NOTE for Barry and team: This is my second last blog on behalf of Barry - still finalising the University visit details.
Thanks for all the friendship and the great learning experience during your GSE visit.
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Police stop traffic for Barry at Toowoomba's Empire Theatre.
Built in 1911 and twice burnt out but fully refurbished and modernised within original 'art deco' style about 12 years ago (cost then est at $10/12 million) . On the day Barry visited, about 1500 senior citizens were rolling up for the regular 'Morning Melodies' a regular subsidised concert that also features free morning tea supplied by "Friends of the Empire" - community volunteer helpers at the theatre.
Empire Theatre 'precint' includes the 1500 seat theatre (with new flytower), a modern high class restaurant at the side and a refurbished church (now a function venue) and small park. The Empire is affectionately regarded as one of the city's great assets. The largest regional theatre in Australia
Inside view of The Empire Theatre
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This gives us hope in Chatham that one day the Capitol Theatre will be finished and enjoyed. Thanks
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