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Frankston Drive-In to be Remembered
A plaque will be erected to mark the site of the old Frankston Drive-in theatre in Skye Rd. Frankston. Mayor Bill Parkin has
called for the site to be recognised as a significant part of the city's history.

He told a recent council meeting that former drive-in owner Lloyd Worland should unveil the plaque. "It is just that the drive-
in theatre is part of Frankston's history and drive-ins themselves are gone," Cr Parkin said.

The drive-in opened on 20 acres in Skye Rd in 1956 and was closed in 1987. Initially the drive-in had only one screen but in
1982 Mr Worland added a second. The site was sold in 1988 and was turned inio a housing estate.
Source: Frankston Standard, 12th October 1998, Page 5.

State Film Theatre Facelift

The State Film Theatre in Melbourne is to undergo its ftrst refurbishment since it was built 20 years ago. The centre will be
renamed Cinemedia at Treasury Theatre and given a well overdue makeover by architects Robert Peck von Hartel Trethowan,
who also worked on the Forum and Regent Theatres. The theatre will get a $150,000 technical upgrade, new lighting, seating
and a color scheme featuring lime green, grey and black.

The name change will coincide with the installation of a prominent sign directing visitors to the theatre, which is tucked away
in the backlots of Treasury Place. The theatre will be closed for renovations from 15 to 22 October. Cinemedia will move to
its new $50 million complex at Federation Square by 200 I.
Source: Tile Age.lst October 1998, Page 25. Artsbeat by Robin Usher.

Topol's 2000th Performance In 'Fiddler'

Melbourne recently witnessed the award winning Topol in his 2000th performance of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, at the
Regent Theatre. The show was playing until 8th November 1998.
Source: The Age, 10 October 1998, Page 34. Fiddler on tile Roof Advertisement.

Hoyts to Launch New Zealand Website

Hoyts have announced that they are setting up a website for New Zealand. It is to be launched soon. You can see a preview
of the site at the Hoyts Australia website: www.hoyts.com.au
Source: Hoyts Cinemas- Australia Website, October 1998.

Melbourne Events

For information on what's showing in Melbourne get your copy of Melbourne Events. Published by the City of Melbourne to
promote cultural events and centreS, this booklet is available free at railway stations, information centres and other outlets.

For further information visit their website at: http://www.melboume.vic.gov.au

The Age Onlive

http://www.onlive.fairfax.eom.au/AgeOnli

A guide to what's happening in live entertainment in Melbourne. Its search facility aUows you to search information by date,
type of show, performing group. venue, all shows, plus background information about the shows and even where to park.

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