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Balgownie School of Arts

Venue Summary
Name Balgownie School of Arts
Address Cnr Balgownie Road and School Lane , Balgownie, New South Wales 2519
Operation Dates 1919-01-01 - 1960-04-30
Capacity 263
Suburban/Country Country
Purpose Hall
Screens 1
Roles
Venue Comments

Films were screened on a regular basis at the Balgownie School of Arts hall for most of the period between 1919 and 1960 (Parkinson 1995, p. 91). The building continues to be used as a venue for community social activities.

References:

Parkinson, R 1995, Gauffered Velour: a history of motion picture exhibition and picture theatres in the Illawarra district of New South Wales, 1897-1994, Australian Theatre Historical Society, Campbelltown, NSW.

Venue Events
Event Date Name of Venue Address Latitude /
Longitude
Capacity Suburban Purpose Screens
1919-01-01 Balgownie School of Arts Cnr Balgownie Road and School Lane
Balgownie
New South Wales 2519
-34.3887091
150.8780985
263 Country Hall 1