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AMMPT Monthly Presentations

 

Further to AMMPT’s March presentation by Roy Mudge, George Robinson and Bill Gaynor “The Projectionists” who reminisced about their journey in the entertainment business, another aspect will be examined at AMMPT’s May presentation.


AMMPT Western Region Inc. ‘inFocus’ Presentation for May


“Guaranteed to jog the memories of those born in the forties and fifties, and to open the eyes of those younger folk interested in the History of Cinema in Perth and throughout Western Australia.


Jack Honniball, retired librarian, vice president of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society and lifelong cinema historian will introduce you to the little known stories of the rise and decline of Perth’s picture theatre industry as portrayed in three productions by Robert Minorgan’, by the ABC Perth, Stateline 1999, production team and by historic footage taken by the late Ken Alexander (formally of TVW7).


Jack Honniball discusses the loss of Perth’s cinema treasures as part of the  AMMPT historic cinema photo collection with Ian Stimson (left) and Lyn Huxtable at the wake of Cinema City, just prior to its demolition.


Join us on 15th May at the RSL Hall, 1 Fred Bell Pde, St JAMES.  We open at 7.00pm. for a start at 7.30pm”


This is a National Trust WA Heritage Month sponsored presentation.


If you have an interest in Perth’s cinema or television history and heritage, then the AMMPT programme of monthly meeting events may be of interest.


 


AMMPT Meeting Venue


East Victoria Park RSL Hall, Fred Bell Parade, Bentley

third Wednesday of each month between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Selected titles from the AMMPT 16mm film library will conclude each event

 

 


New Committee Member Peter Goodall


The AMMPT Western Region committee had been operating with one vacancy for some time. Your committee is pleased to advise the vacancy has been filled by Peter Goodall. Peter has been an AMMPT committee member in the past and strengthens the television background of the group. His experience provides a balance of expertise to the committee.


Peter Goodall was a pioneering television news cameraman when TVW Channel 7 first opened, working there from 1959 to 1966. He later returned to be predominantly a studio director between 1979 and 1983. Then later joined the ABC in Perth.



Peter Goodall and the 16 mm Auricon Pro 600

Now available for viewing in Web Page Format

AMMPT Newsletter Archives

 

 



AMMPT Presents 2013 Classics of the Silver Screen

The Australian Museum of Motion Picture and Television (AMMPT) present a preview of their movie schedule for 2013.
A range of classic motion pictures which will be screened at the heritage listed Cygnet Cinema in Como, Western Australia.
Doors open at 10am and screenings commence at 10:30am.
The program includes nostalgic items and other short films, which will bring back memories of a real “picture show” experience.

 

 


The Sun Rises for AMMPT at Sunset


Under the coordination of AMMPT members Graeme Lacey, with assistance from Keith Rutherford, work is continuing on the preparation of the Sunset Hospital facility for eventual storage use of the museum’s national collection items.


 


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AMMPT Meeting Venue

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Unless otherwise noted, these are being held in our new meeting

location, the E. Vic Park RSL Hall, Fred Bell Parade, Bentley on the

third Wednesday of each month between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Selected titles from our 16mm film library will conclude each event


Past Events

Wed July 18th, 2012


From 6WF Wesfarmers to the ABC (1924-1932)


On Wednesday 18th July, 2012, Perth science-teacher-turned-history-author and founder of the Light and Sound Discovery Centre, Richard Rennie, told the early story of how Perth’s radio station 6WF became the ABC’s first broadcasting outlet in Western Australia.


Richard Rennie at his AMMPT Presentation on Wednesday 18th July, 2012


This talk was given at the monthly meeting of the Australian Museum of Moving Pictures and Television (AMMPT). The same presentation was made at a variety of venues, as part of Richard’s role as an educator, particularly using his skills to inspire young people and young teachers alike.


From 6WF Wesfarmers to the ABC (1924-1932)



The talk coincided with the 80th anniversary of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and the Wireless Hill Centenary Celebrations. It featured antique receivers from The Vintage Wireless and Gramophone Club, to illustrate the equipment available during the pioneering era of radio in WA.


Wally Coxon – First Managing Engineer of 6WF
(Photo © State Library of Western Australia)


Richard’s presentation has been turned into a video that can be viewed here.