TSO at the Palais

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra brass band played to an appreciative crowd at the Franklin Palais on Thursday, 9 November, 2017 and the night was a great success for all involved.

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Classic Movie: Rosalie Blum

The Franklin Historical Society present: A 2016 French comedy about a serendipitous meeting between a man and woman whose lives are ordinary and at time lonely. At times whimsical, melancholy and farcical, this film is pure joy.

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PMC Meeting and AGM 10/09/19

The Palais  Management Committee meet the 2nd Tuesday monthly. Community  are welcome to observe or address the committee (with notice). Please use the General Enquiry Form to notify the PMC…

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Classic Movie: Fail Safe

6/ 08/17 6.30 pm : The classic 1964 cold war film directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda. Larry Hagman (Dallas fame) and Walter Mathau, portrays a fictional first strike Nuclear…

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Memorial Services

The Palais Main hall may be suitable for funeral services and memorials, with a capacity of 250 and plenty of parking nearby. Contact us via our booking or general enquiry form for details of our memorial package.

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Nostalgia!

Whilst trolling through the photo archives, came across this very amusing photo of an Anzac day ceremony, including a horse in the hall! Wouldn’t happen now with our newly treated…

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Friends of the Palais

We’re currently trying to re-invigorate the Friends of the Palais group. If you’re interested in helping out at fundraisers, functions, spring cleaning or anything else, contact us at via our general enquiry form.

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