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Star-Lit Theatre / Benalla Talkies

Venue Summary
Name Star-Lit Theatre / Benalla Talkies
Address Bridge Street, Benalla, Victoria 3672
Operation Dates 1000-01-01 - 9999-12-31
Capacity 650
Suburban/Country Country
Purpose Town Hall
Screens 1
Roles
Venue Comments

Possibly the Benalla Talkies originally screened in the shire hall before moving to the Star-Lit Theatre, Bridge Street.

References
Film Weekly, Film Weekly: motion picture directory, Film Weekly, Sydney. 1946/7-1971

1935 'BENALLA SHIRE COUNCIL.', The North Eastern Ensign, 12 July, p. 4 Edition: Morning., viewed 6 November, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70792097 (discusses the renewal of the lease for the Shire Hall and Open Air Pictures)

1938 'BENALLA TALKIES.', Benalla Ensign, 18 February, p. 10, viewed 6 November, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65964146 (describes the Star-lit Theatre on Bridge Street. Erected by Benalla Talkies. Screenings advertised under Benalla Talkies)

1939 'BENALLA TALKIES UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.', Benalla Ensign, 4 August, p. 2, viewed 6 November, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65968000

1939 'HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT.', Benalla Ensign, 22 December, p. 3, viewed 6 November, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65969068

Venue Events
Event Date Name of Venue Address Latitude /
Longitude
Capacity Suburban Purpose Screens
1938-01-01 Star-Lit / Benalla Talkies Bridge Street
Benalla
Victoria 3672
-36.5521418
145.9819166
650 Country Cinema 1
1951-01-01



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