The New Oxford Theatre 155 Oxford Street, Leederville, WA - The first theatre manager was W. Bellion (pictured center 1928)

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The New Oxford Theatre 155 Oxford Street, Leederville, WA - The first theatre manager was W. Bellion (pictured center 1928)

History The New Oxford Theatre was designed by architect S.B. Rosenthal and constructed by E.A. Allwood. It was opened on 2 March 1927 by the Minister for Works, A. 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 W. Bellion and Mr Cunningham.

Silent movies were shown to the accompaniment of a piano or organ, with the first piano being lent by the Billy Edwards Music Company. Local resident Gordon Hughes recalled films with Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd as the stars. At that time the admission was threepence. and later on it was sixpence.

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