Hoyts Waratah Theatre 584 Mt. Alexander Road, Melbourne - 1939
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic) Sat 15 Jul 1939 – Reports
Hoyts Waratah Theatre Comes (2nd) In Theatre Drive.
Results of the annual theatre Inspection of Hoyts Suburban Theatres were announced today. 33 theatres competed, the champion 3 theatres being The Padua Theatre, Brunswick (Mr R. Potter, manager), with the Waratah Theatre, Ascot Vale (Mr B. Monahan, manager) second – The Regent Theatre, Gardiner (Mr E. Thacker, manager), third. – Points were awarded for cleanliness, theatre advertising and style of presentation of entertainment – Eric Thacker went on to receive the H. Pryde lobby-board prize from (Mr. George Griffith) Hoyts Manager for Victoria, – By the time the late 50’s had arrived, Reg Potter was a Hoyts Supervisor and Eric Thacker became the legendary manager of The Regent Theatre South Yarra – PHOTO Lyle Fowler – Contributed by Greg Lynch –
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