Unit Id Item Date Range Description 1 Description 2 Description 3 Description 4 Description 5
1 Item 13 Dec 1913 - 20 Apr 1933 File 11/1913 H. Myers, Theatre Royal, Hindley St: Application for licence from 1 January, 1914, and alterations to the building.
1 Item 17 Dec 1913 - 02 Feb 1916 File 23/1913 E. Brown: Forwarding application for 6 months licence for Open Air Enclosure on foreshore, Glenelg.
1 01 Jan 1913 - 31 Dec 1913 File 1/1913 - File 53/1913
1 Item 16 Dec 1913 - 24 Dec 1926 File 16/1913 Ada Browne, Proprietor, Waxworks: Forwarding application for licence for premises at No. 11 Arcade Adelaide.
1 Item 15 Dec 1913 - 23 Jun 1930 File 13/1913 West's Limited: Forwarding application for licence for the 'Olympia', Hindley St.
1 Item - File 38/1913 Messrs. Bruce, Wooldridge & Harral: Submitting plans oF proposed Church School at Mitcham on behalf of the Passionist Fathers, Glen Osmond.
1 Item 16 Dec 1913 - 18 Dec 1914 File 14/1913 P.A. Howell, E. Branscombe Pty. Ltd.: Applying for permission for 'The Dandies' to give a concert on Christmas night.
2 Item - File 82/1913
2 01 Jan 1913 - 31 Dec 1914 File 54/1913 - File 8/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
3 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 9/1914 - File 39/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
4 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 40/1914 - File 70/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
5 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 71/1914 - File 104/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
5 Item 18 Mar 1914 - 21 Jun 1918 File 71/1914 W.R. Knox F.M.I.C., L.L.C.M.: Applications to give Organ Recitals in the Town Hall Each application contains a programme of the recital. During WWI some proceeds were donated to the Red Cross
5 Item 19 Mar 1914 - 30 Mar 1914 File 80/1914 Charles Bradley, Adelaide Elite Roller Skating Rink: Applying for permission to open Elite Roller Skating Rink on Good Friday Letterhead depicts Mr Bradley's children "Adelaide's Little Champions. Sylvia and Master Charles Bradley"
5 Item 03 Apr 1914 - 08 Apr 1914 File 78/1914 West's Pictures Ltd.: Applying for permission to give a Cinematographic Entertainment on Good Friday Includes a copy of "The Man of the Hour. Emile Zola's Masterpiece 'Germinal'. The great and stirring prose epic which did more to better the lot the worker than any other book ever written"
5 Item 23 Mar 1914 - 16 Apr 1914 File 85/1914 Deputation: Protesting against entertainment at New Tivoli Theatre known as "Tango Tea"
6 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 105/1914 - File 154/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
7 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 155/194 - File 206/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
7 Item 27 Apr 1914 - 25 Sep 1931 File 160/1914 Plans of proposed alterations at Central Picture Theatre - forwarding for approval From: J. Morley-Allen
8 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 207/1914 - File 247/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
9 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 248/1914 - File 276/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
10 Item 03 Dec 1914 - 13 Dec 1923 File 296/1914 Greater Wondergraph Coy. Ltd: Forwarding application for licence for Wondergraph Open Air Pavilion, North Terrace.
10 Item 24 Dec 1914 - 03 Mar 1915 File 309/1914 P. Reinhold: Forwarding application for licence for Living Statuary Side Show (and Tattoo Lady).
10 01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914 File 277/1914 - File 309/1914 NE GRG/MRG Unit
10 Item 13 Nov 1914 - 26 Nov 1914 File 294/1914 Inspector of Places of Public Entertainment: Forwarding report re screening of the 'Kelly Gang' picture.
11 01 Jan 1915 - 31 Dec 1915 File 1/1915 - File 68/1915 NE GRG/MRG Unit
12 Item 03 Feb 1916 - 11 Jun 1930 File 10/1916 Corporation of Adelaide: Forwarding for approval plans of proposed Theatre to erected in King William St. (The Majestic). Plans returned for the use of the builder.
