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The Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers
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Pioneers Of The Year

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2020 – Peter Maunder

Pioneer of the Year, SA & NTBy Kevin Adams - WebmasterJanuary 26, 2021

Born 1942, as a young lad Peter went to the Thebarton Theatre to watch movies and was fascinated with the light coming out of the porthole at the rear. He eventually worked as a tray boy at the theatre in mid 1950s earning One Pound 7/6 a week. Peter progressed to the projection room as…

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2019 – Marlene Gregory

Pioneer of the Year, SA & NTBy Kevin Adams - WebmasterMarch 21, 2020

Marlene Gregory (nee Shaw) began her lifelong love of the film industry in 1958 as an usherette at Greater Union’s Majestic Theatre in Launceston, Tasmania.  She later transferred to the ticket box/booking office which was located in rather cramped conditions between two sets of marble stairs. Marlene relocated to Adelaide in 1961 and commenced work…

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2018 – Brian Pearson

Pioneer of the Year, SA & NTBy Kevin Adams - WebmasterNovember 26, 2018

Brian Pearson was born on 25th May 1929 in Adelaide.When he was nine years old, because of his interest in films and picture theatres he was given a toy Japanese projector for Christmas.    Following a visit to the Regent Theatre Adelaide, a lifetime of passion for theatres and in particular Hoyts Regent Theatres was formed. In…

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2017 – June Richmond

Pioneer of the Year, SA & NTBy Kevin Adams - WebmasterOctober 11, 2017

June Richmond started her life in the cinema industry at the age of 17 as an usherette at Windsor Star Theatre, Hilton. In 1957 she moved to Port Pirie and was with husband John when he opened the Port Pirie & Kadina Drive Ins. Between having seven children she worked at the Sunset Drive-in at…

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