A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 06 September 1958

06 September 1958: Aula hall opens. On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” the Aula was officially opened by the Governor General, Dr EG Jansen.

Building the Aula © University of Pretoria Archives

The Aula (Pictured above)  is an important cultural venue on the campus and also served the city of Pretoria until the State Theatre was completed in the early 1980s. The facilities were inaugurated with a concert by Mimi Coertse, followed by a two-month gala programme of drama, symphony music, art exhibitions, ballet and choral singing.

1958 Aula Programme  © University of Pretoria Archives

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