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GIPPSLAND TOUR members interest in both movies and
The first CATHS Tour for 2002 railways. The event kicks off with an
will get off to a flying start with a Vtà{á EVENTS afternoon Railway film festival at
weekend trip through Victoria’s Fred’s Crest home Theatrette. The next
Gippsland district on April 20 & 21. day will involve exploring the delights
There will be plenty to see, starting of nearby Daylesford, including the
with an inspection of the new Village popular Railway Station market, lunch,
Fountaingate 10 at Narre Warren. At and a ride on the Central Victorian
the mining town of Wonthaggi, the Railway to Bullarto. For further details
former Plaza has been converted into and bookings contact Fred Page in
an arcade, and we will visit the Bendigo on 5444 0428.
modern Wonthaggi Cinema, which CHRISTMAS PARTY
was built on the site of the original
In keeping with the members
Union Theatre.
wishes, the last meeting of the year
Whilst Leongatha’s Drive-In is was designated an Entertainment Day
now a golf-driving range and the Shire Village Twin, Morwell. Photo: Kevin Adams.
– and judging by the comments
Hall Pictures has been modernized, received, it was a great success.
and in Morwell we’ll visit the Village
we will have a look through the new
Mid Valley 8 as well as the former The highlight of the day was the
Stadium 4 Cinemas. After lunch in
Village Twin. In Moe, the fabulous Denzil Howson production on the life
Leongatha we depart for the hamlet of
“Majestic” home theatre and museum of the famous German film producer
Toora to see the former Village
will be a trip highlight, before visiting Leni Reifenstahl.
Pictures and it’s on to Yarram where
Warragul and the Cinema Centre 4 Another interesting presentation
the magnificent Regent Theatre
which is housed in the former Regent was a videotape made by Ross
awaits.
Theatre building. On the way home Campbell, highlighting the features of
Day 2 will start with an inspection
there will be an inspection of the a famous London cinema, set to music.
of the 3-screen Sale Cinema Centre,
former Garfield Theatre which has Following a selection of film
been undergoing some major shorts, it was off to the nearby Scout
restoration of late. Hall for lunch. During lunch, we were
This is just a taste of what this treated to some fun by Denzil, music
great weekend away has to offer, and by Kevin Adams and Barry Wraith as
bookings are filling fast. For further well as a great movie quiz.
details contact Gerry Kennedy on NEXT CATHS MEETING
(03) 5147 1870.
This will be held on Sunday 28th
CENTRAL VICTORIAN ACTIVITY April at the Sun Theatre, Yarraville,
Our Bendigo chapter, have commencing at 10am. Invite a friend -
organized a weekend event for April 6 all are welcome!
Regent Theatre, Yarram. Photo: Kevin Adams. & 7 which will combine many

GROUP TO FOCUS ON RESEARCH

At a meeting on 23 February 2002, 2. To encourage CATHS-V members 7. To establish and maintain mutually
seven members of CATHS-V met to and others to record and store their own rewarding links with other organisations
form a special interest group with a experiences of cinema, theatre, etc. which have an interest in theatre history.
focus on actively investigating and 3. To assist members in learning how An early task of the Group will be
documenting theatre history. to undertake and document research to revise, update and combine the
The inaugural members are Gordon into theatres, including production of existing guideline sheets on
Evans, Cameron Hall, Gerry Kennedy, revised and expanded Guidelines on researching theatre history - that on
Brian Mier, Ian Smith, Jim White, Peter methodology and sources and the Sources of Inquiry by Les Todd, and
Wolfenden. Ian Smith volunteered to development and conduct of training the checklist of Things to Look For
be the Convenor and Brian Mier sessions. by Brian Mier. This will assist
volunteered to act as Secretary. 4. To enable researchers to consult members to systematically approach
The meeting was convened to with each other and share resources the tasks they undertake.
consider the research needs of and information. Other CATHS-V members
CATHS-V and the interests of 5. To maintain a list of research interested in taking an active role in
members in meeting these needs. projects being undertaken and uncovering and recording theatre
Aims of the Group are as follows: progress towards completion. history are invited to contact any
1. To stimulate CATHS-V members to 6. To identify related special interests member of the Working Group for an
undertake research into all aspects of of members and facilitate the invitation to the next meeting, which
theatre history, including contemporary development of allied Special Interest will be on Saturday morning, 6 April.
as well as past theatre history. Groups as required. Reported by Brian Mier.

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