The Regal

Stage Number: MBSH.05.01.29

Group: Western

Local Study Area: Chelmer-Graceville-Sherwood

Epoch: Late 20th Century

Street Address: Honour Avenue, Graceville

Latitude & Longitude: -27.52211111,152.97608333

Time Link: 1953

Map Link: 1954

Image Time Point: 1954

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The Graceville Picture Theatre was rebuilt as ‘The Regal’ in the 1953 coincided with a new era of Hollywood films. As a culture counter-balance the name and décor of the theatre reflect a continuing allegiance to British cinema and the way of life it portrayed.

Citations

Kowald, Margaret. with Val Donovan, Ruth Kerr, Kay Cohen, Lyndsay Smith, and Jean Stewart. Lost Brisbane and Surrounding Areas: The Later Years. Volume 2. RHSQ. 2016 page 133

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Map References

QSA. QSA Series ID 2058 Moreton District Maps – A Series. 6 miles to the inch. Moreton District. 6 miles to the inch. Survey Office, Brisbane. 634907