Eastside Drive-In

15 Acorn Drive,
Warrane, TAS 7018

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Previously operated by: Greater Union Theatres, Village Cinemas

Architects: Cheesman Doley Brabham

Previous Names: Mowbray Drive-In, Greater Union Drive-In

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Eastside Drive-In  15 Acorn Drive, Warrane, TAS

The Eastside Drive-In opened in 1966 with a capacity of 418-cars. It was located behind the eastern shore suburb of Warrane and featured a 75ft high screen, giving the screen size of 3,600 square feet, the largest in Australia at that time. The opening film was “The Sound of Music” starring Julie Andrews, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross. It operated for 18 years and was closed by Village Theatres in 1984.

The site is now the Eastside Lutheran College, with the original projection room/cafe building used as the school office.

Contributed by David Coppock, Greg Lynch

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ironpot
ironpot on June 21, 2018 at 5:07 pm

This was never located in Quarry Rd. It was located at what is now known as Acorn Drive Warrane. The site is now the St Peters Lutheran Church…… https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Warrane+TAS+7018/@-42.8526271,147.3822141,321m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0xaa6e0ae9f148d923:0x503c94dd0de1860!8m2!3d-42.859722!4d147.376667?hl=en

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on May 4, 2021 at 9:37 pm

Opened sometime in 1966 with “The Sound of music”.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on May 4, 2021 at 9:40 pm

Closed in 1984(then operated by Village Cinemas). Date of change from Greater Union to Village Cinemas unknown?

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on May 4, 2021 at 9:43 pm

Did good business in 1976 when the Tasman Bridge in Hobart collasped after being struck ny a cargo ship.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on May 4, 2021 at 9:50 pm

Exhibators - Northside Drive-in Theatres P/L(1966 - 1970’s), Greater Union(1970’s to ?), Tasmanian Drive-in Tneatres(Village)(? - 1984). Architects' - Cheesman Doley Brabham & neighbour(name unlnown?). 401 cars from opening to 1970’s, then later(1970’s?), 418 cars.

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