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Architect’s 1927 drawing for the “Cinema Theatre”, Bridge Road, Richmond

In its issue of 20th May 1916, the “The name gained for the National
“Richmond Australian” ran an item will be maintained at the Richmond
advising that Mr. Hodges of the Theatre, Mr. Hodges’ principle being
National Theatre (up the hill at 177 to procure the best films obtainable
Bridge Road) had taken over the regardless of expense, relying upon
Richmond Theatre. The article read: public patronage to re-coup him for his
“Something good is promised outlay. Arrangements are being made
Richmond residents. Mr. T.M. for a constant supply from the leading
Hodges, who has gained well- film exchanges of their best
deserved popularity by the excellent productions, before they are shown
programme and delightful music that elsewhere. He has the sole rights of the
he has provided at the National ‘Triangle’ films for Richmond, and has
Theatre, is extending the scope of his first selection of numerous subjects –
operations, having taken over the dramatic, historical, picturesque,
Richmond Theatre, where, on Monday humorous, industrial, etc. All classes
evening next, he will screen some of of the community will be catered for in
the best films obtainable. Having the a manner that is certain to meet with
two theatres now under his capable public approval.”
management, he will be in a position “Sands and McDougall” directories
to put forward such high-class show the following for 339 Bridge
programmes so that local residents can Road:
obtain all the amusement they require 1913–22: The New Richmond Picture
without going outside Richmond.” Theatre.
1923–26: Richmond Theatre.
1927: Pentecostal Church.

Ads: Richmond Guardian 13/8/1921
The former ‘Richmond Theatre’ in 1988. Photo: Thomas Vitale

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