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Letters CONTINUED… I would like to thank you for the excellent Unfortunately Bob was not in house at the
time of my visit, but he has a well trained
manner in which you presented my article on the
Dundas Drive-In Theatre – you have presented
it in the manner l had wished, with dignity. staff who were very helpful.
Bob produces a very good programme-
hank you for CinemaRecord #76 – a And dignity is the way you also presented guide which advises patrons of present
Tmarvellous cover to greet one, and the interesting item by Brian Miller At and future films showing at the Roxy.
forty pages to capture ones interest! your Convenience. This flyer he has placed in many strategic
The cover picture of the Rapallo Theatre “Brilliant” is the word for the career of places around the town and surrounding
Sydney, reminds me of a story that several Ronald Smith, that he was able to remain in districts. The information that it carries
former projectionists conveyed to me: the industry for such a long period is a very is so complete, to answer any potential
Due to the ornate centre piece of the auditorium fine achievement! patrons questions satisfactorily.
ceiling, the projectionists could not see the I recently made a train trip to the NSW Thanks again for the good work of yourself
change-over cues on the right side of the screen. town of Nowra (south of Sydney) to visit and associates. We do have interesting articles
To overcome this problem, they added their own Bob Brainwood’s cinema – which now has and pictures to look forward to in 2013.
cue marks on the left side of prints. five auditoriums, all digitally equipped. Best Regards,
Very often one would receive such a print Quite an achievement turning the former William Gray
at another cinema, and we always knew this Roxy into a principal showcase for the North Parramatta, NSW
was the print that the Rapallo screened! citizens of the town.

NEWSREEL THEATRE NEWS
CINEMA AND

VICTORIA

FREEBURGH: The derelict (1905) former
Freeburgh Cinema, isolated in the Victorian
Alps has been offered for sale at $303,000 for
removal or conversion to residential use.
ELSTERNWICK: A new sixth screen opened at
the Classic Cinema complex in November.
MELBOURNE: The Capitol Theatre’s
multicoloured ceiling lights are now CARLTON: The giant-screen Imax
Vandalised Interior. being restored. Theatre at Melbourne Museum was closed
for a month from February 4 for maintenance
HEALESVILLE: Healesville Cinema and upgrades which have included a brand
has re-opened after redevelopment of the new screen, sound system and twin 4k
historic Memorial Hall. The Federal digital projectors. The 70mm Imax film
Government contributed $2.9 million, projector will continue to be used alongside
Yarra Ranges Council $3.3 million and the new digital system, until both systems
the State Government a further $650,000 are replaced by an all new Laser Projection
transforming the 1924 venue into a modern system in 2014.
performance, exhibition and meeting-place
that includes a 300-seat auditorium with MELBOURNE: A January 24 screening of
balcony and retractable seating, hydraulic the 1986 film Top Gun was interrupted at the
Exterior. orchestra pit, fly tower, 3D digital cinema open-air Moonlight Cinema in the Royal
and a new entrance. Botanical Gardens when the big screen
collapsed in front of a disbelieving audience.
The inflatable unit was resurrected within 10
minutes to thunderous applause.

Photo by Tom Shouten.

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