Contents

• Society information and meetings - page 1Society details and meeting notices printed in June 2011.
• President’s report and luncheon - page 2Reports Society activities, volunteers and the June luncheon.
• History of the Empire Cinema - page 3Lyn Hall traces Bowral’s early picture theatre and the Empire’s film, live entertainment and roller skating.
• Maps and land-title research - page 4Reports a Royal Australian Historical Society workshop on online maps and land records.
• Volunteers and fundraising - page 5Recognises volunteers and reports a Society fundraising stall.
• George Vincent: musician and bandmaster - page 6Philip Morton follows Vincent’s early musical education and work with district bands.
• George Vincent’s compositions and legacy - page 7Continues the account of his compositions, teaching and 1932 funeral; the archives hold handwritten scores.
• Diary and Society information - page 8Meeting dates and postal details printed in June 2011; details may have since changed.