Pyree Literary Institute
| Name | Pyree Literary Institute |
|---|---|
| Address | Corner Pyree Lane and Greenwell Point Road, Pyree, New South Wales 2540 |
| Operation Dates | 1903-01-01 - 1950-12-31 |
| Capacity | |
| Suburban/Country | Country |
| Purpose | Institute |
| Screens | 1 |
| Roles |
The Pyree Mechanics Institute Hall, a humble structure built of galvanise iron became operational in 1894 and served the community playing host to a variety of communal pursuits. Between 1903 and 1920 a number of travelling picture shows companies used the venue for the exhibition of film. There is no evidence of cinematic exhibition beyond this date until 1948, when the Nowra-based Presbyterian Men’s League successfully applied for permission to screen 16mm film. The hall once again became a venue for film exhibition and movies of an educative nature were sporadically shown until 1950. References: Parkinson, R. J 2005, Silver Screen in the Shoalhaven, Robert James Parkinson, Sydney. Thorne, R, Tod, L & Cork, K 1996, Movie Theatre Heritage Register for New South Wales 1896 – 1996, Department of Architecture, University of Sydney, Sydney. |
| Event Date | Name of Venue | Address | Latitude / Longitude |
Capacity | Suburban | Purpose | Screens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-01-01 | Pyree Literary Institute |
Corner Pyree Lane and Greenwell Point Road Pyree New South Wales 2540 |
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Country | Institute | 1 | |
| 1948-01-01 |
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