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GLADESVILLE: The former Victory
Theatre, having spent many decades converted
into a retail outlet, has been completely
demolished for the erection of a new
building to house a mega-sized bottle shop.
Photograph by Jon Fabian.

MOREE: The old Capitol Theatre
(ex. Lyceum) is one distinct option for
conversion to a “Shake Rattle ‘N’ Bowl”
bowling-alley that is hoped to be open by the
end of the year. Sites in nearby Inverell were
also considered prior to the final decision on
Moree. The former cinema is currently used Now
as an office/retail centre. Then

GOULBURN: Renovations began at the NEWCASTLE: Greater Union have been
Lilac City Cinemas on April 30, which progressively refurbishing their Tower
involved removal of the 35mm projectors Cinemas triplex and relaunched it on May
and replacement with $400,000 of digital 3 with programming strongly geared toward
(2D) equipment in all four cinemas over a 2 providing a quality art-house venue in the
week period. CBD. The complex is now fully digital (but
retains 35mm) and further improvements
SURRY HILLS: The former 20 Century will include updated bathrooms, foyers,
th
Fox headquarters and film exchange in service area, liquor licence, recarpeting,
Brisbane Street has been offered for sale and seating.
or lease as strata office space. The iconic
1939 art-deco building contains 1300sqm WESTERN AUSTRALIA:
of commercial space with basement car
parks, ample storage and the possibility of PERTH: Legendary WA exhibitor, Paddy
residential development on the rooftop. Baker (1898-1988), has been immortalised in
a new book by Max Bell, who has chronicled
NEWCASTLE: The industry was shocked Paddy’s 80-year devotion to films and the
to learn of the sudden death of Margaret many venues that he ran, culminating in his
Goumas on May 3 from a heart attack. With beautiful Regal Theatre at Subiaco.
husband Theo, this well known duo were
long-time exhibitors and over the years had
operated the Newcastle Kensington and
Roma Cinemas and finally the city’s Lyric-
Showcase complex.

MUDGEE: The 75 year old, art-deco
Regent Theatre has failed to sell again. An
auction in April brought in no bids, however
several parties have expressed interest. A
development application for conversion to
housing units has been prepared in case the
building cannot be sold for theatrical use. MOUNT LAWLEY: The Perth Film
Festival was held at the Astor Theatre from
NEWTOWN: The Dendy Cinemas were July 5 to 15 . Used as a concert venue since
th
closed from April 11. Six new screens have Palace Theatres vacated a few years ago, it
been added to the existing four and the would be nice to see this art-deco treasure
enlarged complex reopened on May 17. used for its original purpose again.

MOSMAN: The closed Greater Union
Cinema Complex at Spit Junction may
live again with three leasing opportunities
available separately or in one line. Both
cinema auditoriums, a 600sqm showroom
and undercover car spaces are available
for rent.

LEETON: Opened in 1930, the Roxy Theatre
celebrated its 72 birthday on April 7th.
nd
ROSEBERRY: The former Marina Theatre
in Gardeners Road remains empty and
available for lease for $130,000pa. Last used
as a video shop, the theatre still retains its
stage, balcony and downstairs bio-box.

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