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Australia
ABN 37 195 378 179 VICTORIA:
Reg A0020747R
MELBOURNE: Demolition began
The aims of CATHS are: to record the on the substantial AMP Theatrette on
history of cinemas and theatres, and to the corner of Bourke and William
promote interest in theatre heritage and streets. Many lights and fittings are
architecture, and other related areas. finding their way to new homes in other
Patrons: theatres. Over the years the theatrette
Frank Van Straten OAM had been the home of occasional film
Peter Smith OAM
screenings - at one time running such
Committee: diverse programming as weekend
President: Gerry Kennedy 0432 434 169
Vice President: Ross King 9370 9479 revivals to Star Trek marathons.
Secretary: Mike Trickett 5278 1986 CARLTON: Work is nearing
Treasurer: Rodney Bendix 9563 2927 completion on 4 additional screens at
Editor/Committee: Kevin Adams the Nova Cinemas in Lygon Street. The
9465 6942 four brand new auditoriums have been
Committee: Shane Moore formed out of former office space. All

screens are solely digital and are
Qld. Convenor: expected to open soon.
Steve Maggs 0413 805 320

Archivist: Gerry Kennedy 0432 434 169
Events Co-ordinator:
Les Auld 9689 2765 WARRNAMBOOL: Work has
Film Buffs Group:
Mike Trickett 5278 1986 been progressing on restoring the fire
Publications Sales: damaged Capitol Cinema Centre. A
James Barrand 0418 520 315 new metal roof has now replaced the
Membership Secretary: Peter O’Reilly damaged corrugated asbestos cement
PO Box 476 Bentleigh Vic. 3204 one.
CinemaRecord Editor:
Kevin Adams MELBOURNE: The upgrade and
cinemarecord@hotmail.com rejuvenation of the historic Athenaeum
CATHS website: Theatre continues with the completion
www.caths.org.au of the new orchestra pit in time for
Postal address:
PO Box 476, Bentleigh 3204. March performances. A total of
$877,000 is being spent which will also
Membership include new seating and carpets.
Annual membership subscription is $45,
(overseas subscribers $50) and Photo Courtesy of Frank Van Straten/
members receive four copies of Theatre Heritage Australia.
CinemaRecord, notification of events,
and copies of the agenda and minutes
of all meetings. There is no joining fee. VALE: It is with great regret that we
Meetings announce the death of CATHS foundation
Meetings are held on the last Sunday of member, Alan Victor Windley. After a
February, April, June, August, October &
November. short illness Alan died on Anzac Day,
Archive 25th April at age 85. He will be
The Archive is located in the Prahran remembered at CATHS for his extensive
Mechanics’ Institute, 140 High Street knowledge of the film industry, its history,
Prahran, 9510 3393. The Archive will
be open between 9.30am and 12.30pm his photgraphs, and his sense of humour
on the Saturday before each meeting and concern for all. Alan was active in the
(see above), and at other times by community giving talks to service clubs
appointment with the archivist.
Publications and radio interviews. Alan is survived by
Back issues of CinemaRecord, other a son Frank, daughter Julie and their
publications, CDs and videos are families. Alan will be very much missed
available at meetings. Items are also by the members of CATHS.
available by mail. Please contact James
Barrand on 0418 520 315 for details.

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