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davidcoppock commented about Belmont Auto Theatre on Nov 5, 2025 at 9:23 am

Was the statue of Max Milbauer from the concessions stand saved after this drive-in theatre closed, before the concession stand was demolished?

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davidcoppock commented about Post Oak Drive-In on Nov 2, 2025 at 7:07 am

What’s on the site of the second location now?

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davidcoppock commented about Lake Drive-In on Oct 26, 2025 at 9:44 am

Opened on 23rd June 1949 with 4 cartoons(no named?), and “When my baby smiles at me”.

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davidcoppock commented about Las Vegas Cinema on Oct 26, 2025 at 9:38 am

Opened with “Casting couch” and “Daddy’s girls”.

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davidcoppock commented about Pleasant Hill Drive-In on Oct 22, 2025 at 6:11 am

Does that little train still survive?

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davidcoppock commented about RKO Mainstreet Theatre on Oct 20, 2025 at 9:30 am

This site is now a car park.

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davidcoppock commented about Menora Theatre and Picture Gardens on Oct 15, 2025 at 6:27 am

This building is now a muay Thai boxing gym(Legends Academy ), Momo restaurant (Bhutan cruisine), and a fashion accessories store(Broochella).

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davidcoppock commented about Grand River Drive-In on Oct 11, 2025 at 3:59 pm

Opened on 15th April 1949 with news, 2 colour cartoons(not named?), a 3 Stooges comedy(not named?), and “The Plunderers”.

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davidcoppock commented about Bathurst Drive-In on Oct 11, 2025 at 8:09 am

330 cars.

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davidcoppock commented about Bathurst Drive-In on Oct 11, 2025 at 8:09 am

Exhibitor was Gordon Thurtell and Rinn Harris from March 1984 to(1985?, or 1989?).

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davidcoppock commented about Bathurst Drive-In on Oct 11, 2025 at 8:01 am

Originally called Village drive-in theatre from 1982 to 1st March 1984. Renamed Western Drive-in Theatre from 1st March 1984 to(1985? or 1989?). Exhibitor was Village Theatres from 1972 to 1st March 1984.

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davidcoppock commented about Panorama Drive-in on Oct 9, 2025 at 5:37 pm

Exhibitor was Roleystone Pictures (Colin Hadfield).

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davidcoppock commented about Goldsworthy Gardens and Drive-in on Oct 9, 2025 at 12:50 pm

Exhibitor was N. J. Woods.

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davidcoppock commented about Finucane Gardens on Oct 9, 2025 at 11:26 am

Exhibitor was Jim Woods.

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davidcoppock commented about Open Air Theatre's on Oct 9, 2025 at 10:51 am

Located some near the Burrup Peninsula, close to Karratha.

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davidcoppock commented about Port Hedland Drive-In Theatre and Gardens on Oct 9, 2025 at 10:43 am

Also known was Port Hedland Drive-in Theatre and Gardens.

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davidcoppock commented about Port Hedland Drive-In Theatre and Gardens on Oct 9, 2025 at 10:41 am

Exhibitor was Mrs J.M. Glass(1968 to 1974), C. Langley(1974 to circa 1980), and Ace Cinemas (circa 1980 to 1984 or 1986).

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davidcoppock commented about South Hedland Drive-In on Oct 9, 2025 at 10:26 am

Exhibitor was N.J. Woods.

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davidcoppock commented about BCC Cinemas Lismore on Oct 8, 2025 at 10:58 am

Brought by Luke MacKey and expected to be reopened in December 2025!?

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davidcoppock commented about Lismore Drive-In on Oct 8, 2025 at 10:51 am

Closed in(late 1970’s?).

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davidcoppock commented about Tasma Theatre on Oct 8, 2025 at 9:46 am

The site became a Waltons department store, which was later demolished (date unknown?), and then became a mall.

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davidcoppock commented about Tasma Theatre on Oct 8, 2025 at 9:43 am

Closed on 22nd June with “After the fox”. Demolished on 29th November 1969.

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davidcoppock commented about Tasma Theatre on Oct 8, 2025 at 9:39 am

Opened on.15th March 1937 with “The Big broadcast of 1936”.

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davidcoppock commented about Dalwallinu Drive-In on Oct 7, 2025 at 2:56 pm

Exhibitor was Paddy Baker from 1967 to 1981.

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davidcoppock commented about Mingenew Drive-In on Oct 7, 2025 at 1:29 pm

The site is now partly houses, and empty land. The exit road driveway may still on the edge of Victoria Street?