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NEWSREEL
Early days of His Majesty’s

CAIRNS: With an approved development
application for 500 residential sites, the former
PERTH: With the expiration of a venue Coral Twin Drive-In Theatre is back on the
management contract with AEG Ogden at the market with an asking price of $3.5million due
end of this year, the State government will to company receivership.
reclaim direct control of Perths major theatres
after 15 years. This will include His Majestys HAWTHORNE: Cineplex Australia have
Theatre, the State Theatre, Perth Concert lodged a development application with
Hall and Subiaco Arts Centre all of which Brisbane City Council to build a deluxe-style
will then be operated by the Perth Theatre 60-70 seat cinema and space for restaurants
Trust. adjacent to their existing Hawthorne Cinemas
complex.

AYR: Constructed in 1964, the Stardust
Drive-In Theatre will celebrate its 50 th
anniversary in September.
NEW FARM: The redevelopment of the
long derelict Village Twin Cinema is well
underway by owners Peter and Stephen Contributors: Colin Flint; Robert Parkinson; Steve
Sourris. The complex will initially open with Maggs; Peter Keogh; Max Pert; Ross King and many
two screens but will be expanded to six soon others. Sincere thanks to everyone – Kev.
after.

CHILDERS: The last film screened at the old
Paragon Theatre was Titanic in 1998. Now
the restored venue will re-open as a mixed
use entertainment venue commencing with an
International Film Day on July 25 and then two
days of retro markets and music as part of the
annual Childers Festival.
New Farm

Childers Paragon renova�ons

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