22nd October 1906

Invitation by Bert Howard to the boys from Westmead Boys’ Home and 100 men from the Asylum to an evening of films and vaudeville show.

17th September 1908

Widow and orphans of the late Mr. M.O. Gittoes, who died in the Parramatta Hospital.  S.H. Deitz, Secretary, C. Morley, Honorary Treasurer.

18th December 1908

The late Mr. Noah (Perry) Barter who died at Prince Alfred Hospital, leaving a widow and two children unprovided for.  Mr. C.L. Coogan, Honorary Secretary, Mr. M. Bolton, Honorary Treasurer.

19th March 1909

In aid of the funds of the Granville Political Labour Council.  Mr. Olly Wilson, Chairman, Mr. J.T. Lang and Mr. D. Lloyd Wilkinson, Honorary Secretaries, Mr. W.F. Noble, Honorary Treasurer.

12th April 1909

In aid of funds for Granville District Football Association.

30th April 1909

In aid of Mr. Lohman, who has been incapacitated by illness and whose family is, in distressed circumstances.  Mr. B. McGregor, Honorary Secretary, Mr. W. Jenner, Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Donnellan, Stage Manager.

19th May 1909

In aid of Mr. Ted Taylor and his family.  Mr. Taylor who has been employed at Messrs. Goodlet and Smith's works, met with an accident some time ago, and has been for some weeks in hospital.  Result: £ 11.  Mr. T. Fox, Honorary Treasurer; S. Guinery & F. Bourke, Stage Managers, Jack Creely assisted.

29th April 1910 – Parramatta Picture Palace

Denefit for Mr. James Smith who has had a serious bout of illness in his family.  Mr. C. Summons, Treasurer, Mr. Lou Deitz, Secretary.

17th May 1910 – Parramatta Picture Palace

In aid of Parramatta District Hospital.  Stan Wickham, Honourary Secretary, Chas Summons, Honorary Treasurer.

6th September 1910 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Parramatta District Hospital.  Result £ 43.

9th September 1910 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

Benefit for Mr. McGregor. B. Rayner, Honorary Secretary, A Hessin, Honorary Treasurer.

18th October 1910 – Granville Picture Palace

In aid of the widow and family of the late Mr. W. Mitchell who have been recently bereaved, and are in distressed circumstances.  Result: £ 30 (approx.)  Mr. G. Willick & Mr. J. Creeley, Secretaries, Mr. H Vigors and Mr. Tom Fox, Treasurers, Mr. T. Taylor, Stage Manager.

20th December 1910 – Granville Picture Palace

In aid of a former employee of Goodlet and Smith, named Watson, who recently underwent a serious operation.

14th February 1911 – Parramatta Picture Palace

In aid of the Parramatta School of Arts.  J.A. Manton and L.D. Gowanlock, Honorary Secretaries.

21th February 1911 – Granville Picture Palace

In the aid of St. Joseph’s and the Electorate Cottage Hospital.  Result £ 19 10s (divided equally).

28th February 1911 – Parramatta Picture Palace

In aid of Parramatta District Hospital.

7th March 1911 – Parramatta Picture Palace

Shepherd benefit.

22nd March 1911 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

Hadden Benefit.

26th April 1911 – Parramatta Picture Palace

In aid of L.A. Ashley.  Result £ 35.

31st May 1911 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Parramatta and District Children's Carnival.  Ald. J. R. Smith - Chairman; C. Summons, Treasurer, W.J. Airey and E.P. Pearce, Honorary Secretaries.

7th June 1911 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the widow of the late Samual Buckley who is left totally unprovided for, with four young children.  Result: £ 30.  G.W. Abbott, Chairman; J. Whitehead, Treasurer; Fred Nagle & Geo. Ratwood, Honorary Secretaries.

12th July 1911 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of the wife and family of Mr. George Pringle, who is unable to follow his usual occupation.

26th July 1910 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

Under the auspices of the Slaughtermen's Union.  In aid of Mr Charles Baker (who has been ill for 12 months) and his family.  Thos. W. Fuse & M. Bryant, Honorary Secretaries; J.H. Nolan, Honorary Treasurer.

9th August 1911 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Parramatta Baptist Band.

6th September 1911 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Parramatta District Hospital.  Result: £ 25.  C. Summons, Honorary Treasurer; T. R. Barber and W.J. Airey, Honorary Secretaries.

19th September 1911 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

Tendered to Mr. Lou Deitz, by his many friends for his assistance at many benefits.  Olly Wilson, Manager, Bert Baker, Treasurer, W. Ling, Secretary.

22nd November 1911 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the widow and children of the late Trooper A.W. BARNES.  Sergt. A. Lake &  W.M. Abel, Honorary Secretaries.

12th December 1911 – Ralph’s Picture Show

In aid of the Parramatta Citzens’ Band.  The band is under big expense for providing new music.

20th December 1911 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the King Edward VII Home, Parramatta.

