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The Purple Onion: one of Sydney’s most significant early gay venues
The aim of this article is to describe a record set from the State Archives Collection and provide an example of the queer stories that can be found within them.
Theatres & public halls guide
A brief overview of the major sources in our collection that relate to the administration of theatres and public halls in NSW
Theatres & public halls: what the files can tell you
Theatres and public halls had to be licensed from 1895. They were owned by private individuals, businesses, religious organisations, community groups and councils and they were used for many purposes – dances; social gatherings; showing movies; live entertainment and skating (roller and ice)
Theatres and Public Halls Files
This webinar explores the records of theatres and public halls found in the State Archives Collection, and what they can tell you about the history of your local community