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1 online resource |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This fascinating history of a much-loved Canberra landmark tells the story of this institution for the first time. From Joan Sutherland's debut and the notorious Petrov Commission to a rumored ghost and rowdy public meetings, Albert Hall has a history like no other. This book shares stories, interviews, and more than 90 photographs to reveal much about the history of Canberra through the fascinating stories of people and events linked to the Albert Hall, including politicians, musicians, and other luminaries. |
| Contents |
Foreword; Acknowledgments; Part One: Groundwork; Chp1: Connections; Chp 2: Nourishing the Nation; Chp 3: Friends and Neighbours; Chp 4: Making Music; Chp 5: A bill of Divorcement; Part 2: Discovered Decades; Chp 6: Restoration; Chp 7: Our Capitol; Chp 8: Dahlia Days; Chp 9: Vitality and a Violin, in Velvet; CHp 10: Albert and the School of Arts; Part 3: The Age of Expansion; Chp 11: The city, Sevenfold; Chp 12: Model Nation; Chp 13: My Mother made the Curtains; Chp 14: Magic Pudding; Chp 15: Parents and Citizens; Part 4: The New Age; Chp 16: The Getting of Government. |
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Chp 17: The Heritage of AbsenceChp 18: Tin Cities; Chp 19: Arts Adventures; Chp 20: House of commons; Notes; Bibliography; Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Albert Hall (Canberra, A.C.T.) -- History.
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Albert Hall (Canberra, A.C.T.) |
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Historic buildings -- Australia -- Canberra (A.C.T.)
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Canberra (A.C.T.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
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Canberra ACT -- History.
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HISTORY -- Australia & New Zealand. |
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Buildings |
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Historic buildings |
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Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJmP6BTMTWWrWJdDDTDDv3 |
| Genre/Form |
History
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781742247144 |
| ISBN |
9781742247144 (electronic bk.) |
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1742247148 (electronic bk.) |
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1742234046 |
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9781742234045 |
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