 It was supposed to open in November 1955 but given post-war work shortages and huge labour demand elsewhere, it didn't open until June 1961, not long before the first television transmission to the area by GLV-10, which quickly saw the picture theatre's demise.After 1962 the hall was re-opened as a public facility.Also known as Yallourn North Hall, the name Monash Hall adorns the building today.