Capitol Theatre, Canberra
1927

Capitol Theatre, Canberra
1927
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- TypeDocumentation
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- Year1927
The Capitol Theatre was opened by the Governor-General, Baron Stonehaven, on 8 December 1927. The Capitol was an immense, white, rectangular structure. Its front entrance faced a dusty road, called Manuka Circle. It was later suggested that it faced the wrong direction. The first manager was film cameraman and director, Franklyn Barrett.
The Capitol Theatre was opened by the Governor-General, Baron Stonehaven, on 8 December 1927. The Capitol was an immense, white, rectangular structure. Its front entrance faced a dusty road, called Manuka Circle. It was later suggested that it faced the wrong direction. The first manager was film cameraman and director, Franklyn Barrett.
- NFSA ID4Y4DNT9G
- TypeDocumentation
- MediumDocumentation
- FormStill Image
- Year1927
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