12 01 Jan 1915 - 31 Dec 1916 Files 69/1915 - File 35/1916 NE GRG/MRG Unit
12 Item 26 Nov 1915 - 03 May 1929 File 79/1915 J. Socke: Forwarding for approval plans and specifications of new picture theatre (Star Theatre) to be erected at Torrensville. Plans and specifications no longer with file.
12 Item 20 Apr 1916 - 26 May 1916 File 18/1916 Rev. R. Taylor, Scriptural Instruction in State Schools League: Applying for permission for the Scriptural Instruction in State Schools League to hold meetings in places of public entertainment on Sundays during April and May.
12 Item 03 May 1916 - 05 May 1916 File 19/1916 C. Dittmer, General Secretary, Young Men's Christian Association: Applying for permission to use Town Hall, Adelaide on Sunday 14th May, 1916 for a Mothers' Day meeting.
12 Item 31 Mar 1916 - 16 May 1916 File 22/1916 Town Clerk, Adelaide: Forwarding letter from Baird Motion Picture Machine Co. requesting particulars re Picture Theatres. 'Baird Motion Picture Machines. Absolutely Flickerless.'
12 Item 22 May 1916 - 25 Feb 1932 File 25/1916 L.M. Harwood: Film screened at Wondergraph Theatre 'A Kangaroo Hunt by Motor Car'. Suggesting its exhibition be stopped (animal cruelty). File also relates to the censorship of films and the establishment of the Advisory Board of Censors.
13 Item - File 75/1916
13 01 Jan 1916 - 31 Dec 1916 File 36/1916 - File 80/1916 NE GRG/MRG Unit
14 01 Jan 1917 - 31 Dec 1917 File 1/1917 - File 51/1917 NE GRG/MRG Unit
15 Item 01 May 1918 - 08 Aug 1919 File 15/1918 Workers' Education Association: Requesting permission to use Adelaide Town Hall for public lectures on post-war problems on Sunday evenings.
15 Item 27 Oct 1917 - 12 Feb 1919 File 69/1917 Australian Catholic Federation: Protest against screening of "The Monk and the Woman".
15 Item 01 May 1918 - 14 Jul 1919 File 16/1918 Inspector: Reporting regulation re programmes etc. of picture shows to be submitted to Inspector before exhibited to Public not being complied with by certain Companies.
15 Item 08 Oct 1917 - 03 Nov 1917 File 64/1917 Town Clerk, Adelaide: Requesting permission to hold organ recitals in Town Hall on Sunday afternoons by the City Organist ( Mr T.H. Jones).
15 Item 26 Nov 1917 - 27 Nov 1917 File 74/1917 A.T. Snelling, Anti-Conscription Committee, Wallaroo: Requesting permission to hold anti-conscription meeting in Olympia Picture Hall, Wallaroo.
15 01 Jan 1917 - 31 Dec 1918 Files 52/1917 - File 38/1918 NE GRG/MRG Unit
15 Item 26 Nov 1917 - 27 Nov 1917 File 76/1917 Majot J. Olifant, Reinforcements Referendum Committee: Applying for permission to hold a public meeting for women at the Exhibition Building.
15 Item 11 Dec 1917 - 14 Dec 1917 File 81/1917 Inspector: Report re proposed photoplay "Australia's Great Need - Should we have Polygamy?', by Ella Jurs of Adelaide.
15 Item 17 Oct 1917 - 17 Nov 1917 File 72/1917 Inspector, Place of Public Entertainment: Report on Touring Cinematograph Plant in connection with the recruiting campaign for the Military Department.
15 Item 19 Apr 1918 - 19 Apr 1918 File 14/1918 League of Loyal Women: Asking for permission to use Exhibition Building for Prayer Meeting on Sunday, 28th April, 1918.
