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THE CLAYTON DRIVE-IN THEATRE…
Narrogin, Western Australia.
he West-Australian wheat-belt Mid that year, Brian Parker (in association
Ttown of Narrogin is located 189km with Ace Theatres) opened the Clayton
south-east of Perth. Drive-In Theatre at the intersection of
Clayton Road and Floyed Street.
Over the years the town was served by a
number of cinema venues including the 250 cars could be accommodated and
Empire Hall; National Hall; Town Hall and a modern, combined cafeteria/bio-box
Bushalla’s Skating Rink - which became of brick construction was provided
the Picture Gardens and was eventually with RCA equipment installed in the
enclosed as long-serving Amusu Theatre. projection room.
Opposition came in 1960 with two rival Attendances at the indoor Amusu Theatre
companies receiving permits to build a suffered and Goldfields Pictures surrendered
drive-in theatre. their lease in 1973.
Above pics -
Derelict and vandalised Café.
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