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The Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers
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  • About Us
    • Our History
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    • Notes from the Secretary
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Pioneers

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2018 – Jan Harper

Pioneer of the Year, Western AustraliaBy Kevin Adams - WebmasterNovember 26, 2018

Jan entered the WA Cinema industry in 1965 as an usherette at the Metro Theatre, William Street, Perth. Her duties included showing patrons to their seats, checking there was no smoking and ensuring that everyone stood for the National Anthem. In 1971 she progressed to box office clerk. Working in the cinema in those times…

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2017 – Darryl Binning A.C.S.

Pioneer of the Year, Western AustraliaBy Kevin Adams - WebmasterOctober 11, 2017

Daryl’s fascination with the motion picture industry began in his pre-school days during WW2. On hot summers evenings, music and strange voices often wafted in on the sea breeze to his Bicton home. He discovered they were coming from the nearby Mayfair picture theatre outdoor gardens. At Richmond primary school he was allowed to operate…

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2016 – Pamela West

Pioneer of the Year, Western AustraliaBy Kevin Adams - WebmasterOctober 1, 2016

Pam’s earliest movie memory was when, at age five, her mother took her to the matinee screening at the Majestic Cinema in Kalgoolie to see “Blackboard Jungle”, starring Glenn Ford, who was one of her favourite actors. This was the start of her interest in movies and all they represented. Pam’s working life in the…

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National Honorary Secretary/Treasurer
27 Surfside Avenue
CLOVELLY NSW 2031

telephone:
0423 339 287
email:
secretary@cinemapioneers.com.au

National President
(2017–2018)
Tim Read

email:
president@cinemapioneers.com.au

a part of the Australian Cinema Industry since 1933

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