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National. Launceston

Venue Summary
Name National. Launceston
Address Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250
Operation Dates 1915-09-25 - 1970-11-14
Capacity 1300
Suburban/Country City
Purpose Live Theatre
Screens 1
Roles
Venue Comments

References
1916 'NATIONAL THEATRE.', Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 1 January, p. 8 Edition: DAILY, viewed 16 October, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50852215 (annouces opening programme)

1938 'NEW PICTURE THEATRES.', The Mercury, 17 February, p. 6, viewed 15 October, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29194840 (" The new picture theatres which are to operate in Hobart and Launceston under the direction of Hoyts Theatres and National Theatres Corporation Pty Ltd, will open at Launceston on March 12 and at Hobart on March 19. In Launceston the Albert Hall has been leased for six months...")

Venue Events
Event Date Name of Venue Address Latitude /
Longitude
Capacity Suburban Purpose Screens
1915-09-25 National Charles Street
Launceston
Tasmania 7250
-41.4389901
147.1384411
1300 City Live Theatre
1934-03-24



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