New members
he President and committee welcome aboard our new
members. We value the new ideas and expertise they
bring with them and trust they will involve themselves in the
many varieties of activities and projects currently in place.
This is especially important in those regions where new
branches are being established.
Paddy Baker- Picture Show Man
his is the title of the book and story of legendary
traveling Western Australian picture show man, Paddy
Baker. It was written by AMMPT member Max Bell and
describes the life story of an industry pioneer.
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Jillian Carlson
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John Keemink
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Lorraine Tholet
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Peter Robinson
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David Smith
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Ronald Francis
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Simon Eadie
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Bev Smith
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David Smith
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Nicholas Alexander (Eastern region)
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Mike Atwell (Eastern region)
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Jon Noble (Eastern region)
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Troy Walters (Eastern region)
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Peter Gell (Eastern region)
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Peter Menzies (Eastern region)
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Alan Bourne (Eastern Region)
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George Florence (Southern Region)
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Gordon Evans (Southern Region)
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William Woodward (Southern Region)
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John Bampfield (Southern Region)
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Vic Jones (Southern Region)
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Andre Switzer (Southern Region)
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Chris Fleet (Northern Region)
Paddy Baker (1898 – 1988) was born in Yundamindra on the
north-eastern goldfields of W.A. As a boy he became an
assistant projectionist to a traveling picture show man in
Sandstone, and his love of films and their exhibition never
left him. From this passion emerged his very own business –
Baker’s Photo Plays Deluxe which grew into a large circuit
in the goldfields and wheatbelt, eventually to many drive-in
theatres. In 1951 Paddy purchased the Regal Theatre in
Subiaco which remained the centre of his interest to his
death He gave his beloved Regal to a Trust where it remains
to this day. The Trust subsequently donated most of Paddy’s
equipment from his early days, including several portable
35mm projectors, to AMMPT’s collection.
Originally published in 1984, re-printed in 2011, the book
(ISBN 978-0-85905-093-7) is still available from Hesperian
Press in Victoria park, W.A. at a cost of $22.00. Phone them
on 08 9362 5955 or email
books@hesperianpress.com
Western Power reimbursement
ollowing the claim lodged with Western Power over the
failure of the electricity supply during our December
event at the Busselton Drive-in, the committee were pleased
to be adequately reimbursed by them for the losses suffered.
The refund fully covers expenses incurred. As the event was
to celebrate the 50
th
anniversary of the Drive-in, there are no
immediate plans to repeat the project.
AMMPT Contact details:
The Australian Museum of Motion Picture
& Television ( Inc.)
ABN 73 111 667 924
P.O Box 476, LEEDERVILLE,W.A. 6903
Email:
ammpt@iinet.net.au
Phone (08) 9310 3377
Web page:
www.ammpt.asn.au
AMMPT Eastern Region (Inc) 02 9498 7458
President: Keith Kanaar. Ph. 02 9524 9691
Email:
kkanaar@bigpond.net.au
Secretary/Treasurer: John Lanser. Ph. 02 9498 7458
Email:
johnlanser@iinet.net.au
AMMPT Southern Region (pending formation)
Coordinator: Malcolm Richards. Ph. 03 9699 3922
Email:
m.richards@cameraquip.com.au
Sound processor wanted
on Jones is seeking to replace some sound equipment
damaged during the December power surge at his
Busselton Drive-in. He is seeking a
Panastereo CSP 2200
or later models
CSP 1200
and
CSP 4200.
If you can help, please contact Ron on 0408 933 556 or by
email
cinewest@iinet.net.au
Legal Guidance
embers of the committee were given some legal
guidance and suggestions in respect to their
obligations under the Incorporations Act and the Law as it
applied to not-for-profit associations. AMMPT member and
organist at our Cygnet film shows, John Fuhrmann who
lectures on these subjects at a local university, provided
some valuable advice, especially as our organisation was
growing nationally.
AMMPT is proudly supported by
Channel
Seven
Perth
At the
conclusion of
discussion,
John, who used
to play the
Wurlitzer at the
Metro Theatre
in Perth and at
the
Ambassadors,
treated the committee to some iconic cinema tunes on the
magnificent organ installed at his home.
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