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Source - Everyones Magazine.Vol.15 No.372 (10 February 1937)

ANNOUNCMENT 1937 - New Plaza Theatre Launceston to be built

Originally opened as the Academy of Music on 8th February 1886.

It was converted into cinema use in the 1920’s. It was remodeled and had a ‘Grand Reopening’ as the Plaza Theatre on 20th August 1937 and was playing Paramount & MGM films. The Plaza Theatre was operated by Tasmanian Amusements Pty. Ltd.

The Plaza Theatre was closed in 1964 and was demolished later in 1964.

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