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Traralgon Village Drive-In Princes Highway, Traralgon, VIC - Ted Hogno Manager & projectionist.

Photo - BRYAN PETTS-JONES - LATROBE VALLEY EXPRESS

The drive-in abruptly closed during May 1970, after serving the population of the surrounding areas for a quarter of a century. The Projectionist / Manager at the time of closing was Mr. Ted Hogno. The screen was taken down immediately after closure, while the land remained vacant for a number of years. The Latrobe Regional Hospital has now been built on the site.

The projection room

The projection room was equipped with Century DAW projectors and Strong xenon lamp houses. In the late 1970’s/early 1980’s, Village updated most of their drive-in projection plants to the American Century brand. The DAW model was manufactured specifically for drive in use. “D” denoting double shutter – more light for drive-in use, “A” being the model designation and “W” being for water cooled projector head for use with large current lamphouses. (Technical data courtesy of Drive ins Downunder).

Contributed by Greg Lynch -