Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Noonajin Rd Bruce Rock
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Bruce Rock Playgroup
Construction Date
Constructed from 1965, Constructed from 1970
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates a way of life associated with entertainment and recreation which is no longer practised.
Physical Description
Two storey building constructed of light coloured facebrick and metal deck roof cladding at a low pitch. The upstairs was a bio box for projecting the movies. The lower level was the concession and amenities. The screen is no longer in place, but the small glass and fibro ticket box remains in place at the entry into the grounds.
History
Bruce Rock Drive-in Theatre opened in 1965 and was operated by Stan Lonsdale. He had previously run a theatre at Durham Hall, until dwindling patronage in the 1950's when he closed it. The projection equipment was transferred from Durham Hall to the drive-in. The Drive-in was built with a capacity for 155 cars which was later enlarged to 208 cars with a sit in area. The Shire assisted Lonsdale with a self supporting loan. However by 1977, the project was abandoned due to falling patronage. The Shire ran the drive-in for 12 months before leasing it to G Ford of Merredin who carried on until the screen was destroyed in 1981. As the place was relatively uneconomical at the time the screen was not replaced and the drive-in closed. In 1981, the Bruce Rock Apex Club staged a fundraising tractor pull at the venue and raised $16,000, which was used to help the new Recreation Centre.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: Medium Degree
Condition
Fair/Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History" | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| MD Bell;"Perth A Cinema History". | The Book Guild England | 1986 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Theatre or Cinema |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
Creation Date
27 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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