16 01 Jan 1918 - 31 Dec 1918 File 39/1918 - File 108/1918 NE GRG/MRG Unit
17 01 Jan 1919 - 31 Dec 1919 File 1/1919 - File 54/1919 NE GRG/MRG Unit
17 Item 26 May 1919 - File 26/1919 Wondergraph Limited: Forwarding plans of new picture theatre at Semaphore for approval. Plans were later returned to Wondergraph Limited as part of the approval process. Continued in PPE 128/1931.
17 Item - File 27/1919 Smerdon & Co
18 01 Jan 1919 - 31 Dec 1920 File 55/1919 - File 49/1920 NE GRG/MRG Unit
19 01 Jan 1920 - 31 Dec 1920 File 50/1920 - File 108/1920 NE GRG/MRG Unit
19 Item 01 Dec 1920 - 06 Feb 1931 File 93/1920 T.H. Eslick: Forwarding plan of proposed Dance Hall at Glenelg. "Plans retained by the Inspector", but they are not on this file. Continues as PPE 12/1932.
19 Item 25 Aug 1920 - 21 Sep 1920 File 60/1920 Claude A. Hissan, Lowe St., Adelaide: Requesting use of Exhibition Building for an orchestral concert in aid of the Fullarton Refuge.
19 Item 14 Oct 1920 - 18 Oct 1920 File 83/1920 Inspector: Screening of Australian film "Robbery Under Arms" on 15th inst. Request for Advisory Board of Film Censors to witness. Film approved, subject to the elimination of two choking scenes.
19 Item 31 Aug 1920 - 04 Sep 1920 File 63/1920 Fire Brigades' Board: Use of a motor car on the stage of the Prince of Wales Theatre during performance of "F.F.F.".
19 Item 14 Aug 1920 - 19 Aug 1920 File 58/1920 E.H. Rodgers, Brisbane: Trick cycling at the Royal Show, Adelaide. Re prohibition of children performing etc.
19 Item 07 Jul 1920 - 05 Dec 1930 File 51/1920 The Greater Wondergraph Co.: Forwarding plans and specifications of new Picture Theater, corner of Rundle St. and Gawler Place (York Theatre), for approval. Plans no longer in file - usually returned to applicant, along with approval. File also gives details of a fire in the Operating Room and the success of the automatic fire shutters.
20 01 Jan 1921 - 31 Dec 1921 File 1/1921 - File 78/1921 NE GRG/MRG Unit
21 01 Jan 1922 - 31 Dec 1922 File 1/1922 - File 65/1922 NE GRG/MRG Unit
21 Item - File 14/1922 Coo-ee Pictures
21 Item - File 49/1922
21 Item - File 50/1922 J. E. Socke: Licence for Archer St. Hall, North Adelaide
22 Item - File 71/1922
22 Item - File 70/1922 Snowtown Institute: Application for Licence
22 01 Jan 1922 - 31 Dec 1922 File 66/1922 - File 76/1922 NE GRG/MRG Unit
23 01 Jan 1922 - 31 Dec 1922 File 77/1922 - File 85/1922 NE GRG/MRG Unit
24 01 Jan 1922 - 31 Dec 1922 File 86/1922 - File 105/1922 NE GRG/MRG Unit
24 Item 19 Sep 1921 - 06 May 1931 File 87/1922 W. Braddock, Dulwich: Forwarding plan of proposed Picture Theatre at Dulwich (Melba Theatre). Plan not included in file.
