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Looking Forward

Colour in this issue is to celebrate 15 eventful years and your committee’s
optimism for the future. The photos were generously provided by our patron Elaine
Marriner, a reminder of Melbourne’s rich theatre heritage and our appreciation of it.
CATHS meetings, social functions and interstate trips show the effectiveness of
interaction amongst members. Like all specialized interests the history of theatre and
cinema needs careful promotion. Readers of On Stage, members of the Art Deco
Society and TOSA share many of our interests and the possibilities for more
The official journal of the Cinema And collaboration need to be explored. Articles reprinted from On Stage to
Theatre Historical Society Inc.
CinemaRecord are one example where this occasionally happens. Collaboration with
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the Art Deco Society on a theatres seminar is another idea in the discussion stage.
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Introducing the next generation to our interests is important. Somewhere out
Editor: Ian Smith
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CinemaRecord Artwork: encouraged to share their ideas with us.
Bill Kerr, Optimum Design 9419 4144 Your Committee is working with the Prahran Mechanics Institute to ensure the
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long term future of the Archive. Theatres, cinema buildings and programs change
The main aim of CATHS and this
to meet public demand and CATHS must be ready to evolve too. The CATHS web
publication is to accurately document and
create an archive of the history of site is a source of pride and a conduit to those of like interests around the world.
cinemas and theatres. In this issue you will read how one person reached us because of our web site.
Input in the form of articles,
The web site of the International Cinerama Society (www.in70mm.com) now
constructive criticism, and substantiated
includes Eric White’s article Cinerama at the Plaza. Some of our members attend
dispute of printed matter is welcome, and
necessary to enable us to reach our the Bradford Wide Screen Festival (UK) and conclaves of the Theatre Historical
objective. Society of the USA. In 2006 CATHS will be hosting an international tour group.
Opinions expressed are those of the
These linkages can only make us stronger. Onward to the next 15 years.
Editor or contributors, and unless
– Gerry Kennedy, President
expressly stated so, are not necessarily
those of the Cinema And Theatre
Historical Society Inc.
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should not be reproduced without the
permission of the author or the editor.
All photos are from the collection of
the person or organisation stated. Every 4 Letters
effort has been made to trace the
ownership of copyright. In the event of 5 Newsreel
any questions arising as to the use of any
material, the author and publisher will be 8 CATHS Turns 15 - Fred Page
happy to make the necessary corrections
in future printings. 10 Ivanhoe Paradiso - Clyde Simpson
Contributions and suggestions for
14 Australia’s Movietone News - Chris Long
CinemaRecord are most welcome. Please
contact the Editor if you are planning
22 Through The Porthole - Clyde Simpson, Ross King
to write an article for the magazine.
We may be able to assist you with
26 The Road to Gisborne - Brian Hunt
information, contacts, etc and it will help
us with forward planning. 28 A Waltz Around Melbourne - Ian Smith
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Contact: Ian Smith
Telephone: 5443 0692 (1-9pm) Images in this publication are from CATHS Archive unless credited to another source.
Email: ijsmith@impulse.net.au
Postal Address: PO Box 476, Cover and inside: Something to shout about! A selection of photos from the
Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204 restored Regent Collins Street and Princess Spring Street, by courtesy of
Mrs. Elaine Marriner.

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