Malachi Gilmore Memorial Hall, Art Deco movie theater in Oberon, Australia
Malachi Gilmore Memorial Hall is an Art Deco theater building in Oberon, New South Wales, featuring an asymmetrical facade with geometric patterns and a distinctive curved glass brick wall. The structure sits on Oberon Street and displays the streamlined aesthetic typical of its architectural period.
Built between 1936 and 1937 using red bricks from the Bathurst Brick Company, it opened on February 22, 1937, as a cinema and dance venue. The building has since undergone major renovation work that restored its function as a community arts space.
Today it serves as a hub for theater performances, art exhibitions, and community events, reflecting its evolution from a cinema and dance venue. This diverse use shows how the place has adapted to meet changing visitor interests.
After major renovation work completed in 2019, the venue offers step-free access and good facilities for various types of events. Check ahead to see what performances or exhibitions are happening during your visit.
During the 1950s it operated as the Magna Theatre, functioning as part of a traveling movie show run by owner Herb David. This period reveals how the building adapted to different uses and audience interests over time.
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