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Marysville was also known for its high rainfall, lush vegetation, and distinctive European-style gardens. It was into this environment that Jim Wallace who was born in Dumfries, Scotland emigrated to Australia with his family aged 6. He arrived and settled in Marysville in 1922 and ended up working for the Barton Brothers looking after their touring cars and their garage.

He met Marj in 1928 and they married in 1930.

Jim Wallace and another well known local Clarrie Smith had spoken many times about showing the new fangled ‘talkies’ in the local hall and then in 1932 had local builder, Harold Cuzens, build the Marysville Theatre, located on Murchison Street.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -