Merri, Fitzroy North
| Name | Merri, Fitzroy North |
|---|---|
| Address | 388 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North, Victoria 3068 |
| Operation Dates | 1926-01-01 - 1960-01-01 |
| Capacity | 1522 |
| Suburban/Country | Suburb |
| Purpose | Cinema |
| Screens | 1 |
| Roles |
1926-01-01 - 1960-01-01 : Owned : Hoyts Theatres Limited / Skyline Theatre / Hoyts Drive-In Theatre
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Listed on the Argus as early as 1926. Currently being turned into apartments while retaining the 1926 facade. Film Weekly records the following changes in capacity: References 1926 'Display Advertising.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 27 February, p. 30, viewed 6 April, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3737013 1938 'PICTURE THEATRE COMPANIES.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 5 December, p. 7, viewed 6 April, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12071738 1944 'MERRI PICTURE THEATRES.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 14 December, p. 10, viewed 6 April, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11374707 1952 'Fire, but the show went on.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 12 November, p. 1, viewed 6 April, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23217897 Catrice, D. 1991. Cinemas in Melbourne 1896-1942. Thesis (M.A.) Monash University, 1991. Cinema & Theatre Historical Society 1997, Cinema index : Melbourne cinemas, suburban cinemas, Victorian drive-ins. CATHS, Victoria. Film Weekly, Film Weekly: motion picture directory, Film Weekly, Sydney. 1946/7-1958/9 "Film Weekly" (9 April 1953) reports Merri theatre is being given a new look. Persistent link: http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/77402 |
| Event Date | Name of Venue | Address | Latitude / Longitude |
Capacity | Suburban | Purpose | Screens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-02-04 | Merri |
388 St Georges Road Fitzroy North Victoria 3068 |
-37.7782409 144.9882151 |
1593 | Suburb | Cinema | 1 |
| 1950-01-01 |
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1522 |