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Moonee Ponds Theatre opening night audience 14th December 1911, Photo courtesy of the Ross King Collection

Located in the north Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds. The Moonee Ponds Theatre opened on 14th December 1911.

Designed by architect Frank G. Richardson and seating was provided in stalls and circle levels for around 1,300. The projection booth was located down-stairs. Independently operated, it was taken over by Greater Union Theatres in the early-1920’s. In 1937, its operation reverted back to the original independent operator.

In 1939, it was modernised to the plans of architectural firm Cowper, Murphy & Appleford.

The Moonee Theatre was closed on 1st December 1965. It re-opened in 1966 and continued until finally closing in 1980 - Notes by Ken Roe

Contributed by Greg Lynch -