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HAPPENINGS by Fred Page

The annual event members look forward to, Alan Windley's "Melbourne Movie Theatre Memories" were screened
following the June meeting. On this occasion we saw shots of the Port, Port Melbourne, Kinema, Albert Park,
Moonee, Moonee Ponds, Chelsea (Majestic) City, Forum (State) City, Broadway, Rosebud, Empire Brunswick
as well as some country theatres and the Hoyts complex at Highpoint. Thanks again Alan for showing these
rare films and for your inimitable commentary.

On the tenth of July we had another memorable theatre inspection, this time the former State Theatre (Forum/
Rapallo-Forums 1 & 2). Upwards of 60 people attended to see this great complex. Our guide, Jim Hayes,
conducted back stage and into the "bowels" below, including the theatrette. It was a joy to see everything just
as Greater Union left it except for the projection equipment and the Forum 1 screen; in fact some former
employees said the storage areas were cleaner than ever before.

Below stage it was interesting to see the bandwagon, still with its ornate front, resting at the bottom of the
orchestra pit and the organ well in original condition. The statues and decorations are still in situ and in superb
condition. Revival Centres International have produced an informative document on the theatres history
which was distributed to all. To cap off the visit we were treated to complimentary coffee and biscuits. The
appreciation of members for Jim and the owners making the visit possible was conveyed and a "certificate"
recording the CATHS-V visit was presented to Jim by President Garry Saunders.

After the theatre inspection several members adjourned to the Victorian Movie Makers Theatrette to view the
video of the Warrnambool convention and a film program with car chases as its theme. Due to other commit-
ments the video has still to be completed with commentary and music track and will then be donated to the
CATHS-V video library- thanks Vic for making and showing the video and making the theatrette available.
Thanks also to Vic, Graham and Harvey for providing the film entertainment which generated continuous
suspense and laughter.

Elsewhere in this issue is information on a "Show And Tell Picture Program". Please participate- beg, borrow
(or steal) items for display if you don't have any; please go to the trouble of cleaning up and organising
transport for heavy items.

We have the opportunity of National Trust support for our 1995 display; don't let us miss the impact we can
make with this event.

COMING EVENTS

August 28 Annual Swapmeet

September 25 Show and Tell Picture Program

October 2 ATHS Inspection of Balwyn Cinemas (CATHS-V members welcome)

October 23 CATHS-V Annual Meeting

WANTED TO BUY (for CATHS-Members) Contact Fred Page on 786-7601

Picture Palaces and Flea Pits by Simon Brand

The Best Remaining Seats by Ben Hall