Albert Hall : The Heart of Canberra

✍ Scribed by Lenore Coltheart

• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 345
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Subjects

Albert Hall (Canberra, A.C.T.) -- History. ; Architecture -- Australia -- Canberra (A.C.T.) -- Design and construction. ; Canberra (A.C.T.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. ; City planning -- Australia -- Canberra (A.C.T.). ; Historic buildings -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra.