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F EA TURED T HEA TRE

The official journal of the Cinema And
Theatre Historical Society Inc.
Australia
ISSN 1443-3664 • Published quarterly
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Editor: Ian Smith
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In the decade of the 1960s was there ever a more forlorn sight than a theatre
Bill Kerr, Optimum Design 9419 4144 stripped of its reason for existence? Well, yes actually, if the same property then
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became an outlet for second-hand furniture, or some other low-level use.
The main aim of CATHS and this Fortunately the Time, Balwyn escaped this fate. It was soon demolished.
publication is to accurately document and (See story page 20). Image: Roderick Smith Collection.
create an archive of the history of
Front cover: The Time theatre in the suburb of Balwyn, one of the second
cinemas and theatres.
generation of Hoyts suburbans built in the late 1930s to early 1940s.
Input in the form of articles,
constructive criticism, and substantiated
dispute of printed matter is welcome, and
necessary to enable us to reach our NOW SHOWING!
objective.
Opinions expressed are those of the
Editor or contributors, and unless
expressly stated so, are not necessarily
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those of the Cinema And Theatre
Historical Society Inc. An image of interest.
Articles printed in CinemaRecord
should not be reproduced without the 4 Letters and Newsreel
permission of the author or the editor.
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All photos are from the collection of
the person or organisation stated. Every For a city afloat, the liner was slow to provide theatre settings.
effort has been made to trace the
ownership of copyright. In the event of 12 My Life As A Projectionist - Brian Quigley
any questions arising as to the use of any Jim White interviews an old friend. Part One.
material, the author and publisher will be
happy to make the necessary corrections 19 Around And About
in future printings. Two unusual cinemas.
Contributions and suggestions for
CinemaRecord are most welcome. Please 20 Time, Balwyn - John Holloway
contact the Editor if you are planning
A charmer worthy of a longer life.
to write an article for the magazine.
We may be able to assist you with
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information, contacts, etc and it will help
us with forward planning. Making the most of an unusual projection job.
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28 A Poster Speaks A Thousand Words - Roger Seccombe
Contact: Ian Smith
Telephone: 5443 0692 (1-9pm) The power of a promise.
Email: iansmith8@bigpond.com
Postal Address: PO Box 476,
Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204
Images in this publication are from CATHS Archive unless credited to another source.

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