Scone Civic Theatre
A heritage cinema designed by Guy Crick and Bruce Furse, this 1930s venue stands as a testament to small-town cultural ambition in rural New South Wales.
At a glance
Scone Civic Theatre is a cinema on Kelly Street in the Upper Hunter Shire. Built between 1937 and 1938 under the direction of builder A. F. Little, it represents the architectural confidence of interwar Australia.
History
The theatre was constructed during the Depression era, a period when many regional towns invested in public entertainment venues. It was designed by architects Guy Crick and Bruce Furse. The building was recognized for its heritage significance and added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 21 February 2003.
What you see
Details of the theatre’s architectural features—materials, ornamentation, and interior layout—are not documented in available sources. Further investigation of the building in person would reveal its design character.
Cultural significance
The Scone Civic Theatre represents the cultural infrastructure of rural New South Wales in the interwar period. As a privately owned heritage property, it survives as a reminder of cinema’s role in small-town social life during Australia’s early twentieth century.
Key facts
- Country: Australia
- City: Scone, Upper Hunter Shire, New South Wales
- Coordinates: −32.0495, 150.8683
- Built: 1937–1938
- Architects: Guy Crick and Bruce Furse
- Builder: A. F. Little
- Heritage listing: New South Wales State Heritage Register, 21 February 2003
Practical information & getting there
The theatre is located at 144 Kelly Street in Scone and is privately owned. Hours and access information should be confirmed before visiting.
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