31st December 1911 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

56 children form the Cottage Home Carlingford invited to the theatre.  Mrs. Goldrick, Mrs. F. D. Henderson and Mr Jackson, Refreshments.

January 1912 – Castle Picture Palace

In aid of the local hospitals.  Under the auspices of the Granville Brotherhood.

17th January 1912 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of the NSW Home for Incurables, Ryde.  Result: £ 40.  Mr. W.F. Jago, Honorary Treasurer, Mrs. Mainsbridge and J.T. Dennis, Honorary Secretaries.

24th January 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Mr. David Moss, who is totally blind and has been seriously ill for 5 years.

27th January 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

88 girls from the Parramatta Industrial School invited to the theatre.

14th February 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Park Bathing Sheds.

21st February 1912 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of the widow of the late esteemed Mr. A. Ernest Cook [for years caretaker, at Parramatta Oval].  Mr. J.M. Ritchie, Honorary Treasurer, Mr. O.S. Smith, Honorary Secretary.

28th February 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Mr. J. Ferris, whose wife is very ill, whilst he himself is in hospital as the result of an accident.

March 1912 – Castle Picture Palace

In aid of St. Joseph's Hospital (Auburn), Granville Electorate Hospital and Granville District Relief Society.  Results £ 47 7s 6d.  Under the auspices of the Granville Brotherhood.

27th March 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Alf Burgh.

27th April 1912 – Castle Picture Palace

In aid of Guildford School of Arts.

8th May 1912

In aid of Mr. C. Morris who has been ill for many months.

15th May 1912 – Granville Picture Palace

In aid of Mr Geo. Barnicoat who has recently had the misfortune to lose his wife and twin children.

24th May 1912 (Empire Day) – Butterfly Picture Theatre

Free entertainment for school children at a matinee performances for Empire Day.

12th June 1912 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of St. Patrcik’s Church bazaar.  J. Fahey and Walter J. Airey, Secretaries.

15th June 1912 – Star Picture Theatre

Free matinee for children.

3rd July 1912 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Mrs. Geo Lee.  Result £ 119 5s 6d.  James T. Paul, Chairman, R.C. Bartlett, Treasurer, R.J. Brown and G. Stettler, Secretaries.

7th August 1912 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Mr. Harry Kelly having been bed ridden for years.

14th August 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the widow and family of the late Mr. Woolcott.

18th September 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Robert Youll.

2nd October 1912 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the United Charities Fund.

October 1912 – Castle Picture Palace

In aid of the uniform fund of the Clyde Band.

November 1912 – Granville Picture Palace

In aid of Mr. P. Hanley, who is in very bad health, Mr. G. Robertson, President, Mr. J. Creeley, Secretary, Mr. T. Fox, Honorary Treasurer.

10th December 1912 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of Parramatta District Hospital.

24th December 1912 – Star Picture Theatre

Offer to entertain the children of the town and district.

13th February 1913 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Mr. Walters.  W.F. Jago, President, R.J. Mason, Honorary Treasurer, Lou Deitz, Honorary Secretary

21st May 1913 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid if the kindergarten and Equipment Fund of Parramatta (South?) Public School.  Result over £ 20.  Under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens Association.

1st September 1913 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid if Convent Bazaar Fund.  Mr. Kimber & Mr. Tobin, Honorary Secretaries, Mr. T. Brian & Mr. J. MacMahon, Honorary Treasurers.

10th September 1913 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Harry Wall.

4th March 1914 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

Parramatta Choral Society’s Hospital Benefit.

5th March 1914 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of J. Claughton Jun.

3rd June 1914 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Parramatta Hospital.  Result £ 100.

23rd June 1914 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

Baulkham Hills Presbytery Fund, in aid of the North End Presbytery.  J. McMahon & W.A. Kimber, Honorary Secretaries.

August 1914

In aid of the unfortunate Wilson family.  Result £ 15 16s 10d.

27th August 1914 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of Parramatta Citizens’ Band.

31st August 1914 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of the Parramatta Patriotic Fund.  Result £ 23 1s 9d.

1st September 1914 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Parramatta Patriotic Fund.  Result £ 15.

25th November 1914 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Mrs. Hoyle and family.

2nd December 1914 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Band Fund of the newly formed 20th (Parramatta) Regiment.

2nd December 1914 – Granville Picture Palace

In aid of the school library and Granville Patriotic Fund.  Under the auspices of Granville Parents and Citizens Association.

14th December 1914 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Cumberland Brass Band.

16th March 1915 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of R. Clues.

13th April 1915 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of the Belgium Relief Fund.  Result £ 35.  Organised by Mrs. J.H. Murray.

20th April 1915 – Star Picture Theatre

In the aid of Mr. Stack.

12th May 1915 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Parramatta Hospital.  Result £112.  Mr. A.E. Marsden, Treasurer, Messrs. W.F. Jago, A Grange & W.J. Airey, Secretaries.

18th May 1915 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of the Belgian Red Cross.  T.A. Astill, Honorary Secretary.

