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How do I get on the net?
internet: websites cinema and theatre If you don’t have a computer or access
heritage resources
Cinema And Theatre Historical to the internet at home, your local
Society – www.caths.org.au reviews library or community centre are likely
For all interested in cinema and theatre to have internet facilities and run
courses for beginners. Many schools
history, there is a wealth of information
and colleges, and the Centre for Adult
available on the internet. A good starting
Education also run community courses.
point to ‘surfing the net’ is the CATHS
Other access points include internet
website at www.caths.org.au
cafes, and internet kiosks — located in
In addition to information about the aims
some shopping centres — which have
and activities of the Society, the site
coin-in-the-slot access.
includes Newsreel, Showcase features,
If you have a computer at home,
research and resource listings, and over
you will need a phone line, modem,
300 links to cinema and theatre related
browser and email software, and to sign
websites. The site also includes over 70
up with an Internet Service Provider.
colour and black and white images.
Presented here is a plan of the CATHS Internet addresses
website with just a few examples of the
• websites – addresses usually begin
information that you’ll find on the site.
with www. (world wide web)
eg: www.hoyts.com.au
CATHS:
.com denotes commercial
Home Page .au denotes that the site
The front page of the CATHS website, is based in Australia.
shown on the computer screen, right. Some other categories are:
Colourful cinema facade graphic features
animated light chasers for a bit of fun! .edu.au educational institutions
.org.au miscellaneous organisations
About CATHS SHOWCASE: .gov.au semi-/government entities
Aims and objectives • CATHS Patrons .net.au network infrastructure/providers
Special features: .asn.au associations
Newsreel Rivoli Cinemas • email (electronic mail) addresses
Cinema, theatre & showbusiness news, The Capitol Theatre
updated frequently • Index and back The Tivoli: Olympic Follies include the @ (at) character, eg:
issues of Newsreel More features to come joesmith@caths.org.au
Events RESOURCES & LINKS:
CATHS events & meetings • Event reports
Links Collectors • Fairs • Shops
Film Buffs Over 300 links to cinema & theatre Ed’s Giant Reel Variety Store: 8, 16, and
Swapmeets, Film Buffs Weekend • Reports related sites 35mm films, equipment, supplies and
www.drive-insdownunder.com.au memorabilia. 139 Wheatsheaf Road,
Archives www.federationsquare.com.au Glenroy 3046. Tel/Fax: 03 9306 4760.
About the CATHS archives • Some gems www.historictheatres.org (Theatre
from the archives Historical Society of America) Research
www.widescreenmuseum.com Links to national and state libraries,
CinemaRecord www.algonet.se/~furberg (Swedish cinemas) museums, and archivists’ organisations
Index of articles Public Records Office Victoria,
Organisations Tel: 03 9285 7999, Toll Free: 1800 657 452.
Publications Primarily listing cinema/theatre industry & Performing Arts Museum Victoria,
Books, videos etc for sale • Order form heritage groups, including those that do Research Service, Tel: 03 9281 8446.
not have websites
Membership Hoyts X Social Club, former employees, Museums•Theme Parks•Tours
Membership form which can be printed Tel: 02 9638 2505. Regent & Forum Tours,
out and mailed in Victorian Association of Performing Arts Tel: 03 9820 0239.
Centres www.vapac.org.au TV World, Moorooduc Coolstores,
CINEMAS & THEATRES: Tel: 03 5978 8766.
Films • Multimedia Sharps Movie House Penny Arcade,
Separate sections listing current Old Time Cinema Show, travelling show: Echuca, Tel: 03 5482 2361.
Melbourne, suburban, and Victorian Coora Films, Tel: 03 9873 3508.
country cinemas and live theatre venues; Australian Feature Films, CD-ROM, RMIT. Conservation
exhibitor and theatre groups. Conservation of film, archives and objects
Books • Magazines Zetta Florence, suppliers of archival &
SHOWSCENE: List of publications to check out at storage materials, 187 Gertrude Street,
libraries and/or bookshops Fitzroy 3065, Tel: 03 9416 2236.
Contact information on shows, bookings Sir George Tallis: The Man Behind The State Library of Victoria: Conservation For
and ticketing for cinemas and theatres. Greatest Theatrical Organisation In The Your Private Collections, prepared by the
World, Wakefield Press. Preservation and Storage Division,
QUIZ: The Greater Union Story www.slv.vic.gov.au/slv/conservation
Terry O'Brien/John Fraser, Greater Union ScreenSound Australia, for advice on film
Cinema & theatre quiz. With answers. Organisation, Sydney NSW Aust. preservation, Tel: 02 6248 2091.

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