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Mechanics' Institutes and other Halls
East Gippsland Shire
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Bairnsdale
An earlier organisation existed in the town, from an abortive start in 1868, but the first and existing hall was opened in 1889, and still operates as the Bairnsdale library. An two-storey reading room (designed by Harry French) was added later.
Bullumwaal
A small wooden hall, famous for the painted drop curtain still on the stage, featuring advertisments from businesses in the town and the Main Hotel in Bairnsdale.
Omeo
There was a very early organisation in the town (possibly 1850s/1860s), but nothing further known at this stage.
Swifts Creek
First section built 1892, second part c.1935
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