Governor Generals, war heroes & sporting champions have been welcomed. Dozens of Debutante Balls, Hunt Balls, school Fancy Dress Balls, Flower Shows, Art Displays, Choir Festivals, private functions - 21st birthdays, engagements, weddings, reunions - gymnastics & indoor sports, have all used the Town Hall.
TOWN HALL HISTORY TIMELINE
1909
Opened
Mayor William Francis Buckland, £5,000
Borough Offices and Chambers
Carnegie Library £1,000
(Andrew Carnegie Current)
Mayor William Francis Buckland, £5,000
Borough Offices and Chambers
Carnegie Library £1,000
(Andrew Carnegie Current)
1915
Town Hall Pictures
1918
Hospital influenza epidemic
1927
Amalgamated Pictures, 1st Picture House outside of Auckland.
1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip lunch sto
1960s
Supper Room 1964 New Floor and toilets 1965 Central Heating
1982
Prince William Theatre
1983
Council Chambers moved in to Carnegie Library
2014
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge