One of two magnaphonic 35mm projectors donated by Bill Newman. Kerri’s father (name to be confirmed) has taken the projectors apart, cleaned them and re-assembled them. He has also repainted the lamp houses. Representative of early twentieth century Australian cinema equipment and history. These projectors were operated in Tumbarumba NSW, by William James Burnell Newman (Bill), who operated under Valley Theatres, from approximately 1959 until 1965, when TV started the demise of country theatres. These projectors were used in tandem as film rolls needed to be changed seamlessly during a session. The projectionist loaded all ‘even’ reels on one projector, and ‘odd’ reels on the other projector. As a reel was nearing its end, the projectionist had to switch over the film with perfect timing.
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E000273
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Projection equipment/Film and television equipment
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C&W Sydney Magna Coustian Pty ltd 41 Riley Street, Sydney Magnaphonic full range sound system manufactured by: Magna Coustian Pty ltd 41 Riley Street, Sydney Phone FL 1322 Phone FL 2554 ID. 8077 The British Thomson, Houston Co. Ltd Rugby, England (Made in England) A.C. Motor Type BKS 2408 HP 1/4 R.P.M: 1425 Volts 240/250 Cycles 50 Phase 1 Rating: Continuous Cat no. D877416 The top case has a blue plastic reel with film inside it. The bottom case has a red plastic reel inside it. There is an orange rubber power cord nestled and rolled up in the middle of the unit. Adjustments: there is black duct tape holding in place a small box. The unit has very much been modified by the previous owner. Condition: The rubber belt has begun to erode and crack, the belt behind that has also begun to erode. There is black paint flecking away, particularly towards to top.