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Agency:
Huon Mechanics Institute, Franklin
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1894
End Date:
31 Dec 1905
Description:
The Huon Mechanics' Institute was established at Franklin in 1860 for the purposes of delivering lectures and generally educating members of the working community. The building was sold to the Huon Council in 1911, for use as a public hall.
Information Sources:
Mercury (Hobart), 28 March 1860, p.2; 12 April 1911, p.3; 22 December 1911, p.6
Functions Performed:
Arts and culture
Series Created By Agency:
NS55 Cash Book01 Apr 189431 Dec 1905