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matching australian paramount
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Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1965
A Paramount 'Speed King' racquet with no net. Materials: Wood, Paint, Leather, String, Adhesive tape, Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, Circa 1980
Page from magazine being advertisement for Lotto brand shoes, featuring John Newcombe. Signed by Newcombe: 'TO PARAMOUNT SPORTS/GOOD LUCK/JOHN NEWCOMBE'. Materials: Paper, Ink, Metal, Wood, Glasstennis -
Tennis Australia
Black and white photographic print, Circa 1935
A photo reproduction of Fred perry, in action. Autograph reads: TO PARAMOUNT SPORTS./GOOD LUCK!!/FRED PERRY. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Cinema and Theatre Historical Society of Australia Inc.
1000 ft. 35mm Film Reel
Black coloured steel reel - holds 1000 ft. 35mm movie film. "Paramount Pictures" pressed into steel. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Skyline Drive-in, Wodonga, 1956 - 1985
Inspired by a visit to the USA in the early 1950s, Hoyts' Southern Division manager George Griffith Jnr, formed a syndicate to build Australia’s first Drive-in located in Burwood. Drive-ins soon spread throughout the country. One of the earliest Skyline Drive-ins in rural Victoria was built in Wodonga, opening in 1956. It was located on the southwest corner of Melrose Drive and Melbourne Road and had a capacity of 643 vehicles. Its first screening was "The Broken Lance" with Richard Widmark, Spencer and Robert Wagner. The first manager of Skyline was Jim Robinson. The original screen was made from timber but had to be replaced only 20 years later with an all steel structure. The Wodonga Skyline became part of the Hoyts Country Theatres circuit and was later joined by the Stargazer drive-in located in Albury. Unlike most drive-in theatres, the snack bar was located under the screen. This allowed it to operate during the day to cater to travellers passing on the Hume Highway. When Hoyts decided to sell most of the regional circuit, the Skyline was purchased by the operator of the Albury Cinema, Mr A. Smith in conjunction with Village Roadshow. The Skyline closed in 1984 and was demolished in 1987. Its former location in Wodonga is now a housing estate whose street names, such as Roadshow Drive, Universal Court and Paramount Court, reflect the area’s history.These photos are significant because they document a popular venue in Wodonga's past.A series of photographs depicting the Skyline Drive-in at Wodonga.skyline drive-in, entertainment wodonga, businesses wodonga -
Port of Echuca
Award - Trophy Cup, William Randell Trophy
Large silver plated trophy cup punch bowl with embossed edge. Embossing depicts grape vineWilliam Randell Trophy Echuca 1974. Small engraving on base, hard to decipher but possibly has the word 'Paramount' on inscription. Paramount silver is possibly associated with silver firm "K.G. Luke" of Melbourne, Australia during 20th centuryport of echuca, punch bowl, silver plate