
2016 29-Feb Added information on well known music teacher, performer and founder of the North Qld (now Australian)Concerto & Vocal Competition, Bill Williams Bill Williams
2016 28-Feb Country Music groups, some artists, and some visiting shows added to website Country Music
2016 8-Feb THE TOWNSVILLE PERFORMING ARTS MUSEUM is now open after the holidays on Wednesdays & Sundays from 10am-2pm.
2015 27-Nov THE TOWNSVILLE PERFORMING ARTS MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY. However, if you want to do research or have any other reason you'd like to access the museum's archives, please contact us through our Facebook page or email us at: enquiries@pahst.com We are more than happy to open up for you.
2015 11-Nov Info on Riverway Arts Centre updated Riverway Arts Centre
2015 Oct Info and images on Happy Feat Townsville added Happy Feat
2015 Oct Info and images on Tiny Tappers Townsville added Tiny Tappers
2015 Sept Info on St James Amateurs of 1928 added St James Amateurs - 1928
2015 Sept Info and images of St James Players added St James Players
2015 5-Jul Image of the 1930 Federal Band (Brass) added The Federal Band 1930
2015 5-Jul Image of the 1926 Townsville State High School Choir added Townsville State High School Choir 1926
2015 28-Jun Info and images of the Gadabouts entertainment troupe from WW2 added Gadabouts
2015 28-Jun Picture of Hazel Church Dance Band added Hazel Church
2015 21-Jun Info and pictures about Grace Newman(pianist & dance band leader) added Grace Newman
2015 21-Jun info and pictures about the Palais Royal added Palais Royal
2015 14-Jun info and picture about the Norman Hall added Norman Hall
2015 14-Jun Info and picture of the Stanley Theatre added Stanley Theatre
2015 14-Jun More info about the Wintergarden Theatre added Wintergarden Theatre
2015 14-Jun A brief history and images of the community singing group Pelorus Pals Singers added Pelorus Pals Singers
2015 28-Feb A brief history of the Townsville Apollo Club & Orchestra added Townsville Apollo Club
2015 26-Feb Information and pictures of the late Ray Bird added Ray Bird
2014 10-Nov Photos of the interior of the Performing Arts Museum added to the museum page Townsville Performing Arts Museum
2014 15-May info, shows of the Townsville Theatrical Society 1947-1969 added Townsville Theatrical Society 1947-1969
2013 Jan Website re-designed with partial search facilities
2013 04-Aug Brief history of the Townsville Liedertafel added Townsville Liedertafel
2013 May info & pics of Nth Qld Eisteddfod added North Queensland Eisteddfod (Adult)
2013 May Info & pics of Wintergarden Theatre added Wintergarden Theatre Images
2012 - Info & pics of Townsville born international ballerina Audrey Nicholls added Audrey Nicholls
2011 02-Jun Information and pictures added on the late Karen Vane Karen Vane
2011 30-May A brief history of the Nth Qld Ballet & Dance Company has been added North Queensland Ballet Company
2009 - Info & pictures of Townsville born international actor Madge Ryan Madge Ryan
2008 24-July The 80 year old mantilla worn by Gladys Moncrieff in "Rio Rita" donated to the Society Gladys Moncrieff
2008 18-Jun Information added to this website about the life of Stan Newman OAM Stan Newman
2008 25-April Dick Husband who was one of the founders of The Minstrels Townsville Popular Variety Amateur Minstrels
2008 25-April The Cultural Centre have kindly made a donation of various photos which have now been added to the website Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre
2008 25-April The Townsville Guitar Orchestra have kindly made a donation of various photos which have now been added to the website Townsville Guitar Orchestra Images
2007 26-Oct A very brief history of Sunrise Productions and added some photos Sunrise Productions
2007 16-Sept Information and pictures about famous entertainers that came to Townsville in WW2 at the US camp's Helton Hall near Mount Louisa Helton Hall (WW2)
2007 16-Sept Information and pictures about entertainment that happened in World War 2 in Townsville especially at the Wintergarden Theatre. Wintergarden Theatre Images
2007 28-Aug Information from the book "Civic Theatre" by John Raggatt. It includes some pictures Townsville Civic Theatre
2007 15-May Information about the history of the 4ttt Palmer St Jazz Festival has now been added 4ttt Palmer Street Jazz Festival
2007 12-March Paul Neilson of 'Cranky Pants' fame has kindly donated a scanned copy of his collection electronically to the Society
2006 30-Dec Wattle 'n Gum Bush Band, we have now included pages of their history, memberships (past & Present) and the bands very impressive gig list to 2003 Wattle ‘n’ Gum Bush Band
2006 26-Feb Donations & Links page has been added to acknowledge those individuals and groups that have donated information. Donations
2006 26-Feb By kind permission from the Townsville Choral Society we have placed some snippets of interest on this site about the Choral Society's long history (1906 - 2006). Townsville Choral (& Orchestral) Society
2005 11-March The Performng Arts Historical Society Townsville (PAHST) is officially launched by official letters to various performing arts groups in the area, to the local Councils and through the Society's own website
2005 10-March Gordon Hodgson was interviewed on the morning show on ABC's 4QN about the Collection and the launch of the Society
2005 10-March The Society's Secretary Ellen Read was interviewed on 4TTT radio by Anne Brook-Wagner. Anne asked Ellen about her involvement with the Performing Arts in Townsville and during the program Ellen mentioned the formation and launch of the Society.
2005 09-March The Society's Founding members met to have a photo taken which will accompany a newspaper article announcing the launch of the Society
2004 02-Dec A group of enthusiastic people met with the idea of forming a performing arts historical society for the local Townsville & Thuringowa area. Home Page
