submitted by The Roxy Complex on 05.03.2013
On the 23rd February, 2013, a 47 strong contingent , mostly members of the Australasian Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, (AHEPA), travelled by coach, on a Greek-Australian pilgrimage and heritage tour to visit the Roxy Complex, Bingara. They left Sydney at 7:00 am, stopped for morning tea at Maitland, and for lunch at Tamworth. They arrived in Bingara at about ...
submitted by Sydney Magazine on 28.02.2013
Referenced in the article below. The paucity of Art Deco theatres in Sydney and surrounds, makes the achievement of establishing and maintaining the Roxy Cinema, in Bingara, NSW, all the more impressive. Screen Gems Sydney Magazine Issue No 118 , March 2013, p 33 Although scores of cinemas have closed in Sydney, Garry Maddox finds that some independents have survived - and even thrived. There was a time ...
Sydney Magazine Issue No 118 , March 2013, p 33 Although scores of cinemas have closed in Sydney, Garry Maddox finds that some independents have survived - and even thrived. There was a time when Coogee residents seeking entertainment could wander down to the elegant 1434-seat Boomerang Theatre to see vaudeville performances and, from 1928, the talkies. Further west, the Summer Hill Theatre, built in Spanish baroque style, had a facade that looked like ...
submitted by Greek-Australian Cafe Culture on 12.02.2013
The Canberra Cafe is owned by Paul Calokerinos and family. Paul has been a cafe proprietor for more than half a century. He purchased the Canberra Cafe from the late Jack Smiles, whose name features prominently on the sign. Since mid 2012 Paul and family have renovated the cafe - in an endeavour to re-capture the 'original look'. The renovated cafe has been dedicated to the memory of the late Jack Smiles.
submitted by Sydney Morning Herald on 02.02.2013
The restoration of the Roxy cinema at Bingara, has inspired other restoration projects, such as the Bowraville picture theatre. Sydney Morning Herald February 2, 2013 Saffron Howden Rural and Indigenous Affairs Reporter Reeling back the years … Dr Lisa Milner at the Bowraville picture theatre, once a segregated cinema that has been restored by residents into a theatre space. Photo: Ben Rushton ''IF ...
submitted by Greek-Australian Cafe Culture on 02.02.2013
Love Hearts, with their sweet and sexy messages, were invariably more eloquent than one's own tongue-tied mumblings. Photo: Natalie Boog This article first appeared in good.food.com http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/food-news/lollies-we-love-20130128-2dfyj.html January 29, 2013 Larry Writer They represent our first discretionary purchase, and are important enough for a PhD thesis. IN THE 1950S ...
submitted by DAILY TELEGRAPH on 20.01.2013
Daily Telegraph. Saturday January 19th, 2013 page 108. Photograph: The Peters and Co cafe, within the Roxy complex, with portable coffee maker on the pavement. Over two years in the mid-1930s, a Greek tragedy played out on the main street of rural Bingara, in northern NSW. Three ambitious migrants from a small Greek island spurred a commercial war to the death when they rebuilt their country cafe to incorporate a glamorous art deco cinema.
submitted by The Australian Newspaper on 20.01.2013
BY: CATHERINE MARSHALL Photograph: The Australian Standing Stones at Glenn Innes. Picture: http://www.gleninnestourism.com/pages/australian-standing-stones This article is included as as good general overview for travelling around the North Western part of NSW by road. When Kytherians go to visit the Kytherian iconic and sacred site of the Roxy complex in Bingara, they will know that there are many more interesting sites to visit in the immediate ...
submitted by Kytherian Historical Record on 18.01.2013
Newspaper article, 2nd July, 1971 Patrons and staff wept and sang Greek and English songs when the Athenian Club, Castlereagh Street, closed yesterday. The building will be demolished to make way for a huge development project taking in Elizabeth Park and Castlereagh Streets. Former Prime Ministers John Curtin and Ben Chifley, were among the club's patrons. So were State Premiers Sir Bertram Stevens, Joe Cahill and Bob Heffron. ...
submitted by Roxy Museum Bingara on 07.12.2012
These cash registers are not available as donations to the Roxy Museum, Bingara. But they are superb examples of the kind of cash registers that the Roxy Museum Committee are seeking to obtain for the Roxy Museum. Do you know where the Roxy Museum Committee could obtain a cash register of this quality? Contact ...
These cash registers are not available as donations to the Roxy Museum, Bingara. But they are superb examples of the kind of cash registers that the Roxy Museum Committee are seeking to obtain for the Roxy Museum. Do you know where the Roxy Museum Committee could obtain a cash register of this quality? Contact Roxy Manager
These cash registers are not available as donations to the Roxy Museum, Bingara. But they are superb examples of the kind of cash registers that the Roxy Museum Committee are seeking to obtain for the Roxy Museum. Do you know where the Roxy Museum Committee could obtain a cash register of this quality? Contact Roxy ...
These cash registers are not available as donations to the Roxy Museum, Bingara. But they are superb examples of the kind of cash registers that the Roxy Museum Committee are seeking to obtain for the Roxy Museum. Do you know where the Roxy Museum Committee could obtain cash registers of this quality? Contact Roxy Manager
submitted by Greek-Australian Cafe Culture on 07.12.2012
The milkbar counter has been restored to its former splendour.
Wider view of the Canberra Cafe. Note the art deco wall divider at the rear of the store.
Many of the old artefacts have been returned to the store.
submitted by Greek-Australian Cafe Culture on 06.12.2012
In this photograph, it is evident that the original marble top tables have been restored to the cafe.
Paul has invoked the style of the cafe from the hey-day of Cafes in the 1940's and 1950's. Paul maintains an olive grove in the area, processes the olives, and sells them in the shop.
Hi Maria, the message board wasn't really conceived to be for photos - although perhaps we should...
Looks like I need help on how to upload the image. In the meantime, if you recognise...
Am seeking the help of the wider Kytherian network to investigate their old family photo albums over...
Hi Harold (distant cousin!) Vikki is correct. Velio married Angelo Chlentzos 'Bylos' on 30 Aug 1923 in...
About 5 minutes into the program Ada Margariti, who is an Attorney at Law, speaks about how she came to...
Interviewed during his visit to Australia, 2013.
August 17, 2010 103.2 HOPE - radio station You’ve heard of PhDs in science, medicine and education but have you...
Brisbane kytherians at paliochora excursion ..exploring the wonderful site and seeing all the churches .. this one is called ' e...
Gorgeous Ruby! Ruby's father was Evangelo Megaloconomos born 7 September 1891, died 29 January 1983 Ruby was born 16 September...
04.12.2023 (Message Board)
26.11.2023 (Message Board)
