CAARP: Cinema and Audience Research Project

Astor Theatre, Kilmore

Venue Summary
Name	Astor Theatre, Kilmore
Address	Cnr Sydney Street and Mill Street, Kilmore, Victoria 3764
Operation Dates	1934-01-01 - 1962-01-01
Capacity	350
Suburban/Country	Country
Purpose	Cinema
Screens	1
Roles

Venue Comments
Public Building Files: Application for the approval of the opening of the building dated 12/07/1932. Applicant name: Reginald Moore, 350 approx. seating capacity. Application for building alterations submitted 20/02/1937 - bio cabin included in plans. Originally the Manchester Unity Hall (M.U.O Hall). From 1961 the venue was used by the local swimming club who held dances and showed pictures every Saturday night. Letter dated 29th August, 1963 states "it is noted that the above picture theatre is now being used as a furniture store." References Film Weekly, Film Weekly: motion picture directory, Film Weekly. Sydney. 1946/7-58/9; 1961/2-1964/5 Kennedy, G 1995 'North Eastern cinemas and halls' CinemaRecord, Cinema and Theatre Historical Society, no. 8 p. 8 PROV, VPRS 7882/P1 Public Building Files, Unit 355, PB 1983.

Venue Events
Event Date	Name of Venue	Address	Latitude / Longitude	Capacity	Suburban	Purpose	Screens
1934-01-01	Astor Theatre, Kilmore	Cnr Sydney Street and Mill Street Kilmore Victoria 3764	-37.2929 144.951257	350	Country	Cinema	1