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Watson tried 'R'-rated films to boost attendances. This had the desired effect and new fittings and carpets were purchased. A coffee bar was also opened upstairs. In 1981 a new roof was installed and a large 13-metre screen, new projection equipment and new seating were purchased. The coffee bar and upstairs lounge were turned into a small cinema, which seated around 150 people and it was named 'Star
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Mr. Alex C. McCallum, before a capacity audience of 1,286. The opening programme included vaudeville, music by the New Oxford
Orchestra, a short play, some comedy, and a special appearance by Miss Australia, Beryl Mills. Its first managers were William Bellion and Mr Cunningham. Silent movies were originally shown to the accompaniment of a piano or organ. During a second anniversary screening in 1929, hundreds were turned away because there were no seats left. This was the first suburban theatre to install sound, which was installed in September 1929.
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