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The sound was upgraded in March
2002 to Krix and Klipsch Cornwall
speakers, the latest in a line of steady
improvements to bond the public to the
habit of enjoying independent cinema
in a heritage building.
After five years of total dedication
to the cinema, Joan was ready for a
change. She soon found allies with the
same vision in The Star Community
Cinema Association under the direction
of Ms. Elsie L’Huillier (pronounced Le-
Hoo-Lier).
The association organized public
meetings, developed a business plan in
association with the Bendigo City
Council and has run recruitment and
training days. The smooth transition to
community management with a nucleus
of volunteer staff came about in April
2005. The Star’s long-time
projectionist and cinema stalwart Steve
Maber stays on. - I.S. ★
Star Attraction
Opened: September 1999
First Film: Marius and Jeanette
Screenings:
Variable: Five or six nights; sometimes
four sessions a day at weekends, even
more in peak times. Four titles may
screen each week.
Projectors:
Portable Chinese JGS 102 and JGS 104
(35mm). A 6000-feet delivery spool is
on a ceiling-mounted feed to the
Opposite page top to bottom: projector and the take-up spool is wall
The Eaglehawk Town hall makes mounted.
an impressive cinema.
Sound:
Maskings for screen size are
Three speakers behind screen; Krix
adjusted by hand.
(centre), Klipsch cornwall (sides)
The bio-box was always in the
Amplifier: Jands J3005
stalls. Note the comfortable sofa
seats. Heating:
Gas burners (wall mounted)
This page top to bottom:
Joan Rodger checks the view
from the porthole.
(Bendigo Advertiser)
Projectionist Stephen Maber
adjusts the ceiling-mounted
delivery spool. With this system
there is no weight on the
projectors and fewer reel
changes.
Projectionist and film-lover
Stephen Maber will stay on at the
Star, ensuring a smooth technical
transition.
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