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Rockhampton - the
orphaned foyer
block stood like
this for years!
BRISBANE: After the controversial
demolition of the Regent Theatre auditoria, it
is now reported that the massive Regent Tower
project has been abandoned.
BEENLEIGH: A theatre attendant locking
up at the Yatala Twin Drive-In Theatre on
March 12, fought off two armed robbers who
fled the scene empty handed.

GLADSTONE: Concerns about the safe
removal of asbestos material after the
demolition of the old Civic Cinema in
February with Workplace Health and Safety
QUEENSLAND: Queensland investigating.
ROCKHAMPTON: The Henry White CAIRNS NORTH: On May 17, the company
designed foyer block of the former responsible for the 2011 demolition of the FERNVALE: Operating as tea-rooms and
Wintergarden Theatre is finally being heritage-listed, former Rex Theatre, changed gallery with residence, the former Picture-
demolished – years after the auditorium was their plead to guilty in the Magistrates Court. Hall was sold at auction on March 22.
removed for a proposed apartment building.
A month earlier, the contractor was ordered to BURLEIGH HEADS: Construction of a new
IPSWICH: The cinema development under pay a total of $50,000 in fines and costs. five screen cinema complex has been proposed
construction at the new Riverlink Shopping for a site near Bunnings.
centre is set to be opened before the end of the NEW FARM: The derelict former Village
year. It will be run by Limelight Cinemas and Twin Cinema (ex Astor) has been purchased NANANGO: The retailer operating in the
feature eight cinemas, made up of six budget by Peter and Stephen Souris. former Rex Theatre has vacated the premises
and two premium level cinemas. which is now available for lease.
CHARTERS TOWERS: The 3-screen
GOONDIWINDI: Goondiwindi Twin World Cinemas have installed digital 2D and NEW SOUTH WALES:
Cinemas unveiled $180,000 of refurbishments
including their new NEC digital projectors in 3D in their two smaller auditoria whilst the CREMORNE: For the first time in over 40
May. The digital installation cost $130,000 larger one runs 35mm until further upgrade. years, the annual Sydney Film Festival took
with major contributions provided by the programs north with over 20 screenings held
Regional Council and State Government. ROSALIE: The Blue Room Cinebar opened at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
a new 60-seat digital auditorium on July 1, between June 7-16.
HIVESVILLE: The former Empire Theatre taking the complex to four boutique screens.
is for sale as part of 10 allotments offered MOUNT VICTORIA: Mount Vic Flicks
together for $370,000 that also includes two BARCALDINE: The historic Radio Theatre closed on July 7 due to the retirement of its
shops, sheds and vacant land. farewelled their 35mm Kalee projectors when owners, however the theatre has had a reprieve
digital was installed in late April. as new operators have purchased the business
Former Empire. and will re-open it after the installation of new
digital projection equipment.
TOWNSVILLE: At the beginning of next
year, Birch, Carroll and Coyle plan to open TUMUT: Opened in 1930, the community
their 2000sqm, 780-seat, Central 5 Cinemas, run Montreal Theatre has been added to the
after taking a 15-year lease in the CBD Central NSW State Heritage Register.
Village residential and shopping complex.
CASINO: Casino Historical Society has
JERICHO: A digital projector has been saved from the tip, a rare Everard Double-
Headed Photo Player (Pianola Piano) that
installed to replace 35mm film at the unique used to provide musical accompaniment to
Jericho Drive-In Theatre – Australia’s silent films at the old Rink Theatre. It will
smallest which provides just 35 car spaces and be displayed in the society’s museum with the
tiered seating for 32 walk-in patrons. hope of restoring it to working condition.

Jericho Drive-in.

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