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for the church occupying much of the ground level and a mezzanine, and
Victoria Palace contributed £5,000 of the estimated £11,000 required to fit it out as a public hall and recreational facility. Designed to seat 850, it was envisaged that the hall would be used by the church for concerts, meetings, and lectures, and for screening films. The main entrance was on Little Collins Street, but it could also be accessed from Collins Street.
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In 1927, it was announced that the land occupied by the hall was to be leased to
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Collins Street through a corridor to the west of the church, with a small shop attached.
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Central Hall, renamed the
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1931, February : Extra-ordinary general meeting of
428:"Grosvenor Theatre in Melbourne, AU - Cinema Treasures"
236:to celebrate the 104th birthday of Mrs Irene Munro
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188:1930, October: Self-improvement lectures by
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