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From the Editor....

elcome to another jam-packed edition of CinemaRecord
Wmagazine!
Despite having additional pages, space limitations often force
me to hold back material for future editions – but what a lucky
problem to have... Keep it coming!
As a Historical Society we are extremely lucky to receive so
many wonderful and varied contributions for inclusion in our
magazine. Members putting pen-to-paper are truly the back-bone to any good
publication – and once again I am pleased to bring you another absolutely amazing
collection of stories, articles and news from all points of the compass.
Enjoy!
The official journal of the Cinema And
Theatre Historical Society Inc. Kevin Adams
Australia Editor.
ISSN 1443-3664 • Published quarterly

Editor: Kevin Adams Letters
The main aim of CATHS and this
publication is to accurately document and
create an archive of the history of hank-you for CinemaRecord #69
Tanother great issue! I do regret that I
cinemas and theatres.
was unable to attend the CATHS visit to
Input in the form of articles, the Sydney State Theatre and others – it Sydney Film Exchange.
constructive criticism, and substantiated would have been wonderful to meet the
group – hopefully there will be another I was particularly interested in reading
dispute of printed matter is welcome, and
opportunity. of Intermissions being inserted into
necessary to enable us to reach our features at the Civic Newcastle – just for
I noticed that there was a line missing
objective. candy-bar sales and at the whim of a
from my letter in Issue 69 – it meant that
Opinions expressed are those of the the meaning of my words didn’t get out. manager! For a period at the Sydney
Editor or contributors, and unless Simply what l was saying was: 20th drive-ins this practice was introduced and
Century Fox shipped their films interstate it was left to the promoted Ramp
expressly stated so, are not necessarily Attendant Managers who knew nothing
on single reels, which means that they
those of the Cinema And Theatre took the prints OFF spools and rejoined much about the films to select the break.
Historical Society Inc. parts and ends – whereas MGM and others Fortunately the practice was discontinued
shipped with spools and trunks. by higher authority.
Articles printed in CinemaRecord
You can imagine with MGM for CinemaRecord is a delight to read
should not be reproduced without the and the pictures are excellent. The
instance, they could first release in Sydney
permission of the author or the editor. and depending on the business, they could Newsreel section is a wonderful source of
information and well illustrated. Best
All photos are from the collection of set a date in Melbourne, and prints could
arrive overnight without any extra wishes for your continued work.
the person or organisation stated. Every
handling. Whereas at Fox, the examiners Best Wishes - William Gray
effort has been made to trace the
would have to rejoin the reels! (Parramatta, NSW)
ownership of copyright. In the event of
any questions arising as to the use of any
material, the author and publisher will be
happy to make the necessary corrections
in future printings. CATHS NEWS:
Contributions and suggestions for
ATHS members have been very busy
CinemaRecord are most welcome. Please
Cof late: As guest speaker on May 1,
contact the Editor if you are planning Brain Hunt led an informative talk on the
to write an article for the magazine. history of local cinema venues at the Ross King.
We may be able to assist you with Richmond and Burnley Historical Society.
information, contacts, etc and it will help Also, due to popular request, two Also on TV of late was QLD member
more walking tours of The Lost Theatres and social historian, Toni Risson who
us with forward planning.
of Bourke Street were lead by Ross King appeared on the 7.30 Report discussing
and Kevin Adams on May 21. the subject of “Lollies” – and Jaffas down
A week later, Ross King and his the aisles.
Contact: Kevin Adams
amazing array of 35mm film projectors The annual CATHS Cine Collectables
Telephone: 0409 946 066
was also featured in an interesting segment Fair and Auction will be held on July 31
Email: cinemarecord@hotmail.com on the ABC TV show The Collectors. at the Seddon Scout Hall.
Postal Address: PO Box 476,
Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204 FRONT COVER: Barkly Theatre, Footscray. (VIC). When the tram service from central
Footscray to west Footscray ceased in March 1962 the Barkly was ‘out on a limb’.

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