24 Item - File 96/1922 Independent Picture Showmens' Association
25 01 Jan 1922 - 31 Dec 1922 File 106/1922 - File 126/1922 NE GRG/MRG Unit
25 Item - File 108/1922
26 01 Jan 1922 - 31 Dec 1922 File 127/1922 - File 166/1922 NE GRG/MRG Unit
27 Item 14 Feb 1923 - 15 Mar 1923 File 21/1923 John E. Socke: Importation of German cinema films.
27 Item - File 16/1923
27 01 Jan 1923 - 31 Dec 1923 File 1/1923 - File 27/1923 NE GRG/MRG Unit
28 01 Jan 1923 - 31 Dec 1923 File 28/1923 - File 60/1923 NE GRG/MRG Unit
29 01 Jan 1923 - 31 Dec 1923 File 61/1923 - File 107/1923 NE GRG/MRG Unit
29 Item 21 Aug 1923 - 21 Dec 1945 File 89/1923 National Pictures Ltd.: Forwarding plans for approval for picture theater for Victor Harbor. [Plans returned to National Pictures, 1923]
30 01 Jan 1923 - 31 Dec 1923 File 108/1923 - File 143/1923 NE GRG/MRG Unit
31 01 Jan 1924 - 31 Dec 1924 File 1/1924 - File 31/1924 NE GRG/MRG Unit
31 Item - File 7/1924 Monthly lists of licences expired and not renewed.
31 Item 19 Feb 1924 - 08 Aug 1960 File 12/1924 Ozone Amusements Ltd.: Forwarding plans etc for approval for picture theatre for Hussell Place, Alberton.
32 01 Jan 1924 - 31 Dec 1924 File 32/1924 - File 75/1924 NE GRG/MRG Unit
32 Item 31 Aug 1956 - 03 Sep 1956 File 46/1924 (Part 2?) Glenelg R.S.L.: Application for licence under P.P.E. Act for Maison De Danse at Glenelg. Includes not-to-scale manuscript plan from 1956.
32 Item 05 Jun 1924 - 25 Sep 1963 File 56/1924 G.W. Daziel, Maison de Danse and Amusement Co.: Submitting plans of Palais de Danse to be erected at Victoria Place, Glenelg. Plans no longer in file, but there is a mud map from c.1961.
32 Item 10 Jun 1924 - 28 Apr 1961 File 57/1924 Snowtown Soldiers Memorial Committee: Plans etc. for Soldiers Memorial Hall for Snowtown.
33 Item 08 Sep 1924 - 05 Jan 1929 File 83/1924 R.C. Hodge, Secretary, Garden Palais Ltd.: Plans of proposed Garden Palais de Danse, Torrens Lake submitted for approval. Plans were returned to the company. However, the correspondence includes numerous descriptions of the structure and the building materials. Correspondence also states the plans were approved by the City Engineer (Adelaide City Council) who may have retained a copy.
33 Item 25 Sep 1924 - 29 Sep 1924 File 88/1924 J.A. Ogilvie: Permission to use Jamestown Institute on Sunday 28th September for religious services.
33 Item 16 Dec 1924 - 20 Dec 1924 File 120/1924 Norman A. Smith, Secretary, Garden Palais Ltd.: Requesting permit to open Palais for Dancing on Chistmas Day.
33 Item 20 Dec 1924 - 22 Dec 1924 File 121/1924 Skating Palais de Danse, Pirie Street: Permit to open on Christmas night.
33 01 Jan 1924 - 31 Dec 1924 File 76/1924 - File 131/1924 NE GRG/MRG Unit
33 Item 01 Nov 1924 - 24 Nov 1924 File 98/1924 Inspector: Re play "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" at John Martin's Magic Cave.
34 01 Jan 1925 - 31 Dec 1925 File 1/1925 - File 27/1925 NE GRG/MRG Unit
35 01 Jan 1925 - 31 Dec 1925 File 28/1925 - File 38/1925 NE GRG/MRG Unit
36 01 Jan 1925 - 31 Dec 1925 File 39/1925 - File 56/1925 NE GRG/MRG Unit
37 Item - File 69/1925
37 01 Jan 1925 - 31 Dec 1925 File 57/1925 - File 76/1925 NE GRG/MRG Unit
37 Item - File 63/1925 G.E. Francis: Application for Operator's Licence
37 Item - File 71/1925