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CineinaRecord

The Newsletter and Historical Record of the
Cinema And Theatre Historical Society-Victoria Inc.
REG A0020747R

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1443-3664

TO RECORD HISTORY
AND PROMOTE INTEREST ABOUT CATHS-V
IN ALL AREAS OF
CINEMA AND THEATRE The Cinema And Theatre Historical Society of Victoria was started in 1989 by
a group of dedicated people with a common interest in all aspects of cinemas
and theatres, including architecture and decoration, film projection and stage
facilities.
PRESIDENT
CATHS-V visits and inspects cinemas and theatres on a regular basis. and has
Gerry Kennedy 5174-1870
an extensive archive of material for members to inspect, by appointment, at the
Mechanics Institute Library in Prahran.
PATRONS
Frank VanStraten O.A.M. Peter Smith
The main aim ofCATHS-V, and this publication, is to accurately document and
Philip Brady Elaine Marriner
create an archive of the history of cinema and theatre in Victoria.
COMMITIEE
Vice-President: Mike Trickett Input in the form of articles, construcLive criticism. and substantiated dispute of
5278-1986 printed matter is welcome. and necessary to enable us to reach our objective.

Secretary: Kay Branton Any articles printed in CinemaRecord should not be reproduced without the
9898-0755 pennission of the author or the editor.

Treasurer: Barrie Wraith All photos are from the collection of the person or organisation stated unless
9435-9785 otherwise indicated. Every effort has been made to trace the ownership of all
copyrighted picture material. In the event of any questions arising as to the use
of any material. the author and publisher will be happy to make the necessary
Publication Safes: Garry Saunders corrections in future printings.
9812-7227
Donations of photographs of theatres and any other historical records relating to
Archivist: Dean Brandum Victorian cinemas, or loan of for copying, are needed for the Society's archives.
9471-4171

Assistant Archivist: Gerry Kennedy MEMBERSHIP
Events Co-ordinator: Brian Miller
Currently the annual subscription is $30.00, and members receive four copies
9557-7446
of CinemaRecord, notification of events, and copies of the agenda and minutes
of all meetings. New members who join after the start of the membership year,
Central Victoria Co-ordinator: Fred Page
August 31st, will be billed a pro-rata amount in the following membership year.
(03) 5444-0428
There is no joining fee.
Gippsland Co-ordinator: Gerry Kennedy
(03) 5174-1870
MEETINGS
Meetings are held every two months, on the LAST Sunday of February, April,
CATHS-V Web site: www.vicnet.net.au/-caths
June, August, and October ar 10 am. Members will be notified of the dates of
Internet Editor: Martin Powell extra meetings: such as the Annual Swap Meeting and theatre inspections.
e-mail: martin@interdomain.net.au

CinemaRecord Editor & Peter O'Reilly VENUE
Membership Secretary: P.O. Box476,
Bentleigh 3204 The Sun Theatre. 8 Ballarat St, Yarraville. The Sun Theatre is next to the
e-mail: oreillypeter@primus.com.au Yarraville railway station and the station car park.

CATHS-V Mail: P.O. Box476,
Benlleigh 3204 Cover: Cinema Theatre- Richmond.
A sketch from "Construction" magazine, 12 May, 1927

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