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davidcoppock commented about Crest Theatre on Jul 10, 2022 at 11:49 am

The last single screen Hoyts cinema built in New South Wales.

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davidcoppock commented about Crest Theatre on Jul 10, 2022 at 11:42 am

The film “Ladies in Black” is set in 1959.

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davidcoppock commented about Odeon Theatre on Jul 9, 2022 at 6:59 am

Now used for concerts. Australian singer Kate Miller-Heidke performed here on 9th July 2022(her concert sold out!!)!!

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davidcoppock commented about Drive-In on Jul 7, 2022 at 10:44 am

Built by Peter Murphy.

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davidcoppock commented about Three Springs Hall and Gardens on Jul 5, 2022 at 7:51 am

The site might also be the shire offices for Shire of Three Springs?

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davidcoppock commented about Ozone Drive-In on Jul 5, 2022 at 6:28 am

The entrance and exit roads might still be there too(along with the ramps), very faint(?)?

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davidcoppock commented about South Hedland Drive-In on Jul 5, 2022 at 2:33 am

Why are the ramps(and entrance/exit roads?) coloured blue?

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davidcoppock commented about UA Hayward Automovies on Jul 4, 2022 at 8:54 pm

Opened on 29th May 1970 on screen 1 with “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice”“ and "Goodbye Columbus"and on screen 2 with "Mash” and “The detective”.

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davidcoppock commented about Chelsea Theatre on Jul 3, 2022 at 9:40 am

This theatre had the World premiere of the Australian movie “Snapshot”.

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davidcoppock commented about Traralgon Village Drive-In on Jul 3, 2022 at 2:33 am

The screen was taken immediately after closure. The site is Traralgon Regional Hospital.

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davidcoppock commented about Traralgon Village Drive-In on Jul 3, 2022 at 2:30 am

Located on Princess Highway(corner of Village Drive(named after the former Village Drive-in?)).

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davidcoppock commented about Reading Cinemas Traralgon on Jul 3, 2022 at 2:24 am

Built on the site of a former butter factory. The cinema building also has a ten pin bowling centre,food venues, and possibly also a hotel(?). Opened on 16th December 2021 at 12.01am with “Spider-Man: No way home”.

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davidcoppock commented about Taree Drive-In on Jul 3, 2022 at 2:12 am

The ramps might have been used as car Covid testing clinic in 2021?

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davidcoppock commented about Fair Oaks Drive-In on Jul 2, 2022 at 6:27 am

Also opened with “40 pounds of trouble”.

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davidcoppock commented about West Lane Theatre and Hammer Theatre on Jun 29, 2022 at 8:12 am

West Lane Drive-in opened on 29th June 1962 with “That touch of mink” and “Devil at 4 o'clock”.

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davidcoppock commented about Motor Movies on Jun 28, 2022 at 12:28 am

Opened on 14th May 1948 Wirth “The man from Texas” and “Bill and Coo”.

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davidcoppock commented about Western Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 10:21 am

Closed on 22nd June 1988.

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davidcoppock commented about Western Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 10:20 am

Opened on 25th November 1966.

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davidcoppock commented about Tropicaire Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 10:09 am

There is one of the screen footings(in it’s original position) in the grounds of the Abacus Motel.

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davidcoppock commented about Tropicaire Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 10:07 am

Opened on 31st March 1956 with “Genevieve”.

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davidcoppock commented about Tors Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:59 am

Opened on 27th March with “Tunnel to love” and “Mission to danger”.

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davidcoppock commented about Skyway Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:21 am

Reopened on 20th September 1967 with “Casino Royale (David Niven version).

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davidcoppock commented about Skyline Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:10 am

Opened on 11nd April 1957 with “Broken Lance”.

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davidcoppock commented about Scottish Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 9:00 am

There is footage from the opening of the Scottish Drive-in on You Tube(50 seconds long, (no sound?)).

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davidcoppock commented about Scottish Drive-In on Jun 22, 2022 at 8:52 am

Opened on 21st February 1968 with “Walk Don’t run”.