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Official Establishment

When
11 June 1892
Where
Melbourne
Part of
Limelight Department established in Melbourne

The Limelight Department was officially established on 11 June 1892 in Melbourne, following Perry's reassignment.

Officially established on 11 June 1892, the department evolved from Perry's 1891 photographic studio in Ballarat. Booth supported the expansion into film, providing financial backing for the new medium.

Sources

  1. Limelight Department Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-29

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