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1918 – Curtains raised

Family accounts dictate that the Royal Picture Show was established in 1918. Cobb & Co stagecoaches stopped along what is now known next door as Cobb Lane, and this would provide some well-earned downtime for patrons after their long journey across the west.

Move forward to 1940 - To make the most of the space available at the front of the seating area, a small skating rink was constructed. This became another drawcard for the theatre, attracting locals who may otherwise not have attended. The rink was used by the Winton community for decades with the strap-on skates stowed ready to use in the lobby.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -