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CINEMA AND
THEATRE Argosy and Other Theatres
C A T H S Letters I was interested to read Ken

HISTORICAL SOCIETY Newell’s article on the Argosy
Murrumbeena (CinemaRecord 40).
VICTORIA INC.
From 1978 – 1990 I lived around the
ABN 37 195 378 179 corner from the cinema (then known as
Reg A0020747R
the Capri) which to the best of my
The aims of CATHS are: to record the Spot the Icon. recollection, continued to screen films
history of cinemas and theatres, and to As well as the Paramount sign, the
promote interest in theatre heritage and west wall of the Auditorium until the mid-eighties. The hall was
architecture, and other related areas. then used for other community events
(CinemaRecord 40, page 2)
Patrons: displayed an early version until demolished in 1988 to make way
Frank Van Straten OAM Peter Smith for the Spurway Nursing Home.
Elaine Marriner Philip Brady of the Skipping Girl, also In Her Majesty’s Theatre (same
known as Little Audrey.
Committee: issue) I believe the original name was
This one was probably a
President: Gerry Kennedy 5174 1870 the Royal Alexandra in honour of the
painted sign. The famous
Vice President: Peter Wolfenden 9744 2570 Princess of Wales (Alexandra of
neon, close to its original
Secretary: Mike Trickett 5278 1986 Denmark.) The sale of J. C.
position on Victoria Parade, is actually
Treasurer: Barrie Wraith 9435 9785 Williamson’s more valuable property
slightly smaller than the original.
★ The Theatre Royal in 1933, financed
Ray Ryan, Mount Waverley
Archivist: Gerry Kennedy 5174 1870 the re-building of His Majestys.
Central Victoria Co-ordinator: Music Library at the Capitol I would be interested to see photos
Fred Page 5444 0428 (Bendigo) I am researching the role of the of the pre-1934 theatre as well as ones
Gippsland Co-ordinator: Music Director at The Capitol of the Princess prior to its 1922
Gerry Kennedy 5174 1870 (Traralgon) refurbishment.
Events Co-ordinator: Melbourne. The Sheet Music Library at
Brian Miller 9557 7446 this theatre was big enough and Peter Woolnagh, Crabbes Creek NSW
Film Buffs Group: important enough to warrant a librarian. (Sorry Peter, there are no photos of
Mike Trickett 5278 1986 The Music Director would piece together
Publications Sales: theme music by selecting suitable music those early interiors in the CATHS
Garry Saunders 9812 7227 Archive nor can I suggest another
Membership Secretary: Peter O’Reilly from the library, try it on piano with the source for them. – Ed.)
peteroreilly@iprimus.com.au movie and then expand the music for all
CinemaRecord Editor: instruments in the orchestra. I believe Free Films
Ian Smith that the Palais Pictures St Kilda used an This is an invitation to CATHS
ijsmith@impulse.net.au identical system. members who enjoy films from the
CATHS website:
www.caths.org.au Do readers know more about this forties - Bogart and Bacall, film noir
Postal address: Music Library (or the Palais version) and good westerns – to consider a free
PO Box 476, Bentleigh 3204. and the fate of the sheet music? screening every Thursday. The venue is
★ My phone number is 9728 8443. the Salvation Army Citadel Bourke
Membership Mark Buys, Montrose Street. The show starts at 1.30.
Programs are often mentioned in Film
Annual membership subscription is $35,
Buffs Forecast in The Age, or ring me
and members receive four copies of
on 0415138 471.
CinemaRecord, notification of events,
and copies of the agenda and minutes John Poulianakis, St.Kilda
of all meetings. There is no joining fee.
Overseas subscribers: Please contact
CATHS Membership Secretary for rate.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the last Sunday of
February, April, June, August, October &
November.
Archive
The Archive is located in the Prahran
Mechanics’ Institute, 140 High Street
Prahran, 9510 3393. The Archive will
be open between 9.30am and 1pm on
the Saturday before each meeting (see
above), and at other times by
appointment with the archivist.
Publications
Back issues of CinemaRecord, other
publications, CDs and videos are
available at meetings. Items are also
available by mail. Please contact Garry
Saunders on 9812 7227 for details.

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