480 cars, plus a 180 cars(possiby less cars when realigned for the reopening in 2016?). Exhibitor was Albany Investments P/L(1964 to ?), Orana Holdings P/L (? to 1983). The Siemiginkwski family brought out Orana Holdings in 1983 and closed the drive-in.
Built and operated by Joe Rourke(1964 to 1972). Sold in 1972 after Joe Rourk’s death to Allen Jones(from Busselton)(1972 to early 1980’s). The drive-in closed in the early 1980’s.
Exhibitor was Amusu Drive-in Theatres P/L(1960 to 1968), Clayton Drive-in Theatres P/L(1968+), Ace Theatres(early 1980’s to mid 1980’s), Narrogin Community Drive-in(late 1980’s), John Marsden(1991 to 1993).
Opened on 6/11/1961. Exhibitor was Allen Jones(1961 to 1982), Jones Cinewest Driveins(1982 to 1993).
Exhibitor was J.P. and K Rourke(1965 to 1972), J. Sage, and G. Ford.
375 cars(1960’s), 420 cars(1980’s). Exhibitor was Albany Drive-In Theatres - Mr Kanzler(from Regent Theatre, Albany), Orana Holdings P/L/Orana Drive in Cinemas Ltd.
300 cars. Exhibitor was Albany Theatres LTD, Mr Kanzler(from Regent Theatre, Albany), WA Timber Imports P/L.
The snack bar and bio box has been(and screen and ramps?) has been demolished.
Correction 48o cars plus 180 seats.
480 cars, plus a 180 cars(possiby less cars when realigned for the reopening in 2016?). Exhibitor was Albany Investments P/L(1964 to ?), Orana Holdings P/L (? to 1983). The Siemiginkwski family brought out Orana Holdings in 1983 and closed the drive-in.
Exhibitor was J.P. & K. Rourke(1963 to 1972), Albany Investments(1972 to mid 1980’s).
Built and operated by Joe Rourke(1964 to 1972). Sold in 1972 after Joe Rourk’s death to Allen Jones(from Busselton)(1972 to early 1980’s). The drive-in closed in the early 1980’s.
Exhibitor was Great Southern Drive-ins Cinema P/L(1961 to(1978 or 1979?)).
Now called Rural Movie Museum Inc.
Exhibitor was Paddy Baker(Wagin Drive-in P/L)(1963 to 1970’s), Frank & Betty Terry(mid 1970’s to 1983).
Exhibitor was Amusu Drive-in Theatres P/L(1960 to 1968), Clayton Drive-in Theatres P/L(1968+), Ace Theatres(early 1980’s to mid 1980’s), Narrogin Community Drive-in(late 1980’s), John Marsden(1991 to 1993).
The Target Country store on this site now, closed in may 2021. The building might become a Best and less store or a Reject Shop?
200 seats(hall), 400 seats(gardens)(1930’s to 1950), 300 seats(Hall), 420 seats(gardens(1951 to 1958), 320 seats(hall), 450 seats(gardens)(1959 to 1961).
Closedvin circa early 1980’s. Reopened by John marsden in circa early 1980’s.
Operated by Graham Ford(1966), and P. & R. M. Thompson(1966 to 1975).
The picture gardens were also known as Royal and Gardens.
The picture gardens called TH Gardens were located at what is now the shire offices(Shire of York)
Also known as Peppin’s Pizza and Cinema Cafe.
Was it named after Tonto from The Lone Ranger? Did they ever screen The lone Ranger at this drive-in?
Operated by L. Kanzler(1964 to 1970’s). Opened and closed several times in the 1970’s.
160 cars(1964), 180 cars(1970’s), and later 230 cars.
Built and operated by L.F & N.W Thiel(1964 to 1977). Later operated by L. & A. Parker(1977 to 1986).
Operated by Graham Ford and G. Negus(1966 to circa 1977), Brian Richard(Circa 1978 to circa 1980).