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CINEMA AND
THEATRE From the Editor....
C A T H S
elcome to CinemaRecord number 35 – my first as your new Editor.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY My wise old Mum used to say: “All good things come to those who
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W wait” -and after battling my way through 101computer problems and
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Reg A0020747R many sleepless nights putting my first edition together, l do hope you’ll think that
wait has been worthwhile!
The aims of CATHS are: to record the
history of cinemas and theatres, and to Special thanks must go to Martin Powell for his amazing contribution, not only
promote interest in theatre heritage and to this magazine and award-winning Web-site, but also for all the work, time and
architecture, and other related areas.
dedication he has always put in behind the scenes. Martin vacates this chair due
Patrons: to family commitments, and l will endeavor to continue the excellent work of both
Frank Van Straten OAM Peter Smith
Elaine Marriner Philip Brady him and past Editors in continuing to develop CinemaRecord for CATHS.
A new broom often brings new idea’s -and that is certainly true in my case, as l
Committee: am personally keen to see the content of this magazine truly reflect our name as a
President: Gerry Kennedy 5174 1870 Cinema and Theatre Historical Society. Subjects covering other media, movie-
Vice President: Peter Wolfenden 9744
2570 stars, directors and such are well represented in a plethora of books, magazines
Secretary: Mike Trickett 5278 1986 and other publications – l believe that we need to get back to “our roots” and
Treasurer: Barrie Wraith 9435 9785 focus on the subject on hand – Cinema and Theatre History. With the passing of
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Archivist: Gerry Kennedy 5174 1870 the years, our chance to accurately document the past diminishes, so we all need
Assistant: Dean Brandum: 9471 4171 to make a concerted effort to contribute in this way.
Central Victoria Co-ordinator: There is an endless array of subjects that we can focus on, not just when a
Fred Page 5444 0428 (Bendigo) theatre opened or closed, but also: who made the fittings and furniture, installed
Gippsland Co-ordinator:
Gerry Kennedy 5174 1870 (Traralgon) and used the equipment, designed or constructed, poured the plaster, staffed or
Events Co-ordinator: patronized, worked in the advertising department, film exchange or sold the
Brian Miller 9557 7446 Lollies?!…
Film Buffs Group:
Mike Trickett 5278 1986 I myself, have worked in many areas of the cinema industry, and in this edition,
Publications Sales: have written briefly of my own history, in the hope to inspire you to write yours!
Garry Saunders 9812 7227 We all have a story to tell – whether you have been projectionist or patron,l
Membership Secretary: Peter O’Reilly urge you to share your experiences, reminiscences and memories with us, here in
peteroreilly@iprimus.com.au
Typing: Pamela Hutchison the pages of CinemaRecord.
CinemaRecord Editor: I look forward to your responses! – Kevin Adams. Editor
Kevin Adams 0409 950 887
melbprojection@imax.com.au
Internet Editor:
Martin Powell 9786 9158
martin@interdomain.net.au
CATHS website:
www.caths.org.au
Postal address:
PO Box 476, Bentleigh 3204.
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Membership
Annual membership subscription is $35, Above: Movies may return to the former New theatre developments for
and members receive four copies of Dandenong Drive-In. Photo: Kevin Adams.
CinemaRecord, notification of events, Southbank arts precinct
and copies of the agenda and minutes Two world-class arts venues will be
of all meetings. There is no joining fee. • • built in Melbourne’s Southbank
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Overseas subscribers: Please contact •• NEWSREEL •• precinct under a new Victorian State
CATHS Membership Secretary for rate. • • Government major project. The $61
Meetings •• CINEMA, THEATRE &
Meetings are held on the last Sunday of • •• million development will include a
February, April, June, August, October & •• SHOWBUSINESS NEWS • 1000 seat recital hall named after
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November. Meetings start at 10am at • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, as well as a
The Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat St, Yarraville. small 500 seat theatre to provide a
Archives Drive-In Theatre to Re-Open long-awaited permanent home for the
The Archive will be open between
9.30am and 1pm on the Saturday Proposals have been put forward to Melbourne Theatre Company.
before each meeting (see above), and at re-open the former Village Drive-In The Government will provide $36
other times by appointment with the Theatre in the outer Melbourne suburb million for the projects over five years.
archivists. of Dandenong. An $18 million payment to the State
Publications To be known as the Lunar Drive-
Back issues of CinemaRecord and various from Crown Casino - in lieu of building
other publications, CDs and videos are In, the site will feature two screens the planned 1800 seat Lyric Theatre -
available at meetings. Items also with plans to extend to a four-plex. will also help fund the projects. The
available by mail, please contact Garry The proposal is an independent balance of funding will come from
Saunders on 9812 7227 for details.
venture of partners Matthew Kilderry private and philanthropic sources.
and Anthony Madigan. Completion is slated for 2007.
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