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three years. The render of R.  Pion  was accepted. By the end of May  1968, due to  increased costs and  low attendances,
             screening had ceased. Mr. Pinn had endeavoured to provide a good service and had .the best possible selection of films but
             failed to attract sufficient patronage.







































                                       Proscenium  c.  1996  (Photo: Peter O'Reilly)



             The Hall:


             Architect:    Mr.  A.  C. Macknight.  F.R.Y.l.A.
             Contractors:   Jame~ Wilson  & T.  H. Armour.
             Electtical:   McLean &  Co.
             Hall Capacity:  600
             Supper Room:   100
             Cost:        6.4 13 pounds, excluding lights. seating or stage finings.



             The Honour Roll:

             This is erected in  the  Foyer of the  Memorial  Hall with  the names worked  in copper, each Jetter standing out about  an
             eighth of an  inch. The Honour Roll  is divided into two sections- The Cenotaph List and  General Enlistment List.

             It is worth noting the conditions,  which the Committee worked to draw up the Honour Roll.

             I.   All  men who enlisted at the Rutherglen recruiting centre and  were discharged at  Rurherglen, whether perma-
                  nently residing in  d1e Shire or not.

             2.   All  men  born and bred  in  the Rutherglen Shire and lived for the first  14 years of their lives within the Shire.

             3.   All  the repatriated returned  men whether of the Btitish Imperial or Australian  Imperial  Force. who are now
                  permanently residing  within  the Shire.

             4.   Men  in  camp at the signing of the armistice included.

             5.   Men  in camp and discharged without going overseas for various reasons excluded.



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