Albert Hall, Adelaide

The Albert Hall in Adelaide was a public entertainment venue in Pirie Street, built for the Adelaide German Club in 1880 and sold to the Salvation Army in 1899.

The building, which cost ₤2,000 was paid for by fund-raising activities, mostly by the members' wives, and by every member contributing ₤1, which was to be repaid, interest free, out of profits.[1] But the scheme backfired; membership dropped dramatically and the focus of the remaining members was repaying the debt, to the detriment of socializing.

Fundraising began almost immediately, with a concert by the Adelaide Liedertafel in October 1880.[2] It was not until Oskar Ziegler (c. 1832 – 20 August 1916) became president that the Club's fortunes began to improve.

The building was taken over by the Salvation Army in 1898, and became Headquarters Memorial Hall.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Der Deutsche Club". The Express And Telegraph. XLI, (12,243). South Australia. 21 July 1904. p. 4. Retrieved 23 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "Advertising". Evening Journal. XII, (3575). South Australia. 1 October 1880. p. 1. Retrieved 23 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "Comments from the City.". Northern Argus. XXX, (2,477). South Australia. 6 January 1899. p. 2. Retrieved 23 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
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