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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1957
Page
9
Report notes gossip cannot spoil Canberra drive in show with cartoon feature. Second screening of Berens gehet uit opens at Pam Ging patrons relax before first show. Individual car speakers let occupants hear dialogue clearly. Smoking allowed. Rain affects programmes.
Canberra's new drive-in theatre stirs wartime memories as viewers recall home front conditions and public morale. The feature program, reflective and nostalgic, aims to connect audiences with Australia’s wartime past while offering a modern screening experience.
Patrona of Canberra's Starlight drive-in will not see the notice Too wet to show. Officials say they do not expect to lose screening time as weather varies. Rain will not interfere with viewing. Attendants will wipe windscreens with rainproofing solution as each car enters the arena, a similar service will be used if rain falls during a performance.
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