Gulgong in the Roaring Days: The History of the Prince of Wales Opera House by Roma Wallis (1982)

Author: Roma Wallis
Published by: Macquarie Publications, Dubbo, c1982
Series: Western Heritage Series; Volume 4
Format:Softcover
Pages: 111 pages
Dimensions: 27 cm
ISBN: 0949734055
Condition: Good, curling to corners, shelf wear.

Notes:

• Illustrated lining papers

• Includes index

• Bibliography: pp. 108–109

• Richly illustrated with photographs, facsimiles, and portraits

Description:
This beautifully presented volume tells the fascinating story of Gulgong’s Prince of Wales Opera House—Australia’s oldest still-operating theatre. In Gulgong in the Roaring Days, Roma Wallis blends historical research, archival photographs, and personal insight to bring to life the cultural heartbeat of Gulgong during its gold rush heyday and beyond.

As part of the Western Heritage Series, this title documents not just the theatre itself, but the social fabric of Gulgong and its spirited community. From vaudeville to bush poetry and beyond, this book celebrates the enduring power of performance in regional Australia.

Why You’ll Love It:
A must for theatre lovers, heritage historians, and collectors of Australian regional stories. This signed first edition offers a rare and tangible connection to one of NSW's most iconic gold rush towns and its theatrical legacy.