22nd June 1915 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Belgian Fund.

30th June 1915 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the widow and children of the Parramatta postman, Mr. W.E. Hammett.

27th July 1915 – Bennington’s Picture Theatre

A grand school benefit in aid of Australia Day.

28th July 1915 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of our wounded heroes, Australia Day Fund.  Results £ 30 8s 6d.

28th July 1915 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of our wounded soldiers.  Proceeds to go to the local Australia Day Fund.

July 1915 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of the Parramatta Australia Day Fund.  Result £ 15.

29th September 1915 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Mr. J. Hunt (a member of the lodge), from the old country, and who had only been a Druid here for about three years, became ill whilst almost friendless, and the effort at Bennington's was to enable him to get a few pounds to take him to some spot where his health might get a chance of being improved.  Under the auspices of United Ancient Order of Druids.  Mr. D. Wilson, Honorary Secretary.

9th October 1915 – Castle Picture Palace

To get funds for watches for our soldiers going to the front.  Under the auspices of the Granville Patriotic Association.  J.S. Townsend, Honorary Secreary.

3rd November 1915 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of the widow and family of the late Mr. A.  Jessop, of Westmead, who served in the South African War, and had enlisted in the Australian Expeditionary Forces.  The late Mr. Jessop died after a protracted illness, the result of a cold contracted while in camp, leaving a widow and four young unprovided children.  R.H. Mann, Honorary Treasurer, A.F. Forsyth, Honorary Secretary.

3rd May 1916 – George Street Picture Palace

In aid of St. Patrick’s Bazaar Fund.

8th May 1916 – Star/Globe Picture Theatres

In aid of Boys’ Home Band.

24th May 1916 – Alfred Theatre

In aid of the Red Cross Society.  Result £ 34.  Mrs. Alfred Barry, Honorary Treasurer, Mrs. W. Jago, Honorary Secretary.

31st May 1916 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the School of Arts.

20th June 1916 – Globe Picture Theatre

In aid of the widow and family of the late Ernest Leach, Parramatta.

5th July 1916 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of the Parramatta Voluntary Workers’ Association.  Result £ 60 (does not include gifts of land, amounting to hundreds of pounds).

3rd August 1916 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of St. Patrick’s Bazaar.  M. Brien, President and Treasurer, H. Wall & E. Dunn, Honorary Secretaries.

12th August 1916 – Alfred Theatre

In aid of the Druids Lodge.

28th March 1917 – Star Picture Theatre

In aid of the widow and orphans of the late Mr. J. Claughton, of Parramatta South.  W.H. Soames, Chairman, Mr. B. Kennedy, Honorary Secretary.

1st May 1917 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Mr. McKay and family who lost all they had in the Sorrell Stret fire at Easter.  T.A. Astill, President, F. Guerin, Honorary Secretary, G. Knight, Treasurer.

12th July 1917 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of sweets stall, France’s Day Fund.

6th March 1918 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of H. Skerrett, who has been seriously ill for a long time and unable to work.  Result £ 40 11s 10d.  A. Adams, Chairman, F. Fuller, Honorary Secretary, T. Wilson, Honorary Treasurer.

26th June 1918 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of Mr. Wiseman a chronic invalid and Mrs. Wiseman is bed-ridden with Rheumatism and there are three children.

3rd June 1918 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Parramatta Red Cross.

10th July 1918 – Granville Picture Palace

In aid of the Italian Red Cross.

17th September 1918 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

In aid of Westmead Boy's Home Band.  Help the band who has been always in the forefront in assisting charitable and patriotic functions.  L. C. McIlveen, Honorary Treasurer, T. A. Astill & W. J. Airey, Honorary Secretaries.

17th October 1918 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of the Stallholders Fund All Saints Garden Fete.

17th June 1919 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

Benefit for Mrs Harris.

24th September 1919 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

Benefit in aid of Westmead Boys’ Home Band.  Tickets, 6d and 9d.  Rev. Brother Lawrence, Hon. Treas. and L.C. McIlveen, Hon. Sec.

22nd October 1919 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

Presentation of prizes and entertainment in connection with the Parramatta Soldiers’ Memorial fund.

23rd November 1919 – Butterfly Picture Theatre

Benefit in aid of Girraween School of Arts building fund.  Tickets 6 pence and 1 shilling; children half price.

27th November 1919 – Bennington’s Picture Palace

In aid of St. Patrick’s Bazaar Fund.  Adults 1/- front seats; 6d back seats; children half price.  Miss K. Dunn, Hon. Sec. And Mrs Brien, Hon. Treas.

24th February 1920 – Granville Picture Palace

In aid of Mrs. Mick Carrig.  Result £127 7 /-.  Mr. Membrey, Chairman, Messrs O.E. Campbell and A.E. Harrie, Secretaries, Miss W. Shorter, Treasurer.

23rd May 1920 – Granville Picture Palace

Granville Parents and Citizens’ Association to raise funds for the library of William street public school.  Result £ 30.