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1997 CATHS acquires its first Fred Page was Secretary of CATHS
projection room equipment from a for its first nine years and Vice
Ballarat venue. This was a pair of President in 1996/97.
C&W projectors complete with The Inaugural Committee 1989/90
anamorphic lenses, Pyrox sound heads
President: Ken Tulloch
and amplifier, turn tables spool box and
Vice-President: Rod Cook
spools. The recovery of these items was
Secretary: Fred Page
reported on local television.
Treasurer: Rod How
1998 CATHS appoints Patrons
Elaine Marriner, Peter Smith and Frank And Thereafter -
Van Straten. Long-time member, actor President
and writer Denzil Howson wins a 1991-92 Ken Tulloch
Green Room Award.
1993 Rod Cook
1999 Tenth Anniversary Dinner held
1994-95 Garry Saunders
at the Leighbrook Club Oakleigh.
1996-97 Gerry Kennedy
Philip Brady is made a Patron. Founder
1998 Rod Cook
certificates are presented, meetings
1999 Trevor Walters
move to the Sun Theatre Yarraville.
The Sun Yarraville, CATHS’ new home.
2000 Possibly the most memorable 2000-04 Gerry Kennedy
of all tours - CATHS visits New enhance the articles in CinemaRecord. Vice-President
Zealand and receives wonderful CATHS is fortunate to have the support 1991 Rod Cook
hospitality. Member number 200 is of the team at Optimum Design and in 1992-93 Gary Saunders
enrolled. particular Bill Kerr, who make the 1994-96 Rod How
2001 First Film Buffs Weekend magazine so professional. 1997 Fred Page
attracts more than 70 people, several CATHS has inspected more than 1998 Garry Saunders
from interstate and NZ, ensuring a 100 operating or former theatres in
follow-up in 2002. Australia and New Zealand and has 1999-00 Mike Trickett
2001-04 Peter Wolfenden
2002 The CATHS Research Group published around 200 theatre histories
is formed. in 45 editions of CinemaRecord. The Secretary
First interstate tour - the Riverina. collection of projection equipment, 19th 1991-96 Fred Page
First Central-Victoria Festival, century magic lantern and slides, the 1997 Kay Branton
Bendigo. Subject: local railways. decisions to develop a Research Group 1998 Fred Page
and establish a library of technical
CATHS poster wins accolades 1999-00 Kay Branton
publications shows our diverse interests.
(thanks to Ron Lowe). 2001-04 Mike Trickett
No wonder membership was about 60
2003 CATHS-V becomes CATHS,
after five years, doubled to 120 at ten Treasurer
in recognition of Australasian and
years and has doubled again at 15 years. 1991-93 Rod How
international linkages.
Will it be 500 for 2009? 1994-97 Rod Cook
Record numbers tour Adelaide
In my view, CATHS is the world’s 1998 Kay Branton
theatres. Trip unofficially voted ‘best
most active theatre heritage
since NZ.’ 1999-04 Barrie Wraith
organization. ★
Steve Walsh and Dennis David host
a Rex Charlton Weekend (repeated in
2004.)
2004 Theatre night at the Princess
for The Producers.
Preparations for 15th Anniversary.
A Personal Evaluation
The dedication of the current
committee to the advancement of
CATHS is evident to all.
The founders laid solid foundations.
Thanks to them CATHS has always
enjoyed good meeting venues. When
looking back I must mention the
support of John Freeman of the
Carlton Movie House and our current
host Michael Smith at the Sun. The
donation of a photo collection by the
late Kevin Cork was the impetus to
build an Archive worthy of the
name.The treasures of that collection The Carlton Movie House, CATHS’ first home.

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