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This non-commercial web site is a single point of reference and chronicle for much of the work and interests of Ross Thorne. It covers a period of well over 50 years, with select highlights of publications, personal recounts and photographs.

While the majority of content is made up of published documents in PDF format, there are also copies of previously unpublished works. The reference to DVDs and other media are purely of historical interest, produced by an enthusiastic amateur film and video maker from the age of 16.

The site is split into five, colour coded categories and sub categories. You will find these categories at the top of every page.

last updated

02 November 2011

new in this update...

Two recent articles added are Architect's Education, which looks at professional practice being transferred and adapted for use in teaching architecture, and The Heritage Significance of the Cinema-going Experience.

DVDs, new in 2011, include the stories of three, enthusiastic private owners of small town cinemas - Enthusiasts' Passion. There is also the story of one family and their connection to an old cinema now transformed into a state-of-the-art three screen multiplex - Grafton, the Notaras Family and the Saraton Theatre

Please check the orders page for instructions on purchasing any DVDs.

Two, illustrated articles about lost theatres have been added. Illustrated articles about the Palace Theatre and Victory Theatre in Sydney, reproduce original photos from the 1960s and 70s with brief historical information about both theatres.

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This site is an ongoing "work in progress". Some pages may appear to be vacant or lacking content but material will be added over time.