The Electrode – Vol. 3. December, 1925 No. 14. – page 395
Dorrie King and Joan Baker have made their mark as amusement promoters, for the concert they put over at the Lutana-hall last month was a real winner. The house was full and the items went with a swing. Friend Bishop did a “stammer” stunt. Another gentleman with a burnt cork face described all the noses he had ever seen. Then there were a little clog dancing, a reel or two, and some well rendered songs. But the kiddies’ choruses were what pleased me most, and they called for the hardest work from the promoters. After the concert, supper and a dance filled in the time until 12 o’clock, and the Hall Funds benefited to the tune of £7 10s., or thereabouts.
The Electrode – Vol. 4. February, 1926 No. 1. – page 15
Lutana Hall. – The revenue has shown a decline, mainly from dancing, the serious unemployment of residents in Moonah and district being largely the cause. The committee has met its liabilities with a small credit balance. The branch of the Hobart Free Kindergarten has been very successful, and has been well served by the parents and members.
The Electrode, - Vol . IV. March, 1926 No. 2. - inside front cover
Arrangements have been made to run a passenger service between Lutana and Hobart, commencing on Friday, 19th March, 1926. These arrangements will be for a trial period of three months, and continuance will depend on the support given.
The following time table will be in force until further notice: --
TUESDAYS. -- Leave Ingle's corner (Bathurst Street). 9.45 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Leave Lutana, 10 a.m. and 1.45 p.m.
FRIDAYS. -- Leave Ingle's corner 9.45 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 7.15 p.m., 9.30 p.m., 10 p.m. Leave Lutana-hall 10 a.m., 1.45 p.m., 7.00 p.m., 7.30 p.m., 9.45 p.m., 10.15 p.m.
It will be necessary for intending passengers to notify Mr. T. B. Hack, Bowen-road, what time they desire to travel on Friday evenings so as to arrange booking.
SATURDAY EVENINGS. -- Leave Ingle's corner 7.30 for Lutana, returning after dance. This trip will not be run on Saturday, 10th April.
FARES.-- Adults, 6d each way, Children, over 3 and under 12, half fare.
ROUTE.-- Bowen Road, Albert Road, Risdon Road, and Domain.
C. R. Baker,
Secretary.
18/3/1926
The Electrode – Vol. 4. May, 1926 No. 3. – back page
Reductions at Lutana
The Company has written to the Co-operative Council advising, for the information of the Co-operative Houses Trustees, that approval has been given for a very substantial reduction in the rents of the various houses at Lutana.
Houses are now available at the extremely low rental of:---
Five rooms.---Sixteen shillings per week.
Four rooms.---Fourteen shillings per week.
Five rooms (two storey).---Twelve shillings per week.
The cottages, built on ample blocks of land, are sewered, well drained, and fitted with many modern conveniences, and were specially designed for the use of Zincworkers.
The very low rents should provide an opportunity for employees to start a Savings Bank Account.
A bus service has been inaugurated between Lutana and Hobart, and full houses will materially assist its continuation and improvement.
If you are looking for a better house at a cheaper rent see the Secretary of the Co-operative Council.
The Electrode – Vol. IV. September, 1926 No. 5 – page 133
Although the revenue shows a falling off, many enjoyable functions have been held in the Hall. The Lutana branch of the Free Kindergarten continues its success, and is well supported.
The Electrode – Vol. 4. Feb, 1927 No. 7. – page 205
This picture shows inside the hall with the children of the kindergarten in a circle playing a game.
The Electrode – Vol. 4. February, 1927 No. 7. – page 206
The Lutana Xmas Tree was on view in the Hall on Thursday, 30th December, and about 200 kiddies came along to the party, and were the recipients of toys of various sorts. Messrs. Grubb and Hack and Mr. Joe Bryant helped to organise and carry the function through, and the smiling faces of the youngsters gave them ample reward. Miss Joan Baker and Vera Hack acted as maids-in-waiting to Dear old Daddy Xmas, who found pleasure in saying a word to almost every child present. How the grown-ups wished they were again something less than 12 years of age so that they might have got a balloon or a toy pistol or a kewpie to play with.
Daddy Xmas arrived in the village by Bowen-road, riding in a richly decorated chariot, driven by a funny old gentleman in a paper hat, and Towser, in a green paper collar, sat up beside the driver and acted as escort. He (Daddy Xmas) was given a rousing reception by young and old alike, and well he deserved it, for all the lovely toys he had put on the Xmas tree in the Hall were bound to make him popular. After giving the gifts and distributing sweets, he was suddenly whisked away, and all we can say is that we hope he will come along to Lutana again next year, and give us another good time. Somehow we think it was the Co-operative Council who managed to get him to come this time, and we want to thank them for their kindness. Perhaps Mr. Hare had something to do with it, too, although we did not see him there.
The Electrode – Vol. 4. December, 1927 No. 12. – page 377
The first display of the gymnasium was given by the members on Thursday evening, 13 October, 1927, under the direction of the instructors. There was a fair attendance of parents, and, in addition, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith and several other officials of the Company and their wives were present. A. W. Hutchin was unavoidably absent, but we are pleased to record that he was ably represented by his dog “Towser,” who viewed the proceedings from a prominent position on the stage with languid interest. Messers. Bryant and Bishop had charge of the girls’ and boys’ class respectively, while Mr. Brocklehurst handled the combined team in the games section.
The girls and boys performed splendidly, thus in no small measure recompensing the instructors for the time expended in instruction.
In order to give the parents an idea of how the boxing instruction would be carried out, an exhibition bout was staged between two local lads. The children were greatly excited and enthusiastic when the lads warmed up to their work. Possibly some of the adults were, too. Who knows?
During the evening Mr. Meredith kindly donated two sets of boxing gloves to the gymnasium, and the boys showed their appreciation of the gift in no uncertain manner.
We are now pleased to inform Mr. Meredith that the boys are making use of the gloves, and are on the road to pugilistic success under the able direction of Mr. Dan. Ward.
In the last issue of “The Electorode” mention was made of the keen rivalry between the boys and girls, but their keenness on the night of the display was such that it makes it very difficult to choose between them, so we will call it a tie.
The Electrode – Vol. 4. December, 1927 No. 12. – page 377
The first display quarterly judging was carried out by the judges (Messsrs. Lipscombe and Creswell) on the 4th of October, 1927, and the improvement since the commencement of the competition was apparent in every case. Mr. J. Adams received top marks, closely followed by Messrs. Powell, Phillips, Langridge, and Scott, with most of the others up round the 80 mark. It should be clearly understood that the first judging covered improvement and upkeep only. The growth, maturity, and condition of plants will be taken into consideration by the judges at the end of the year.
The Electrode – Vol. 4. December, 1927 No. 12. – page 377
It is worthy of note that, in addition to a bus service and good sanitary conditions, Lutana has now a gas service, which should be generally appreciated by the villagers.
Assortment of events held at the Hall.
A free kindergarten operated at the Hall between early 1924 to the middle of the 1990s.
"Devoted to the interests of the E.Z. employees and to the co-operative activities at Risdon".
No. 1 (August 1920) - vol. 6, no. 3 (June 1930).
The Australian Labor Party has a long connection with the Hall - from running meeting, social and fundrasing events and operating a branch from the Hall.