WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE
LESS RENT FROM LETTINGS FUTURE POLICY MUST BE CONSIDERED. “The rent from lettings of the Opera House fell short of the amount estii mated, the total receipts being only, £483,” reported the Mayor. “In view I of the fact that so little use is now ' being made of the building, it might i be advisable for the council to con- ' sider what steps should be taken to en- ' deavour to obtain more revenue, and ' I would suggest that the Opera House committee should consider and report on the future policy to be adopted.” On lhe motion oi the Mayor, the council, last night, instructed its Opera House Committee to consider using the building for the purpose of showing cinematograph films, or leasing it to some responsible person or firm for that purpose. 5 | ■ “It is high time something was I done.” said Cr. J. F. Broad. “The , ratepayers’ interests must be looked I after. The Wrestling Association will I help the coffers a little, but that will i be all there is in the winter.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 97, 27 April 1939, Page 8
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