Dowerin Drive-In
67 Goldfields Road,
Dowerin,
WA
6461
67 Goldfields Road,
Dowerin,
WA
6461
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Operated by Clarence(Paddy) Baker(1960 to 1980’s), the first of his chain of country drive-in’s. Also had a seating area for walk-ins(number of seats unknown?). Closed and reopened a few times during the 1970' and 1980’s. Brought and reopened in 1987 operated by John Marsden, and later leased to Denis Mckenna.
This is an interesting one, looks like its now a private residence with the concession building turned into a house. The screen and ramps appear to be still there along with the ticket box which looks like it was turned into a house for some kind of animals, maybe chickens? Also as mentioned, the screen looks in good condition, that’s one hell of a backyard movie setup, I wonder if they use it?
There is a Photo of the Dowerin Drive-in(mostly the screen) in the book “ Silence: The Western Australian Wheatbelt”(by brad rimmer).
wow! someone should take pictures while its still there!
A more accurate address is 67 Goldfields Rd Dowerin WA 6461. https://goo.gl/maps/lbI2v