| Reference Type |
The Argus
newspaper
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| Title |
Caulfield Picture Theatre |
| Author(s) | The Argus |
| Town |
Melbourne |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
26-03-1921 |
| Citation Date |
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| Page Number |
7 |
| Comments |
This text is intended for the local people who live in the area of Caulfield or the close suburbs that surround the Crystal Palace Theatre in 1921. This newspaper clipping is the announcement of the opening of the Crystal Palace.
The significance of this announcement demonstrates the excitement and importance of the Crystal Palace Theatre. âFifteen hundred peopleâ is the recorded number of people who came to the opening, implying that such an event was rare and a thrilling occasion. In the present day an opening of a new cinema would hardly be noticed, however in the 1920âs in Melbourne, the opening of a cinema was seen as so unique and special that the Mayor would be present and âdeclareâ it open.
The text also mentions new technology the theatre possessed, suggesting that the audience on 1921 should and would be very impressed by these advancements. This information also adds and alerts to how far cinema technology has come, and again how our generations are no longer shocked or excited when new and better technologies are created today.
This text could be used and helpful in researching what technology old cinemas used and what was current and up-to-date at the time.
This source is an original and accurate source as it comes straight from The Argues newspaper archive. This text is mainly factual and informative, telling readers about the opening, however shows some strategic publicity when the article mentions money being donated to the Alfred Hospital.
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