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Gawler South Hall Pictures in 1914.
The new Lyric was located at the rear of the As the young industry matured, the
then “Top Shop” on a block at the corner of expectations expectations of audiences
Lyndoch Road and High Street. The silent for comfort rose and each new venue was
films had musical accompaniment provided compelled to introduce inprovements if it
by a pianist, Miss Ormsby, and a violinist Mr. was to woo patrons to its picture-shows.
Teddy Henzenroeder. Films continued to be
shown there in competition with the Central
Pictures in the Institute until some time in
the 1930s, when the famous MGM publicity
department's “trackless train” visited town.
Lyric Open - Air Theatre, Gawler, 1920s.
MGM’s promotional “Trackless Train” visits Gawler, 1930s.
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