Movie Projector and Posters

Instrument

Hawaii might be a long way from Capel, but its romance and fun was beamed into the local hall when “Paradise Hawaiian Style” was the movie on that particular Saturday. The picture show was embedded in the social life of the district, made possible by this travelling projector and the man who operated it, Allan Jones. Starting in 1938, the Allan Jones Circuit Pictures presented weekly picture shows in the Capel Hall for 24 years. The projector itself, at the entrance to the Iluka Capel Public Library, travelled throughout the South West, bringing exotic locations, drama, romance and mystery to rural communities.

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Ron Maidment Archives Shire of Capel

Murals abound along the main street of Capel, an expression of local pride in the town. When you see the possum peering at you, you will have found the Iluka Capel Public Library, which houses the Ron...

Address:

Forest Road
Capel WA 6271
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9727 0290

Email:

localhistory@capel.wa.gov.au

Open Hours

Thurs 10am - 4pm

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Ron Maidment Archives Shire of Capel Overview

Sesquicentenary Quilt

Capel celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1993 and this quilt is one of the special legacies of the celebrations. Designed and meticulously sewn by local quilters, it includes many elements which tell...

Orient Line Award for Export Butter

This Orient Line Award for Export Butter was awarded to the Capel Dairy in 1960. This competition involved the judging of butter in both London and Perth, and was a highly sought after award. The...