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davidcoppock commented about 100 Twin Drive-In on Dec 14, 2022 at 6:29 am

Opened as 100 Twin Drive-in on 11nd June 1958 on the east screen with “Dragstrip riot” and “Cool and the crazy' and on the west screen with Dragstrip riot”, “Cool and the crazy'” and “Peyton Place”.

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davidcoppock commented about Sunnyside Drive-In on Dec 14, 2022 at 6:17 am

Opened on 31st January 1975 on screen 1 with “Swiss Family Robinson” and “Old Yeller” and on screen 2 with"Bananas", “Sleeper” and “Play it again Sam”.

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davidcoppock commented about Volusia Drive-In on Dec 13, 2022 at 7:17 am

Opened on 11nd July 1947 with “Junior miss”.

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davidcoppock commented about Neptune Drive-In on Dec 13, 2022 at 7:15 am

Opened on 22nd December 1950 with “Rogues of Sherwood Forest”.

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davidcoppock commented about Ritz Cinema on Dec 12, 2022 at 3:46 am

This cinema(front, foyer and snack bar) was seen briefly bin the Australian tv series “Snack Masters”(Cheezels episode).

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davidcoppock commented about Dumaresq Street Cinema on Dec 10, 2022 at 10:25 pm

Opened on 21th October 1981. 548 seats.

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davidcoppock commented about Coffs Harbour Drive-In on Dec 10, 2022 at 6:32 am

Correction, an Amart store (not Smart store).

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davidcoppock commented about Embassy Theatre on Dec 9, 2022 at 1:31 am

The hardware store is called Baradine Hardware.

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davidcoppock commented about Coffs Harbour Drive-In on Dec 8, 2022 at 11:21 pm

The site is now an Smart store, Ga Good Guys store, a Petbarn store, A fast food store(KFC), Willaid(health equipment store). A BCF(Boating, Camping and Fishing) store).

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davidcoppock commented about Beechline Drive-In on Dec 7, 2022 at 7:12 am

The entrance and exit roads(some and fences and gates?) are still there.

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davidcoppock commented about Hoyts Victoria Gardens on Dec 7, 2022 at 6:58 am

622 seats.

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davidcoppock commented about Balgowlah Cinema on Dec 7, 2022 at 6:49 am

Closed on 27th March 1985.

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davidcoppock commented about Capri Drive-In on Dec 6, 2022 at 3:01 am

Missmelbatoast, the drive-in theatre in Kellerberrin, Western Australia, Australia had had it’s own bus service that went the town before the movie screenings to pick up people, and drop them off at the drive-in theatre, and took them home afterwards too.

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davidcoppock commented about Royale Theatre on Dec 5, 2022 at 4:44 am

Yes it is, I saw that virtual tour too(oh my!!)!! ♥️

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davidcoppock commented about Spokane Valley Stadium 12 on Dec 3, 2022 at 7:33 am

Wow, the front of this cinema building looks so amazing!!!! Is that all neon lights above the entrance?

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davidcoppock commented about Royale Theatre on Dec 2, 2022 at 7:11 am

This building is now called Planet Royale(a bar, a video arcade, a pizza restaurant and a theatre(known as Royale Theatre)), it has music, live performances, cabaret, dances, stand up comedy and movies. The address is 11 Lake Street, Northbridge, Western Australia, 6003.

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davidcoppock commented about Village Twin Theatre on Nov 29, 2022 at 7:44 pm

Taken over near the end of it’s life by Greater Union. Demolished in 2014. The site is now an office building(opened in 2015). The office building was sold in 2020 for $25.5 million dollars (Australian).

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davidcoppock commented about Kojonup Drive-In on Nov 28, 2022 at 5:44 pm

On Google Street View, there is a small metal building(Maintenance building?),(with an open door) can be seen to the right(approaching the rubble of the drive-in’s ticket booth.

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davidcoppock commented about Kojonup Drive-In on Nov 28, 2022 at 7:20 am

You can see the base of the ticket booth on Google Street view.

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davidcoppock commented about Fiesta Drive-In on Nov 27, 2022 at 4:53 am

Opened on 9th October 1981 with ‘Little girls blue" and “Intimate illusions”.

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davidcoppock commented about Fiesta Drive-In on Nov 27, 2022 at 4:51 am

Originally opened on 7th February 1950 with 2 color cartoons(not named?) and “Paleface”.

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davidcoppock commented about Heddon Greta Drive-In on Nov 25, 2022 at 7:22 pm

Correction reopened on 26th March with “Babe” and “Apollo 13”(not Apollo 11).

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davidcoppock commented about Heddon Greta Drive-In on Nov 25, 2022 at 1:33 am

Reopened on 26th March 1996 with “Babe” and “Apollo 11” planned to be closed in Late July 2023. Site planned to used for a 44 housing estate. It might be reopened on a site nearby?

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davidcoppock commented about Ford Drive-In on Nov 24, 2022 at 9:29 am

Also opened on 19th May with “Road to Rio”.

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davidcoppock commented about Heddon Greta Drive-In on Nov 24, 2022 at 9:06 am

This drive-in theatre has been sold(unknown to who?) and is expected to close in mid 2023!?