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davidcoppock commented about Clappison Drive-In on Dec 12, 2023 at 9:42 pm

There is a gate(and small walls either side of the gate too) that might be part of this former drive-in theatre?

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davidcoppock commented about Clappison Drive-In on Dec 12, 2023 at 9:35 pm

Looks like the entrance and exits roads are still there? The rest of the site is empty except a(house?) on the(northwest corner?). Possibly some walking trails on the rest of this site?

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davidcoppock commented about Gawler Cinemas on Dec 10, 2023 at 8:13 am

Cinema 1 - 246 seats, cinema 2 - 169 seats.

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davidcoppock commented about Elizabeth Cinema on Dec 10, 2023 at 7:50 am

Cinema 1 - 323 seats, cinema 2 - 498 seats.

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davidcoppock commented about Algiers Drive-In on Dec 9, 2023 at 4:20 am

Also opened with “Sea devils”.

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davidcoppock commented about Mohawk Drive-In on Dec 9, 2023 at 4:13 am

Opened on 30th June 1949 with “Good news” and “The Bride goes wild”.

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davidcoppock commented about Santee Drive-In on Dec 9, 2023 at 4:05 am

Couldn’t that developer find someplace else in Santee to build the large industrial building?

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davidcoppock commented about Metro Twin Drive-In on Dec 7, 2023 at 6:27 am

Also known as Chullora Drive-in.

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davidcoppock commented about Metro Twin Drive-In on Dec 7, 2023 at 6:24 am

Opened on 24th October 1956 with “Walk into paradise” and “Shark hunt”.

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davidcoppock commented about Starline Drive-In on Dec 7, 2023 at 5:27 am

Also called Shandon Drive-in.

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davidcoppock commented about Gnowangerup Drive-In on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:03 am

Closed in the late 1970’s?

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davidcoppock commented about Clappison Drive-In on Dec 5, 2023 at 5:56 pm

Opened on 21st October 1951 with “The daughter of Rosie O'Grady” and “The Bullfighters”.

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davidcoppock commented about Hamilton Drive-In on Dec 5, 2023 at 5:45 pm

Closed on 13th October 1985 with “Cheech and Chong things are tough all over” and “Blue thunder”.

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davidcoppock commented about Hamilton Drive-In on Dec 5, 2023 at 5:39 pm

Opened on 5th May 1955 with “Kiss me Kate” and “The red badge of Courage”.

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davidcoppock commented about Pingelly Drive-In on Dec 5, 2023 at 8:46 am

There is a video on You Tube about this drive-in theatre - Pingelly Drive-in Cinema.

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davidcoppock commented about Edgewater Multiplex Cinemas on Dec 5, 2023 at 1:18 am

Also opened with “Miss Congeniality”.

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davidcoppock commented about Royal Hall and Gardens on Dec 4, 2023 at 8:39 am

Address is 53 Main Street, Meekatharra, WA,6642.

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davidcoppock commented about Meekatharra Picture Gardens on Dec 4, 2023 at 8:33 am

There a sign(heritage listing information?) on a pole, to the right of the entrance/exit in the above photo.

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davidcoppock commented about Meekatharra Picture Gardens on Dec 4, 2023 at 8:31 am

The address is 42 Main Street, Meekatharra, WA, 6642. This picture gardens has been heritage listed.

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davidcoppock commented about Mukinbudin Drive-In on Nov 28, 2023 at 7:20 am

A mural of 2 blue and grey galahs sitting on a tree branch, has been painted on the front of the drive-in theatre screen by artist James Giddy.

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davidcoppock commented about Kununoppin Drive-In on Nov 28, 2023 at 6:46 am

Closed in 1983.

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davidcoppock commented about Durham Theatre on Nov 24, 2023 at 4:04 am

Named after Durham Cathedral in Durham, England.

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davidcoppock commented about Lake King Hall on Nov 24, 2023 at 3:17 am

Hall opened in(1940?).

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davidcoppock commented about Kulin Drive-In on Nov 23, 2023 at 1:52 am

Built by Paddy Baker. This site is now Tractor Wreckers(agricultural machinery and parts). The former snack bar/bio box building is used as offices.

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davidcoppock commented about Bel Air Drive-In on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:26 am

There was a hot fat fire in the snack bar on 28th April 1978, causing damage to the roof and the buildings contents.