Calling for information on films that were shown at Civic Hall
Cinema and Theatre Historical Society: (CATHS)
We do know that movies were shown in the Civic Hall and Earl Martell from CATHS is keen to add the Civic Hall into their records and is seeking information. The Harvey Mangles films were identified but there must be many more as I have heard people in the community say that they do remember seeing films there. If you can remember titles of these films please contact me at buchananjudith@yahoo.com or phone 53356290. I would also like to update our events list with further details so please contact us first and we will forward your information to Earl.
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WIN NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT 17TH SEPTEMBER 2015:
DEMOLITION IS DEAD!
It was announced on WIN NEWS last week that maintenance and repair works will commence on the Main Auditorium in November or December. This news was exciting and a real breakthrough in the fight to save the Ballarat Civic Hall. it appears that the 5 concepts to be taken to the next phase of the Participatory Design Process all retain the main Hall so there is no reason to delay the necessary works. The Demolition Application lapses in September so we can assume that DEMOLITION IS DEAD!
This is due to the community sending a clear message that we will not allow our heritage to be desecrated and disrespected in such a destructive manner. Thanks to you, the supporters, the future is looking brighter for the Ballarat Civic Hall!
STILL A LONG WAY TO GO:
As we near the end of Phase 2 of the process it is extremely important for people to view the current Design Charettes that are on view in the foyer of the Civic Hall. These are little pictures of what the different elements of the designs might look like. The concepts will reduce from 10-5 in the coming weeks with a Transition Exhibition at the Civic Hall on 31st October where the 5 concepts of the 3rd Phase will be revealed.
We would encourage people that are associated with theatre or performing arts to look at the designs and ask if their needs would be catered for. Some of the designs lose the use of Lower Civic Hall to a Library extension. There does not appear to be anywhere for the assembly of large groups of performing artists such as orchestras, choirs or large events or exhibitions. The Flytower could be an air circulator for the Library instead of what it was originally designed. If you have an interest please call into Here Studio at the foyer and put your views across.
Hours: Tuesday 9-5pm
Thursday 12-7pm
1st Saturday morning in the month 10-1pm (next is 3rd Oct)
CIVIC HALL STORIES:
Local Student Liana Skewes is currently undertaking an oral history of Civic Hall Stories on Thursdays at The Foyer of the Civic Hall. She has been recruited as an Intern and this project forms part of her History course. This will be a valuable rescource for future generations to tell the incredible story of the Civic Hall and the people who used it. Anyone wishing to participate please contact the Consultants of Here Studio at the Foyer of the Civic Hall at the above hours or email: ailsa@theeditorialsuite.com
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