Orion Theatre

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Orion Theatre 282 Canley Vale Road, Canley Heights, NSW - 1958 Grand opening.

The Orion Theatre was opened on 31st March 1958 to turn-away crowds with a double bill from Universal Pictures, consisting of “Thunder Bay” starring James Stewart & “Bonzo Goes to College” starring Maureen O'Sullivan. This was the culmination of nine months of back breaking work for Fred and his friends, who had constructed the building over many weekends with hammer, nails and a welding torch.

The Biz(Fairfield NSW) newspaper reported “The Orion Theatre was officially opened by Mt/ N.J. Naninix, State Member of Parliament for the district, who complements Mr. Hawkins the proprietor on his tenacity and enterprise, along with very comfortable appointments of the new theatre. This will serve our growing district for many years to come he extolled. Mr. Fred Hawkins expressed his thanks to all and announced that the theatre would operate every night of the week, with a complete change of programmes three times weekly”.

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